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iPad Pro 10.5 (2017) vs iPad Pro 12.9 (2015)

iPad Pro 10.5 (2017)

2017 · $229 today

8553
iPad Pro 12.9 (2015)

2015 · $199 today

8144
PerformanceDisplayBatteryPortabilitySoftwareValue
iPad Pro 10.5 (2017)iPad Pro 12.9 (2015)

Dashed outline = score at launch

Why iPad Pro 10.5 (2017) is better

  • Refresh Rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz(2.0× more)
  • Storage: 64 GB vs 32 GB(2.0× more)
  • Weight: 469 g vs 713 g(52% less)
  • Thickness: 6.1 mm vs 6.9 mm(13% less)

Why iPad Pro 12.9 (2015) is better

  • Battery Capacity: 10307 mAh vs 8134 mAh(27% more)
  • Screen Size: 12.9 in vs 10.5 in(23% more)

Verdict

iPad Pro 10.5 (2017) leads outright in 6 of 6 dimensions today.

Spec by spec

SpeciPad Pro 10.5 (2017)iPad Pro 12.9 (2015)
Display
Screen Size10.5 in12.9 in
Resolution2224x16682732x2048
Pixel Density264 ppi264 ppi
Refresh Rate120 Hz60 Hz
Performance
ChipsetApple A10X FusionApple A9X
RAM4 GB4 GB
Storage64 GB32 GB
Battery & Design
Battery Capacity8134 mAh10307 mAh
Weight469 g713 g
Thickness6.1 mm6.9 mm