Apple introduces the new iPad Pro with 11″/13″ Ultra Retina XDR display, M4 chip; The India price starts at Rs. 99900

Apple unveiled its latest iPad Pro at its 'Let Loose' event. This latest iPad comes in two sizes: a wide 13-inch model and a compact 11-inch model. The new iPad Pro has an incredibly thin and light design.

The 11-inch model is just 5.3mm thick, while the 13-inch model is even thinner at 5.1mm. Both models feature casings made from 100 percent recycled aluminum, aligning with Apple's sustainability goals.

With Ultra Retina XDR technology, the new iPad Pro delivers exceptional brightness with up to 1000 nits for standard content and an impressive 1600 nits for HDR content. For professionals working with color-sensitive tasks, the new iPad Pro offers a nanotextured glass option, which minimizes glare while maintaining image quality.

iPad Pro is powered by the M4 chip, with second-generation 3-nanometer technology for better efficiency. With up to four performance cores and six efficiency cores, it delivers 1.5x faster CPU performance than its predecessor. Its 10-core GPU, with dynamic cache and hardware-accelerated mesh shader, boosts application performance.

Plus, with Apple's most powerful neural engine yet, capable of 38 trillion operations per second, and advanced ML accelerators, iPad Pro excels at AI tasks, ideal for demanding workflows.

On the camera front, the upgraded system offers improved versatility, with a 12MP rear camera capable of capturing vibrant images and videos. The 12 MP Ultra Wide TrueDepth front camera, now in landscape orientation, enhances the video conferencing experience.

Connectivity options include a high-performance USB-C connector with Thunderbolt 3 and USB 4 compatibility, offering fast wired connectivity. iPad Pro also supports Wi-Fi 6E and cellular models with 5G for productivity on the go.

In terms of accessories, there is a new Apple Pencil Pro with advanced features such as a pressure sensor, a gyroscope and a customizable tool palette, as well as support for Find My. Plus, there's an all-new Magic Keyboard that's thinner and lighter than before, with a row of functions and a larger trackpad and a built-in USB-C connector for charging. The Smart Folio now supports multiple viewing angles.

iPadOS 17 brings a number of new features, including Reference Mode for precise color matching and Stage Manager for working with multiple windows, plus updates to apps like Logic Pro and Final Cut Pro.

Quick specs: Apple iPad Pro 11-inch and 13-inch (2024)

• 11″ and 13″ tandem OLED display 264 PPI, 1000 nits HBM, 120 Hz refresh rate, True Tone support, P3 wide color gamut, anti-reflective coating
• Apple M4 chip with 10-core CPU, 3nm technology
• 12MP wide-angle rear camera with LiDAR scanner, supports up to 4K ProRes video recording at 30fps and 1080p slow-motion video recording at up to 240fps
• 12 MP horizontal front camera, Center Stage
• Four speakers and microphones
• 5G (optional), Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, USB Type-C port for charging (20W) with support for Thunderbolt 4/USB 4. Supports Face ID for biometric authentication.
• 8 GB (256 GB and 512 GB) / 16 GB (1 TB and 2 TB) RAM
• 256GB, 512GB, 1TB and 2TB storage options
• Nanotextured display glass option on 1TB and 2TB models
• ProMotion technology
• Supports Apple Pencil pro USB-C and Magic Keyboard
• 20W USB-C Power Adapter; USB-C charging cable
• iPadOS 17
• 11-inch model: 249.7 x 177.5 x 5.3 mm, weight: 446 g
• 13-inch model: 281.6 x 215.5 x 55.1 mm, weight: 582 g.

Prices and availability

The iPad Pro (2024) is available in silver and space black, priced as follows:

11-inch iPad Pro (Wi-Fi)

• 256 GB – Rs. 99,900
• 512 GB – Rs. 1,19,900
• 1 TB (Standard Glass) – Rs. 1,59,900
• 1 TB (nano texture glass) – Rs. 1,69,900
• 2 TB (Standard Glass) – Rs. 1,99,900
• 2 TB (nano texture glass) – Rs. 2,09,900

11-inch iPad Pro (Wi-Fi + Cellular)

• 256 GB – Rs. 1,19,900
• 512 GB – Rs. 1,39,900
• 1 TB (Standard Glass) – Rs. 1,79,900
• 1 TB (nano texture glass) – Rs. 1,89,900
• 2 TB (Standard Glass) – Rs. 2,19,900
• 2 TB (nano texture glass) – Rs. 2,29,900

13-inch iPad Pro (Wi-Fi)

• 256 GB – Rs. 1,29,900
• 512 GB – Rs. 1,49,900
• 1 TB (Standard Glass) – Rs. 1,89,900
• 1 TB (nano texture glass) – Rs. 1,99,900
• 2 TB (Standard Glass) – Rs. 2,29,900
• 2 TB (nano texture glass) – Rs. 2,39,900

13-inch iPad Pro (Wi-Fi + Cellular)

• 256 GB – Rs. 1,49,900
• 512 GB – Rs. 1,69,900
• 1 TB (Standard Glass) – Rs. 2,09,900
• 1 TB (nano texture glass) – Rs. 2,19,900
• 2 TB (Standard Glass) – Rs. 2,49,900
• 2 TB (nano texture glass) – Rs. 2,59,900

The new iPad Pro with M4 is now available to order apple.com/storeand in the Apple Store app in 29 countries and regions, including India.

It will be available through Apple Stores and Apple Authorized Resellers starting Wednesday, May 15.