iPad Pro 12.9" (Wi-Fi Only - 3rd Gen)
The iPad Pro 12.9-Inch (Wi-Fi Only - 3rd Gen) features a fully-laminated, antireflective 12.9" LED-backlit 2732x2048 "Liquid Retina" display (264 ppi, 600 nits) surrounded by a thin black bezel and packed in a slim case with rounded corners and flat sides. The back is offered in either silver or a darker "Space Gray" color. Unlike earlier iPad models, this iPad has no "Home" button, either.
This iPad Pro is powered by an eight-core 2.5 GHz Apple A12X Bionic processor, an "embedded M12 coprocessor" and a "Neural Engine" for "machine learning in everything from photography to AR [augmented reality]". It was offered with either 64 GB, 256 GB, or 512 GB of flash storage and 4 GB of RAM or 1 TB of flash storage and 6 GB of RAM.
Other notable features include "Face ID" authentication, support for a new Apple Pencil 2nd Gen (A2051, MU8F2AM/A, US$129) that charges via a clever magnetic connection on the side of the device and support for a new "Smart Keyboard Folio," as well. It also has dual cameras (12 megapixel rear, 7 megapixel front) and a USB-C port. This is the first series of iPad models to provide USB-C and it supports charging and connectivity to cameras and some other peripherals as well as external displays up to 4K in dual display mode.
In addition to USB-C, other connectivity includes dual-band 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi with HT80 with MIMO capability and Bluetooth 5.0. It has four microphones and a four speaker system, too.
The battery life of this iPad Pro model is reportedly 10 hours "surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video, or listening to music."
Compared to its predecessor, the iPad Pro 12.9-Inch (Wi-Fi - 3rd Gen) -- and its cellular-equipped siblings -- are roughly the same physical size, but have a larger display (made possible by the removal of the Home button and smaller bezels), as well as a more powerful and advanced architecture, support for an improved Apple Pencil (which is not compatible with earlier models), and USB-C support.
| Introduction Date: | October 30, 2018* | Discontinued Date: | March 18, 2020 |
| Processors: | 1 (8 Cores) | Geekbench 2 (32): | N/A |
| Geekbench 3 (32): | N/A | Geekbench 3 (32): | N/A |
| Geekbench 3 (64): | N/A | Geekbench 3 (64): | N/A |
| Geekbench 4 (SC): | 5001 | Geekbench 4 (MC): | 17908 |
| Geekbench 5 (SC): | 1112 | Geekbench 5 (MC): | 4581 |
| Processor Speed: | 2.5 GHz* | Processor Type: | Apple A12X Bionic |
| Onboard RAM: | 4 GB, 6 GB* | Storage Capacity: | 64, 256, 512 GB; 1 TB |
| Details: | *Apple provides no official details regarding RAM used by the 12.9-inch iPad Pro (3rd Gen). However, third-party software analysis has determined that the 64 GB, 256 GB, and 512 GB configurations have 4 GB of RAM and the 1 TB configuration has 6 GB of RAM. Also see: Is it possible to add external storage to the iPad? How? |
| USB Support: | Sync & Charge (USB-C*) | Firewire Support: | None |
| Connectivity: | USB-C | Ports: | USB-C, Smart Connector, Magnetic Connector |
| Case Type: | Tablet/Slate | Form Factor: | iPad Pro 12.9" (3rd Gen) |
| Housing Color: | Black* | Controller: | Multi-touch |
| Built-in Display: | 12.9" Liquid Retina* | Display Resolution: | 2732x2048 (264 ppi) |
| Details: | *The 12.9-inch iPad Pro (3rd Gen) models have a fully-laminated 12.9" LED-backlit 2732x2048 "Liquid Retina" display (264 ppi, 600 nits brightness). Apple also notes that this display has "ProMotion" technology, which "automatically adjusts the display refresh rate up to 120 Hz for ultra-smooth scrolling and incredible responsiveness;" Wide-color (P3); and True Tone technology, which evaluates the color temperature and ambient brightness of your surroundings and dynamically adjusts the display's white balance to match. It additionally has a fingerprint-resistant oleophobic (oil repellent) and antireflectant coating (1.8% reflectivity).It has no "Home" button like earlier iPad models. The 12.9-inch iPad Pro (3rd Gen) 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 4K using the USB-C "Digital AV Multiport Adapter" and USB-C "VGA Multiport Adapter." Adapters sold separately. 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, USB-C port, 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: | 5.0 |
| Details: | *All 12.9-inch iPad Pro (3rd Gen) 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. They support Bluetooth 5.0, as well. |
| Cell Network: | Wi-Fi Only* | Camera: | 12 Megapixels** |
| Battery Type: | Lithium Polymer (36.71 Whr) | Battery Life (Music): | 10 Hours* |
| Details: | *Apple estimates that this 12.9-inch iPad Pro (3rd Gen) 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: | MTEM2LL/A* | Apple Subfamily: | iPad Pro 12.9" (3rd Gen - Wi-Fi) |
| Details: | *MTEM2LL/A is the order number for the iPad Pro 12.9" (Wi-Fi Only - 3rd Gen) with 64 GB of storage in silver. Also in silver, with 256 GB, 512 GB, and 1 TB of storage, the order numbers are MTFN2LL/A, MTFQ2LL/A, and MTFT2LL/A, respectively. In Space Gray, with 64 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB and 1 TB of storage, the order numbers are MTEL2LL/A, MTFL2LL/A, MTFP2LL/A, and MTFR2LL/A, respectively. |
| Apple Model No: | A1876 (EMC 3223*) | Model ID: | iPad8,5, iPad8,6** |
| Details: | *Please note that these identifiers are unique to this specific iPad model. The EMC number is not externally listed on this device. **The 64 GB, 256 GB, and 512 GB configurations with 4 GB of RAM use the iPad8,5 Model Identifier. The 1 TB configuration with 6 GB of RAM uses the iPad8,6 Model Identifier. Also see: All iPhones with the A1876 Model Number, the 3223* EMC Number, and the iPad8,5, iPad8,6** Model Identifier. |
| Pre-Installed OS: | iOS 12.1 (16B92) | Maximum OS: | Current |
| Details: | This model fully supports the final versions of iOS 12 and iPadOS 13; fully supports the final version of iPadOS 14 with the exception of the ARKit Depth API (this Wi-Fi only model does not support the ARKit Location Anchors feature, either); and fully supports iPadOS 15. Finally, this iPad Pro supports the current version of the iPadOS -- iPadOS 16 -- but it lacks support for the advanced Stage Manager, Reference Mode, Accessibility Detection, and Virtual Memory Swap features. 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: | 11.04 x 8.46 x 0.23 | Avg. Weight: | 1.39 lbs. (631 g) |
| Mac Support: | OS X 10.11.6* | Windows Support: | Windows 7* |
| Audio Support: | Apple reports that the 12.9-inch iPad Pro (3rd Gen) models support "AAC (8 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), HE-AAC, MP3 (8 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Dolby Digital (AC-3), Dolby Digital Plus (E-AC-3), 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 12.9-inch iPad Pro (3rd Gen) models support "H.264 video up to 4K, 30 frames per second, High Profile level 4.2 with AAC LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio or Dolby Audio up to 1008 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo or multichannel 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 or Dolby Audio up to 1008 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo or multichannel 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 12.9-inch iPad Pro (3rd Gen) models also include a USB-C Charge Cable (1 meter) and an 18W USB-C 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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