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The new iPad Pro and the new 10.9" iPad have a similar design. Both have square edges and edge-to-edge screens. Still, there are some design differences between the iPad Pro and the iPad 10.9 inches.
- The iPad Pro is available in two sizes: iPad Pro 11 inches and iPad Pro 12.9 inches. The 10.9" iPad is only available in one size, as the name suggests.
- The iPad Pro is thinner and lighter when comparing the iPad Pro 11" to the iPad 10.9".
- The unlocking method for the iPad Pro is Face ID, whereas the 10.9" iPad is unlocked with Touch ID.
iPad Pro vs iPad 10.9-inch: Screen Differences
The screen is the most critical aspect of an iPad. It is big and bright, and we use it for everything. The iPad Pro and the iPad 10.9" offer excellent screens, but here are some differences between them.
- The iPad Pro screen is brighter than that of the iPad 10.9". This is very useful if you use your iPad outdoors or in brightly lit offices.
- The iPad Pro screen refreshes its content 120 times per second. The iPad 10.9" does this 60 times per second. That means the iPad Pro updates its content twice as fast and as smoothly.
- The iPad Pro 12.9" has a unique LED mini screen. This means it can turn off the LEDs that illuminate the screen to reproduce pure blacks and much more refined colours. In this separate article, we explain the difference between a mini LED display and the traditional IPS display on the iPad Pro 11" and iPad 10.9".
iPad Pro vs iPad 10.9-inch: processor differences
We now come to another one of the significant differences between the iPad Pro and the 10.9" iPad: the processor! This is the real engine of an iPad, which makes everything run smoothly
- The iPad 10.9" has an A14 chip, the same processor as the iPhone 12. This is a very powerful chip for performing all kinds of tasks, including sporadic video and photo editing.
- The iPad Pro contains an absolute beast of a processor: the M2 chip. This iPad has the same processor as a MacBook Pro and is twice as powerful as the A14 chip. Being fully Pro, this iPad and processor is built for the most demanding tasks and programs.
| Features | iPad Pro/th> | iPad 10.9-inch |
|---|---|---|
| Screen | 11-inch and 12.9-inch | 10.9-inch |
| Screen brightness | 600 nits | 500 nits |
| Display refresh rate | 120 times per second | 60 times per second |
| Rear camera | Wide-angle and 12 Mpx ultra-wide-angle | 12 Mpx wide-angle |
| Unlocking method | Face ID/td> | Touch ID |
| Accessories | Apple Pencil 2nd Gen | Apple Pencil 1st Gen |
| Processor | M2 Chip | A14 chip |
| Connectivity | 60 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Connections | Wi-Fi + 5G | Wi-Fi + 5G |
| Colours | Space Grey and Silver | Silver, Blue, Yellow and Pink |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 5126GB, 1TB and 2TB | 64GB and 256GB |
| Battery life | 10 hours of web browsing | 10 hours of web browsing |
iPad Pro vs iPad 10.9-inch: summary of differences
As you can see, there are many differences between the iPad Pro and the iPad 10.9". Why is this? Well, we're comparing an entry-level iPad to the most professional iPad of all, so it's only natural that there are so many differences. It's up to you to decide whether you need all the advanced technology the iPad Pro offers or whether the iPad 10.9" is more than enough. Whichever one you choose.
If you are looking to purchase the all-new iPad 10.9 inch or the iPad Pro, you can visit any of our iSTYLE stores or order at the comfort of your home and have it delivered within 24-72 hours.
