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Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch 6th generation
A2436 / A2437 / A2764 / A2766
Apple M2 chip
12.9-inch Liquid Retina XDR
2732 x 2048 resolution
128GB to 2TB storage
8GB or 16GB RAM
Wi‑Fi 6E up to 2.4Gbps
5G cellular optional
Face ID authentication
LiDAR Scanner
Thunderbolt / USB 4
Up to 10 hours battery
Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch 6th generation
Display System
12.9-inch Liquid Retina XDR display with mini‑LED backlighting
2732-by-2048 resolution at 264 ppi, ProMotion, up to 1600 nits peak HDR
Performance Platform
Apple M2 chip with 8-core CPU and 10-core GPU
16-core Neural Engine, up to 16GB unified memory, 100GB/s bandwidth
Camera System
Pro camera system: 12MP Wide and 10MP Ultra Wide rear cameras
12MP TrueDepth front camera with Ultra Wide field of view
Wireless Connectivity
Wi‑Fi 6E with speeds up to 2.4Gbps, Bluetooth 5.3
Optional 5G cellular with sub‑6 GHz and mmWave support
Battery and Power
40.88-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery
Up to 10 hours of web surfing or video playback
Design and Build
0.25 inch depth, 1.5 pounds (Wi‑Fi) or 1.51 pounds (Cellular)
100% recycled aluminium enclosure, Face ID, LiDAR Scanner
Model and Product Details
The Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch 6th generation launched in October 2022 with the Apple M2 chip and a range of storage configurations. The target raw bundle lists four canonical model identifiers: A2436 for Wi‑Fi, A2437 for Wi‑Fi + Cellular, A2764 for Wi‑Fi + Cellular with mmWave, and A2766 for Wi‑Fi + Cellular in China mainland only.
- Brand / Product: Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch 6th generation
- Canonical model family: A2436 / A2437 / A2764 / A2766
- Regional variants / SKU codes listed in source: A2436, A2437, A2764, A2766
- Release date: 26 October 2022 (in-store availability)
- Announcement date: 18 October 2022
- Operating system: iPadOS 16
- Finishes: Silver and Space Gray
Technical Specifications
The technical specifications reflect a professional-grade tablet platform centered on the Apple M2 chip and a high-performance display system.
Chip and Performance
- Apple M2 chip with 8-core CPU (4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores)
- 10-core GPU
- 16-core Neural Engine capable of 15.8 trillion operations per second
- 100GB/s memory bandwidth
- 8GB RAM on 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB storage models
- 16GB RAM on 1TB or 2TB storage models
- Hardware-accelerated media engine for H.264, HEVC, ProRes, and ProRes RAW
Display
- 12.9-inch Liquid Retina XDR display with mini‑LED backlighting
- IPS technology with 2596 full‑array local dimming zones
- 2732-by-2048-pixel resolution at 264 pixels per inch
- ProMotion technology with adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz
- Wide colour display (P3) and True Tone
- SDR brightness up to 600 nits, XDR brightness up to 1000 nits full screen, 1600 nits peak for HDR
- 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio
- Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating, fully laminated, antireflective coating
- Supports Apple Pencil (2nd generation) and Apple Pencil (USB‑C) with hover detection
Storage Configurations
- 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB options
Connectivity and Requirements
The connectivity suite includes high-speed wireless options and a versatile port for expansion and external display support.
Wireless Connectivity
- Wi‑Fi 6E (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO, speeds up to 2.4Gbps, simultaneous dual band
- Bluetooth 5.3
- Wi‑Fi + Cellular models add 5G (sub‑6 GHz and mmWave) with 4x4 MIMO
- Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO and LAA on cellular models
- eSIM support on cellular models
Location Services
- Digital compass on all models
- Wi‑Fi iBeacon microlocation
- GPS/GNSS and cellular location on Wi‑Fi + Cellular models
Port and External Display
- Thunderbolt / USB 4 connector supporting charging, DisplayPort, Thunderbolt 3 (up to 40Gb/s), and USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s)
- Supports one external display with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz
- Native DisplayPort output over USB‑C
- VGA, HDMI, DVI, and Thunderbolt 2 output supported using adapters (sold separately)
- Up to 4K AirPlay for mirroring to Apple TV or AirPlay‑enabled smart TV
Camera and Audio System
The iPad Pro includes a professional camera system and high-quality audio capture and playback hardware.
Rear Camera System
- Wide camera: 12MP, ƒ/1.8 aperture
- Ultra Wide camera: 10MP, ƒ/2.4 aperture, 125° field of view
- 2x optical zoom out, digital zoom up to 5x
- Brighter True Tone flash, panorama up to 63MP
- Sapphire crystal lens cover, autofocus with Focus Pixels
- Smart HDR 4, wide colour capture, lens correction, advanced red-eye correction
- Photo geotagging, auto image stabilisation, burst mode
- Image formats: HEIF and JPEG
Video Recording (Rear)
- 4K video at 24, 25, 30, or 60 fps (Wide)
- 1080p HD video at 25, 30, or 60 fps
- 720p HD video at 30 fps
- ProRes video recording up to 4K at 30 fps (1080p at 30 fps for 128GB storage)
- Slo‑mo video support for 1080p at 120 or 240 fps
- Time‑lapse video with stabilisation, extended dynamic range, cinematic video stabilisation
- Audio zoom, stereo recording
- Video formats: HEVC and H.264
Front Camera (TrueDepth)
- 12MP Ultra Wide camera with 122° field of view, ƒ/2.4 aperture
- Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control
- Portrait Lighting with six effects
- Animoji and Memoji, Smart HDR 4
- 1080p HD video recording at 25, 30, or 60 fps
- Retina Flash, auto image stabilisation, burst mode
Audio
- Four-speaker audio system
- Five studio-quality microphones for calls, video recording, and audio recording
Design and Dimensions
The iPad Pro maintains a thin and light profile with a premium aluminium enclosure and advanced security features.
Physical Dimensions
- Wi‑Fi models: Width 8.46 inches (214.9 mm), Height 11.04 inches (280.6 mm), Depth 0.25 inch (6.4 mm), Weight 1.5 pounds (682 grams)
- Wi‑Fi + Cellular models: Same dimensions, Weight 1.51 pounds (685 grams)
Materials and Sustainability
- 100% recycled aluminium in the enclosure
- 100% recycled rare earth elements in all magnets
- 100% recycled tin in the solder of multiple printed circuit boards
- 100% recycled gold in the plating of multiple printed circuit boards
- 100% recycled copper in the foil of the main logic board
- 35% or more recycled plastic in multiple components
- ENERGY STAR certified
- Arsenic-free display glass, mercury-, BFR-, PVC-, and beryllium-free
Security and Sensors
- Face ID enabled by TrueDepth camera
- LiDAR Scanner
- Three-axis gyro, accelerometer, barometer, ambient light sensor
Buttons and Connectors
- Front camera, top button, volume buttons
- Rear cameras, flash, LiDAR Scanner
- Smart Connector, Thunderbolt / USB 4 connector
- SIM tray on Wi‑Fi + Cellular models
- Magnetic connector for Apple Pencil
Battery and Power
The iPad Pro includes a built-in rechargeable battery designed for all-day use with fast charging via USB‑C.
- Built-in 40.88-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery
- Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi‑Fi or watching video
- Wi‑Fi + Cellular models: up to 9 hours of surfing the web using cellular data network
- Charging via included 20W USB‑C power adapter or USB‑C to computer system
In the Box
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th generation)
- USB‑C Charge Cable (1 metre)
- 20W USB‑C Power Adapter
Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch 6th generation - Summary
The Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch 6th generation is a 2022 professional tablet powered by the Apple M2 chip, featuring a 12.9-inch Liquid Retina XDR display with ProMotion, 8-core CPU and 10-core GPU, up to 16GB RAM, storage options from 128GB to 2TB, a pro camera system with Wide and Ultra Wide lenses, a 12MP TrueDepth front camera, Wi‑Fi 6E, optional 5G cellular, Face ID, LiDAR Scanner, and a 40.88-watt-hour battery.
| Launch Price (MSRP): | Current Market Price: |
|---|---|
| US$1,099 |