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Apple iPad Pro 9.7" vs Apple iPad Pro 12.9"

Product Comparison: Apple iPad Pro 9.7" vs Apple iPad Pro 12.9"

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Apple iPad Pro 9.7" (MLQ52LLA) Multi-Touch Retina Display, 128GB, WiFi + 4G LTE Cellular

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Apple iPad Pro 12.9" (MQDA2LL/A) 64GB Space Gray WiFi Only, Mid 2017

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General Specifications

Brand

Apple

Model

iPad Pro 9.7 (MLQ52LLA)

iPad Pro 12.9 (MQDA2LL/A)

Origin

China

About the Product

The iPad Pro comes with iOS 9 installed, which features proactive assistance as well as powerful search and improved Siri features, all while protecting your privacy. There are the aforementioned multitasking features for iPad, which allow you to use multiple apps simultaneously, as well as improvements to built-in apps. The Notes app has been redesigned, the Maps app gives detailed transit information, and the News app adds another way to keep up with the times. The foundation of iOS is even stronger, with software updates that require less space to install and advanced security features to further protect your device. While the Retina Display of the iPad Pro features multi-touch capabilities, Apple does offer an alternative ways of interacting with the iPad Pro. The Apple Pencil is an optional accessory that can capture twice as many data points as your finger for greater precision. Force and tilt sensors transmit precise information to the iPad Pro, so you can intuitively lay down lines of varying thickness and opacity. The Smart Keyboard is another optional accessory that connects to the Smart Connector on the iPad Pro, which means you don't have to use Bluetooth. The Smart Keyboard has Apple's dome switches for precision typing.

No matter the task, the new iPad Pro is up to it — and then some. It offers far more power than most PC laptops, yet is delightfully simple to use. The redesigned Retina display is as stunning to look at as it is to touch. And it all comes together with iOS, the world’s most advanced mobile operating system. iPad Pro. Everything you want modern computing to be. Now even, well, better.

Key Specs

Internet Connectivity

4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac

Screen Size

9.7 in.

12.9 in.

Storage Capacity

128 GB

64 GB

Screen Size
Storage Capacity

What customers say about "Key Specs"

Apple iPad Pro 9.7" (MLQ52LLA) Multi-Touch Retina Display, 128GB, WiFi + 4G LTE Cellular

Needless to say, I'm very pleased with the speed of the iPad Pro and the 9.7" screen is the perfect size for me.
I love the size and weight, very light compared to the 1st generation IPad that I had.
Replaced our iPad 1 with this iPad Pro 9.7. It's fast and powerful with features like full size Pro with an awesome camera.
This one has plenty of storage and the price was right. Compared to all others and this was the best buy anywhere.
I got the one with 128 gb of memory and it perfect. Just a few minutes on this iPad has erased all of the frustration I was having with the much slower version of the iPad2.

Apple iPad Pro 12.9" (MQDA2LL/A) 64GB Space Gray WiFi Only, Mid 2017

I am not sure how I functioned with the smaller size, love the bigger size. Not much different from the smaller size. Would get it again.
I love the size. It is very handy, not to big, not to small. Just perfect.
I love the size of this iPad , it’s like having a laptop that’s more convenient to carry
Amazing, awesome. Unless you are using as a computer. No need for the extra memory.
Purchased an ipad pro after my older ipad bit the dust. I definitely recommend this one. A great processor for those memory heavy apps, beautiful display, and a great size for notes and art related tasks.

Size & Weight

Height

9.4 in.

12 in.

Width

6.6 in.

8.68 in.

Depth

0.29 in.

0.27 in.

Weight

16.8 oz.

23.84 oz.

Display

Display Type

IPS LCD Retina

Pixel Density

264 ppi

Screen Resolution

2048 x 1536

2732 x 2048

Pixel Density

What customers say about "Display"

Apple iPad Pro 9.7" (MLQ52LLA) Multi-Touch Retina Display, 128GB, WiFi + 4G LTE Cellular

The features are amazing, the video and graphics exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend this iPad.
This IPad is wonderful. It can accommodate multiple screens at once as well as take the best pictures! I'm very happy with my purchase.
I bought this to replace my I=pad 2. The resolution is so much better and the response is faster. Just what I was looking for at a great price.

Apple iPad Pro 12.9" (MQDA2LL/A) 64GB Space Gray WiFi Only, Mid 2017

The first thing I noticed was how vibrant and clear the retina display was, absolutely brilliant colors.
Awesome display! Huge screen. Very fast. I'm happy with the purchase!
Awesome image display for expanding blueprints, fast speed
The screen is great! Large display makes reading lecture notes much easier.
The Apple Pro 12.9” has unbelievable quality and portability. The resolution and size of the retina screen is amazing.

Camera

Front-Facing Camera

1.2 MP

7 MP

Rear-Facing Camera

8 MP

12 MP

Front-Facing Camera
Rear-Facing Camera

Processor

Processor Model

Apple A9X

Apple A10X

Number of Cores

Processor Speed

2.26 GHz

2.36 GHz

Number of Cores
Processor Speed

What customers say about "Processor"

Apple iPad Pro 9.7" (MLQ52LLA) Multi-Touch Retina Display, 128GB, WiFi + 4G LTE Cellular

It's so much faster than my old iPad, the picture quality is amazing as well as the sound.
The features are amazing, the video and graphics exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend this iPad.
Better tban a laptop, great multitasking tool, great games. I love it!!!! Great for work and play
Small and powerful. This machine travels well and performs as advertised.
The Pro was worth the extra $ over the new model, the plain iPad. More powerful, faster, etc.

Apple iPad Pro 12.9" (MQDA2LL/A) 64GB Space Gray WiFi Only, Mid 2017

The tablet has an amazing speed and multi use of different apps being used at the same time.
So slick and light. The processor is super quick. The apple pen just glides over it and it of course is seamless with my phone, my mac, and my watch.
The UI is simple and the processor is amazing. Just needed a little more storage that's why I bought another one.
The processor is incredibly fast and the screen provides an abundance of work area. This is great for AR games. Definitely worth it if you like using iPads.
The processor has plenty of power to run anything I need.

Features

Operating System

iOS 9

iOS 11

Maximum Usage Time

10 hours

Water Resistant

Extras

Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating, Touch ID, Apple Pay, Ambient light sensor, Digital compass, Assisted GPS and GLONASS, iBeacon microlocation, Three-axis gyro, Accelerometer, Barometer

Touch ID, Apple Pay, Ambient light sensor, Dual microphones for calls, video recording, and audio recording, Four speaker audio, Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating, Digital compass, Assisted GPS and GLONASS, iBeacon microlocation, Three-axis gyro, Accelerometer, Barometer, Antireflective coating

Maximum Usage Time

What customers say about "Features"

Apple iPad Pro 9.7" (MLQ52LLA) Multi-Touch Retina Display, 128GB, WiFi + 4G LTE Cellular

The finger print feature is especially nice for unlocking it and works great. The sound that comes out the new one is at twice volume and quality of the one.
Easy to set up and share with my Mac and iPhone. New iOS takes some getting used to but all in all a nice combo.
The sound that comes out the new one is at twice volume and quality of the one.
This iPad has totally changed my mind. I love how easy it was to learn to use and the battery last way longer then any Samsung tablet or phone I have ever had. I will be switching to iPhone now for sure.
We've been Apple people for ten years. These 9.7 Pros are loaded with amazing features. Camera is outstanding. Graphics are vivid.

Apple iPad Pro 12.9" (MQDA2LL/A) 64GB Space Gray WiFi Only, Mid 2017

Good graphics the camera is better than before and the screen is clearer
Powerful chip, easy to use, great video and camera , just about takes the place of laptop and much lighter
The speaker and battery life are great. The pen point thickness was either too thin or too thick in the notes app but in Evernote it was much better and made writing on the tablet easy.
This thing is amazing. Wow. So much improvement. And great battery life to enjoy it all
Had good battery charge when unboxed Christmas morning. Easy to setup. Usual Apple Quality. Otter Boxes I purchased with tablet great also.

Compatibility

Bluetooth

Yes

NFC Technology

Charging Interface

Lightning

Accessories

Included With Unit

Lightning to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty

1 year(s)