iPad Pro A12X Bionic 2018

It is important to note that this Wi-Fi Only version does not support cellular connectivity or A-GPS.

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) framed by a thin black bezel and housed in a slim case with rounded corners and flat sides. It is available in silver or a darker "Space Gray" and lacks a "Home" button.

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 and AR. It was offered with 64 GB, 256 GB, or 512 GB of storage with 4 GB of RAM, or 1 TB of storage with 6 GB of RAM.

Key features include "Face ID" authentication, support for the new Apple Pencil 2nd Gen (A2051, MU8F2AM/A, US$129) which charges magnetically, and a new "Smart Keyboard Folio." It also has dual cameras (12 MP rear, 7 MP front) and a USB-C port, a first for the iPad series, supporting charging, camera connectivity, and external displays up to 4K.

In addition to USB-C, it offers dual-band 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi with HT80 with MIMO and Bluetooth 5.0. It also has four microphones and a four-speaker system.

The battery life is rated for up to 10 hours of "surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video, or listening to music."

Compared to its predecessor, this iPad Pro 12.9-Inch (Wi-Fi - 3rd Gen) model and its cellular-equipped siblings offer a larger display in a similar-sized body, a more powerful architecture, support for an improved Apple Pencil (incompatible with earlier models), and USB-C connectivity.

The third-generation 12.9-inch iPad Pro was a revolutionary redesign that received widespread acclaim. The move to an all-screen design with slim, uniform bezels and Face ID dramatically modernized its appearance and made the large screen more manageable. Performance from the A12X Bionic chip was phenomenal, often outperforming contemporary laptops and making it a powerhouse for creative tasks. The introduction of a USB-C port was a game-changing move, opening up a new world of high-speed accessories and professional workflows. The new Apple Pencil 2, which attached and charged magnetically, was a huge ergonomic and convenience improvement. Despite its power, some critics felt the tablet was still held back by the limitations of iOS compared to a full desktop OS. Nevertheless, it was hailed as a stunning piece of hardware and a bold vision for the future of computing, particularly for creative professionals.