New 11-inch iPad Pro with M1 processor tech specs

During its Spring Loaded event, Apple unveiled the newest members of the iPad Pro lineup. Keeping things familiar, the company revealed a new 11-inch model with plenty of worthwhile changes.

In most ways, the new 11-inch iPad Pro is similar to the old iPad Pro it is replacing. Similar design and dimensions, but it’s the changes that matter. So we’ve put together a quick rundown of the technical specifications you can find in the newest 11-inch iPad Pro.

Let’s get into it.

Early 2021 11-inch iPad Pro tech specs

Finish

  • Silver
  • Space Gray

Built-in storage capacity

  • 128GB
  • 256GB
  • 512GB
  • 1TB
  • 2TB

Size and weight

  • 9.74 inches (247.6mm) x 7.02 inches (178.5mm) x 0.23 inches (5.9mm)
  • Wi-Fi models: 1.03 pounds (466 grams)
  • Wi-Fi and Cellular models: 1.04 pounds (470 grams)

In the box

  • 11-inch iPad Pro
  • 1 meter USB-C charge cable
  • 20W USB-C Power Adapter

Display

  • 11-inch LED backlit Multi-Touch display with IPS technology
  • 2388×1688 pixel resolution
  • 264 pixels per inch (ppi)
  • ProMotion technology
  • Wide color display (P3)
  • True Tone display
  • Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
  • Fully laminated display
  • Antireflective coating
  • 1.8% reflectivity
  • 600 nits max brightness
  • Supports 2nd generation Apple Pencil

Chip

  • Apple M1 chip
  • 8-core CPU with 4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores
  • 8-core GPU
  • 16-core Neural Engine
  • 8GB of RAM: 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB models
  • 16GB of RAM: 1TB and 2TB models

Cameras

  • 12MP Wide with f/1.8 aperture
  • 12MP Ultra Wide with f/2.4 aperture and 125-degree FOV
  • 2x optical zoom out
  • Digital zoom up to 5x
  • Five-element lens (Wide and Ultra Wide)
  • Brighter True Tone flash
  • Panorama (up to 63MP)
  • Sapphire crystal lens cover
  • Autofocus with Focus Pixels (Wide)
  • Smart HDR 3
  • Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos
  • Lens correction (Ultra Wide)
  • Advanced red-eye correction
  • Photo geotagging
  • Auto image stabilization
  • Burst mode
  • Image formats captured: HEIF and JPEG

Video recording

  • 4K video recording at 24fps, 25fps, 30fps, or 60fps (Wide)
  • 1080p HD video recording at 25fps, 30fps, or 60fps
  • 720p HD video recording at 30fps
  • 2x optical zoom out
  • Audio zoom
  • Brighter True Tone flash
  • Slo-mo video support for 1080p at 120fps or 240fps
  • Time-lapse video with stabilization
  • Extended dynamic range for video up to 30fps
  • Cinematic video stabilization (4K, 1080p, and 720p)
  • Continuous autofocus video
  • Playback zoom
  • Video formats recorded: HEVC and H.264
  • Stereo recording

TrueDepth camera

  • 12MP Ultra Wide with f/2.4 aperture and 122-degree FOV
  • Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control
  • Portrait Lighting with six effects (Natural, Studio, Contour, Stage, Stage Mono, High-Key Mono)
  • Animoji and Memoji
  • Smart HDR 3
  • 1080p HD video recording at 25fps, 30fps, or 60fps
  • Time-lapse video with stabilization
  • Extended dynamic range for video up to 30fps
  • Cinematic video stabilization (1080p and 720p)
  • Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos
  • Lens correction
  • Retina flash
  • Auto image stabilization
  • Burst mode

Video calling

  • Center Stage
  • FaceTime video
  • iPad to any FaceTime-enabled device over Wi-Fi or cellular

Audio calling

  • FaceTime audio
  • iPad to any FaceTime-enabled device over Wi-Fi or cellular

Speakers

  • Four speaker audio

Microphones

  • Five studio-quality microphones for calls, video recording, and audio recording

Cellular and wireless

  • All models
    • 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6; simultaneous dual band (2.4GHz and 5GHz); HT80 with MIMO
    • Bluetooth 5.0
  • Wi-Fi and Cellular models
    • Model A2301 and A2379: 5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79)
    • 5G NR mmWave (Bands n260, n261)
    • FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
    • TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
    • UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC‑HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz)
    • GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
  • eSIM
  • Data only
  • Wi-Fi calling

SIM card

  • eSIM
  • Nano-SIM

Location

  • All models
    • Wi-Fi
    • Digital compass
    • iBeacon microlocation
  • Wi-Fi and cellular models
    • Built-in GPS/GNSS
    • Cellular

Sensors

  • Face ID
  • Three-axis gyro
  • Accelerometer
  • Barometer
  • LiDAR Scanner
  • Ambient light sensor

Face ID

  • Enabled by TrueDepth camera for facial recognition
  • Unlock iPad
  • Make purchases
  • Secure personal data within apps

Apple Pay

  • Pay using Face ID
  • Send and receive money in iMessages

Siri

  • Use your voice to send messages, set reminders, and more
  • Use hands-free
  • Get proactive suggestions
  • Listen and identify songs

Charging and expansion

  • Thunderbolt / USB 4 port
    • DisplayPort
    • Charging
    • Thunderbolt 3 (up to 40Gb/s)
    • USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s)
    • USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10Gb/s)

Power and battery

  • Built-in 28.65-watt-hour rechargeable battery
  • All models
    • Up to 10 hours browsing Safari on Wi-Fi or watching video
  • Wi-Fi and Cellular models
    • Up to 9 hours browsing Safari on Wi-Fi or watching video

Operating system

  • iPadOS 14

Accessibility

  • VoiceOver
  • Magnifier
  • Closed Captions
  • Voice Control
  • Siri and Dictation
  • AssistiveTouch
  • Zoom
  • Speak Screen
  • Switch Control

Built-in apps

  • App Store
  • Books
  • Calendar
  • Camera
  • Clock
  • Contacts
  • FaceTime
  • Find My
  • Files
  • Home
  • iTunes Store
  • Mail
  • Maps
  • Measure
  • Messages
  • Music
  • News
  • Notes
  • Photo Booth
  • Photos
  • Podcasts
  • Reminders
  • Safari
  • Settings
  • Shortcuts
  • Siri
  • Stocks
  • Tips
  • TV
  • Voice Memos

So, there we have it. The tech specs for the newest 11-inch iPad Pro. Think you’ll be picking one up?