iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) vs Moto Pad (2026)
67.8Performance33.3
81.8Display36
50.4Battery29.4
47.6Portability66.7
74.4Features67.2
8 spec wins — iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2)2 spec wins — Moto Pad (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) wins this tablet face-off, 66.8 to 41.6, pulling ahead mainly in display (+46) and performance (+35). Moto Pad (2026) 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 12.9-inch (M2)
- Stronger performance score: 68 vs 33
- Stronger display score: 82 vs 36
- Stronger battery score: 50 vs 29
- Stronger features score: 74 vs 67
- 300% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 400 nits
Reasons to pick the Moto Pad (2026)
- Stronger portability score: 67 vs 48
- 28% lower weight: 490 g vs 682 g
- Lower launch price: $249 vs $1,099
Display
| Spec | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.9 ″+17% | 11 ″ |
| Panel type | Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED IPS | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2732x2048 | 2000 x 1200 |
| Pixel density | 264 ppi+24% | 213 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+33% | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+300% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple M2 | — |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,650,000Top 28% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,620Top 20% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,950Top 20% | — |
| RAM | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 128GB, 256GB |
Battery
| Spec | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 10,758 mAh+40% | 7,700 mAh |
| Charging | 20 W | 20 W |
| Endurance | 10 h | — |
Design
| Spec | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 682 g | 490 g+28% |
| Thickness | 6.4 mm+14% | 7.4 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum back and frame, glass front |
Camera
| Spec | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 12 MP | 13 MP+8% |
| Front camera | 12 MP+50% | 8 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Cellular | 5G optional | — |
| USB | USB-C (Thunderbolt / USB 4) | USB Type-C 2.0 |
Features
| Spec | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | Apple Pencil (2nd generation) | Yes (active stylus supported) |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | Quad | Quad stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos |
| Operating system | iPadOS 16 | Android 15 |
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