The Apple iPad Pro 11-inch as you might’ve guessed is the younger sibling of the Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch, and is perhaps one of the best tablets to come from the company’s stable. It rings in with a slew of improvements, starting with its stupendous slim-bezel design and myriad hardware upgrades.
While you can’t miss the fact that it is indeed an iPad, it does look like a stunning revamp of its previous iterations. One of the biggest changes in the Apple iPad Pro 11-inch is a lack of a Home button, which has been replaced with Face ID for almost bezeless footprint.
Replacing the bezels are extremely thin and symmetrical bezels, which makes enhances the appeal of the device, and makes it look more modern and elegant. But just like all its predecessors, the Apple iPad 11-inch still features a full metal body that’s emblazoned with the Apple logo on the back, which sort adds to its premium feel.
Apple iPad Pro 11-inch Key Specs
- A12X Bionic processor
- 11in (2388×1668 at 264ppi) LED ‘Liquid Retina display
- 64/256/512GB/1TB of storage
- 12Mp rear-facing camera, 4K video
- 7Mp front-facing camera, 1080p video
- Face ID
- USB-C connector
- nano-Sim/eSIM
- 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0
- Weighs 468g and measures 247.6 x 178.5 x 5.9mm
Apple iPad Pro 11-inch Design
For the most part, the Apple iPad Pro 11-inch tablet looks the same as its previous iterations, but 2018 is the year that it has received its biggest makeover yet. Following suite of the new series of iPhones, the 2018 11-inch iPad Pro ditches the Home button, but this has both positive and negative feelings from users.
On a brighter note, getting rid of the Home button allows the device’s screen to reach all ends of its frame, so you basically get 11 inches in its earlier 10.5in Pro model. but on the downside, you’ll have bid adieu to the iconic Touch ID and welcome Face ID instead, which in all fairness isn’t so bad.
And since you can’t use the Home button, you will have to use iPhone style gestures to navigate your way around the device such returning Home. If you’ve been using any of the iPhone X series devices, this indeed is a welcome change, but if you haven’t, then it’s a pure joy once you get used to it.
Getting back to the design, when you compare the Apple iPad Pro 11-inch tablet with its predecessor – the 10.5in Pro model, you will instantly the outdated design of the latter. This is owing mostly to the 11-inch iPad Pro’s rounded corners and the screen-to-body ratio, where the bezels aren’t overly small, so you actually get a better grip when holding the tablet without touching its screen.
Furthermore, the aluminum chassis of the new Apple iPad Pro 11-inch tablet now sports rounded edges, which are sort of inspired by the older iPhones such as the iPhone 5S. Other design elements of the Apple iPad Pro 11-inch tablet you need to be aware of include a slightly protruding camera at the rear, switch from Lightning to USB-C for the port and Smart Connector moved to the rear of the device.
Apple iPad Pro 11-inch Liquid Retina Display
Liquid Retina may sound like a fancy term for a display, but its one of the biggest reasons the device is such a big hit. This type of display essentially means that it is LCD and not OLED, and was first introduced in the iPhone XR. According to Apple, this display is designed to follow the curves of the device
Panel technology specs aside, the display is stunningly bright and crisp as you would expect from premium tablet. As such, the display of the Apple iPad Pro 11-inch tablet showcases premium features such as ProMotion and TrueTone, making it highly responsive on more ways than one.
Apple iPad Pro 11-inch Gestures, Face ID, Apple Pencil
The gestures of the Apple iPad Pro 11-inch tablet are an important part of the entire package, and help you navigate the device with ease. For example, swiping up from the screen provides you with access to several different functions depending on how far you swipe.
You can do things such as return home, view the open apps and open the Dock. Contrarily, you can swipe down from the top of the display to access the Control Center or the notifications. Next best and new feature is Face ID, which when triggered uses the TrueDepth front facing camera of the Apple iPad Pro 11-inch tablet to offer several perks.
In terms of performance, the Face ID feature functions well even from farther distances, and in different orientations. With regards to the Apple Pencil, first important thing worth mentioning is that it is an optional accessory, but is also of the biggest upgrades to come to the 11-inch iPad pro device.
What’s different with the latest iteration of the Apple Pencil is the lack of cap at the end, which is replaced with nothing and now attaches to the side of the iPad with the help of magnets and charged when it’s in position. Other improvements to the new Apple Pencil are a new matte finish, a flat edge to rest securely on its side, and a double tap feature to switch between tools and other functions of certain apps.
Apple iPad Pro 11-inch Processor and Battery Life
Under the hood of the Apple iPad Pro 11-inch lies a robust A12X Bionic chip, which is regarded as the smartest and most powerful chip to ever exist. In layman’s terms, this chip equates to an octa-core processor with a seven-core GPU, and Apple says it offers twice the speed compared to its A10X chip fitted in the 2017 iPad Pro.
In terms of battery performance, the Apple iPad Pro 11-inch tablet fails to disappoint with up to 10 hours of web browsing, listening to music or watching videos over WiFi, and less by an hour or so when used over cellular data. When it comes to charging the device, you’ve now got USB-C, which doesn’t fast charge the device, but is more convenient to use.
Pros:
- Stupendous display
- Award worthy processor
- Slim and beautiful design
- Great battery life
- Available in several storage variants
Cons:
- Lacks expandable storage
- Accessories are expensive
The 2018 Apple iPad Pro 11-inch tablet is definitely a tablet worth a second look, not just for its almost bezeless display, but also for the assortment of new features that come standard with the device. It not only features improved battery, but also is easy to use for novice and seasoned users owing to features such as Face ID.
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