Apple iPad Pro 11 2021

Name: Apple iPad Pro 11 2021
Brand: Apple

Display11.0" 1668 x 2388 pixels (~265 ppi density)

ChipsetApple M1

Main camera12MP

Battery7538 mAh

7.2GoSolo score

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Network

Technology

GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G

2G bands

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G bands

HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100

4G bands

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71 - A2301, A2459, A2460

5G bands

1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - A2301

Speed

HSPA, LTE, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, 5G

Launch

Announced

2021, April 20

Status

Available

Body

Dimensions

247.6 x 178.5 x 5.9 mm (9.75 x 7.03 x 0.23 in)

Weight

466 g (Wi-Fi), 470 g (5G) (1.03 lb)

Build

Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame

SIM

Nano-SIM + eSIM

Durability

Stylus support

Display

Type

Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 600 nits (typ)

Size

11.0 inches, 366.5 cm2 (~82.9% screen-to-body ratio)

Resolution

1668 x 2388 pixels (~265 ppi density)

Protection

Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating

Platform

iPadOS 14.5.1, upgradable to iPadOS 26.4

Chipset

Apple M1

CPU

Octa-core (4x3.2 GHz & 4xX.X GHz)

GPU

Apple GPU (8-core graphics)

Memory

Card slot

Internal

128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM, 2TB 16GB RAM

Main Camera

Modules

12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF 10 MP, f/2.4, 125˚ (ultrawide) TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)

Features

Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR

Video

4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS

Selfie Camera

Module

12 MP, f/2.4, 122˚ (ultrawide)

Features

Face detection, HDR, panorama · 1080p@25/30/60fps, gyro-EIS

Comms

WLAN

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot

Bluetooth

5.0, A2DP, LE, EDR

Positioning

GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS (Wi‑Fi + Cellular model only)

NFC

Radio

USB

USB Type-C 4 (Thunderbolt 4), DisplayPort, magnetic connector

Features

Sensors

Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, barometer

Battery

Type

Li-Po 7538 mAh (28.65 Wh)

Misc

Colors

Silver, Space Gray

Models

A2301, A2459, A2460, iPad13,4, iPad13,5, iPad13,6, iPad13,7

GoSolo Read / what it means7 takeaways

display

120Hz Liquid Retina, 600 nits peakThe 120Hz refresh and 600-nit brightness handle scrolling smoothly and remain readable in bright sunlight, though direct outdoor use can still need slight angle adjustment on an LCD panel.

performance

Apple M1, 8-core GPU, 8GB RAM baseThe M1 (the same chip in MacBook Air) handles desktop-class apps, video editing, and demanding 3D work without lag; the 8-core GPU manages 4K video playback and complex illustrations fluidly.

battery

7538 mAh, roughly 10 to 12 hours screen-onA full day of mixed work, video playback, or sketching is realistic on one charge; heavy creative use or 5G connectivity may shorten that by an hour or two.

storage

Up to 2TB, 8GB or 16GB RAM, no expansionLarge storage tiers suit video editing and design work without external drives; 16GB RAM in the 1TB and 2TB models handles multiple apps and large files, but you cannot add a card later.

camera

12MP main with PDAF, 10MP ultrawide, LiDARThe wide camera with autofocus captures sharp stills and video; the 125° ultrawide and depth scanner enable landscape shots and AR apps, though the 12MP sensor is modest for a 2021 tablet.

connectivity

5G (A2301), Wi-Fi 6, USB-C 4 ThunderboltThe 5G model offers faster cellular download and upload on compatible networks; Wi-Fi 6 and Thunderbolt 4 allow quick file transfers and external display output.

durability

Aluminum frame, glass front, 5.9mm thinThe aluminum and glass design is sturdy but will show scratches and can crack if dropped; the thin frame makes it light enough for travel but less rigid than a thicker tablet.

GoSolo Score Breakdown

Design67

Display67

Performance95

Camera62

Battery64

Value72

GoSolo Verdict

The iPad Pro 11 (2021) pairs M1 desktop-class power with a 120Hz Liquid Retina display and Thunderbolt 4 connectivity, making it the tablet for users who need a laptop replacement or serious creative work. The 5G option and long battery life are real strengths, but its 2021 positioning means newer iPad Pro models now offer better cameras, OLED screens, and more RAM at comparable prices.

Strengths · 4

M1 chipset handles desktop apps, video editing, and CAD work as well as a MacBook; the 8-core GPU manages 4K playback and complex 3D rendering without stutter.
120Hz Liquid Retina display with 600 nits brightness and HDR10/Dolby Vision support makes scrolling and media consumption smooth and vibrant for a tablet in this class.
Thunderbolt 4 and USB-C 4 connectivity enable fast external storage, external display output, and desktop-speed file transfers—rare on tablets even now.
Up to 2TB storage with 16GB RAM in top configs supports heavy video editing, design work, and large file management without needing external drives.

Trade-offs · 3

The 12MP main camera is dated for a 2021 flagship tablet; even iPad Air models now shoot 12MP with better optics, and competing tablets offer higher resolution or sensor upgrades.
Liquid Retina LCD, not OLED: contrast and blacks lag behind newer iPad Pro and high-end Android tablets; colors shift when viewed off-angle in ways users of modern displays may notice.
466g (Wi-Fi) is respectable weight, but the thin 5.9mm aluminum frame lacks rigidity—it bends under pressure and dents if dropped, a concern for a device at this price point.