Apple iPad Pro 11" (2021) vs Apple iPad Pro 11" (2025) - Standard Glass Screen - 16GB RAM

Our Verdict: The iPad Pro 11" (2025) - Standard Glass Screen - 16GB RAM and iPad Pro 11" (2021) came out side by side, the Pro 11" 2021 as the top model and the Pro 11" (2025) - Standard Glass Screen - 16GB RAM as the more basic one. Storage goes higher on the Pro 11" 2021, up to 2TB against 1TB, and the Pro 11" (2025) - Standard Glass Screen - 16GB RAM uses an OLED panel, which gives it richer contrast than the Pro 11" 2021's LCD. The Pro 11" (2025) - Standard Glass Screen - 16GB RAM is the lighter phone at 444g against 470g. For most people the Pro 11" 2021 does the job for less, and the Pro 11" (2025) - Standard Glass Screen - 16GB RAM isn't worth the premium here.

Screen
11" 11"
Display
Liquid Retina IPS LCD Ultra Retina Tandem OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 1600 nits (peak)
Resolution
1668 x 2388 1668 x 2420
Pixels Per Inch
265 267
Rear Camera
12 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Front Camera
12 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset
Apple M1 Apple M5
Storage
128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB 1TB
OS
Android iPadOS
SIM Type
Nano SIM e- SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE 6.0 with A2DP, LE, EDR
Dimensions
247.6 x 178.5 x 5.9 mm 249.7 x 177.5 x 5.3 mm
Weight
470 grams 444 grams
Water Resistance
- -
Contracts
- £165.79/mo (£20.00 upfront)
SIM-free
- -

Prices updated 14 July 2026

Apple iPad Pro 11" (2021) Apple iPad Pro 11" (2021) Apple iPad Pro 11" (2025) - Standard Glass Screen - 16GB RAM Apple iPad Pro 11" (2025) - Standard Glass Screen - 16GB RAM
Screen 11" 11"
Display Liquid Retina IPS LCD Ultra Retina Tandem OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 1600 nits (peak)
Resolution 1668 x 2388 1668 x 2420
Pixels Per Inch 265 267
Rear Camera 12 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Front Camera 12 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset Apple M1 Apple M5
Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB 1TB
OS Android iPadOS
SIM Type Nano SIM e- SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7
Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE 6.0 with A2DP, LE, EDR
Dimensions 247.6 x 178.5 x 5.9 mm 249.7 x 177.5 x 5.3 mm
Weight 470 grams 444 grams
Water Resistance - -
Contracts - £165.79/mo
£20.00 upfront
SIM-free - -
Prices updated 14 July 2026
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Apple iPad Pro 11" (2025) - Standard Glass Screen - 16GB RAM
Apple iPad Pro 11" (2025) - Standard Glass Screen - 16GB RAM

12 Months

1TB

Space Black

1GB

Data

£165.79 per month, £20 upfront.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Apple iPad Pro 11" (2021) or Apple iPad Pro 11" (2025) - Standard Glass Screen - 16GB RAM?

Both phones have a similar screen size at around 11", both screens are similarly sharp at around 265 pixels per inch, and the Apple iPad Pro 11" (2021) uses a Liquid Retina IPS LCD panel while the Apple iPad Pro 11" (2025) - Standard Glass Screen - 16GB RAM has a Ultra Retina Tandem OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 1600 nits (peak).

Which has the better camera, the Apple iPad Pro 11" (2021) or Apple iPad Pro 11" (2025) - Standard Glass Screen - 16GB RAM?

The Apple iPad Pro 11" (2021) features a 12 Megapixels rear camera, while the Apple iPad Pro 11" (2025) - Standard Glass Screen - 16GB RAM has a 12 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

What storage options are available for the Apple iPad Pro 11" (2021) and Apple iPad Pro 11" (2025) - Standard Glass Screen - 16GB RAM?

The Apple iPad Pro 11" (2021) is available in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB, while the Apple iPad Pro 11" (2025) - Standard Glass Screen - 16GB RAM comes in 1TB.

What processors do the Apple iPad Pro 11" (2021) and Apple iPad Pro 11" (2025) - Standard Glass Screen - 16GB RAM use?

The Apple iPad Pro 11" (2021) is powered by the Apple M1, while the Apple iPad Pro 11" (2025) - Standard Glass Screen - 16GB RAM uses the Apple M5.

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPad Pro 11" (2021) or Apple iPad Pro 11" (2025) - Standard Glass Screen - 16GB RAM?

It's a trade-off: the Apple iPad Pro 11" (2025) - Standard Glass Screen - 16GB RAM is lighter but the Apple iPad Pro 11" (2021) is more compact. It's 26g lighter at 444 grams, though the Apple iPad Pro 11" (2021) is actually the more compact phone at 247.6 x 178.5 x 5.9 mm, the Apple iPad Pro 11" (2025) - Standard Glass Screen - 16GB RAM is slimmer at 5.3mm thick.

What operating system do the Apple iPad Pro 11" (2021) and Apple iPad Pro 11" (2025) - Standard Glass Screen - 16GB RAM run?

The Apple iPad Pro 11" (2021) runs Android and the Apple iPad Pro 11" (2025) - Standard Glass Screen - 16GB RAM runs iPadOS. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.