Apple iPad Pro 12.9" 3rd Gen 2018, 256GB, Cellular, Space Gray
The 12.9-inch Liquid Retina display with ProMotion technology remains a standout for smooth visuals and responsive Apple Pencil input, even in this refurbished 2018 model. The inclusion of cellular connectivity and 256GB of storage offers solid on-the-go flexibility at a lower refurbished price point. This iPad is best for students or artists who want a large canvas for note-taking and sketching without paying for current-generation hardware.
CPU Apple M2
Storage 256 GB
Screen 12.9"
OS iPadOS
stylus Yes
cellular Yes
48 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong gpu (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong cpu (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong storage (75th percentile) 75th
Cons
- Below average screen (30th percentile)
- Below average ram (31st percentile)
- Below average battery (32nd percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Apple M2 |
| Cores | 8 |
Memory & Storage
| Storage | 256 GB |
Display
| Size | 12.9" |
Connectivity
| Cellular | Yes |
Features
| Stylus Support | Yes |
Physical
| OS | iPadOS |
vs Competition
| Spec | Apple iPad Pro 12.9" 3rd Gen | Microsoft Surface Pro 11 | Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus ZAEG0096US | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 | Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro 62751 | BESTTAB T60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Apple M2 | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Mediatek Dimensity 9400+ | 3000 MHz | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 |
| RAM (GB) | - | 16 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Storage (GB) | 256 | 1024 | 256 | 512 | 512 | 256 |
| Screen | 12.9" | 13" 2880x1920 | 12.7" 2944x1840 | 11" 2560x1600 | 11.2" 3200x2136 | 12" |
| OS | iPadOS | Windows 11 Pro | Android 14 | Android 16 | Android 14 | Android 16 |
| Stylus | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Cellular | true | false | false | false | false | true |
| Battery (Wh) | - | 47 | - | - | - | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Screen | Battery | Feature | Storage | Connectivity | Affordability | Water Resistance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple iPad Pro 12.9" 3rd Gen | 89.4 | 90.2 | 31 | 30.2 | 32.2 | 54.5 | 74.7 | 42.4 | 36.4 | 46.7 |
| Microsoft Surface Pro 11 Compare | 94 | 94.6 | 92.6 | 99.2 | 98.6 | 84.9 | 97.7 | 92.8 | 3.6 | 46.7 |
| Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus ZAEG0096US Compare | 80.9 | 78.9 | 92.6 | 97.1 | 88.9 | 97 | 83.5 | 92.8 | 21.7 | 46.7 |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Compare | 82 | 79.9 | 80.8 | 93.5 | 84 | 99.4 | 89.4 | 63 | 13.8 | 97.5 |
| Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro 62751 Compare | 83.8 | 81.8 | 80.8 | 98.5 | 85.3 | 65.9 | 89.4 | 77.3 | 16.1 | 46.7 |
| BESTTAB T60 Compare | 82.4 | 80.2 | 80.8 | 42.6 | 86.9 | 88.8 | 74.7 | 58.6 | 39.6 | 46.7 |
Usage Scores
- Overall48
- Reading36
- Student50
- Business45.6
- Art Design48.7
- Productivity50.2
- Entertainment45.4
A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.
Other Configurations7
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