iPad · Retina & Beyond · 2017
iPad Pro (10.5")
A new 10.5" size with slimmer bezels and the buttery-smooth 120 Hz ProMotion screen that made scrolling and the Pencil feel instant.
First 120 Hz ProMotion display on any Apple device.
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iPad Pro (10.5"): key facts
When was the iPad Pro (10.5") released?
The iPad Pro (10.5") arrived on June 13, 2017. Apple discontinued it in October 2018.
How much did the iPad Pro (10.5") cost?
The iPad Pro (10.5") launched at $649 in 2017, about $831 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What specs stand out?
Key specs: Apple A10X Fusion at 2.38 GHz, 4 GB RAM, 64 GB storage, 10.5" Retina IPS, 2224×1668, ProMotion 120 Hz display.
Why does the iPad Pro (10.5") matter?
First 120 Hz ProMotion display on any Apple device.
Full specifications
| CPU | Apple A10X Fusion · 2.38 GHz |
|---|---|
| Cores | 6 |
| Memory (RAM) | 4 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB |
| Display | 10.5" Retina IPS, 2224×1668, ProMotion 120 Hz |
| GPU | Apple/PowerVR (12-core) |
| Ports | Lightning, Smart Connector |
| Weight | 469 g |
| Dimensions | 250.6×174.1×6.1 mm |
| Operating system | iOS 10.3 |
| Released | June 13, 2017 |
| Discontinued | October 2018 |
| Launch price | $649 |
How the iPad Pro (10.5") compares to today
A 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro has about 4.0× more memory than this device shipped with.
At 2.38 GHz, the clock is roughly 1.3× slower than a single performance core of a 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro, and that is before counting cores, width and IPC.
This held about 16,400 modern phone photos, a respectable library even today.
Launched at $649 in 2017, about $831 in today’s money (approx., US CPI).
Method note: clock comparisons use frequency only; price conversions use US CPI.
Sources
Specs checked against Apple technical specifications archive, EveryMac, Mactracker, Wikimedia Commons image credits.
Did you know?
ProMotion arrived on iPad a full four years before the iPhone got it.
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Last updated: 2026-08-11