iPad · Retina & Beyond · 2017
iPad Pro (12.9", 2nd generation)
The big Pro gained ProMotion, a brighter wide-colour screen and the powerful A10X — a genuine desktop-replacement pitch.
iPad Pro (12.9", 2nd generation): key facts
When was the iPad Pro (12.9", 2nd generation) released?
The iPad Pro (12.9", 2nd generation) was released in June 13, 2017. Apple discontinued it in October 2018.
How much did the iPad Pro (12.9", 2nd generation) cost?
The iPad Pro (12.9", 2nd generation) launched at $799 in 2017 — about $1,023 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What are the iPad Pro (12.9", 2nd generation)’s specs?
The iPad Pro (12.9", 2nd generation) used a Apple A10X Fusion running at 2.38 GHz, with 4 GB of memory and 64 GB of storage. It ran iOS 10.3.
Why does the iPad Pro (12.9", 2nd generation) matter?
Combined the big canvas with ProMotion and a 512 GB option.
Full specifications
| CPU | Apple A10X Fusion · 2.38 GHz |
|---|---|
| Cores | 6 |
| Memory (RAM) | 4 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB |
| Display | 12.9" Retina IPS, 2732×2048, ProMotion 120 Hz |
| GPU | Apple/PowerVR (12-core) |
| Ports | Lightning, Smart Connector |
| Weight | 677 g |
| Dimensions | 305.7×220.6×6.9 mm |
| Operating system | iOS 10.3 |
| Released | June 13, 2017 |
| Discontinued | October 2018 |
| Launch price | $799 |
How the iPad Pro (12.9", 2nd generation) compares to today
A 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro has about 4.0× more memory than this device shipped with.
At 2.38 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 2017 — about $1,023 in today’s money (approx., US CPI).
Cross-architecture speed figures are clock-only and approximate; inflation figures use US CPI.
Did you know?
Its A10X was built on a then-cutting-edge 10 nm process.
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Last updated: 2026-06-25