iPad · Retina & Beyond · 2018
iPad Pro (11", 1st generation)
The iPad Pro reinvented: edge-to-edge screen, no Home button, Face ID, USB-C instead of Lightning, and a Pencil that snaps on to charge.
Radical flat-edge redesign, Face ID, USB-C, and magnetic Apple Pencil 2.
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iPad Pro (11", 1st generation): key facts
When was the iPad Pro (11", 1st generation) released?
The iPad Pro (11", 1st generation) arrived on November 7, 2018. Apple discontinued it in March 2020.
How much did the iPad Pro (11", 1st generation) cost?
The iPad Pro (11", 1st generation) launched at $799 in 2018, about $999 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What specs stand out?
Key specs: Apple A12X Bionic at 2.49 GHz, 4 GB RAM, 64 GB storage, 11" Liquid Retina, 2388×1668, ProMotion display.
Why does the iPad Pro (11", 1st generation) matter?
Radical flat-edge redesign, Face ID, USB-C, and magnetic Apple Pencil 2.
Full specifications
| CPU | Apple A12X Bionic · 2.49 GHz |
|---|---|
| Cores | 8 |
| Memory (RAM) | 4 GB (up to 6 GB) |
| Storage | 64 GB |
| Display | 11" Liquid Retina, 2388×1668, ProMotion |
| GPU | Apple 7-core GPU |
| Ports | USB-C, Smart Connector |
| Weight | 468 g |
| Dimensions | 247.6×178.5×5.9 mm |
| Operating system | iOS 12.1 |
| Released | November 7, 2018 |
| Discontinued | March 2020 |
| Launch price | $799 |
How the iPad Pro (11", 1st generation) compares to today
A 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro has about 4.0× more memory than this device shipped with.
At 2.49 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 $799 in 2018, about $999 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?
The 8-core A12X outran most Windows laptops of its day in benchmarks.
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Last updated: 2026-08-11