iPad Pro With 1TB+ Storage Has 16GB RAM, Other Models Have 8GB

[MacRumors]

Apple's new iPad Pro models have different amounts of RAM based on storage capacity, with the higher-tier models offering double the memory.

The 256GB and 512GB iPad Pro models are equipped with 8GB RAM, while the 1TB and 2TB models have 16GB RAM. Both models offer 120GB/s memory bandwidth.

The M4 chips in the different storage tiers also vary, with the 256/512GB models offering a 9-core CPU and the 1TB/2TB models equipped with a 10-core CPU. Both models have 10-core GPUs and a 16-core Neural Engine.

Pricing starts at $999 for the 11-inch model and $1,299 for the 13-inch model, but the 1TB variants cost $1,599 in the 11-inch size and $1,899 in the 13-inch size.

Apple's new iPad Pro models are available to order starting today, and will deliver to customers next week.

Article Link: iPad Pro With 1TB+ Storage Has 16GB RAM, Other Models Have 8GB

 

[ninethirty]

Between this and only being able to get nano textured glass on the higher capacity models, this is a big pass for me.

 

[Fuzzball84]

Apple don't want its customers to know or care about RAM. Apple just wants you to use it and not know or care about the specs… except where it can sell in marketing.

Until they improve iPad OS… and make a version thats more Pro for iPad Pro… this doesn't really make much difference except for a very small minority of users.

 

[TechnoMonk]

My M1 iPad Pro 1TB had more RAM than other M1 models. iPad Pro M4 is pricey for an upgrade, unless you have 2018 iPP.

 

[sw1tcher]

Another "Pro" product with 8GB "16GB" of memory 🤣

 

[Milennia]

As a 2018 12.9 inch owner since day 1, I feel super priced out of this higher tier, i’m pretty firmly in the 256gb group as I haven’t even filled my current ipad onboard up yet lmao.

The temptation to upsell me is almost completely gone as it’s nearly $600 more, we’re in macbook pro territory. I don’t think i’ll feel the ram hit or the CPU hit here, but it sucks getting a “lesser” product for nearly $1500 even.

 

[spaxxedout]

Said goodbye to this upgrade in February when I got the Vision Pro. Looks sick /: At least I can afford Final Cut Camera for iPhone.

 

[gorkt]

Between this and only being able to get nano textured glass on the higher capacity models, this is a big pass for me.

It's interesting, this is a pretty big differentiation - its like they made an iPad Pro and Pro +. But I think the 256/512 GB models will be so screaming fast, it will still be a great machine.

 

[deadspider187]

Another "Pro" product with 8GB "16GB" of memory 🤣

I wonder if this means the 2025 MacBook Airs will come with 8GB of RAM again.

 

[MrGimper]

Looking forward to the AI things they don’t do with this 16 core neural engine that they also haven’t done with the 16 core neural engine in my M1

 

[gigapocket1]

Looking forward to the AI things they don’t do with this 16 core neural engine that they also haven’t done with the 16 core neural engine in my M1

It can crop out oranges in a photo .01 seconds faster

 

[sw1tcher]

The M4 chips in the different storage tiers also vary, with the 256/512GB models offering a 9-core CPU and the 1TB/2TB models equipped with a 10-core CPU. Both models have 10-core GPUs and a 16-core Neural Engine.

Apple might as well have an iPad Pro and an iPad Pro Max if they're going to have these differences between them.

 

[marky110]

1TB+ models also have 10 Core CPU compared to 9 Core CPU for 256/512GB.

 

[MrGimper]

1TB+ models also have 10 Core CPU compared to 9 Core CPU for 256/512GB.

3 performance cores and 6 efficiency on the 9 core is a bit of a let down.

 

[kiranmk2]

Oh God, does this mean that other M4 devices will also start at 8GB?

 

[canyonblue737]

I was planning on the 1TB model but went with the 512 GB (which still should be fine for my needs) because the jump was insanely high in price, I want to say $500 between 512GB and 1TB! I guess the additional RAM and 10 core CPU is part of that cost now that I see this article but the Apple Store certainly doesn't make that clear... I'm almost glad I didn't see this before I ordered or I might have tried justifying the $500 because of the RAM/CPU differences, even though practically I can't imagine it will make a real difference day to day.

 

[Dj64Mk7]

As a 2018 12.9 inch owner since day 1, I feel super priced out of this higher tier, i’m pretty firmly in the 256gb group as I haven’t even filled my current ipad onboard up yet lmao.

The temptation to upsell me is almost completely gone as it’s nearly $600 more, we’re in macbook pro territory. I don’t think i’ll feel the ram hit or the CPU hit here, but it sucks getting a “lesser” product for nearly $1500 even.

The configuration of iPad I usually get, a 12.9-inch screen with 256GB of storage and cellular, would cost $1499, without anything other than the tablet itself. That is incredibly pricy, and entirely out of the realm of feasibility for me. I’m stuck in between pricing brackets, because I don’t want Touch ID, but I also don’t need or want the Pro-level device. (I have this mental thing where I want all my devices to be from the same bracket in their respective lineups, in the same color, and with matching accessories.)

 

[canyonblue737]

The configuration of iPad I usually get, a 12.9-inch screen with 256GB of storage and cellular, would cost $1499, without anything other than the tablet itself. That is incredibly pricy, and entirely out of the realm of feasibility for me. I’m stuck in between pricing brackets, because I don’t want Touch ID, but I also don’t need or want the Pro-level device. (I have this mental thing where I want all my devices to be from the same bracket in their respective lineups, in the same color, and with matching accessories.)

The Air now is a pretty compelling device IMHO: the M2 is still incredibly powerful (at least until they do something with iPadOS that requires more power, but that hasn't happened), you now have size options, the new Pencil Pro works with the Air (although the new keyboard does not) and it has the landscape camera. I kept my 2018 iPad Pro until now and upgraded to the 2024 iPad Pro... but had I gone with an Air instead I suppose I could afford to upgrade every 3 years for almost the same price as just getting the iPad Pro once for 6 years... I'm not sure OLED or M4 is worth it because by the time the OS really needs M4 you'll probably be buying the iPad Air in 3 years with M4/M5 anyway, plus other new features...

The Air does take a bit of the sting out of the price of the iPad Pro since they moved the Pro even farther upmarket. Last example... I "treated" myself to this iPad Pro to replace my 2018 iPad Pro... but my wife and two kids (college age) also have iPad Pros (20' A14Z, 21' M1, and 22' M2) and I justified those because it was "just" $200 more to get the Pro vs the Air. That's no longer the case with $400+ being the difference. With these latest changes the Air would be more than capable for the rest of my family and the price delta wouldn't remotely be worth it, nor would they care.

 

[NagasakiGG]

Even it it only had 4GB sheep would still buy it. 😂😂

 

[citysnaps]

Makes sense. 8 GB will be fine for most people with modest needs.

Those who actually NEED more RAM and storage will order an iPad Pro with more RAM and storage. Choice is a good thing.

 

[iPay]

Sweet ladder of love!

 

[canyonblue737]

Makes sense. 8 GB will be fine for most people.

Those who actually NEED more RAM and storage will order an iPad Pro with more RAM and storage. Choice is a good thing.

In principle I agree, but there is a bit of a bait and switch... I watched the presentation and I heard M4 10-core CPU... when I purchased the 512GB storage model I certainly didn't see anything about getting a 9-core CPU instead and getting half the RAM of the next tier. I'm sure there was a tiny print somewhere in the specs but they certainly didn't make it clear... maybe the $500 price difference between a 512 GB model and the 1 TB model was my clue...

 

[alels]

It's always been like that, m2 ipads had the exact same distinction. My 1TB 2018 also came with 6GB RAM, others had 4GB. The CPU differentiation though is new, but is still the usual way to handle binned processors.

 

[NagasakiGG]

Makes sense. 8 GB will be fine for most people with modest needs.

Those who actually NEED more RAM and storage will order an iPad Pro with more RAM and storage. Choice is a good thing.

So you’re telling me that you’re fine with the idea Apple selling a Pro device with only 8GB Ram? Thanks to people like you Apple is offering M3 MacBook “Pro” with 8GB RAM

 

[eilavid]

So the next MacBook will also start with 8 GBs of RAM?