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

iPad Pro 12.9 (2015)

2015 · $199 today

8143
iPad Pro 10.5 (2017)

2017 · $229 today

8553
PerformanceDisplayBatteryPortabilitySoftwareValue
iPad Pro 12.9 (2015)iPad Pro 10.5 (2017)

Dashed outline = score at launch

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)

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)

Verdict

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

Spec by spec

SpeciPad Pro 12.9 (2015)iPad Pro 10.5 (2017)
Display
Screen Size12.9 in10.5 in
Resolution2732x20482224x1668
Pixel Density264 ppi264 ppi
Refresh Rate60 Hz120 Hz
Performance
ChipsetApple A9XApple A10X Fusion
RAM4 GB4 GB
Storage32 GB64 GB
Battery & Design
Battery Capacity10307 mAh8134 mAh
Weight713 g469 g
Thickness6.9 mm6.1 mm