Apple iPad Pro 12.9" 4th Generation 2020, A12Z Bionic, 8GB, 256GB, Cellular, Space Gray
The A12Z Bionic chip and 120Hz Liquid Retina display with P3 wide color deliver fluid visuals and responsive performance for demanding tasks. Its LiDAR scanner enhances AR experiences and depth sensing, while the four-speaker audio and studio-quality microphones provide strong media creation capabilities. This tablet is best for digital artists and students who prioritize a high-refresh-rate screen and Apple Pencil support for sketching and note-taking.
CPU A12Z
RAM 8 GB
Storage 256 GB
Screen 12.9" 2732x2048
OS iPadOS
stylus Yes
cellular Yes
Battery 37 Wh
76 Overall Score
Price $610
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong battery (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong screen (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong feature (92nd percentile) 92nd
Cons
- Below average reading battery (20th percentile)
- Below average affordability (21st percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| Cores | 8 |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD |
| Expandable | No |
Display
| Size | 12.9" |
| Resolution | 2732x2048 |
| Panel | Liquid Retina |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| USB-C | 1 |
| Cellular | Yes |
Features
| Stylus Support | Yes |
| Stylus Model | Apple Pencil (2nd Generation) |
| Fingerprint Reader | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes |
Physical
| Weight | 0.6 kg / 1.4 lbs |
| Battery | 37 Wh |
| OS | iPadOS |
vs Competition
| Spec | Apple iPad Pro 12.9" 4th Generation | Microsoft Surface Pro 11th Edition | Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus ZAEG0096US | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 | Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro 62751 | BESTTAB T60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | A12Z | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Mediatek Dimensity 9400+ | 3000 MHz | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 |
| RAM (GB) | 8 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Storage (GB) | 256 | 512 | 256 | 512 | 512 | 256 |
| Screen | 12.9" 2732x2048 | 13" 2880x1920 | 12.7" 2944x1840 | 11" 2560x1600 | 11.2" 3200x2136 | 12" |
| OS | iPadOS | Windows 11 Home | Android 14 | Android 16 | Android 14 | Android 16 |
| Stylus | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Cellular | true | false | false | false | false | true |
| Battery (Wh) | 37 | 53 | - | - | - | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Screen | Battery | Feature | Storage | Sharpness | Portability | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability | Reading Battery | Water Resistance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple iPad Pro 12.9" 4th Generation | 76.2 | 74 | 66 | 92.1 | 96.5 | 91.9 | 83.5 | 67.4 | 41.3 | 96 | 86.2 | 20.6 | 20.4 | 46.7 |
| Microsoft Surface Pro 11th Edition Compare | 98.8 | 95.4 | 92.6 | 99.2 | 99.6 | 84.9 | 92.8 | 78.2 | 21.8 | 92.8 | 93.2 | 4 | 87.3 | 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 | 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 | 89.2 | 64.8 | 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 | 99.3 | 78.5 | 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 | 0 | 1.2 | 58.6 | 58.4 | 39.6 | 70.3 | 46.7 |
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Usage Scores
- Overall76.1
- Reading39.5
- Student82.1
- Business79.8
- Art Design82
- Productivity82.2
- Entertainment81.7
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Other Configurations11
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