Apple iPad Pro 12.9" 3rd Generation 2018, A12X Bionic, 4GB, 64GB, Cellular, Space Gray
The 12.9-inch 2732x2048 Liquid Retina display with ProMotion and True Tone, driven by the A12X Bionic chip and its Neural Engine, delivers sharp, fluid visuals for media. Face unlock and a slim-bezel design modernize this refurbished tablet, offering a premium, large-screen experience without the price of newer models. This iPad Pro is best for readers and video streamers who value a spacious, color-accurate display, though its productivity scores remain low at 36.6.
CPU A12X
RAM 4 GB
Storage 64 GB
Screen 12.9" 2732x2048
OS iOS
cellular Yes
53 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong screen (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong cpu (80th percentile) 80th
- Strong gpu (77th percentile) 77th
- Strong connectivity (73rd percentile) 73rd
Cons
- Below average affordability (23rd percentile)
- Below average ram (31st percentile)
- Below average battery (32nd percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| Cores | 8 |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 4 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD |
| Expandable | No |
Display
| Size | 12.9" |
| Resolution | 2732x2048 |
| Panel | LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | ✓ |
| USB-C | 1 |
| Cellular | Yes |
Features
| Stylus Support | No |
| Stylus Model | Apple Pencil |
| Fingerprint Reader | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes |
Physical
| Weight | 0.6 kg / 1.4 lbs |
| OS | iOS |
vs Competition
| Spec | Apple iPad Pro 12.9" 3rd Generation | Microsoft Surface Pro 11 | Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus ZAEG0096US | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 | Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro 62751 | BESTTAB T60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | A12X | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Mediatek Dimensity 9400+ | 3000 MHz | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 |
| RAM (GB) | 4 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Storage (GB) | 64 | 1024 | 256 | 512 | 512 | 256 |
| Screen | 12.9" 2732x2048 | 13" 2880x1920 | 12.7" 2944x1840 | 11" 2560x1600 | 11.2" 3200x2136 | 12" |
| OS | iOS | Windows 11 Pro | Android 14 | Android 16 | Android 14 | Android 16 |
| Stylus | false | 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 | Sharpness | Portability | Connectivity | Affordability | Water Resistance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple iPad Pro 12.9" 3rd Generation | 79.9 | 76.7 | 31 | 92.1 | 32.2 | 59 | 45.1 | 67.4 | 42.3 | 73.3 | 22.8 | 46.7 |
| Microsoft Surface Pro 11 Compare | 94 | 94.6 | 92.6 | 99.2 | 98.6 | 84.9 | 97.7 | 78.2 | 21.8 | 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 | 87.5 | 42.3 | 92.8 | 21.7 | 46.7 |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Compare | 82 | 79.9 | 80.8 | 93.5 | 84 | 99.4 | 89.4 | 89.2 | 64.8 | 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 | 99.3 | 78.5 | 77.3 | 16.1 | 46.7 |
| BESTTAB T60 Compare | 82.4 | 80.2 | 80.8 | 42.6 | 86.9 | 88.8 | 74.7 | 0 | 1.2 | 58.6 | 39.6 | 46.7 |
Usage Scores
- Overall52.7
- Reading40
- Student52.2
- Business53.3
- Art Design49.5
- Productivity44.9
- Entertainment57.4
A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.
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