The 2018 iPad Pro is Apple’s attempt at replacing the common user’s laptop with a touchscreen variant. This iPad Pro features an 11-inch touch-sensitive screen and some impressive specs comparable to ultrabooks in 2018. It features 4 or 6 GB of RAM and up to 1 TB of flash storage based on Apples own flash storage chips. The device also comes with 2 cameras, a 7 megapixel one on the front and a 12 megapixel one on the back. All this is powered by the powerful 8 core A12X Apple processor. This iPad Pro is the first pro model to exclude the home button. Users have a choice of two colors when ordering, these being silver and Space Gray.
2.5 GHz Apple A12X Bionic
4 GB, 6 GB
64, 256, 512 GB; 1 TB
10 Hours
Storage & Memory
The iPad Pro comes with 4 GB or 6 GB of RAM depending on the amount of storage configured. 1 TB versions of the device will come equipped with 6 GB of RAM. It also has versions that come with 64 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB or 1 TB of storage. Storage is provided by Apple’s line of flash storage chips.
Screen Size and Resolution
The iPad Pro has an 11 inch Liquid retina touch-sensitive display that supports a native resolution of 2388×1668 (264 ppi). The device features both a front 7 megapixel “FaceTime HD” camera and a rear 12 megapixel “iSight” camera.
OS & Processor
The iPad Pro comes with iOS 12.1 for its operating system and is powered by a custom Apple A12X Fusion processor.
Battery
The iPad Pro is equipped with a Lithium Polymer battery that supported up to 10 hours of surfing of the web on Wi-Fi, watching a video, or listening to music there is no official report on the amount of standby time that the battery could support.
Upgradability
The Operating System installed on the iPad Pro can be upgraded from iOS 12.1 to the current iOS.
Introduction Date: October 30, 2018
Discontinued Date: March 18, 2020
Processors
Memory
Processors
1 (8 Cores)
Onboard RAM
4 GB, 6 GB
Processor Speed
2.5 GHz
Storage
Processor Type
Apple A12X Bionic
Capacity
64, 256, 512 GB, 1 TB
Connectivity Details
Song Capacity
N/A
USB Support
Sync & Charge (USB-C)
Photo Capacity
N/A
FireWire Support
None
Description
Standard Wireless
802.11a/b/g/n/ac (HT80)
Case Type
Tablet
Standard Bluetooth
5.0
Form Factor
iPad Pro 11″
Cell Network
Wi-Fi Only
Housing Color
Black
Battery Details
Controller
Multi-touch
Battery Type
Lithium Polymer 29.37-watt-hour
Apple Order Number
MTXP2LL/A
Battery Life
10 hours
Apple Subfamily
iPad Pro 11” (Wi-Fi)
Stand by Time
N/A
Apple Model Number
A1980 (EMC 3221)
Operating System and Display
Model ID
iPad8,1, iPad8,2
Pre-installed OS
iOS 12.1 (16B92
Camera
12 megapixels
Maximum OS
Current iOS
Dimensions
247.6mmx178.5mmx5.9mm
Built-in Display
11″ Liquid Retina
Average Weight
1.03 lbs (468 g)
Display Resolution
2388×1668 (264 ppi)
Mac Support
Mac OS X 10.11.6
Identifier reference: MTXP2LL/A, A1980, EMC 3221, iPad8,1, iPad8,2. Use these together because one Apple identifier can sometimes cover multiple configurations.
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