Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) vs Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2022)
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021)
Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2022)
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Even
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Even
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) | Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 12.9 | 12.9 |
| Panel Type | LCD | LCD |
| Resolution Height | 2732 | 2732 |
| Resolution Width | 2048 | 2048 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 120 |
| Peak Brightness | 1600 | 1600 |
| PPI | 265 | 265 |
| Glass Type | Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating | Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating |
| Screen-to-body | 85.4 | 85.4 |
Platform
| Spec | Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) | Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (4x3.2 GHz & 4xX.X GHz) | Octa-core (4x3.49 GHz performance cores, 4 efficiency cores) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (8-core graphics) | Apple GPU (10-core graphics) |
| Chipset Name | Apple M1 | Apple M2 |
| OS Name | iPadOS | iPadOS |
| OS Version | 14.5.1 | 16.1 |
Memory
| Spec | Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) | Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM, 2TB 16GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM, 2TB 16GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) | Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, ProRes |
| Features | Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR | Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR |
| Count | 2 | 2 |
| ultrawide | 10 MP, f/2.4, (ultrawide) | 10 MP, f/2.4, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 12 MP, f/1.8, (wide) | 12 MP, f/1.8, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) | Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@25/30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@25/30/60fps, gyro-EIS, HDR |
| Features | Face detection, HDR, panorama | Face detection, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 12 MP, f/2.4, (ultrawide) | 12 MP, f/2.4, (ultrawide) |
Battery
| Spec | Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) | Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 10758 | 10758 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Po |
Body
| Spec | Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) | Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| Height (mm) | 280.6 | 280.6 |
| Thickness (mm) | 6.4 | 6.4 |
| Weight (g) | 682 | 682 |
| Width (mm) | 214.9 | 214.9 |
Launch
| Spec | Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) | Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021, April 20 | 2022, October 18 |
| Status | Available. Released 2021, May 21 | Available. Released 2022, October 26 |
Network
| Spec | Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) | Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71 - A2379, A2461, A2462 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71 - A2764, A2437 |
| 5G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - A2379 | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - A2764 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, 5G | HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G |
| Technology | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) | Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5.3 |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS (Wi‑Fi + Cellular model only) | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS (Wi‑Fi + Cellular model only) |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 4 | 4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
Sound
| Spec | Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) | Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers) | Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers) |
Features
| Spec | Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) | Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, barometer | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) and Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2022) are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Both phones sit in the same price band, so the choice comes down to specs and brand preference.
Above 100,000 DZD you are paying for the chipset, camera tuning, and long-term software support, so weigh those against price.
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