iPad Pro A12X Bionic 2018

iPad Pro A12X Bionic 2018

iPad Pro

Discontinued
Released: October 30, 2018Discontinued on: March 18, 2020
United States: N/AJapan: ¥128,800, ¥145,800, ¥167,800, ¥211,800

Overview

Please be aware that this A1895 iPad Pro 12.9-Inch is compatible with Gigabit-class LTE, covering bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, and 66, but does not support band 71. It is sold in the UK, Europe, Asia, and nearly all other regions except the US and Canada.


The iPad Pro 12.9-Inch (Wi-Fi+Cellular, Global - 3rd Gen) features a fully-laminated, antireflective 12.9" LED-backlit 2732x2048 "Liquid Retina" display (264 ppi, 600 nits) with a thin black bezel, housed in a slim case with rounded corners and flat sides. It comes in silver or "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 available with 64 GB, 256 GB, or 512 GB of storage and 4 GB of RAM, or 1 TB of storage and 6 GB of RAM.


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


In addition to USB-C and cellular, it has A-GPS, 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 at 10 hours for Wi-Fi web surfing, video, or music, and 9 hours on a cellular network. This model includes an eSIM and a nano-SIM slot.


Compared to its predecessor, this iPad Pro model has a larger display in a similar-sized body, a more powerful architecture, improved Apple Pencil support, and USB-C connectivity.

Evaluation

The global cellular model of the 2018 12.9-inch iPad Pro was seen as the ultimate mobile studio for professionals. It combined the stunning all-screen redesign and the incredible power of the A12X Bionic chip with go-anywhere Gigabit-class LTE connectivity. Reviewers lauded the new industrial design, Face ID, and the brilliantly responsive Liquid Retina display with ProMotion. The switch to USB-C was a pivotal moment, greatly enhancing its utility with external drives and monitors. The experience was further elevated by the 2nd generation Apple Pencil, whose magnetic charging and improved design were significant upgrades. For international creators and professionals, the robust LTE band support meant a reliable, high-speed connection was almost always available. While it was a significant investment, especially with the Magic Keyboard, it was considered the pinnacle of tablet technology, offering a glimpse into the future where the lines between tablet and laptop were increasingly blurred.

Product Info

Product Info Table
Apple Model NoA1895 (EMC 3224*)
Apple Order NoMTHP2B/A
Apple SubfamilyiPad Pro 12.9" (3rd Gen - Wi-Fi+C)

Price

Price Table
United StatesN/A
AustraliaA$1749, A$1969, A$2269, A$2869
Austria€1269, €1439, €1659, €2099
Belgium€1289, €1459, €1679, €2119
BrazilR$9.599, R$10.799, R$12.399, R$15.599
CanadaN/A
ChinaN/A
DenmarkDKK 10,099, 11,499, 13,499, 17,499
Finland€1299, €1469, €1689, €2129
France€1289, €1459, €1679, €2119
Germany€1269, €1439, €1659, €2099
Hong KongHK$9,099, HK$10,199, HK$11,799, HK$14,999
IndiaRs 1,03,900, 1,17,900, 1,35,900, 1,71,900
IndonesiaRp 18,600,000, 21,200,000, 24,300,000, 30,900,000
Ireland€1299, €1469, €1689, €2129
Italy€1289, €1459, €1679, €2119
Japan¥128,800, ¥145,800, ¥167,800, ¥211,800
KoreaKRW 1,469,000, 1,669,000, 1,939,000, 2,479,000
Luxembourg€1246,39, €1410,77, €1623,49, €2048,95
MalaysiaRM 4,999, 5,649, 6,499, 8,199
MexicoMXN $26,999, $30,499, $34,999, $43,999
Netherlands€1289, €1459, €1679, €2119
New ZealandNZ$1999, NZ$2249, NZ$2599, NZ$3299
NorwayNOK 12.390, 13.890, 15.890, 19.890
Portugal€1299, €1469, €1689, €2129
SingaporeS$1,719, S$1,939, S$2,239, S$2,839
Spain€1269, €1439, €1659, €2099
SwedenSEK 13.795, 15.595, 17.895, 22.495
SwitzerlandCHF 1'139, 1'499, 1'739, 2'219
TaiwanNT$38,900, NT$43,900, NT$50,900, NT$64,900
ThailandTHB 40,900, 45,900, 52,900, 66,900
The PhilippinesPHP 73,990, 83,490, 95,990, 120,990
United Kingdom£1119, £1269, £1469, £1869
VietnamVND 31,990,000, 35,990,000, 40,990,000, 46,990,000

Pricing Extras

Pricing Extras Table
Est. Current RetailN/A

Body

Body Table
Form FactoriPad Pro 12.9" (3rd Gen)
Case TypeTablet
Housing ColorBlack
Dimensions11.04 x 8.46 x 0.23
Avg. Weight1.4 lbs / 633 g

Platform

Platform Table
Processor TypeApple A12X Bionic
Processor Speed2.5 GHz
Processors1 (8 Cores)
Onboard RAM4 GB, 6 GB
Geekbench 2 (32)N/A
Geekbench 3 (32)N/A
Geekbench 3 (64)N/A
Geekbench 4 (SC)5001
Geekbench 4 (MC)17908
Geekbench 5 (SC)1112
Geekbench 5 (MC)4581

Storage

Storage Table
Storage Capacity64, 256, 512 GB; 1 TB

Display

Display Table
Built-in Display12.9" Liquid Retina
Display Resolution2732x2048 (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 Wireless802.11a/b/g/n/ac (HT80)
Standard Bluetooth5.0

Power

Power Table
Battery TypeLithium Polymer (36.71 Whr)
Battery Life (Music)9-10 Hours
Battery Life (Voice)N/A
Standby TimeN/A

Software

Software Table
Pre-Installed OSiOS 12.1 (16B92)
Maximum OSCurrent
Mac SupportOS X 10.11.6
Windows SupportWindows 7

Accessories

Accessories Table
ControllerMulti-touch