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Apple didn’t invent the tablet computer, but it’s undeniably responsible for making the concept widely popular all the way back to the original iPad. That’s only dating back to 2010, but in that time Apple’s released smaller and larger iPads while trying to focus ever more strongly on the productivity rather than entertainment/information markets. Last year’s 12.9 inch iPad Pro was the strongest pitch from Apple in that direction, and the 9.7 inch version continues that idea -- at least if you buy Apple’s positioning anyway.
Device | Apple iPad Pro 9.7 inch |
---|---|
Screen size | 9.7in |
Storage | 32/128/256GB |
Weight | 437/444g |
Processor | Apple A9X |
Rear camera | 12MP |
Front camera | 5MP |
Battery | 7,306 mAh |
Resolution | 2048x1536 |
Display density | 264ppi |
Pricing | $899/$1149/$1399 (Wi-Fi) $1,099/$1349/$1599 (LTE) |
Handset | Geekbench 3 Single Core (higher is better) | Geekbench 3 Multi Core (higher is better) |
---|---|---|
Apple iPad Pro 12.9in | 3234 | 5499 |
Apple iPad Pro 9.7in | 3240 | 5493 |
Those with light productivity needs, or those looking to update a much older iPad, or buy their first would be well served to consider the iPad Pro 9.7. It’s not quite the productivity supercomputer that Apple seems to want to sell it as, but as a tablet against the other mobile alternatives at this size and price range, it can’t be beat.
The Apple iPad Pro 10.5 and 12.9-inch are now available for purchase from Apple's online store.
View detailsThe obvious in-house competitor would be Apple’s own 12.7in iPad Pro. You can read our full review of that device here. If you’re more interested in a Windows-based productivity tablet/hybrid, consider Microsoft’s Surface Pro 4 or Surface Book, or possibly Samsung’s Galaxy TabPro S if you want something with similarly excellent battery life to the iPad Pro 9.7.
Apple sells the iPad Pro 9.7 through its online store as well as in its retail stores, alongside a number of physical retail locations.
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