Apple iPad Pro 13 (2024) vs Apple iPad Pro 11 (2024)
This comparison puts the Apple iPad Pro 13 (2024) and Apple iPad Pro 11 (2024) side by side — two tablets measured against the same 43-spec sheet, with every meaningful gap scored and explained. On our weighted VS Score the Apple iPad Pro 13 (2024) finishes ahead, 93 to 78 — a decisive result.
The single biggest measurable gap is weight: 579 g vs 444 g. None of our retail partners currently lists the Apple iPad Pro 11 (2024), so availability may be limited and price cannot factor into this comparison.
Tap a category to see which one wins it.
Design
Apple iPad Pro 13 (2024)43
Apple iPad Pro 11 (2024)71
Apple iPad Pro 11 (2024) wins Design
Display
Apple iPad Pro 13 (2024)100
Apple iPad Pro 11 (2024)63
Apple iPad Pro 13 (2024) wins Display
Performance
Apple iPad Pro 13 (2024)100
Apple iPad Pro 11 (2024)100
This category is a tie
Battery
Apple iPad Pro 13 (2024)100
Apple iPad Pro 11 (2024)56
Apple iPad Pro 13 (2024) wins Battery
Cameras
Apple iPad Pro 13 (2024)100
Apple iPad Pro 11 (2024)100
This category is a tie
Productivity & connectivity
Apple iPad Pro 13 (2024)100
Apple iPad Pro 11 (2024)100
This category is a tie
Sensors
Apple iPad Pro 13 (2024)100
Apple iPad Pro 11 (2024)100
This category is a tie
93Points
78Points
Where the Apple iPad Pro 13 (2024) beats the Apple iPad Pro 11 (2024)
0.2 mm less thickness ?5.1 mm vs 5.3 mm
2 " more screen size ?13 " vs 11 "
332 px more resolution ?2,752 px vs 2,420 px
2,130 mAh more battery capacity ?10,290 mAh vs 8,160 mAh
Where the Apple iPad Pro 11 (2024) beats the Apple iPad Pro 13 (2024)
The spec sheet pulls in both directions. These are the gaps big enough to shape the decision — with the actual figures, and what each one means in real-world use.
WeightDesign
579 g vs 444 g — 23% less for the Apple iPad Pro 11 (2024)
A lighter tablet is more comfortable to hold.
Battery capacityBattery
10,290 mAh vs 8,160 mAh — 21% more for the Apple iPad Pro 13 (2024)
A larger battery generally lasts longer between charges.
Capacity is a proxy, not a promise — display, chip efficiency and software decide how long a charge really lasts.
Screen sizeDisplay
13 " vs 11 " — 15% more for the Apple iPad Pro 13 (2024)
A larger screen is better for media and productivity.
ResolutionDisplay
2,752 px vs 2,420 px — 12% more for the Apple iPad Pro 13 (2024)
The vertical pixel count; higher is sharper.
Which one should you buy?
There is no single answer — it depends on what you will actually use it for. Match your priority to the pick below.
Best for displayApple iPad Pro 13 (2024) takes the category 100 to 63 — driven by screen size (13 " vs 11 ").
Best for batteryApple iPad Pro 13 (2024) takes the category 100 to 56 — driven by battery capacity (10,290 mAh vs 8,160 mAh).
Best for designApple iPad Pro 11 (2024) takes the category 71 to 43 — driven by weight (579 g vs 444 g).
The safe all-rounderApple iPad Pro 13 (2024) wins more of the categories that carry real weight, topping the overall VS Score at 93.
Where each one falls short
Apple iPad Pro 13 (2024)
Weight: 579 g vs 444 g
4 specs are unreported (shown as Unknown) and excluded from its scores.
Apple iPad Pro 11 (2024)
Battery capacity: 10,290 mAh vs 8,160 mAh
Screen size: 13 " vs 11 "
Resolution: 2,752 px vs 2,420 px
4 specs are unreported (shown as Unknown) and excluded from its scores.
What matters to you?
Drag the sliders to weight each category and re-rank the products to suit your priorities.
Design
Display
Performance
Battery
Cameras
Productivity & connectivity
Sensors
Your ranking
Apple iPad Pro 13 (2024)Your pick94
Apple iPad Pro 11 (2024)Your pick79
Score breakdown
Design
Apple iPad Pro 13 (2024)43
Apple iPad Pro 11 (2024)71
Decided by weight (579 g vs 444 g) and thickness (5.1 mm vs 5.3 mm).
Display
Apple iPad Pro 13 (2024)100
Apple iPad Pro 11 (2024)63
Decided by screen size (13 " vs 11 ") and resolution (2,752 px vs 2,420 px).
Performance
Apple iPad Pro 13 (2024)100
Apple iPad Pro 11 (2024)100
Battery
Apple iPad Pro 13 (2024)100
Apple iPad Pro 11 (2024)56
Decided by battery capacity (10,290 mAh vs 8,160 mAh).
Cameras
Apple iPad Pro 13 (2024)100
Apple iPad Pro 11 (2024)100
Productivity & connectivity
Apple iPad Pro 13 (2024)100
Apple iPad Pro 11 (2024)100
Sensors
Apple iPad Pro 13 (2024)100
Apple iPad Pro 11 (2024)100
How the VS Score works — and what it can’t tell you
Every measurable spec is scored relative to this matchup: the best value here earns 100%, the worst 0%, and everything between scales linearly. Each spec then counts according to an editorial weight that reflects real-world impact — a battery-capacity gap moves the score far more than a colour-options list. The category scores above are the weighted results inside each group, and the overall VS Score rolls all of them together; the evidence line under each category names the specs that actually decided it.
Unknown values are never estimated. A spec a product doesn’t report simply drops out of that product’s scoring — it isn’t penalised with a guess — and a spec only one side reports can never produce a “win”. The trade-off is honest but real: a thinner spec sheet means a score built on fewer data points, which is why the completeness figures are disclosed under About this data.
Most importantly: a spec-sheet lead is not the same as a better product. Megapixels, gigahertz and benchmark points describe capacity, not experience — image processing, software optimisation, thermals, haptics and ergonomics decide how a device actually feels, and no table captures reliability or long-term support quality. Treat the scores as a structured summary of what can be measured, read the caveats under each key difference, and use the weight tuner to re-rank the comparison by what matters to you.
Design
Weight ?
579 g
444 g
A lighter tablet is more comfortable to hold.
Thickness ?
5.1 mm
5.3 mm
A thinner tablet is easier to carry.
Build material ?
Glass front
Glass front
The frame and back materials of the device.
Biometric unlock ?
✓Apple iPad Pro 13 (2024)
✓Apple iPad Pro 11 (2024)
Unlock with a fingerprint or face scan.
Colors ?
Silver, Space Black
Silver, Space Black
The colour options the tablet is sold in.
Display
Screen size ?
13 "
11 "
A larger screen is better for media and productivity.
Resolution ?
2,752 px
2,420 px
The vertical pixel count; higher is sharper.
Pixel density ?
264 ppi
264 ppi
More pixels per inch produce crisper text and images.
Refresh rate ?
120 Hz
120 Hz
A higher refresh rate produces smoother motion and scrolling.
Peak brightness ?
1,600 nits
1,600 nits
Higher peak brightness is easier to read in bright light.
Panel type ?
Ultra Retina Tandem OLED
Ultra Retina Tandem OLED
The underlying panel technology (e.g. OLED, IPS).
OLED display ?
✓Apple iPad Pro 13 (2024)
✓Apple iPad Pro 11 (2024)
OLED panels offer deeper blacks and better contrast than LCD.
Laminated display ?
✗Apple iPad Pro 13 (2024)
✗Apple iPad Pro 11 (2024)
A laminated screen reduces glare and stylus parallax.
Contrast ratio ?
2000000:1
2000000:1
The ratio between the brightest white and darkest black.
Performance
Chipset ?
Apple M4
Apple M4
The system-on-chip that powers the device.
RAM ?
8 GB
8 GB
More RAM keeps more apps running smoothly at once.
Internal storage ?
256 GB
256 GB
More storage holds more apps, media and files.
Storage type ?
NVMe
NVMe
The storage standard (e.g. UFS 4.0); newer is faster.
Expandable storage (microSD) ?
✗Apple iPad Pro 13 (2024)
✗Apple iPad Pro 11 (2024)
Storage can be expanded with a memory card.
AnTuTu benchmark ?
? Unknown (Apple iPad Pro 13 (2024))
? Unknown (Apple iPad Pro 11 (2024))
A synthetic score estimating overall performance.
Geekbench multi-core ?
? Unknown (Apple iPad Pro 13 (2024))
? Unknown (Apple iPad Pro 11 (2024))
Multi-core CPU benchmark score; higher is faster.
Geekbench single-core ?
? Unknown (Apple iPad Pro 13 (2024))
? Unknown (Apple iPad Pro 11 (2024))
Single-core CPU benchmark score; higher is faster.
RAM type ?
LPDDR5X
LPDDR5X
The memory standard (e.g. LPDDR5X); newer is faster.
Battery
Battery capacity ?
10,290 mAh
8,160 mAh
A larger battery generally lasts longer between charges.
Battery life ?
10 h
10 h
Estimated hours of mixed use on a charge.
Wired charging ?
? Unknown (Apple iPad Pro 13 (2024))
? Unknown (Apple iPad Pro 11 (2024))
Higher wattage charges the battery faster.
USB-C ?
✓Apple iPad Pro 13 (2024)
✓Apple iPad Pro 11 (2024)
A reversible, widely compatible charging and data port.
Battery type ?
Li-Po
Li-Po
The battery chemistry (e.g. Li-Po, Li-Ion).
Cameras
Rear camera ?
12 MP
12 MP
A higher megapixel count can capture more detail.
Front camera ?
12 MP
12 MP
A higher resolution front camera improves video calls.
Records 4K video ?
✓Apple iPad Pro 13 (2024)
✓Apple iPad Pro 11 (2024)
Captures high-resolution 4K footage.
Front camera aperture ?
2.4 f/
2.4 f/
A lower f-number lets in more light for video calls.
Productivity & connectivity
Stylus support ?
✓Apple iPad Pro 13 (2024)
✓Apple iPad Pro 11 (2024)
Works with an active stylus for notes and drawing.
Keyboard support ?
✗Apple iPad Pro 13 (2024)
✗Apple iPad Pro 11 (2024)
Pairs with a dedicated keyboard accessory.
5G support ?
✓Apple iPad Pro 13 (2024)
✓Apple iPad Pro 11 (2024)
Connects to fast 5G mobile networks on the go.
Wi-Fi standard ?
Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi 6E
The Wi-Fi generation supported; later is faster.
Stereo speakers ?
✓Apple iPad Pro 13 (2024)
✓Apple iPad Pro 11 (2024)
Multiple speakers deliver richer, more immersive sound.
Bluetooth version ?
5.3
5.3
A newer Bluetooth version improves range and efficiency.
NFC ?
✗Apple iPad Pro 13 (2024)
✗Apple iPad Pro 11 (2024)
Enables contactless pairing and payments.
Operating system ?
iPadOS 17.5.1
iPadOS 17.5.1
The software platform the device runs.
Sensors
Accelerometer ?
✓Apple iPad Pro 13 (2024)
✓Apple iPad Pro 11 (2024)
Detects motion and orientation for auto-rotate.
Gyroscope ?
✓Apple iPad Pro 13 (2024)
✓Apple iPad Pro 11 (2024)
Senses rotation for gaming and photography.
Compass ?
✓Apple iPad Pro 13 (2024)
✓Apple iPad Pro 11 (2024)
A magnetometer for navigation and maps.
About this data
Specifications are compiled from each manufacturer’s official spec sheet, cross-checked against trusted specification databases, and normalised into one schema so identical things are compared identically.
Specifications last verified July 2, 2026.
Data completeness: Apple iPad Pro 13 (2024) 91% and Apple iPad Pro 11 (2024) 91% of the 43 specs in this category. Anything we could not verify is shown as Unknown — never estimated — and is excluded from all scores.
Prices and availability come from live retailer feeds via our shopping partners and refresh throughout the day; a missing price means no partner currently lists the product, not that it is discontinued.
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The Apple iPad Pro 13 (2024) is the clear winner, scoring 93 to 78 on our VS Score. It leads on Display and Battery. The Apple iPad Pro 11 (2024) answers back with stronger Design. Pick the Apple iPad Pro 13 (2024) unless Design matters most to you — then the Apple iPad Pro 11 (2024) is the smarter buy.