iPad Pro M4 2024

iPad Pro M4 2024

iPad Pro

Currently Available
Released: May 7, 2024
United States: N/AJapan: N/A

Overview

Note that this A3006 iPad Pro M4 11-Inch, sold exclusively in mainland China, has the same 5G band compatibility as its "Western" counterpart (A2837), supporting bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n70, n71, n75, n76, n77, n78, and n79. However, it lacks support for FDD-LTE bands 11 and 21 and does not have a physical SIM card slot, only eSIM.


The iPad Pro M4 11-Inch (Wi-Fi+Cellular China) has an antireflective 11-inch "Tandem OLED" backlit 2420x1668 "Ultra Retina XDR" display (264 ppi, 1000 nits max brightness). It's framed by a thin black bezel and housed in a slim case with rounded corners and flat sides, available in silver or "Space Black."


This iPad Pro is powered by a 4.4 GHz Apple M4 processor, a 10-core GPU, and a 16-core Neural Engine, with 120 GB/s memory bandwidth. Models with 256 GB or 512 GB of storage have 9 processor cores (3 performance, 6 efficiency) and 8 GB of RAM. Models with 1 TB or 2 TB of storage have 10 processor cores (4 performance, 6 efficiency) and 16 GB of RAM. The 1 TB and 2 TB models can be upgraded with "Nano-texture glass" for an additional RMB 800.


The iPad Pro M4 11" models feature a Thunderbolt / USB 4 port, a "Smart Connector" for keyboards, and support for the new Apple Pencil Pro. It also has a landscape-oriented, front-mounted 12-megapixel "TrueDepth" camera with "Center Stage" and "Face ID," and a 12-megapixel "Wide" rear camera that shoots 4K.


Connectivity includes dual-band 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6E) with 2x2 MIMO and Bluetooth 5.3. It has a four-mic array and a four-speaker system. Battery life is rated at 10 hours for Wi-Fi web surfing or video, and 9 hours on cellular data.


Compared to its predecessor, this iPad Pro M4 model is thinner, faster, with a better display, a landscape front camera, and support for the more capable Apple Pencil Pro. However, it lacks a rear "Ultra Wide" camera and has one fewer microphone.

Evaluation

The China-specific M4 11-inch iPad Pro (A3006) was seen as a monumental leap in tablet technology for the region. Its defining features were the incredibly powerful M4 chip, which provided desktop-class performance, and the stunning new tandem OLED display, offering unparalleled visual quality. The repositioned landscape front camera was a much-welcomed ergonomic improvement for video calls. Support for the new, more interactive Apple Pencil Pro further enhanced its standing as a premier creative device. This model's cellular functionality was optimized for China's extensive 5G networks, providing top-tier connectivity for mobile professionals. While the removal of the physical SIM slot in favor of eSIM marked a significant shift, the device's overall combination of a radically thin design, immense power, and a brilliant display made it the most advanced and desirable tablet on the Chinese market.

Product Info

Product Info Table
Apple Model NoA3006 (EMC 8473*)
Apple Order NoMVWA3CH/A
Apple SubfamilyiPad Pro 11" M4 (China)

Price

Price Table
United StatesN/A
AustraliaN/A
AustriaNA
BelgiumN/A
BrazilN/A
CanadaN/A
ChinaRMB 8999, 10,699, 14,099, 17,499
DenmarkN/A
FinlandN/A
FranceN/A
GermanyNA
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 RetailN/A

Body

Body Table
Form FactoriPad Pro M4 11"
Case TypeTablet
Housing ColorBlack
Dimensions9.83 x 6.99 x 0.21
Avg. Weight0.98 lbs / 446 g

Platform

Platform Table
Processor TypeApple M4
Processor Speed4.4 GHz
Processors1 (9, 10 Cores*)
Onboard RAM8 GB, 16 GB
Geekbench 2 (32)N/A
Geekbench 3 (32)N/A
Geekbench 3 (64)N/A
Geekbench 4 (SC)Pending
Geekbench 4 (MC)Pending
Geekbench 5 (SC)2588 (3715 GB 6)
Geekbench 5 (MC)11304/12529 (13267/14568 GB 6)

Storage

Storage Table
Storage Capacity256, 512 GB; 1, 2 TB

Display

Display Table
Built-in Display11" Ultra Retina XDR
Display Resolution2420x1668 (264 ppi)
Camera12 Megapixels

Connectivity

Connectivity Table
ConnectivityThunderbolt / USB 4
PortsUSB-C, Smart Connector, Magnetic Connector
USB SupportSync & Charge (Thunderbolt*)
Firewire SupportNone
Cell Network5G
Standard Wireless802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Standard Bluetooth5.3

Power

Power Table
Battery TypeLithium Polymer (31.29 Whr)
Battery Life (Music)9-10 Hours
Battery Life (Voice)N/A
Standby TimeN/A

Software

Software Table
Pre-Installed OSiPadOS 17.5 (21F84)
Maximum OSCurrent
Mac SupportmacOS 10.13
Windows SupportWindows 10

Accessories

Accessories Table
ControllerMulti-touch