iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) vs iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2)
79.9Performance67.8
81.8Display81.8
36.6Battery50.4
96.2Portability47.6
74.4Features74.4
5 spec wins — iPad Pro 11-inch (M4)2 spec wins — iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2)
InnoReviews verdict
iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) wins this tablet face-off, 72.5 to 66.8, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+49) and performance (+12). iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the iPad Pro 11-inch (M4)
- Stronger performance score: 80 vs 68
- Stronger portability score: 96 vs 48
- 41% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,700 vs 2,620
- 39% higher AnTuTu 10: 2,300,000 vs 1,650,000
- 37% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 13,600 vs 9,950
Reasons to pick the iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2)
- Stronger battery score: 50 vs 37
- 32% higher capacity: 10,758 mAh vs 8,160 mAh
- 16% higher Screen size: 12.9 ″ vs 11.1 ″
Display
| Spec | iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 11.1 ″ | 12.9 ″+16% |
| Panel type | Tandem OLED (Ultra Retina XDR) | Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED IPS |
| Resolution | 2420x1668 | 2732x2048 |
| Pixel density | 264 ppi | 264 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits | 1,600 nits |
Performance
| Spec | iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple M4 | Apple M2 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 2,300,000+39% | 1,650,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,700+41% | 2,620 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,600+37% | 9,950 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB |
Battery
| Spec | iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,160 mAh | 10,758 mAh+32% |
| Charging | 20 W | 20 W |
| Endurance | 10 h | 10 h |
Design
| Spec | iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 444 g+35% | 682 g |
| Thickness | 5.3 mm+17% | 6.4 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Camera
| Spec | iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Cellular | 5G optional | 5G optional |
| USB | USB-C (Thunderbolt / USB 4) | USB-C (Thunderbolt / USB 4) |
Features
| Spec | iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | Apple Pencil Pro | Apple Pencil (2nd generation) |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | Quad | Quad |
| Operating system | iPadOS 17 | iPadOS 16 |
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