iPad Pro A12Z Bionic 2020

iPad Pro A12Z Bionic 2020

iPad Pro

Discontinued
Released: March 18, 2020Discontinued on: April 20, 2021
United States: US$949, US$1049, US$1249, US$1449Japan: N/A

Overview

It is important to note that this A2068 iPad Pro 11-Inch (2nd Gen) supports Gigabit-class LTE on bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, and 71, but lacks support for bands 11, 21, 28, or 32. Although Apple officially marketed this model number worldwide except for mainland China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, reader reports suggest it was primarily sold in North America, not Europe.


The iPad Pro 11-Inch (Wi-Fi/Cellular US/Canada - 2nd Gen) has a fully-laminated, antireflective 11" LED-backlit 2388x1668 "Liquid Retina" display (264 ppi, 600 nits) within a slim black bezel, housed in a thin case with rounded corners and flat sides. It's available in silver or "Space Gray."


This iPad Pro is driven by an eight-core 2.5 GHz Apple A12Z Bionic processor, with an "embedded M12 coprocessor" and a "Neural Engine" for machine learning and AR. It includes 6 GB of RAM and storage options of 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, or 1 TB.


Key new features include LiDAR and trackpad support via the optional "Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro" and third-party devices. It also has "Face ID" authentication and supports the Apple Pencil 2nd Gen (A2051, MU8F2AM/A, US$129), which charges magnetically. It features three cameras: a 7-megapixel front camera and a dual rear setup (12-megapixel wide and 10-megapixel ultra-wide).


Connectivity includes USB-C, dual-band 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) with HT80 with MIMO, and Bluetooth 5.0. It also has five microphones and a four-speaker system.


Battery life is rated at 10 hours for Wi-Fi web surfing or video, or 9 hours on cellular data. This model has a software-based eSIM and a nano-SIM slot for traditional SIMs.


Compared to its predecessor, this iPad Pro 11-Inch (2nd Gen) model maintains the same size and display but adds LiDAR, an improved rear camera system (ultra-wide), faster Wi-Fi, better microphones, and more base storage.

Evaluation

The second-generation 11-inch iPad Pro was viewed as a solid, if iterative, refinement of an already excellent device. The A12Z Bionic chip provided a modest but appreciated boost in graphics performance, ensuring the tablet remained exceptionally powerful. The most notable hardware additions were the new dual-camera system, which included an ultra-wide lens, and the LiDAR scanner, which enhanced augmented reality capabilities. However, the biggest story for this model was its synergy with the new Magic Keyboard, which featured a trackpad and turned the iPad Pro into a more viable laptop alternative than ever before. This US/Canada cellular model offered robust Gigabit-class LTE connectivity, making it a reliable tool for professionals on the move. While not a revolutionary leap over the 2018 model, its combination of top-tier performance, pro-grade features, and enhanced productivity potential with the new keyboard made it the most capable tablet in its class.

Product Info

Product Info Table
Apple Model NoA2068 (EMC 3350)
Apple Order NoMY342LL/A
Apple SubfamilyiPad Pro 11" (2nd Gen - Wi-Fi+C)

Price

Price Table
United StatesUS$949, US$1049, US$1249, US$1449
AustraliaN/A
AustriaN/A
BelgiumN/A
BrazilN/A
CanadaC$1249, C$1379, C$1639, C$1899
ChinaN/A
DenmarkN/A
FinlandN/A
FranceN/A
GermanyN/A
Hong KongN/A
IndiaN/A
IndonesiaN/A
IrelandN/A
ItalyN/A
JapanN/A
KoreaN/A
LuxembourgN/A
MalaysiaN/A
MexicoN/A
NetherlandsN/A
New ZealandN/A
NorwayN/A
PortugalN/A
SingaporeN/A
SpainN/A
SwedenN/A
SwitzerlandN/A
TaiwanN/A
ThailandN/A
The PhilippinesN/A
United KingdomN/A
VietnamN/A

Pricing Extras

Pricing Extras Table
Est. Current RetailUS$650-US$900

Body

Body Table
Form FactoriPad Pro 11"
Case TypeTablet
Housing ColorBlack
Dimensions9.74 x 7.02 x 0.23
Avg. Weight1.04 lbs / 473 g

Platform

Platform Table
Processor TypeApple A12Z Bionic
Processor Speed2.5 GHz
Processors1 (8 Cores)
Onboard RAM6 GB
Geekbench 2 (32)N/A
Geekbench 3 (32)N/A
Geekbench 3 (64)N/A
Geekbench 4 (SC)5024
Geekbench 4 (MC)17809
Geekbench 5 (SC)1116
Geekbench 5 (MC)4617

Storage

Storage Table
Storage Capacity128, 256, 512 GB; 1 TB

Display

Display Table
Built-in Display11" Liquid Retina
Display Resolution2388x1668 (264 ppi)
Camera12 Megapixels

Connectivity

Connectivity Table
ConnectivityUSB-C
PortsUSB-C, Smart Connector, Magnetic Connector
USB SupportSync & Charge (USB-C*)
Firewire SupportNone
Cell NetworkGSM/LTE
Standard Wireless802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6)
Standard Bluetooth5.0

Power

Power Table
Battery TypeLithium Polymer (28.65 Whr)
Battery Life (Music)9-10 Hours
Battery Life (Voice)N/A
Standby TimeN/A

Software

Software Table
Pre-Installed OSiPadOS 13.4 (17E255)
Maximum OSCurrent
Mac SupportOS X 10.11.6
Windows SupportWindows 7

Accessories

Accessories Table
ControllerMulti-touch