Phone Comparison
Compare Apple iPad (2022) vs Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2022)
Full specs, price, score, camera, battery, display, network, and performance comparison in one side-by-side matrix.
Better Camera
Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2022)
Better Battery
Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2022)
Better Display
Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2022)
Better Performance
Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2022)
Better Value
Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2022)
Overview
| Spec | Apple iPad (2022) | Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | Apple |
| Category | Tablets | Tablets |
| Price | $349 | $1,099 |
| Display | 10.9 inches, 359 c² | 12.9 inches |
| Processor | Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm) | Apple M2 |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB, 16GB |
| Storage | 64GB, 256GB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB |
| Battery | Li-Po 7606 mAh (28.6 Wh) | Li-Po 10738 mAh |
| Main Camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| OS | iPadOS 16.1, upgradable to iPadOS 26.4 | iPadOS 16.1, upgradable to iPadOS 16.6 |
Network
| Spec | Apple iPad (2022) | Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - A2757 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71, - A2757 | 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71, -A2764, A2437 |
| 5G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A2757, A2777 | n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n25, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, -A2764, -A2437 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G - cellular model only | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Display
| Spec | Apple iPad (2022) | Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 10.9 inches, 359 c² (~80.5% screen-to-body ratio) | 12.9 inches, 515.3 cm2 (~84.5% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1640 x 2360 pixels (~264 ppi density) | 2048 x 2732 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~265 ppi density) |
| Type | Liquid Retina IPS LCD | Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits (typ) | 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (peak) |
| Protection | Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating | Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating |
| HDR | N/A | HDR10, Dolby Vision |
Performance
| Spec | Apple iPad (2022) | Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm) | Apple M2 |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.0 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm) | Octa-core (4x2.49 GHz performance cores) + 4 efficiency cores) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Apple GPU (10-core graphics) |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB, 16GB |
| Storage | 64GB, 256GB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB |
| Storage Type | NVMe | NVMe |
| Expandable | No | No |
Main Camera
| Spec | Apple iPad (2022) | Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Single | Dual |
| Main | 12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF | 12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF |
| Ultrawide | N/A | 10 MP, f/2.4, 125˚ (ultrawide), TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) |
| Features | HDR, panorama | TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, ProRes |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Apple iPad (2022) | Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Single | Single |
| Selfie | 12 MP, f/2.4, 122˚ (ultrawide) | 12 MP, f/2.4, 122˚ (ultrawide) |
| Features | HDR | Face detection, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@25/30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, HDR |
Battery
| Spec | Apple iPad (2022) | Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | Li-Po 7606 mAh (28.6 Wh) | Li-Po 10738 mAh |
| Charging | 29W wired | Fast charging 20W (40W max) |
Body
| Spec | Apple iPad (2022) | Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 248.6 x 179.5 x 7.5 mm (9.79 x 7.07 x 0.28 in) | 280.6 x 214.9 x 6.4 mm (11.05 x 8.46 x 0.25 in) |
| Weight | 477 g (Wi-Fi) / 481 g (LTE) (1.05 lb) | 682 g (Wi-Fi), 685 g (5G) (1.50 lb) |
| Build | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM (cellular model only) | Nano-SIM + eSIM - Stylus support |
| Colors | Silver, Blue, Pink, Yellow | Silver, Space Gray |
Features & Connectivity
| Spec | Apple iPad (2022) | Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, hotspot |
| NFC | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort; magnetic connector | USB Type-C (Thunderbolt 3), DisplayPort, magnetic connector |
| Biometrics | N/A | Face ID |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer | Accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer |
Audio
| Spec | Apple iPad (2022) | Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers) |
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| High Bitrate Audio | Yes (Features landscape-oriented stereo speakers that provide crisp audio separation for movie streaming. It supports digital high-res audio playback over its universal USB-C port, paired with stable wireless audio delivery via Bluetooth 5.2) | Yes (Features studio-grade landscape quad-speaker audio setups optimized with Dolby Atmos. It handles native high-resolution digital audio formats like FLAC and Apple Lossless over its high-speed Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 Type-C port, while broadcasting stable wireless streams via Bluetooth 5.3) |