Apple leads the path of innovations regarding computers and laptops. The constant urge to bring something new to existence sets Apple apart from the rest of its competitors. It sets an example for sheer excellence. It is one of the hubs of production for top-grade ultra-portable (iPads and iPhones), portable (Macbooks), and non-portable (iMac) devices.
In this blog, we will illuminate the specifications and prices
of the high-end models of iPads and understand how the iPad Pro is above all.
iPad
Pro (4th Generation) Specs:
The iMac Pro comprises a 12.9-inch Liquid Retina display (600
nits) with ProMotion technology and True Tone. It has an A12Z Bionic chip with
64-bit desktop-class architecture and Neural Engine. The rear camera is 12MP
Wide (ƒ/1.8 aperture) and 10MP Ultra Wide (ƒ/2.4 aperture), video recording
specs include 4K video recording at 24 fps and Slow-motion video support for
1080p at 120 fps. The front camera is 7MP and is capable of 1080p HD video
recording.
The device is compatible with Magic Keyboard, Smart Keyboard
Folio, and Compatible with Apple Pencil (2nd generation). Storage memory up to
1 Terabyte, and the RAM is 6GB (Highest of all iPads).
There are Four stereo speakers available without the 3.5mm jack.
Wi-Fi 802.11 is present regarding connectivity, Bluetooth 5.0 is included, and
USB Type-C 3.1 with a magnetic connector is installed. Apart from standard
sensors, LiDAR Scanner, face recognition, and proximity sensors are included in
the iPad Pro series. Non-removable lithium polymer battery (9720 mAh) is
present. Reverse charging and fast charging feature is included in this device.
The price for iPad Pro currently is nearly $999 for Wi-Fi only model and $1149
for Wi-Fi plus cellular data model.
iPad
Pro (2nd Generation) Specs:
The only difference between the iPad Pro (2nd generation) and
the iPad Pro (4th generation) is in the screen size and the resolution. The
iPad Pro (2nd generation) has a screen size of the 11-inch screen, and the
resolution is 2388 x 1668 at 264 PPI, while the resolution for iPad Pro (4th
generation) is 2732 x 2048 at 264 PPI. All the other features are similar in
the 4th generation Pro version.
The price of the Wi-Fi-only model is $799, and the Wi-Fi
plus cellular model is $949.
iPad
AIR (4th Generation) Specs:
The iPad Air comes with a 10.9 inch True Tone technology. It has
an A14 Bionic chip with 64-bit desktop-class architecture and Neural Engine.
The rear camera is 12MP Wide (ƒ/1.8 aperture), video recording specs include 4K
video recording at 24 fps and Slow-motion video support for 1080p at 120 fps.
The front camera is 7MP and is capable of 1080p HD video recording.
The device is compatible with Magic Keyboard, Smart Keyboard
Folio, and Compatible with Apple Pencil (2nd generation). Storage memory up to
256GB, and the RAM is 4GB.
The stereo speaker is present, but there is no 3.5mm jack
present in the device. The USB is a type C magnetic connector. AIR is packed
with a larger, non-removable lithium-ion battery of 7606 mAh, and the battery
run-out time is more significant than previous iPads with multimedia use. It is
available in 5 colors (Space grey, Rose gold, Silver, Green, and Sky blue).
The price of the iPad AIR (basic model Wi-Fi only) is $599, and
the iPad AIR (basic model Wi-Fi plus cellular) is $729.
iPad
(8th Generation) Specs:
It has a 10.2″ screen, retina IPS LCD, 1620 x 2160 pixels
resolution, Scratch-resistant glass with oleophobic coating. The chassis is
aluminum with a glass front. Two variations are available, WIFI only and WIFI
with cellular data. The device is packed with 3GB RAM, 32GB, and 128 GB memory
storage (prices vary). The iPadOS 14 operating system with an A12 Bionic
chipset, Hexa core CPU, and Apple GPU is the basis. It is also smart keyboard
compatible.
The back camera is 8MP HDR, and the selfie camera is equipped
with 1.2 MP HDR. Fingerprint sensor, gyro, barometer, accelerometer, compass,
and voice assistance (Siri) is included in the iPad. Stereo speaker available
with 3.5mm audio set jack. Lithium-ion non-removable battery and talk time are
up to 9 hrs. A lightning cable is used to charge the battery. Available in 3
colors (space grey, gold, silver ).
The price for the basic Wi-Fi-only model costs $329, and the
Wi-Fi plus cellular model costs $459.
iPad
Mini (5th Generation) Specs:
The iPad mini comes with an IPS LCD, 7.9″ screen, 1536*2048
pixel resolution, scratch-resistant glass with oleophobic coating. The build
quality is as premium as the back, and the frame consists of aluminum with a
glass front. It has no memory card slot, comes in 64GB internal storage with
3GB RAM and 256GB internal storage with 3GB RAM. The back camera is 8MP, and
the front camera is 7MP.
Stereo speakers present with a 3.5mm audio headset jack. It uses
iOS 12.1.3 as the operating system. The device is available in two variants
Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi with cellular data (prices vary). It is loaded with a
fingerprint sensor, gyro, accelerometer, compass, and barometer. A lithium-ion
battery (5124mAh) is present with a talk time of 9 hours. It charges through a
lightning connector.
The current price of the basic WIFI-only model of the iPad mini
is around $399, and the Wi-Fi plus cellular model is in the market for $529.
Comparison:
Keeping in mind the above technical specifications, the iPad Pro
is the most advanced tablet among all the other tablets. The cost of the iPad
Pro for the basic model is $200 more than that of the iPad AIR. The iPad Pro
outclasses every other iPad because of the large screen and the powerful A12Z
Bionic chip processing chip. Therefore, the appropriate comparison for the iPad
Pro (4th Gen) is iPad Pro (2nd Gen) and iPad AIR (4th Gen).
In addition, iPad Pro is available in 1-terabyte of internal
storage, whereas the iPad 8 and the iPad AIR max out at 256 GB internal
storage. The iPad Pro has an extraordinary camera assortment with the presence
of a LiDAR scanner. The front camera allows a Facial recognition feature that
evicts the need for fingerprint recognition.
According to the tech specs, iPad Pro 4th gen and iPad Pro 2nd
Gen go nearly hand in hand with the exception of the screen size and the
resolution.
Conclusion:
Apple proves to be a very cunning player in the field of
designing the devices as there are several variations to choose from. iPad Pro
2020 is undoubtedly for the one who needs the best of all worlds. iPad mini is
a powerful tablet computer for those who need an ultra-portable beast.
The iPad 8 is the cheapest of all tablets but quite casual and
low-key for people looking for traditional practices. The iPad Pro 11 inch is
quite a power-packed device with all the features found in iPad Pro 4th gen and
justifies the price tag.
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