Apple introduces new iPad Pro with 11″ / 13″ Ultra Retina XDR display, M4 chip; India price starts at Rs. 99900


Apple unveiled its latest iPad Pro at its ‘Let Loose’ event. This latest iPad comes in two sizes: a spacious 13-inch model and a compact 11-inch model. The new iPad Pro boasts an incredibly thin and lightweight design.

The 11-inch model measures just 5.3 mm thin, while the 13-inch model is even slimmer at 5.1 mm. Both models feature enclosures made from 100 percent recycled aluminum, aligning with Apple’s sustainability goals.

Featuring Ultra Retina XDR technology, the new iPad Pro delivers exceptional brightness with up to 1000 nits for standard content and an impressive 1600 nits for HDR content. For professionals working with color-sensitive tasks, the new iPad Pro offers a nano-texture glass option, minimizing glare while maintaining image quality.

The iPad Pro runs on the M4 chip, boasting second-gen 3-nanometer tech for better efficiency. With up to four performance cores and six efficiency cores, it offers 1.5x faster CPU performance than its predecessor. Its 10-core GPU, featuring Dynamic Caching and hardware-accelerated mesh shading, boosts rendering app performance.

Plus, with Apple’s most powerful Neural Engine yet, capable of 38 trillion operations per second, and advanced ML accelerators, the iPad Pro excels at AI tasks, ideal for demanding workflows.

On the camera front, the updated system offers enhanced versatility, with a 12MP back camera capable of capturing vibrant images and video. The TrueDepth 12MP Ultra Wide front camera, now in landscape orientation, improves the video conferencing experience.

Connectivity options include a high-performance USB-C connector with Thunderbolt 3 and USB 4 support, offering fast wired connectivity. The iPad Pro also supports Wi-Fi 6E and cellular models with 5G for on-the-go productivity.

As for accessories, there’s a new Apple Pencil Pro with advanced features like a squeeze sensor, gyroscope, and customizable tool palette, as well as Find My support. Additionally, there’s an all-new Magic Keyboard that’s thinner and lighter than before, with a function row and a larger trackpad, and a built-in USB-C connector for charging. The Smart Folio now supports multiple viewing angles.

iPadOS 17 brings a host of new features, including Reference Mode for precise color matching and Stage Manager for working with multiple windows, alongside updates to apps like Logic Pro and Final Cut Pro.

Quick specifications: Apple iPad Pro 11-inch and 13-inch (2024)
  • 11″ and 13″ Tandem OLED display 264 PPI, 1000 nits HBM, 120Hz refresh rate, True Tone support, P3 wide color gamut, Anti-reflective coating
  • Apple M4 chip with 10-core CPU, 3nm technology
  • 12MP wide rear camera with LiDAR scanner, supports ProRes video recording up to 4K at 30fps and slow-motion video recording at 1080p up to 240fps
  • 12MP landscape front camera, Centre Stage
  • Quad speakers and microphones
  • 5G (optional), Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, USB Type-C port for charging (20W) with Thunderbolt 4/USB 4 support. Supports Face ID for biometric authentication.
  • 8GB  (256GB & 512GB) / 16GB (1TB & 2TB) RAM
  • 256GB, 512GB, 1TB and 2TB storage options
  • Nano-texture display glass option on 1TB and 2TB models
  • ProMotion technology
  • Supports Apple Pencil pro USB-C and magic keyboard
  • 20W USB-C Power Adapter; USB-C Charge Cable
  • iPadOS 17
  • 11-inch model: 249.7 x 177.5 x 5.3 mm, weight: 446g
  • 13-inch model: 281.6 x 215.5 x 55.1 mm, weight: 582g.

Pricing and availability

The iPad Pro (2024) is available in silver and space black colors, with pricing as follows:

iPad Pro 11-inch (Wi-Fi)

  • 256GB – Rs. 99,900
  • 512GB – Rs. 1,19,900
  • 1TB (standard glass) – Rs. 1,59,900
  • 1TB (nano texture glass) – Rs. 1,69,900
  • 2TB (standard glass) – Rs. 1,99,900
  • 2TB (nano texture glass) – Rs. 2,09,900

iPad Pro 11-inch (Wi-Fi + Cellular)

  • 256GB – Rs. 1,19,900
  • 512GB – Rs. 1,39,900
  • 1TB (standard glass) – Rs. 1,79,900
  • 1TB (nano texture glass) – Rs. 1,89,900
  • 2TB (standard glass) – Rs. 2,19,900
  • 2TB (nano texture glass) – Rs. 2,29,900

iPad Pro 13-inch (Wi-Fi)

  • 256GB – Rs. 1,29,900
  • 512GB – Rs. 1,49,900
  • 1TB (standard glass) – Rs. 1,89,900
  • 1TB (nano texture glass) – Rs. 1,99,900
  • 2TB (standard glass) – Rs. 2,29,900
  • 2TB (nano texture glass) – Rs. 2,39,900

iPad Pro 13-inch (Wi-Fi + Cellular)

  • 256GB – Rs. 1,49,900
  • 512GB – Rs. 1,69,900
  • 1TB (standard glass) – Rs. 2,09,900
  • 1TB (nano texture glass) – Rs. 2,19,900
  • 2TB (standard glass) – Rs. 2,49,900
  • 2TB (nano texture glass) – Rs. 2,59,900

The new iPad Pro with M4 is now available to order on apple.com/store, and in the Apple Store app in 29 countries and regions, including India.

It will be available through Apple Store locations and Apple Authorized Resellers, starting Wednesday, May 15.