iPad (9th generation): 7 of 8 decision facts sourced.
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2026): 4 of 8 decision facts sourced. Missing: Screen size, Resolution, Refresh rate, Battery life.
| iPad (9th generation) | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price today | Price not yet checked | Price not yet checked |
| Screen size | 10.2 inches bestbuy.com | Not yet sourced |
| Resolution | 2160 x 1620 bestbuy.com | Not yet sourced |
| Chip | A13 Bionic chip with 64-bit architecture, Neural Engine bestbuy.com | Intel Xeon bestbuy.com |
| Storage | 64 gigabytes bestbuy.com | 1000 gigabytes bestbuy.com |
| Battery life | 10 hours bestbuy.com | Not yet sourced |
| Weight | 17.1 ounces bestbuy.com | 39.7 pounds bestbuy.com |
| Starting MSRP | $329.99 bestbuy.com | $10,799.99 bestbuy.com |
Not yet sourced — iPad (9th generation): Refresh rate. iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2026): Screen size, Resolution, Refresh rate, Battery life. No manufacturer, official or retailer source we read publishes these yet; we don't estimate them.
Verdict: The iPad offers lighter (17.1 ounces vs 39.7 lb) and lower starting price ($329.99 vs $10,799); the Pro 12.9-inch counters with more storage (1,000 GB vs 64 GB). Neither publishes refresh rate yet.
iPad (9th generation) lists at $329 while iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2026) lists at $1,099 — iPad (9th generation) undercuts iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2026) by $770 (234%).
Winner: iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2026)
iPad (9th generation): 6.5/10
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2026): 8.5/10
| iPad (9th generation) | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 10.2 inches | — |
| Resolution | 2160 x 1620 | — |
| Chip | A13 Bionic chip with 64-bit architecture, Neural Engine | Intel Xeon |
| RAM | 3 gigabytes | 768 gigabytes |
| Storage | 64 gigabytes | 1000 gigabytes |
| Battery life | 10 hours | — |
Our pick: iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2026).
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