If you think the iPad Pro is just too big, Apple's got a smaller model just for you. Apple announced the 9.7-inch iPad Pro today at an event at the company's headquarters.
It's got all of the power of the larger iPad Pro, but pared down into a smaller package. Apple's also added some improvements to entice buyers, including a special True Tone display that adjusts based on the ambient light around you.
Whether you're thinking of grabbing one, or just trying to decide which iPad to buy, we've rounded up the specs of this new iPad Pro, the original 12-inch iPad Pro and Apple's smaller iPad Air 2.
Check out the chart below to see how all three stack up against each other.
| iPad Pro 9.7 | iPad Pro (2015) | iPad Air 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display size, resolution | 9.7-inch; 2,048x1,536 | 12.9-inch; 2,732x2,048 pixels | 9.6-inch; 2,048x1,536 pixels |
| Pixel density | 264ppi | 264ppi | 264ppi |
| Dimensions (Inches) | 9.4 x 6.6 x 0.24in | 12 x 8.7 x 0.27in | 9.4 x 6.6 x 0.24in |
| Dimensions (Millimeters) | 240 x 169 x 6.1mm | 305 x 220 x 6.9mm | 240 x 170 x 6.1mm |
| Weight (Pounds, Grams) | 0.96lbs (437g) | 1.59lbs (723g) | 0.98lbs (444g) |
| Software | iOS 9.3 | iOS 9 | iOS 9 |
| Camera | 12-megapixel | 8-megapixel | 8-megapixel |
| Front-facing camera | 5-megapixels | 1.2-megapixel; 720p HD video | 1.2-megapixel; 720p HD video |
| Processor | Apple A9X chip (64-bit) with M9 motion co-processor | Apple A9X chip (64-bit) with M9 motion co-processor | Apple A8X chip (64-bit) with M8 motion co-processor |
| Storage | 32GB, 128GB, 256GB | 32GB, 128GB, 256GB | 16GB, 64GB, 128GB |
| RAM | TBA | 4GB | 2GB |
| Battery | Up to 10 hours watching video on Wi‑Fi | Up to 10 hours watching video on Wi‑Fi | Up to 10 hours watching video on Wi‑Fi |
| Touch ID | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Color options | Gray, silver, gold and rose gold | Gray, silver and gold | Gray, silver and gold |
| Price, Wi-Fi Model (USD) | $599 (32GB); $749 (128GB); $899 (256GB) | $799 (32GB); $949 (128GB); $1099 (256GB) | $399 (16GB); $599 (64GB); $699 (128GB) |
| Price, Wi-Fi Model (GBP) | £499 (32GB); £619 (128GB); £739 (256GB) | £679 (32GB); £799 (128GB) | £399 (16GB); £479 (64GB); £559 (128GB) |
| Price, Wi-Fi Model (AUD) | AU$899 (32GB); AU$1,149 (128GB) AU$ 1,399 (256GB) | AU$1,249 (32GB); AU$1,499 (128GB) | AU$699 (16GB); AU$829 (64GB); AU$959 (128GB) |
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