Apple iPad Pro 12.9” (3rd Gen, 2018)
- Screen: 12.9" IPS LCD - 2048 x 2732
- SoC: Apple A12X Bionic
- Camera: 1 (12 MP)
- Battery: 9720 mAh
- OS: iPadOS 26.5
- Weight: 631 grams (22.26 oz)
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Full specifications
Detailed specifications, tests, and benchmarks of the Apple iPad Pro 12.9” (3rd Gen, 2018)Display
| Type | IPS LCD |
| Size | 12.9 inches |
| Resolution | 2048 x 2732 pixels |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 |
| PPI | 265 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| Adaptive refresh rate | Yes (24-120 Hz) |
| Max rated brightness | 600 nits |
| HDR support | Yes, HDR10 |
| Screen protection | Tempered glass |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 85.5% |
| Display features | - DCI-P3 |
| RGB color space | 99.7% |
| PWM | Not detected |
| Response time | 36 ms |
| Contrast | 1975:1 |
Design and build
| Height | 280.6 mm (11.05 inches) |
| Width | 214.9 mm (8.46 inches) |
| Thickness | 5.9 mm (0.23 inches) |
| Weight | 631 g (22.26 oz) |
| Waterproof | No |
| Rear material | Metal |
| Frame material | Metal |
| Colors | Silver, Gray |
| Fingerprint scanner | No |
| Area | 603 cm2 (93.5 inches2) |
Performance
| Chipset | Apple A12X Bionic |
| Max clock | 2500 MHz |
| Graphics | Apple GPU 7-core |
Benchmarks
| Single-core score | 1358 |
| Multi-core score | 4736 |
| Stability | 72% |
| Graphics test | 19 FPS |
| Graphics score | 3206 |
Recent User Tests
| Date | Benchmark | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 📘 2026-09-16 -> op1 | GeekBench CPU | 1344 / 4757 |
Memory
Configuration
| RAM size | 4 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR4X |
| Memory clock | 2133 MHz |
| Channels | 2 |
| Storage size | 64 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe |
| Memory card | No |
Software
| Operating system | iPadOS 12 (Can be upgraded to iPadOS 26.5) |
Battery
| Capacity | 9720 mAh |
| Max charge power | 30 W |
| Battery type | Li-Po |
| Replaceable | No |
| Wireless charging | No |
| Reverse charging | No |
| Fast charging | Yes (50% in 60 min) |
| Full charging time | 2:45 hr |
| Web browsing | 08:41 hr |
| Watching video | 12:15 hr |
| Gaming | 06:08 hr |
| Standby | 178 hr |
Main camera
| Matrix | 12 megapixels |
| Image resolution | 4032 x 3024 |
| Zoom | Digital |
| Flash | Quad LED |
| Stabilization | Digital |
| 8K video recording | No |
| 4K video recording | Up to 60FPS |
| 1080p video recording | Up to 60FPS |
| Slow motion | 120 FPS (1080p) |
| Lenses | 1) Standard: 12 MP |
| Camera features | - Bokeh mode |
| Image resolution | 12 MP |
| Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Focal length | 29 mm |
| Sensor size | 1/3.0" (≈ 0.33 inch) |
| Pixel size | 1.4 micron |
| Autofocus | Phase autofocus |
| Stabilization | Digital |
Selfie camera
| Megapixels | 7 megapixels |
| Image resolution | 3472 x 2063 |
| Aperture | f/2.2 |
| Focal length | 32 mm |
| Autofocus | No |
| Stabilization | Digital |
| Video resolution | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS |
| Depth sensor (TOF 3D) | No |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) |
| Wi-Fi features | - Dual Band - Wi-Fi Direct - Wi-Fi Hotspot - Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth version | 5 |
| Bluetooth features | LE |
| USB type | USB Type-C |
| USB version | 3.1 |
| USB features | - Charging - USB-Storage mode - OTG |
| DisplayPort | No |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS |
| NFC* | No |
| Infrared port | No |
| Number of SIM* | 1 |
| Type of SIM card | Nano |
| eSIM support* | Yes |
| Hybrid slot | No |
| LTE Cat* | 18 |
| 2G network | GSM/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz |
| 3G network | UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC‑HSDPA 850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz |
| 4G network | LTE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 29, 30, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 66, 71 |
| 5G support | No |
Sound
| Speakers | 4.0 |
| Headphone audio jack | No |
| FM radio | No |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes |
Speakers test
Other
| Category | Flagship |
| Announced | October 2018 |
| Release date | November 2018 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $999 |
| Successor | - Apple iPad Pro 13" (7th Gen, 2024) |
| Sensors | - Barometer - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Face recognition sensor |
| Keyboard weight | 710 g |
| Bundled charger | Yes, 18 W |
*Disclaimer! Some specifications of the iPad Pro 12.9” (3rd Gen, 2018) may differ by country or region