Here’s how Apple describes how the LiDAR ToF scanner works:
But in addition to the new ultrawide lens and updated “brighter” flash, Apple has added a LiDAR Scanner to offer an improved AR experience. This is one of the biggest changes to the new iPad Pro with a new square camera module like the iPhone 11. The 2018 iPad Pro lineup featured 4GB for all models except for the 1TB configurations. This time around, the new iPad Pro base models see a doubling of the storage to 128GB, a welcome change.Īnother nice improvement is all the new iPad Pro models featuring 6GB of RAM. Combined with the eight-core CPU and the powerful Neural Engine, which enables next-generation apps, there’s no other chip that can offer the incredible performance found in the thin and light design of iPad Pro. The eight-core GPU in the A12Z Bionic, along with an enhanced thermal architecture and tuned performance controllers, gives iPad Pro the highest performance ever in an iPad. So the A12Z is certainly up to the task to handle demanding workflows.īuilt for the most demanding tasks, like editing 4K video or designing 3D models, iPad Pro gets another performance boost with the new A12Z Bionic chip. So with the name staying in the A12 family for the A12Z and no explicit mention of the performance improvement, it’s likely a minor bump.īut to be fair, the A12X already offered phenomenal performance that was nearing the 2018 MacBook Pro.
Now with the A12Z Bionic chip, iPad Pro is faster and more powerful than most Windows PC laptops.Īpple actually shared that when the A12X launched in the 2018 iPad Pro lineup. With the new A12Z in the 2020 iPad Pro, Apple said:
Let’s dive into what’s new and what’s stayed the same… Processor, Storage, and RAMĪpple will often share a percentage for how much faster one of its new A-series processors is compared to its predecessor. While the 2020 iPad Pro lineup does offer some nice improvements, this comparison should help you decide if you’ll value spending the money on the new hardware or if you should stick with your existing iPad or opt for the 2018 iPad Pro. Not sure if you should spring for it? Read on for how the 2020 iPad Pro compares to the 2018 iPad Pro. In the first refresh since then, the 2020 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad bring a number of hardware updates and capabilities. Apple launched the 2020 iPad Pro lineup just about a year and a half after the 2018 iPad Pros arrived with an all-new form factor with a slim-bezel display that ditched the Home button, opted for USB-C, and more.