iPad Pro 2024 will have a high-end OLED screen and 4TB of internal memory

The iPad Pro is getting ready for its biggest update in years, and it's expected to take place in mid-2024. That may be a while away, but leaks and rumors are already starting to spread. transmit. There is some pretty interesting information.

Models

Just like recent iPad Pro models, the 2024 refresh is expected to come in two different sizes with various configuration options for each model.

Current expectations are that we will see 11 and 13-inch versions (both will also have WiFi and Cellular options), with Mark Gurman recently revealing four codenames for future models, saying two size as well as WiFi and Cellular configuration mentioned above.

The size of the 2024 iPad Pro OLED will be slightly different from the previous generation. Additionally, each model will also likely be offered in multiple storage configurations while Space Gray and Silver versions of each model will be available for those who want to ensure their tablet fits their specific aesthetic needs. can.

In addition to additional connectivity options and more storage, all new iPad Pros will likely use the same M3 chip, although the exact configuration of that chip remains unconfirmed.

Release date and expected price

While it's often difficult to pin down release dates for Apple products, recent reports suggest a spring 2024 release, with LG and Samsung working on the display. A report from January by The Elec said production is imminent, so we can expect an OLED iPad Pro launch in the first half of 2024.

Regarding price, rumors of an increase in the price of the iPhone 15 Pro suggest that Apple may also increase the price of the iPad Pro. The 11-inch model (currently starting at $799), while the 12.9-inch version starts at $1,099. Some rumors suggest that Apple's new tablets could have an attractive starting price of $1,500 due to the new screen technology they will use. But that may depend on the current global economic situation near the release date. Other reports claim that Apple may keep the price similar to the iPad Pro M2 models and if so, this will be a big advantage for consumers. That starting price will obviously increase as each model adds more storage.

Processor

If everything goes according to the leaks we've seen so far, the new iPad Pro 2024 will ship with Apple's M3 chip inside. The same chips power the 2023 iMac and the new 14-inch MacBook Pro.

The M3 chips have 8 CPU cores and 10 GPU cores, just like the M2, and are built on TSMC's new 3nm manufacturing process. This allows for improved performance, better heat dissipation and lower power usage.

Design and display

The 2024 iPad Pro refresh isn't expected to bring a major change in the tablet's form factor, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. Tablets already have small bezels, and being thinner can make the device difficult to hold without accidentally touching elements on the screen. But the display itself is set to undergo a pretty big revamp.

Rumors of a new OLED iPad Pro have been floating around for months, and the display could be the biggest change aside from the new M3 chip. The benefits of the iPad Pro OLED include improved battery life, the tablet can be thinner and lighter, and improved contrast and color reproduction. We could also see better viewing angles from this generation of iPad Pro, although the current iPad models aren't particularly bad in that regard.

The move to an OLED display won't negatively impact the ProMotion, with the 120Hz variable refresh rate expected to remain the same. It could even be improved, with new technology potentially allowing the screen to refresh even more slowly, thereby saving battery life.

Interestingly, there are rumors that the 12.9-inch model will grow to 13 inches, but the 11-inch version is not expected to get any larger.

RAM and memory

On the storage front, new rumors suggest that a whopping 4TB storage option could be added, doubling the current 2TB maximum. However, it's unclear whether that will mean losing the base 128GB storage option to maintain the lineup of five capacity options.

The extra storage could benefit creators whose workflows use up huge amounts of storage, although most people won't need 4TB of space on their iPad.

When it comes to RAM, there is very little information available. Most iPad Pros today come with 8GB, then increase to 16GB on 1TB and 2TB models.

Accessory

It's very likely that the 2024 iPad Pro will use the 2nd generation Apple Pencil like previous generations, but there are rumors of a brand new Magic Keyboard coming soon.

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman believes the new keyboard will make the iPad Pro more like a laptop than ever thanks to its new metal design. That change will make the new Magic Keyboard much sturdier than the old one, but Gurman says the outer shell will retain the same shell material as the old model.

The Magic Keyboard is already expensive (at $300), but Gurman believes having a new metal construction could make the updated version even more expensive.

David Pac

Update 01 March 2024