Design and Build

The iPad Pro 12.9-inch 4th Gen (2020) is made up of an ultra-slim aluminum unibody, whose profile is 5.9mm and weighs 641g (Wi-Fi) or 643g (Cellular). Packed in Space Gray and Silver colors, the 12.9-inch Liquid Retina display is accompanied by a USB-C port for universal connectivity. The look is a little lighter than the updated models but still very Classy and good for designers and students.

• Aluminum chassis, 5.9mm thick
• 641g (Wi-Fi), 643g (Cellular)
• Colors: Space Gray, Silver
• USB-C port

Display

The 12.9-inch Liquid Retina display of the iPad Pro 4th Gen comes with a resolution of 2732 x 2048 at 264 PPI with 600 nits brightness. Features like 120Hz ProMotion, True Tone, and P3 wide color-good for sketching and video playback. The 5th and 6th Gen boast of incredibly vibrant XDR displays while the 4th Gen display although muted, the details displayed on it were still clear and vivid and exposed.

• Liquid Retina, 2732 x 2048, 264 PPI
• 600 nits brightness
• 120Hz ProMotion, True Tone
• Scratch-resistant glass

Performance and Software

Enclosed with an A12Z Bionic chip (8-core CPU, 8-core GPU), the iPad Pro 4th Gen supports both 6GB RAM and a storage space that varies from 128GB to 1TB. Working on an operating system that cashed through versions like one would go through a magazine, from iPadOS 13 to the latest version, iPadOS 18, the iPad Pro 4th Gen is not only limited to Apple Pencil 2 but also allows Magic Keyboard. From graphics multitasking to doing graphics alone, the device is still performing well, though it’s the M1 powered that’s faster with a Geekbench 5 scores around 1100 (Single-Core) and 4500 (Multi-Core).

• A12Z Bionic chip, 8-core CPU
• 6GB RAM
• iPadOS 13 (up to iPadOS 18)
• Apple Pencil 2 support

Pricing and Availability

This was the iPad Pro 12.9-inch 4th Gen which appeared on the market in March 2020, and consumers were given options to select their preferred bundles at the price of $999 (128GB, Wi-Fi) from Apple and other retail outlets. Cellular models are charged additionally for $150, while the higher 1TB models cost $1699. To be specific, the refurbished units usually range from $600 to $1100. This tab is one of those catering users who are in the same line of specifications, and do not necessarily need to spend too much on current versions that pack the same things.

• Starting price: $999 (128GB, Wi-Fi)
• Cellular: +$150
• Refurbished: $600–$1100
• Storage: 128GB to 1TB