Apple eliminated the traditional Home button in favor of uniform, slim bezels. The 12.9-inch screen features ProMotion technology (a dynamic 120Hz refresh rate for ultra-smooth scrolling) and True Tone calibration. (Keyboard is not Included)
A12X Bionic Chip
Built on a 7-nanometer architecture, this chip features an 8-core CPU and a 7-core GPU. It introduced immense processing power, making it fully capable of handling intensive workflows like 4K video editing and 3D modeling.
Face ID Integration
Replacing Touch ID, the TrueDepth camera system allows secure unlocking, password autofill, and Apple Pay authentication in both portrait and landscape orientations.
USB-C Transition
This model ditched Apple’s proprietary Lightning connector in favor of a USB-C port, opening up direct connections to external displays (up to 5K resolution), cameras, and docking stations.
Second-Generation Apple Pencil Support
It introduced compatibility with the redesigned Apple Pencil, which attaches magnetically to the side of the iPad to pair and charge wirelessly. (Pencil is not included)