IPad Pro (1st generation)

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iPad Pro (1st gen)
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12.9" iPad Pro in Gold
Developer Apple Inc.
Manufacturer Foxconn (on contract)
Product family iPad
Type Tablet computer
Release date12.9-inch: November 11, 2015 (2015-11-11)
9.7-inch: March 31, 2016 (2016-03-31)
Lifespan2015-2023
DiscontinuedJune 5, 2017
Operating system Original: iOS 9.1 (for 12.9-inch); iOS 9.3 (for 9.7-inch)
Current: iPadOS 16.7.7, released March 21, 2024 [1]
System on a chip Apple A9X with 64-bit architecture and Apple M9 motion co-processor
CPU 2.26 GHz dual-core 64-bit ARMv8-A [2]
Memory12.9-inch: 4 GB LPDDR4 SDRAM [2]
9.7-inch: 2 GB LPDDR4 SDRAM
Storage32, 128, 256 GB [3] flash memory
Display12.9-inch:
2732×2048 px (264 PPI) (IPS panel) (5.5 megapixels), 12.9 in (327.8 mm) diagonal, 4:3 [3]
9.7-inch:
2048×1536 px (264 PPI) (IPS panel) (3.1 megapixels), 9.7 in (246.3 mm) diagonal, 4:3 [3]
Graphics12-core PowerVR Series 7XT [4]
SoundFour speakers, adjusting sound to device orientation
Input Multi-touch screen, headset controls and ambient light sensors, 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis gyroscope, digital compass, five microphones, Bosch Sensortec BMP280 barometer
Camera12.9-inch 1.2 megapixels 720p front-facing and 8 megapixels rear-facing [3]
9.7-inch: 5 megapixels 720p front-facing and 12 megapixels 4K rear-facing [3]
Connectivity
Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + Cellular:
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac; dual channel (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz); HT80 with MIMO [3]
Bluetooth 4.2 [3]
Wi-Fi + Cellular:
GPS & GLONASS [3]
GSM
UMTS/HSDPA
850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100 MHz [3]
GSM/EDGE
850, 900, 1800, 1900  MHz [3]
CDMA
CDMA/EV-DO Rev. A and B.
800, 1900  MHz [3]

12.9-inch Wi-Fi + Cellular:

LTE
Multiple bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29 and TD-LTE 38, 39, 40, 41 [3]

9.7-inch Wi-Fi + Cellular:

LTE Advanced
Multiple bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 and TD-LTE 38, 39, 40, 41 [3]
Power
Built-in rechargeable
lithium-ion battery
  • 12.9-inch: 3.77 V 38.8  W·h (10,307  mA·h) [5]
  • 9.7-inch: 3.82 V 27.91 W·h (7,306 mA·h) [6]
Online services App Store, Apple Music, iTunes Store, iBookstore, iCloud, Game Center
Dimensions12.9-inch:
305.7 mm (12.04 in) (h)
220.6 mm (8.69 in) (w)
6.9 mm (0.27 in) (d)
9.7-inch:
240 mm (9.4 in) (h)
169.5 mm (6.67 in) (w)
6.1 mm (0.24 in) (d)
Mass12.9-inch Wi-Fi:

713 g (1.572 lb)
12.9-inch Wi-Fi + Cellular:
723 g (1.594 lb)
9.7-inch Wi-Fi:
437 g (0.963 lb)
9.7-inch Wi-Fi + Cellular:

444

Contents

 g (0.979 lb)
Predecessor iPad Air 2
Successor iPad Pro (2nd generation)
Related Apple Pencil, Apple A9X
Website www.apple.com/ipad-pro/ at the Wayback Machine (archived April 6, 2016)

The first generation of iPad Pro is a line of iPad, a tablet computer designed, developed, and marketed by Apple. The iPad Pro was released in 2015 alongside the Apple Pencil, and was the first iPad to use the Pencil as an input device.

The iPad Pro was first sold in November 2015 at a screen size of 12.9 inches, larger than all previous iPad models. [7] [8] A smaller 9.7 inch model, based on the form factor of the iPad Air 2, was released in March 2016. [9] The 12.9 inch model was the first iPad to feature LPDDR4 RAM. [2]

Features

The 12.9-inch version of the iPad Pro was announced during an Apple Special Event on September 9, 2015. [7] It was released on November 11, 2015, with silver, gold, and space gray color options. [8] Prices ranged from US$799 to $1,229, based on storage size and cellular connectivity. On March 21, 2016, the 9.7-inch version of the iPad Pro was announced at an Apple keynote with an additional rose gold color option. The 9.7-inch version also introduced the ability to choose the base 32  GB model [10] with a Cellular + WiFi option. Previously, Cellular + WiFi option was only available on 128 GB iPad Pro models. The 9.7-inch model is priced from $599 to $1,129 depending on the configuration. It was released on March 31, 2016.

The 9.7-inch iPad Pro has a faster CPU and a better camera than the iPad Air 2. It is the first iPad to feature True Tone Flash and Retina Flash, and its 256 GB storage option was the highest for an iPad at the time. Its True Tone display allows the LCD to adapt its color and intensity to ambient lighting. [9]

Both iPad Pro models include the A9X chip and the Apple M9 motion co-processor. The 9.7-inch model, however, has a slightly underclocked CPU (2.16 GHz compared to 2.26 GHz on the 12.9-inch model) and only 2 GB of RAM. [11] Several features are carried over from the standard iPad, such as Touch ID and the Retina Display. New features include a smart connector for a keyboard and four stereo speakers located in pairs on top and bottom of the device. The 12.9-inch model has a 2732-by-2048 display and the 9.7-inch model has a 2048-by-1536 display. Both displays have a resolution of 264 pixels per inch and feature a variable refresh rate, a first for Apple. The 12.9-inch version is also the first iOS device to include more than 2 GB of RAM. [12]

A customized 12.9 inch iPad Pro was also designed by Jony Ive and submitted to Phillips' Time for Design auction. The special edition iPad Pro has an "Edition 1 of 1" label engraved on its back and comes with a custom yellow-gold anodized finish, a blue leather Smart Cover and an orange leather Apple Pencil case cover, all of which are not sold by Apple elsewhere. The special edition sold for £50,000. [13] [14]

Software

Both iPad Pro (1st generation) models supported iOS 9, 10, 11, 12, iPadOS 13, 14, 15, and 16, and do not support iPadOS 17 due to hardware limitations.

Reception

Scott Stein from CNET praised the faster processor and new accessories available. However, he criticized the cost of both the unit and its accessories, while noting its slightly slower processor with less RAM of the 9.7-inch model compared to the larger 12.9-inch model. [15] Matt Swider from TechRadar complimented the easy handling, large 256 GB configuration and True Tone display, but was upset about the high starting price. [16] Gareth Beavis gave a positive review, commending the expansive screen and audio quality but stated that the battery life could be made longer. [17]

Timeline

Timeline of iPad models
iPad Pro (6th generation)iPad Pro (5th generation)iPad Pro (4th generation)iPad Pro (3rd generation)iPad Pro (2nd generation)iPad Pro (1st generation)iPad Pro (6th generation)iPad Pro (5th generation)iPad Pro (4th generation)iPad Pro (3rd generation)iPad Pro (2nd generation)iPad Pro (1st generation)iPad Air (5th generation)iPad Air (4th generation)iPad Air (3rd generation)iPad Air 2iPad Mini (6th generation)iPad Mini (5th generation)iPad Mini 4iPad Mini 3iPad Mini 2iPad Mini (1st generation)iPad Air (1st generation)iPad (10th generation)iPad (4th generation)iPad (4th generation)iPad (3rd generation)iPad (9th generation)iPad (8th generation)iPad (7th generation)iPad (6th generation)iPad (5th generation)iPad 2iPad (1st generation)IPad Pro (1st generation)
See also: Timeline of Apple Inc. products

Source: Apple Newsroom Archive. [18]

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  10. ↑ 1 GB = 10003 (one billion) bytes
  11. ↑ 1 GB = 10243 bytes
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