iPad Pro 2017 12.9” (2nd Generation): Description and Specifications

Description

The iPad Pro 2017 12.9-inch, officially the 2nd generation iPad Pro, was released in June 2017. This model continued Apple’s push into the professional tablet market, offering a large display and powerful hardware aimed at creatives, professionals, and power users. The 12.9-inch Retina display with ProMotion technology provides a stunning visual experience with a 120Hz refresh rate, making it perfect for tasks that require high precision and fluidity such as drawing, photo editing, and video production.

Powered by the Apple A10X Fusion chip, the iPad Pro 2017 offers substantial performance improvements over its predecessors, ensuring smooth multitasking and handling of intensive applications. The device supports the Apple Pencil (1st generation) and Smart Keyboard, enhancing its functionality as a productivity tool. Running iOS and later upgradable to iPadOS, it provides access to a wide array of apps optimized for the large screen and powerful hardware.

Specifications

Display

– Type: Retina IPS LCD, ProMotion, True Tone, and wide color (P3)

– Size: 12.9 inches

– Resolution: 2732 x 2048 pixels, ~264 ppi

– Refresh Rate: 120Hz

Body

– Dimensions: 305.7 x 220.6 x 6.9 mm

– Weight: 677 g (Wi-Fi) / 692 g (Wi-Fi + Cellular)

– Build: Aluminum frame and back, glass front

Platform

– Operating System: Initially iOS 10.3.2, upgradable to iPadOS 16

– Chipset: Apple A10X Fusion (10 nm)

– CPU: Hexa-core (3x Hurricane + 3x Zephyr)

– GPU: Apple GPU (12-core graphics)

Memory

– RAM: 4 GB

– Internal Storage: 64 GB, 256 GB, or 512 GB (no expandable storage)

Camera

– Rear Camera: 12 MP, f/1.8, 29mm (standard), 1.22µm, PDAF

  – Features: Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama

  – Video: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@240fps

– Front Camera: 7 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard)

  – Features: Face detection, HDR, panorama

  – Video: 1080p@30fps

Sound

– Speakers: Four stereo speakers

Communication

– WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot

– Bluetooth: 4.2, A2DP, EDR

– GPS: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS (Cellular model only)

– NFC: No

– Radio: No

– USB: Lightning, USB 3.0, magnetic connector

Sensors

– Sensors: Touch ID, accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer

Battery

– Type: Li-Ion, non-removable

– Capacity: 41 Wh

– Battery Life: Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video, or listening to music

Additional Features

– Apple Pencil (1st generation) support

– Smart Keyboard support

The iPad Pro 2017 12.9-inch (2nd generation) combines a large, high-quality display with powerful hardware, making it an excellent choice for users who need a tablet capable of handling demanding professional and creative tasks.