Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (5th generation) [2021]

Name: Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (5th generation) [2021]
Brand: Apple

Display11.0"

ChipsetApple M1

Main camera12MP

Battery7538 mAh

iPad Pro 11-inch (5th generation) [2021] product photo

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Network

Technology

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

2G bands

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800 / 1900

3G bands

HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO

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 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A2459, A2460

Speed

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

Launch

Announced

2021, May 21

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

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 PDAF10 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

Sound

Loudspeaker

Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers)

3.5mm jack

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

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performance

Apple M1 chip, 8GB/16GB RAMThe M1 runs desktop-class apps (video editing, 3D modeling) and handles heavy multitasking without lag, with extra RAM on 512GB+ models for sustained work.

display

11-inch, 120Hz, 600 nits peakThe 120Hz refresh makes scrolling smooth; 600 nits is readable in bright sunlight without maximum brightness drain, though it underperforms in direct outdoor glare.

camera

12MP main, 10MP ultra-wide, LiDARThe dual rear cameras handle landscapes and wide group shots; the LiDAR scanner adds depth sensing for AR apps and portrait mode, though the 12MP sensor is modest for large prints.

battery

7538 mAh, roughly 8–10 hours screen timeA full day of mixed use (apps, browsing, some video) is typical without needing a midday charge, but heavy video playback or gaming will cut into that.

connectivity

5G, Wi-Fi 6, Thunderbolt 4 USB-CThe 5G and Wi-Fi 6 support fast wireless (when networks available), and Thunderbolt 4 allows external SSDs or 6K monitors, making it viable for creative workflows on the go.

storage

Up to 2TB, no expandable slotStorage tiers range 128GB to 2TB; you cannot add a microSD card, so choose your capacity upfront based on media libraries and project files.