iPad Pro with M4 chip, OLED display now official

May 8, 2024
2 min read

Apple has pulled back the curtain on its latest tablet: the new iPad Pro featuring a stunningly thin and light design and powerhouse performance.

Available in 11- and 13-inch models, the new iPad Pro debuts the Ultra Retina XDR display that uses two OLED panels and combines the light from both to provide exceptional full-screen brightness. The new iPad Pro can reach up to 1,000 nits full-screen brightness for SDR content and up to 1,600 nits for HDR.

The new iPad Pro also comes with a new nano-texture glass option that reduces glare while maintaining image quality.

The new iPad Pro runs on the M4 chip, the latest in Apple’s silicon technology. Made with a cutting-edge 3nm process, this chip boasts a 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU. The CPU has four high-performance cores and six energy-efficient cores. It’s up to 50% faster than the previous M2 chip from the last iPad Pro; the GPU can render graphics four times faster. Plus, it’s equipped with Apple’s most powerful neural processor, perfect for handling AI tasks.

Apple also introduced a Pro version of its stylus, the Apple Pencil Pro. It features a new sensor that detects pressure, enabling users to trigger actions by squeezing the stylus. A gyroscope allows for precise control when rolling the Apple Pencil Pro, mimicking the feel of traditional tools. Rotating the barrel adjusts the orientation of pen and brush tools, similar to using pen and paper. Additionally, with Apple Pencil hover, users can preview the tool’s orientation before drawing.