The new iPad Pro comes with many exciting new features, among which the powerful M2 chip stands out.
Apple has just unveiled its new iPad Pro from 2022both the 11-inch model and the 12.9-inch model that arrive with the main novelty of the M2 chip. This chip debuted a few months ago in the 2022 MacBook Air and has been shown to improve performance by around 20%. If the iPad Pro was already the most powerful tablet in the world, the new generation raises the bar.
Along with the M2 chip, iPad Pro includes other new features like a next-level Apple Pencil experience, ProRes video capture, super-fast Wi-Fi 6E, and powerful features in iPadOS 16.
The new iPad Pro 2022 has arrived, and it comes with the powerful M2 chip
The next-generation iPad Pro pushes the boundaries of what’s possible on iPad, bringing even more versatility, power and portability to the best iPad experience.
iPad Pro 2022: Specifications table
| iPad Pro 11 | iPad Pro 12.9 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 24.76 x 17.85 x 0.59cm | 28.06 x 21.49 x 0.64cm | |
| lester | 468g | 684 grams | |
| Colors | Space gray and silver | Space gray and silver | |
| Filter | 11-inch Liquid Retina display | 12.9-inch Liquid Retina XDR display (miniLED) | |
| display technology | Promo, True Tone | Promo, True Tone | |
| maximum brightness | 600nits | 1000 nits (1600 nits in HDR) | |
| resolution | 2,388 x 1,668 at 264 dots/p | 2,732 x 2,048 at 264 dots/p | |
| Processor | M2 chip | M2 chip | |
| RAM | 8 GB and 16 GB | 8 GB and 16 GB | 3 GB |
| Operating system | iPadOS 16 | iPadOS 16 | |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB and 2 TB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB and 2 TB | |
| Rear camera | 12 MP wide angle and 10 MP ultra wide angle | 12 MP wide angle and 10 MP ultra wide angle | |
| Front camera | 12MP Ultra Wide Angle | 12MP Ultra Wide Angle | |
| audio | 4 speakers | 4 speakers | |
| Drums | until 10 a.m. | until 10 a.m. | |
| main sensors | Face ID | Face ID | |
| apple pencil | Compatible with the 2nd generation | Compatible with the 2nd generation | |
| smart connector | Yes | Yes | |
| base price | $1,049 | $1,449 |
iPad Pro 2022 design
Generally speaking, the 2022 iPad Pro retains the same design as the previous year’s model, which in turn was already very similar to the 2018 model. We have an aluminum design with straight edges and fairly thin weathered bezels . At the back, we have a camera module with two sensors in addition to the LiDAR.
The powerhouse of the 2022 iPad Gold: the M2 chip
The The main change of this new iPad Pro is the M2 chip. It’s the same processor we saw in the MacBook Air that improves on the previous generation M1 chip. We have a performance boost of around 15%, which is joined by a much more powerful GPU.
The M2 chip features an 8-core CPU, up to 15% faster than the M1, with advances in core performance and efficiency, and a 10-core GPU, delivering graphics performance up to 35 % faster for the most demanding users. Combined with the CPU and GPU, the 16-core Neural Engine can process 15.8 trillion operations per second, which is 40% more than the M1, making the iPad Pro even more powerful in handling tasks machine learning.
The new iPad Pro 2022 in two sizes
Next-level cursor experience with Apple Pencil
With the new iPad Pro and iPadOS 16, the 2nd generation Apple Pencil offers a whole new dimension for users to interact with their screen. The Apple Pencil is now detected up to 12mm above the screenallowing users to preview your brand before creating it.
iPad Pro 2022 price and pre-order date
Prices, like all new Apple devices lately, have increased significantly in Europe and most countries around the world:
- 11-inch iPad Pro: 1,049 dollars.
- 12.9-inch iPad Pro: 1,449 dollars.
- The new iPad Pro is available to order starting today October 18.
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