Apple
Device summary
Apple
iPad Pro 12.9 6th Gen M2
Full specifications
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2025 | 2022 |
| Starting price | $799 | $1,099 |
| Display size | 13-inch | 12.9-inch |
| Dimensions | 214.9 mm × 280.6 mm × 6.1 mm | 214.9 mm × 280.6 mm × 6.4 mm |
| Weight | 616 g | 682 g |
| Front material | — | — |
| Back material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | Liquid Retina IPS | Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED |
| Resolution | 2732 × 2048 | 2732 × 2048 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 1600 nits |
| Protection | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple M3 | Apple M2 |
| CPU | 8-core CPU | 8-core CPU |
| GPU | 10-core GPU | 10-core GPU |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB, 2048 GB |
| Expandable storage | No | No |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/1.8 | Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide camera | — | Ultra Wide · 10 MP · ƒ/2.4 |
| Front cameras | Landscape · 12 MP · ƒ/2.4 | TrueDepth · 12 MP · ƒ/2.4 |
| Video recording | 4K video recording at 24, 25, 30, or 60 fps | 4K video recording at 24, 25, 30, or 60 fps |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | Wi‑Fi, Wi‑Fi + Cellular (5G) | Wi‑Fi, Wi‑Fi + Cellular (5G) |
| Wi‑Fi | Wi‑Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi‑Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| USB | USB-C | Thunderbolt / USB 4 |
| NFC | No | No |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Ingress protection | None published | None published |
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2025 | 2022 |
| Starting price | $799 | $1,099 |
| Display size | 13-inch | 12.9-inch |
| Dimensions | 214.9 mm × 280.6 mm × 6.1 mm | 214.9 mm × 280.6 mm × 6.4 mm |
| Weight | 616 g | 682 g |
| Front material | — | — |
| Back material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | Liquid Retina IPS | Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED |
| Resolution | 2732 × 2048 | 2732 × 2048 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 1600 nits |
| Protection | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple M3 | Apple M2 |
| CPU | 8-core CPU | 8-core CPU |
| GPU | 10-core GPU | 10-core GPU |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB, 2048 GB |
| Expandable storage | No | No |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/1.8 | Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide camera | — | Ultra Wide · 10 MP · ƒ/2.4 |
| Front cameras | Landscape · 12 MP · ƒ/2.4 | TrueDepth · 12 MP · ƒ/2.4 |
| Video recording | 4K video recording at 24, 25, 30, or 60 fps | 4K video recording at 24, 25, 30, or 60 fps |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | Wi‑Fi, Wi‑Fi + Cellular (5G) | Wi‑Fi, Wi‑Fi + Cellular (5G) |
| Wi‑Fi | Wi‑Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi‑Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| USB | USB-C | Thunderbolt / USB 4 |
| NFC | No | No |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Ingress protection | None published | None published |
Key differences
The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.
Weight
iPad Air 13 M3
66 g lighter
Thickness
iPad Air 13 M3
0.3 mm thinner · minor difference
Height
Very similar height
Width
Very similar width
iPad Air 13 M3 vs iPad Pro 12.9 6th Gen M2 Size Comparison
User Experience Summary
iPad Air 13 M3
Strengths
- Large 13-inch canvas for productivity and Pencil work
- Excellent all-day battery for typical desk and study routines
- M3 silicon and 8GB RAM for multi-year software confidence
Compromises
- Incremental upgrade over 13-inch M2 Air with same display and accessories
- 60Hz LCD more noticeable on a large panel versus Pro tablets
- Handheld and bag portability trail the 11-inch Air