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| Developer | Apple Inc. |
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| Manufacturer | Foxconn (on contract) |
| Product family | iPad |
| Type | Tablet computer |
| Generation | 1st |
| Released | November 11, 2015 (2015-11-11) (12.9-inch) March 31, 2016 (9.7-inch) |
| Discontinued | June 5, 2017 (2017-06-05) |
| Operating system | Original:iOS 9.1 (for 12.9-inch);iOS 9.3 (for 9.7-inch) Current:iPadOS 16.7.14, released February 2, 2026[1] |
| System on a chip | Apple A9X andApple M9 motion coprocessor |
| CPU | 2.26 GHz dual-core 64-bitARMv8-A[2] |
| Memory | 12.9-inch: 4GBLPDDR4SDRAM[2] 9.7-inch: 2 GB LPDDR4 SDRAM |
| Storage | 32, 128, 256 GB[3]flash memory |
| Display | 12.9-inch: 2732×2048 px (264 PPI) (IPS panel) (5.5 megapixels), 12.9 in (327.8 mm) diagonal, 4:3[3] |
| Graphics | 12-corePowerVR Series 7XT[4] |
| Sound | Four speaker audio |
| Input | Multi-touchscreen,headset controls andambient light sensors, 3-axisaccelerometer, 3-axisgyroscope,digitalcompass, fivemicrophones, Bosch Sensortec BMP280barometer |
| Camera | |
| Connectivity | |
| Power | Built-inlithium-ion battery |
| Online services | App Store,Apple Music,iTunes Store,iBookstore,iCloud,Game Center |
| Dimensions | 12.9-inch:
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| Predecessor | iPad Air 2 |
| Successor | iPad Pro (2nd generation) |
| Related | Apple Pencil,Apple A9X |
| Website | www.apple.com/ipad-pro/ at theWayback Machine (archived April 6, 2016) |
| This article is part ofa series on the |
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| List of iPad models |
The first generation ofiPad Pro is a line ofiPad, atablet computer developed and marketed byApple. The iPad Pro was released in 2015 alongside theApple Pencil, and was the first iPad to use the Pencil as an input device.
The iPad Pro was first sold in November 2015 at a screen size of 12.9 inches, larger than all previous iPad models.[7][8] A smaller 9.7 inch model, based on the form factor of theiPad Air 2, was released in March 2016.[9] The 12.9 inch model was the first iPad to featureLPDDR4 RAM.[2]
The 12.9-inch version of the iPad Pro was announced during anApple Special Event on September 9, 2015.[7] It was released on November 11, 2015, with silver, gold, and space gray color options.[8] Prices ranged from US$799 to $1,229, based on storage size and cellular connectivity.
On March 21, 2016, the 9.7-inch version of the iPad Pro was announced atan Apple keynote with an additional rose gold color option. The 9.7-inch version also introduced the ability to choose the base 32 GB model[10] with a Cellular + WiFi option. Previously, Cellular + WiFi option was only available on 128 GB iPad Pro models. The 9.7-inch model is priced from $599 to $1,129 depending on the configuration. It was released on March 31, 2016.
The 9.7-inch iPad Pro has a faster CPU and a better camera than theiPad Air 2. It is the first iPad to feature True Tone Flash and Retina Flash, and its 256 GB storage option was the highest for an iPad at the time. Its True Tone display allows the LCD to adapt its color and intensity to ambient lighting.[9]
Both iPad Pro models include the A9X chip and the Apple M9 motion co-processor. The 9.7-inch model, however, has a slightlyunderclocked CPU (2.16 GHz compared to 2.26 GHz on the 12.9-inch model) and only 2 GB of RAM.[11] Several features are carried over from the standard iPad, such as Touch ID and the Retina Display. New features include a smart connector for a keyboard and four stereo speakers located in pairs on top and bottom of the device. The 12.9-inch model has a 2732-by-2048 display and the 9.7-inch model has a 2048-by-1536 display. Both displays have a resolution of 264 pixels per inch and feature a variable refresh rate, a first for Apple. The 12.9-inch version is also the first iOS device to include more than 2 GB of RAM.[12]
A customized 12.9 inch iPad Pro was also designed byJony Ive and submitted toPhillips's Time for Design auction. The special edition iPad Pro has an "Edition 1 of 1" label engraved on its back and comes with a custom yellow-gold anodized finish, a blue leatherSmart Cover and an orange leatherApple Pencil case cover, all of which are not sold by Apple elsewhere. The special edition sold for £50,000.[13][14]
Both iPad Pro (1st generation) models supportediOS 9,10,11,12,iPadOS 13,14,15,16, and do not supportiPadOS 17 due to hardware limitations.
Scott Stein fromCNET praised the faster processor and new accessories available. However, he criticized the cost of both the unit and its accessories, while noting its slightly slower processor with less RAM of the 9.7-inch model compared to the larger 12.9-inch model.[15] Matt Swider fromTechRadar complimented the easy handling, large 256 GB configuration and True Tone display, but was upset about the high starting price.[16] Gareth Beavis gave a positive review, commending the expansive screen and audio quality but stated that the battery life could be made longer.[17]
| Timeline of iPad models |
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 See also:List of Apple products |
Source:Apple Newsroom Archive.[18]
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