Apple iPad Pro 11” Specs & Everything You Need To Know

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December 12, 2018

The Apple iPad Pro 11” is an 11-inch tablet running iOS aimed at pro users. While it is quite expensive, it does offer tons of premium features and up-to-date hardware. Here is everything you need to know about the iPad Pro 2018. That includes its full specifications, accessories like the Apple Pencil, and possible alternatives.

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Read: My full iPad Pro 11” review

Highlights

Full metal body & slim design
High-resolution 11-inch screen
Apple A12 Bionic SoC
IOS 12 with support for tons of optimized apps
Apple Pencil 2 stylus optional
Optional Smart Keyboard Folio

Apple iPad Pro 11”: The Basics

The Apple iPad Pro 11” offers a very modern design with small and symmetrical bezels around the screen. It is just 5.6mm thin, weighs under 500g, and features a lot of premium features. Among those are four speakers, Face ID facial recognition, and active stylus support. While it does not have a fingerprint scanner, its Face ID system works great.

Even though the iPad Pro has a branded Liquid Retina Display, it is a standard IPS screen. However, it is a very modern one with a brightness of 600nits and a high resolution of 2388 x 1668 pixels. Other hardware specifications include an Apple A12X Bionic processor, 4GB to 6GB of RAM and an up to 1TB internal storage.

Apple build-in a lot of interesting features that are made possible by its unique hardware. For example, using the depth-camera on the front, you can record and send Animoji based on your facial expressions. The screen supports Apple’s ProMotion technology which means it can have a refresh rate of up to 120Hz.

Apple Pencil 2 & Smart Keyboard Folio

Two official accessories for the iPad Pro are the Apple Pencil 2 and the Smart Keyboard Folio. The later one is basically just a keyboard cover. Both have to be purchased separately.

If you want to write with your tablet, the Smart Keyboard Folio is a pretty good keyboard cover for occasional office work. However, since it is a bit smaller than a standard keyboard and has a very small key travel only, it might not be perfect to work with the whole day. A nice improvement compared to its predecessor is that the keyboard cover protects the front and the back now.

Read: These Are The Best Tablets With A Keyboard

The Apple Pencil 2 is an active stylus that improved a lot compared to the previous version. For example, it supports simple gestures now. By tapping the side you can switch tools in the notes app, for example. It also supports wireless charging now. For that, you just place the Apple Pencil 2 on top of the iPad Pro. There is a magnetic bar for that.

Full Specifications

Tablet	Apple iPad Pro 11″
Operating system	iOS 12
Display	11-inch IPS with 2388 x 1668
Processor	Apple A12X Bionic
Storage	64, 256, 512, 1000GB
Expandable	no
RAM	4 – 6GB
Main camera	12 Megapixel
Front camera	7 Megapixel
Connectivity	Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, LTE, GPS
Ports	USB C
Battery	Up to 10h
Security	Facial recognition
Dimensions	247.6 x 178.5 x 5.9mm
Weight	468g

Pricing & Availability

Apple released the iPad Pro 11” 2018 in November 2018. While it has been available since then in most European countries, the United States, and Canada, most other countries followed by the End of November 2018. It is available almost worldwide.

The cheapest version starts at 799 USD or 879 Euro without any accessories. You have to pay extra for 4G support or more storage.

Alternatives

Possible alternatives to the iPad Pro 11” are the standard iPad 2018, the previous iPad Pro 10.5-inch and the Microsoft Surface Pro 6.

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Read now: Our Apple iPad Pro 11 Review

The Apple iPad Pro 11" 2018 is the best pure tablet ever made. While it is quite expensive, it does offer an outstanding screen, a premium design, a very fast processor, and up-to-date software. Other features include four great speakers, good facial recognition, a great Apple Pencil 2, and an okay keyboard cover. At the same time, the battery life is excellent.

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