iPad Pro 9.7" (Wi-Fi Only)
Effectively, a "mini" iPad Pro, albeit with some significant improvements and drawbacks compared to its larger, older 12.9-inch brothers, the iPad Pro 9.7-inch models are marketed both as the "ultimate upgrade for existing iPad users" interested in advanced content creation and as a "replacement for PC users."
Both 9.7-inch iPad Pro devices, this Wi-Fi only model and its cellular-equipped twin, feature a fully-laminated 9.7-inch LED-backlit 2048x1536 (264 ppi, DCI-P3 color gamut) touch-sensitive "Retina" display with dynamic white balance adjusting "True Tone" technology as well as a fingerprint-resistant, antireflective coating.
The 9.7-inch iPad Pro models are powered by an Apple A9X processor, have 2 GB of RAM, and either 32 GB, 128 GB, or 256 GB of flash memory storage packed in a Black and Space Gray, White and Silver, White and Gold, or White and Rose Gold case.
Other significant features include dual cameras -- a rear-mounted 12 megapixel "iSight" camera capable of shooting stills and 4K video and a front-mounted 5 megapixel "FaceTime HD" camera capable of shooting stills and 720p video, dual-band 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi with HT80 with MIMO capability and Bluetooth 4.2, as well as dual microphones and two sets of stereo speakers designed to automatically switch to the set that is least likely to be muffled by the user.
Connectivity to computers, if desired, and power is provided by a Lightning port. A "Smart Connector" provides connectivity for a device-specific small Apple Smart Keyboard. Additional input also is available courtesy of an optional "Apple Pencil" (A1603, MK0C2AM/A, US$99), which provides a variety of pressure sensitive sketching and drawing options.
The battery life of this iPad Pro model is reportedly 10 hours "surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video, or listening to music."
Note that this Wi-Fi Only model does not support 4G LTE connectivity or A-GPS.
| Introduction Date: | March 21, 2016* | Discontinued Date: | June 5, 2017 |
| Processors: | 1 (2 Cores) | Geekbench 2 (32): | 3443 |
| Geekbench 3 (32): | N/A | Geekbench 3 (32): | N/A |
| Geekbench 3 (64): | 3058 | Geekbench 3 (64): | 5247 |
| Geekbench 4 (SC): | 2959 | Geekbench 4 (MC): | 4883 |
| Geekbench 5 (SC): | 643 | Geekbench 5 (MC): | 1176 |
| Processor Speed: | 2.1 GHz* | Processor Type: | Apple A9X |
| Onboard RAM: | 2 GB* | Storage Capacity: | 32, 128, 256 GB |
| Details: | *Apple provides no official details regarding RAM used by the 9.7-inch iPad Pro. However, as first discovered by TechCrunch reporter Matthew Panzarino, it has 2 GB of LPDDR4 RAM. Also see: Is it possible to add external storage to the iPad? How? |
| USB Support: | Sync & Charge (Lightning*) | Firewire Support: | None |
| Connectivity: | USB 2 | Ports: | Lightning, Smart Connector, Headphone |
| Case Type: | Tablet/Slate | Form Factor: | iPad Pro 9.7" |
| Housing Color: | Black or White* | Controller: | Multi-touch |
| Built-in Display: | 9.7" Color* | Display Resolution: | 2048x1536 (264 ppi) |
| Details: | *The 9.7-inch iPad Pro models have a 9.7" LED-backlit 2048 by 1536 "fully laminated" display (264 ppi) with an "oleophobic" (oil repellent) and antireflective coating (reported to be 40% less reflective than the iPad Air 2, even). Apple also notes that it is a "wide color display" (DCI-P3 color gamut) as well as introduces a new "True Tone" feature that evaluates the color temperature and ambient brightness of your surroundings and dynamically adjusts the display's white balance to match. The 9.7-inch iPad Pro line also supports AirPlay Mirroring to Apple TV 2nd Gen and later models as well as provides video mirroring and video out support up to 1080p using the "Lightning Digital AV Adapter" and the "Lightning to VGA Adapter." Also see: Can the iPad models be used as an external display for a Mac or PC? How? In the UK, site sponsor ALB Repair offers component-level logic board repair, display repair, and other repair services for this iPad. No fix, no fee! In Spain, site sponsor iRepairs provides affordable repair and data recovery services. In-person and by mail repair services include the display, motherboard, charging port, and more for this iPad. In Singapore, site sponsor Esmond Service Centre provides highly regarded repairs for the display, battery, home button, water damage issues, and more, all with a free estimate and fast turnaround for this iPad. |
| Standard Wireless: | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (HT80)* | Standard Bluetooth: | 4.2 |
| Details: | *All 9.7-inch iPad Pro configurations support 802.11a/b/g/n/ac on both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequencies (dual band) as well as HT80 with MIMO. |
| Cell Network: | Wi-Fi Only* | Camera: | 12 Megapixels** |
| Battery Type: | Lithium Polymer (27.5 Whr) | Battery Life (Music): | 10 Hours* |
| Details: | *Apple estimates that this 9.7-inch iPad Pro provides "up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video, or listening to music". In Australia, site sponsor Macfixit sells replacement batteries -- as well as glass covers, displays, and other parts and repair tools -- for this iPad. |
| Battery Life (Voice): | N/A | Standby Time: | N/A |
| Apple Order No: | MLMP2LL/A* | Apple Subfamily: | iPad Pro 9.7" Wi-Fi |
| Details: | *MLMP2LL/A refers to the white/silver color option with 32 GB of storage. In White/Silver with 128 GB and 256 GB of storage, respectively, the order numbers are MLMW2LL/A and MLN02LL/A. In Black/Space Gray with 32 GB, 128 GB, and 256 GB of storage, the order numbers are MLMN2LL/A, MLMV2LL/A, and MLMY2LL/A, respectively. In White/Gold, the order numbers are MLMQ2LL/A, MLMX2LL/A, and MLN12LL/A. Finally, in White/Rose Gold, the order numbers are MM172LL/A, MM192LL/A, and MM1A2LL/A. |
| Apple Model No: | A1673 (EMC 2976) | Model ID: | iPad6,3 |
| Details: | *Please note that the EMC number is not externally listed. Also see: All iPhones with the A1673 Model Number, the 2976 EMC Number, and the iPad6,3 Model Identifier. |
| Pre-Installed OS: | iOS 9.3 (13E234) | Maximum OS: | Current* |
| Details: | This model fully supports the last version of iOS 9; fully supports the last version of iOS 10 with the exception of the minor Raise to Wake and Ride-Booking features; fully supports the final version of iOS 11; fully supports the final version of iOS 12 with the exception of the minor Memoji and Camera Effects features; fully supports the last version of iPadOS 13, with the exception of the Adjust Portrait Lighting and "High-Key Mono" photography features and AR features (Motion Capture, People Occlusion); and fully supports the last version of iPadOS 14, with the exception of some advanced features (ARKit Depth API and Location Anchors, Spatial Audio via AirPods Pro, and On-Device Dictation). This model supports the iPadOS, iPadOS 15, but it does not support a significant number of advanced features (Spatial Audio, Portrait Mode, 3D Landmarks, Interactive Globe, Live Text in Photos, Live Text Translation, and Visual Look Up). *Finally, this iPad Pro supports the current version of the iPadOS -- iPadOS 16 -- but it lacks support for a wide variety of advanced features including Stage Manager, Reference Mode, Live Text, expanded Siri capabilities, Accessibility Detection, Live Captions, improved Dictation, Virtual Memory Swap and Visual Look Up. On iPadOS 13 and later, this model does support the Sidecar feature when paired with a Mac. Also see: Which iPad models support iPadOS 16? Do some models "partially" support iPadOS 16? Which ones? |
| Dimensions: | 9.4 x 6.6 x 0.24 | Avg. Weight: | 0.96 lbs. (437 g) |
| Mac Support: | OS X 10.8.5* | Windows Support: | Windows 7* |
| Audio Support: | Apple reports that the 9.7-inch iPad Pro models support "AAC (8 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), HE-AAC, MP3 (8 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV." |
| Photo Support: | N/A |
| Video Support: | Apple reports that the 9.7-inch iPad Pro models support "H.264 video up to 1080p, 60 frames per second, High Profile level 5.0 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; MPEG-4 video up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps per channel, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; Motion JPEG (M-JPEG) up to 35 Mbps, 1280 by 720 pixels, 30 frames per second, audio in ulaw, PCM stereo audio in .avi file format." |
| Incl. Accessories: | The iPad Pro models also include a Lightning to USB cable and USB power adapter. In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells accessories like cases, stands, keyboards, speakers and more for this iPad. In Australia, site sponsor Macfixit sells cases, stands, chargers, docks and even parts for this iPad. |
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