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 Apple has released the latest update to its line of high-end tablets with the iPad Pro 2022. But how does it compare to the next model, the iPad Air 2022?

The biggest update to the iPad Pro is the addition of the Apple Silicon M2 chip, which replaces the M1 in the iPad Pro 2021. The M1 is the same processor that powers the iPad Air 2022. However, with a difference of over £300 between their RRPs, if you’re considering buying one iPad or the other, you need to know the biggest difference between these two Apple tablets.

iPad Pro powered by Apple M2

Arguably the most significant upgrade for the iPad Pro is the move from Apple’s M1 chip to the M2, an Apple Silicon chip that’s found in the MacBook Air and the 13-inch MacBook Pro.

The M2 is an 8-core CPU that Apple claims is 15% faster than the M1. It has a 10-core GPU with 35% faster graphics performance and a 16-core Neural Engine that can process 15.8 trillion operations per second, 40% faster than the M1. The chipset also utilizes 50% more bandwidth than the M1 with 100GB/s of unified memory, while the M2 supports up to 16GB of fast unified memory.

iPad Air comes in more colors

The iPad Air is available in five colors, including some striking pastel shades: Space Gray, Starlight, Pink, Purple, and Blue. The iPad Pro is only available in more neutral shades of space gray and silver.

In terms of display, the iPad Pro definitely wins with its larger screen, higher resolution, XDR support, and 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate. The iPad Pro 2022 also supports the new Apple Pencil hover feature, allowing users to preview their markup 12mm above the display before starting a drawing or taking a note.

iPad Pro has more storage

Like the iPad Pro 2021, the iPad Pro 2022 comes with up to 2TB of storage. That’s significantly more than the 256GB available on the iPad Air.

The iPad Pro 2022 is available in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB and 2TB configurations, while the iPad Air 2022 is only available in 64GB and 256GB versions.

iPad Pro has a second camera

The iPad Pro takes advantage of a second rear camera. While both tablets have 12-megapixel (f/1.8) wide-angle cameras, only the iPad Pro has a second 10-megapixel (f/2.4) ultra-wide-angle camera.

iPad Pro also includes a brighter True Tone flash, support for 2x optical zoom and up to 5x digital zoom (iPad Air only supports digital zoom) and Smart HDR 4 for photos, while iPad Air comes with Smart HDR 3.

While both cameras can shoot 4K video, only the iPad Pro supports ProRes video recording and audio scaling up to 4K/30fps. Finally, while both cameras also include a 12-megapixel (f/2.4) front-facing camera, only the iPad Pro offers portrait mode support, including advanced bokeh and depth controls, portrait lighting, Animoji and Memoji support, and Face ID .

iPad Pro costs more

Perhaps the most important difference between the two tablets is price. The iPad Pro 2022 starts at $799/£899 (11in version with Wi-Fi or $999/£1079 with Wi-Fi + Cellular), while the 12.9in model starts at $1099/£1249 (with Wi-Fi -Fi or $1299/£1429 (with Wi-Fi + Cellular).

The 11-inch iPad Air starts at $599/£569 for Wi-Fi and $749/£719 for the Wi-Fi + Cellular model.

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 Apple’s premium tablet is now in its sixth generation, and the iPad Pro (2022) brings some notable improvements. That includes the inclusion of the powerful M2 chip, which you’ll also find in the latest MacBook Pros. The question is, if you ignore this new processor, is there anything else really important under the hood of the tablet that makes it a better buy than last year’s iPad Pro (2021)? Let’s take a look below!

Design, Display and Durability

Apple is very, very happy with the design of its iPad Pro because it hasn’t changed its basic look over the years. That means the iPad Pro (2022) is nearly identical to its predecessor, with the same bezel-less display and narrow bezels. Both devices feature an aluminum frame and back, while the 11-inch and 12.9-inch versions are the same size. They also weigh the same, so no matter which model you choose, you’ll have the same level of comfort and comfort.

We also have no choice but to report that generations of monitors happen to be the same. If you choose the 11-inch version of either iPad, you’ll receive a Liquid Retina IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1688 x 2388 pixels. If you opt for the 12.9-inch version, you get an excellent 12.9-inch Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED LCD panel that packs 2048 x 2732 pixels. Regardless of the size of your model, you’ll have a 120Hz refresh rate for some really smooth scrolling and animations.

Neither tablet is waterproof, so they’re not the most durable. That said, their screen is made of scratch-resistant glass that repels oil and fingerprints, and their aluminum frame doesn’t break visibly like glass.

Performance, battery life and charging

We were surprised when the iPad Pro (2021) featured Apple’s M1 chip, giving it the power to handle any type of task, app or video game. Now, the iPad Pro (2022) has a more powerful M2 chip, which Apple says is about 20 percent faster than the M1. That could mean the new iPads can handle intensive multitasking more comfortably than the older ones, though most people will struggle to see a real difference given the M1 chip is already so powerful. Both devices come with either 8GB or 16GB of RAM, giving them enough memory to thrive in 2022 and beyond.

In terms of internal storage, both devices come standard with 128GB, but can go up to 2TB.

In terms of batteries, this is also a case of history repeating itself. The battery capacity is the same for both models, including the 11-inch and 12.9-inch versions. Of course, software changes could mean better battery life for the iPad Pro (2022), though we’ll need a full review to confirm that.

Camera

The new iPad Pro (2022) also happens to have the old camera, with the same dual-lens rear setup as the 2021 model. That means a 12MP main lens and a 10MP ultra-wide-angle lens, as well as a LiDAR sensor for depth perception. Meanwhile, it has a 12MP ultra-wide selfie camera on the front, just like the iPad Pro (2021).

As before, the 12MP ultra-wide selfie camera supports an AI-powered center stage function for some impressive panoramic selfies. More generally, as far as tablet cameras go, the rear lenses on both models are excellent, capable of taking great photos in most normal situations. However, since there is no difference between the two.

Software and Updates

The iPad Pro (2022) will ship out of the box with iPadOS 16, bringing some useful new features to the iPad experience. The most notable of these is Stage Manager, which is basically a multitasking tool that enables users to run up to 8 applications simultaneously. This makes it ideal for professional and creative users, and while the iPad Pro (2021) currently runs on iPadOS 15, it will receive a 16th version once it is released.

Special function

There’s no real difference between the two iPad Pros. They all support 5G, and they all support the new Stage Manager feature as well as the Center Stage camera feature.

They are also equipped with a lidar sensor and can use a range of augmented reality applications. There’s also Face ID and support for Magic Keyboard accessories, which means you can turn your iPad into a laptop. Other than that, they’re basically high-performance, high-reliability tablets.

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