iPad · Retina & Beyond · 2018
iPad Pro (12.9", 3rd generation)
The full-size Pro in the new all-screen design — astonishingly thin and powerful, and the first to feel like it could truly replace a laptop.
iPad Pro (12.9", 3rd generation): key facts
When was the iPad Pro (12.9", 3rd generation) released?
The iPad Pro (12.9", 3rd generation) was released in November 7, 2018. Apple discontinued it in March 2020.
How much did the iPad Pro (12.9", 3rd generation) cost?
The iPad Pro (12.9", 3rd generation) launched at $999 in 2018 — about $1,249 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What are the iPad Pro (12.9", 3rd generation)’s specs?
The iPad Pro (12.9", 3rd generation) used a Apple A12X Bionic running at 2.49 GHz, with 4 GB of memory and 64 GB of storage. It ran iOS 12.1.
Why does the iPad Pro (12.9", 3rd generation) matter?
Most powerful, thinnest big iPad yet at just 5.9 mm.
Full specifications
| CPU | Apple A12X Bionic · 2.49 GHz |
|---|---|
| Cores | 8 |
| Memory (RAM) | 4 GB (up to 6 GB) |
| Storage | 64 GB |
| Display | 12.9" Liquid Retina, 2732×2048, ProMotion |
| GPU | Apple 7-core GPU |
| Ports | USB-C, Smart Connector |
| Weight | 631 g |
| Dimensions | 280.6×214.9×5.9 mm |
| Operating system | iOS 12.1 |
| Released | November 7, 2018 |
| Discontinued | March 2020 |
| Launch price | $999 |
How the iPad Pro (12.9", 3rd generation) compares to today
A 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro has about 4.0× 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 16,400 modern phone photos — a respectable library even today.
Launched at $999 in 2018 — about $1,249 in today’s money (approx., US CPI).
Cross-architecture speed figures are clock-only and approximate; inflation figures use US CPI.
Did you know?
A widely-shared "bending" controversy followed its ultra-thin frame.
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Last updated: 2026-06-25