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iPad Pro 11-inch vs 12.9-inch comparison

Thinking of getting a new iPad Pro? It is completely normal to be unsure which of the two sizes to get. Today we are going to analyse the 11-inch iPad Pro vs the 12.9-inch version to answer any questions you may have. Let's begin!

iPad Pro 11-inch vs 12.9-inch: Common elements

The current generation iPad Pro is amazing, and without a doubt the ultimate iPad experience. Both the 11-inch iPad Pro and the 12.9-inch iPad Pro have many of the same features. So, whichever one you choose, you know you will be holding the best. All of this is what you'll find in both the 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pros:

M1 chip: The most powerful processor in the history of Apple comes to the iPad. Until now it was only on Macs, and for the first time all its power is in the iPad Pro. The sky's the limit! Play video games, edit video professionally, use photoshop ... with the iPad Pro, you can do it all.

Battery for the whole day: There are no differences in the battery of the 11-inch vs 12.9-inch iPad Pro. Up to ten hours of continuous use, which means all-day battery life if you use it for work. Or battery for the whole week if you use the iPad sporadically.

Pro Camera System: The iPad Pro has a dual camera system. One of which is wide angle and the other ultra-wide angle. They are perfect for augmented reality experiences. In addition, thanks to its LiDAR scanner, the iPad knows what is in front of it at a distance of a milimeter. You will be able to test furniture in your own home before buying it in such a real way that it feels as if you could actually sit on it.

Wide-view front camera: Both the iPad Pro 11-inch and the 12.9-inch have a front camera with 122º. This means that more people will be able to join your video calls or you could teach online as if you were there in person. We must also mention an intelligent function called Center Framing. As its name suggests, the camera takes care of centering you even as you move around the room.

Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboard: The best companions for your new iPad are the Apple Pencil and the Magic Keyboard. Taking notes and writing by hand has never been easier or more comfortable.

5G connectivity: If you are going to use the iPad outside of home and Wi-Fi networks, you will be happy to know that the iPad Pro 11-inch and 12.9-inch have 5G. Are you ready for outrageous speeds?

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iPad Pro 11-inch vs 12.9-inch: Differences

We found two differences between the iPad Pro 11-inch vs 12.9-inch and they are related. One is the size: The 11-inch iPad Pro has the dimensions of the traditional iPad - comfortable, light and very manageable. On the other hand, the 12.9-inch iPad Pro has a screen similar to that of a laptop. It is perfect if you are going to use it for work or if you love to watch movies.

The second difference is also related to the screen, in this case inside. The 12.9-inch iPad Pro has a unique display which is called Liquid Retina XDR. What does this mean? The 12.9-inch iPad Pro display has an array of 10,000 mini LEDs that turn on and off independently.

This means that the areas that are darker, or need the color black, are turned off. Say goodbye to those gray-tinged blacks! The 12.9-inch iPad Pro has the best screen in the history of the iPad. If you want to know more about the Liquid Retina XDR display, here is an article where we talk exclusively about it

So which one do I choose? iPad Pro 11-inch vs 12.9-inch

You have already seen that they have a lot of elements in common and that the only difference is in the size of the screen and its technology. Therefore, all you have to think about is whether you want a more laptop-like experience or something more manageable and compact.

You also have at your disposal our comparison table so you can see the exact differences in characteristics between the 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pros. So, which one do you prefer? Click here for more details.