Apple iPad Pro 12.9" 4th Gen 2020, A12Z Bionic, 6GB, 256GB, Cellular, Space Gray
The A12Z Bionic chip and 12.9-inch Liquid Retina display with ProMotion still deliver fluid performance for drawing and media consumption. This refurbished model offers a large 256GB capacity and a premium build at a lower entry price than newer generations. It is best for digital artists and note-takers who prioritize a spacious, responsive canvas and full Apple Pencil 2 support over cutting-edge processing power.
CPU Apple M2
RAM 6 GB
Storage 256 GB
Screen 12.9" 2734x2048
OS iPadOS
stylus Yes
cellular Yes
Battery 41 Wh
82 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong battery (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong screen (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong feature (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong connectivity (91st percentile) 91st
Cons
- Below average affordability (31st percentile)
What owners think
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Apple M2 |
| Cores | 8 |
| GPU | Apple |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 6 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD |
| Expandable | No |
Display
| Size | 12.9" |
| Resolution | 2734x2048 |
| Panel | Liquid Retina |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB-C | 1 |
| Cellular | Yes |
Features
| Stylus Support | Yes |
| Stylus Model | Apple Pencil |
| Face Unlock | Yes |
Physical
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.7 lbs |
| Battery | 41 Wh |
| OS | iPadOS |
vs Competition
| Spec | Apple iPad Pro 12.9" 4th Gen | Microsoft Surface Pro 11th Edition | 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) | 6 | 32 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Storage (GB) | 256 | 1024 | 256 | 512 | 512 | 256 |
| Screen | 12.9" 2734x2048 | 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) | 41 | 47 | - | - | - | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Screen | Battery | Feature | Storage | User Sentiment | Sharpness | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability | Reading Battery | Water Resistance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple iPad Pro 12.9" 4th Gen | 89.4 | 90.2 | 51.6 | 93.1 | 97.9 | 91.9 | 83.5 | 57.8 | 67.4 | 90.5 | 86.2 | 31.4 | 53.3 | 46.7 |
| Microsoft Surface Pro 11th Edition Compare | 94 | 94.6 | 98.9 | 98.2 | 98.6 | 84.9 | 97.7 | 80.6 | 78.2 | 92.8 | 48.2 | 0.8 | 75.1 | 46.7 |
| Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus ZAEG0096US Compare | 80.9 | 78.9 | 92.6 | 97.1 | 88.9 | 97 | 83.5 | 69.5 | 87.5 | 92.8 | 90.2 | 21.7 | 52.1 | 46.7 |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Compare | 82 | 79.9 | 80.8 | 93.5 | 84 | 99.4 | 89.4 | 93.6 | 89.2 | 63 | 93.2 | 13.8 | 70.3 | 97.5 |
| Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro 62751 Compare | 83.8 | 81.8 | 80.8 | 98.5 | 85.3 | 65.9 | 89.4 | 80.6 | 99.3 | 77.3 | 93.2 | 16.1 | 71.7 | 46.7 |
| BESTTAB T60 Compare | 82.4 | 80.2 | 80.8 | 42.6 | 86.9 | 88.8 | 74.7 | 80.6 | 0 | 58.6 | 58.4 | 39.6 | 70.3 | 46.7 |
Usage Scores
- Overall82.1
- Reading52.8
- Student89.6
- Business84.2
- Art Design84.9
- Productivity84.5
- Entertainment85.3
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