iPad · Apple Silicon · 2020
iPad Pro (12.9", 2020)
Added a LiDAR depth scanner and shipped alongside the Magic Keyboard with a trackpad. That was the moment iPadOS gained a real pointer.
First iPad with a LiDAR scanner; launched with trackpad cursor support.
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iPad Pro (12.9", 2020): key facts
When was the iPad Pro (12.9", 2020) released?
The iPad Pro (12.9", 2020) arrived on March 25, 2020. Apple discontinued it in April 2021.
How much did the iPad Pro (12.9", 2020) cost?
The iPad Pro (12.9", 2020) launched at $999 in 2020, about $1,209 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What specs stand out?
Key specs: Apple A12Z Bionic at 2.49 GHz, 6 GB RAM, 128 GB storage, 12.9" Liquid Retina, 2732×2048, ProMotion display.
Why does the iPad Pro (12.9", 2020) matter?
First iPad with a LiDAR scanner; launched with trackpad cursor support.
Full specifications
| CPU | Apple A12Z Bionic · 2.49 GHz |
|---|---|
| Cores | 8 |
| Memory (RAM) | 6 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB |
| Display | 12.9" Liquid Retina, 2732×2048, ProMotion |
| GPU | Apple 8-core GPU |
| Ports | USB-C, Smart Connector |
| Weight | 641 g |
| Dimensions | 280.6×214.9×5.9 mm |
| Operating system | iPadOS 13.4 |
| Released | March 25, 2020 |
| Discontinued | April 2021 |
| Launch price | $999 |
How the iPad Pro (12.9", 2020) compares to today
A 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro has about 2.7× 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 32,800 modern phone photos, a respectable library even today.
Launched at $999 in 2020, about $1,209 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 "Z" chip was just a fully-enabled A12X with an extra GPU core switched on.
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Last updated: 2026-08-11