When Apple announced the M1 chip, it revolutionized the tablet market with its groundbreaking performance and efficiency. Fast forward to the M2 chip, a more significant upgrade that further strengthens the Mac lineup. If you're in the market for an iPad Pro, you might be wondering whether to opt for the M1 or the latest M2 model. This comparison will delve into the differences between the two, helping you make an informed decision that suits your needs.
The new iPad Pro 11-inch models, powered by either the M1 or M2 chips, provide enhanced performance, better cameras, and exciting new features. However, which one should you choose? This in-depth comparison will break down the specifications, performance, battery life, camera capabilities, and price of both tablets, so you can decide which is the right one for you. "We're seeing a significant improvement in the M2 chip, and we've optimized our hardware and software to work in tandem," said John Ternus, Apple's senior vice president of hardware engineering.
The M1 and M2 iPad Pro 11-inch models have similar designs, have 7mm thickness and weighing 471 grams, making them easy to hold and carry around. You'll notice that both tablets have a stunning 11-inch Liquid Retina display, offering a 1668x2388 resolution at a pixel density of 264 PPI.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Feature | M1 iPad Pro | M2 iPad Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chip | Apple M1, 8-core CPU, 7- core GPU | Apple M2, 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU |
| RAM | Up to 16GB | Up to 16GB |
| Storage | Up to 2TB | Up to 2TB |
| Battery Life | Up to 10 hours | Up to 10 hours |
Having a look at the specifications, it's clear that the M2 iPad Pro surpasses the M1 in several areas, starting with the chip, an 8-core M2 that features an 8-core CPU and a 10-core GPU. This chip delivers 35% faster performance than the M1. Both tablets have up to 16GB of RAM, with a maximum storage of 2TB, and both offer around 10 hours of battery life.
BATTERY LIFE
The battery life of both tablets remains the same, with a maximum battery life of 10 hours. This aligns with Apple's claim that battery life would not be impacted by the M2 chip upgrade. Although some users have reported slightly higher battery life, Apple has consistently maintained its promise.
PERFORMANCE
Apple claims the M2 chip offers a 50% boost in graphics performance compared to the M1. Let's put that to the test by comparing their benchmark results. According to the Doomsday benchmark, which tests graphics, we see that the M2 chip holds an advantage of around 2 frames per second faster. However this difference might not necessarily reflect real-world use. But one thing is certain, the M2 excels at compute-intensive tasks, faster loading large documents, split-screen functionality, and a smoother user experience.
To put the M2 chip's speed into perspective, imagine working on a demanding document on several word processing documents with long scrolling at the same time, or that 4K video edit directly exported to social media. With M2, you'll have a seamless performance and complete lack of lags that were imperceptible to previous iPad generations due to multiple applications doubling in Google Spreadsheet that the M2 chippy chip simplified such scrolling push for which requests will sped upto 3
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CAMERA CAPABILITIES
The M1 and M2 iPad Pro 11-inch tablets share the same camera setup. They offer a 12-megapixel wide-angle camera with a five-element filter, a 10-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera and a LiDAR scanner. However, the latest M2 models gain an additional photo feature, Photocell that now may oversee lighting down strength amplifying whether synthetic."
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Written by Emma Johansson
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