Apple iPad Pro 12.9″ (Wi-Fi/Cell Global – 5th Gen) Specs
iPad Pro – A2461 – MHR53X/A
About this iPad Pro
The iPad Pro A2461 was officially launched on April 20, 2021. This 12.9-Inch 5th-Gen iPad Pro model has better display quality, powerful internals, connectivity, and a better front camera than its predecessors. Apple introduced the M1 chip (5nm processor)in this iPad Pro, a 3.2 GHz processor with 8 cores. This iPad features a 12.9-inch Liquid Retina XDR display. The display of this iPad is fully-laminated and antireflective with an LED-backlit feature.
This iPad’s front camera is a 12 MP Ultra-wide camera equipped with a “center stage” feature that is an automatic zoom feature for taking high-quality images while keeping the subjects in the frame. This iPad has a dual-camera system on the back. The dual camera of this iPad comprises 12 MP wide-angle and 10 MP ultra-wide cameras.
This iPad model supports LiDAR Scan support, FaceID authentication lock/unlock, external keyboards, and trackpads. It comes with a 2nd Gen Apple Pencil A2051, MU8F2AM/A, that can be charged with a magnetic connection. This iPad model has five microphones and a four-speaker system as well. This model is available in two colors – Silver and Darker Space Gray. This 12.9-inch iPad Pro model has rounded corners and flat sides with a slim design.
It weighs around 1.51 pounds (685 grams). The dimensions of this model are 8.46 inches (width), 11.04 inches (height), and 0.25 inches (depth). This iPad Pro features new connectivity ports of Thunderbolt / USB 4 port. This model with the cellular network also supports 5G NR wireless technology. This model supports dual-band 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) along with HT80 with MIMO capability.
3.2 GHz Apple M1
8 GB, 16 GB
128, 256, 512 GB; 1, 2 TB
9-10 Hours
Storage & Memory
This iPad A2461 comes with the storage options of (128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB or 2 TB ). It has 8 GB or 16GB of RAM.
Screen Size and Resolution
The display size of this iPad is 12.9-inch. It is a Liquid Retina XDR display integrated with a 2D backlighting system. It delivers a display resolution of (2732 x 2048) at 264 ppi and (1000) nits max brightness for typical content. It is a fully laminated and antireflective display with ProMotion technology. This iPad supports Apple Pencil (2nd generation). The additional features of the display are Wide color, True Tone, and Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating. This model lacks a Home button.
OS & Processor
The default OS of this iPad is iPadOS 14.5.1 (18E212). It also supports the final version of iPadOS 14, iPadOS 15, and the current version of the iPadOS 16.
An 8-core M1 processor powers the high-performance of this iPad. It has 4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores for parallel processing. The GPU of this model is an Octa 8-core GPU for better peak graphics performance. It also has a 16-core Neural Engine capable of 11 trillion operations per second for improved efficiency and performance.
Battery
This model has a Li-Poly battery of (40.88 Wh) that provides a battery life of up to (10 hours using WiFi or 9 hours using the cellular network).
Upgradeability
The iPad Pro A2461 has preinstalled iPadOS 14.5.1 (18E212) and completely supports iPadOS 15. It also supports the current version of iPadOS 16 except for the advanced Reference Mode feature.
Inclusive Features
- Display is the high definition LCD, 6.1 inches and resolution is 1792×828, 326 ppi
- Haptic touch
- 3 cameras with Wide and Ultra Wide field of view (120 degrees)
- Front camera is tucked in a notch
- 12MP pictures and 4K video shooting
- 1.8 and 2.4 aperture and optical image stabilization
- HD 1080p video recording at 25,30, and 60 fps and slow motion support
- Night mode operation ability
- iPhone 11 model A2221 Apple A13 Bionic 64-bit processor with six cores running on 2.66GHz
- 4 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of flash memory
- Dual-SIM cards (1 eSIM and 1 nano-SIM ).
- Fast charge capable lithium-ion battery with wireless charging possibility
- Small size and weight (only 6.84 Oz)
- Face and speech recognition including various software support
- Supports carrier bands in many countries around the Globe
- Wifi and Bluetooth communication
- Headphone accommodation and conversation boost feature
- Sound recognition and notification for specific sounds
- Assistive listening feature for loud places and environments
- Apple pay and purchase ability
- NFC with reader mode
- The unit is protected from water, dust and is splash resistant
Introduction Date: April 20, 2021 |
Discontinued Date: N/A |
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Processors |
Memory |
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Processors |
1 (8 Cores) |
Onboard RAM |
8 GB, 16 GB |
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Processor Speed |
3.2 GHz |
Storage |
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Processor Type |
Apple M1 |
Capacity |
128, 256, 512 GB; 1, 2 TB |
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Connectivity Details |
Song Capacity |
N/A |
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USB Support |
Sync & Charge |
Photo Capacity |
N/A |
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FireWire Support |
None |
Description |
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Standard Wireless |
802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) |
Case Type |
Tablet/Slate |
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Standard Bluetooth |
5.0 |
Form Factor |
iPad Pro 12.9″ |
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Cell Network |
5G |
Housing Color |
Black |
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Battery Details |
Controller |
Multi-touch |
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Battery Type |
Lithium Polymer (40.88 Whr) |
Apple Order Number |
MHR53X/A |
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Battery Life |
9-10 hours |
Apple Subfamily |
iPad Pro 12.9″ (5th Gen – Wi-Fi+C) |
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Stand by Time |
N/A |
Apple Model Number |
A2461 (EMC 3687) |
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Operating System and Display |
Model ID |
iPad13,10 |
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Pre-installed OS |
iPadOS 14.5.1 (18E212) |
Camera |
12 megapixels |
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Maximum OS |
Current |
Dimensions |
11.04 x 8.46 x 0.25 |
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Built-in Display |
12.9″ Liquid Retina XDR |
Average Weight |
1.5.1 lbs. (685 g) |
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Display Resolution |
2732×2048 (264 ppi) |
Mac Support |
OS X 10.11.6 |