iPad (9th generation) vs iPad Pro (M4)
Compare iPad (9th generation) and iPad Pro (M4): display, weight and key specifications. Exact configurations, sources and Difluma's interactive comparison.
iPad (9th generation)
10.2″ · 64 GB
iPad Pro (M4)
11″ · 256 GB
Key differences
- Chip: A13 Bionic → M4.
- Screen size: 10.2″ → 11.1″.
- Resolution: 2160 × 1620 → 2420 × 1668.
- SDR brightness: 500 nits → 1000 nits.
| Feature | iPad (9th generation) | iPad Pro (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | A13 Bionic | M4 |
| Screen size | 10.2″ | 11.1″ |
| Resolution | 2160 × 1620 | 2420 × 1668 |
| SDR brightness | 500 nits | 1000 nits |
| Weight | 487 g | 444 g |
| CPU cores | 6 | 9 |
| GPU cores | 4 | 10 |
| RAM | 3 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 256 GB |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Display type | LCD | Tandem OLED |
| Hardware ray tracing | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | 5 | 6E |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 5.3 |
Considering an upgrade
iPad Pro (M4) scores approximately 116% higher in the single-core test (Geekbench 7 Single-Core): 1486 versus 3209.
iPad Pro (M4) scores approximately 266% higher in the multi-core test (Geekbench 7 Multi-Core): 3617 versus 13237.
Score differences help compare the selected configurations. Application speed depends on the workload; these percentages do not imply the same FPS increase or time saving in every task.
Screen diagonals are 10.2″ and 11.1″. iPad Pro (M4) has the larger display, useful when space for spreadsheets, documents or multiple windows matters. This comparison covers the stated sizes; a different chassis size may change the conclusion.
Display refresh rates reach 60 and 120 Hz. iPad Pro (M4) supports the higher rate, relevant to scrolling and animations; it does not by itself guarantee that frame rate in games.
iPad Pro (M4) is 43 g lighter (487 versus 444 g). That is a concrete advantage when carrying the device frequently, and usually matters less at a desk.
Specified maximum SDR brightness is 500 and 1000 nits, higher on iPad Pro (M4). Consider this in bright ambient light. HDR brightness is a separate specification.
This table covers the configurations shown; other screen sizes and capacities may differ. Specifications come from the project catalog, with original sources linked below.
Sources and methodology
- Apple — iPad (9th generation)
- Geekbench 7 Single-Core
- Geekbench 7 Multi-Core
- Notebookcheck WiFi v1.3 / 150 nits
- Apple — iPad Pro (M4)
- Notebookcheck WiFi v1.3 / 150 nits
- How we compare devices