iPad Pro 3rd Gen 11-inch, Wi-Fi, 256GB, Silver

iPad Pro 3rd Gen 11-inch, Wi-Fi, 256GB, Silver (Model: MHQR3B/A)

iPad Pro 3rd Gen 11-inch, Wi-Fi, 256GB, Silver is priced at Kes 92,000  here at Novelty Tech Solution in Nairobi, Kenya

Quick Summary (At a Glance)

• Release Date: April 2021 (Pre-orders started April 30, 2021)

• Official Name: iPad Pro (11-inch) (3rd generation)

• Model Identifier: iPad13,4

• Order Number (SKU): MHQR3B/A

• Status: Discontinued (Succeeded by the M2 iPad Pro in Oct 2022)

Detailed Specifications

1. Design and Display

• Display: 11-inch Liquid Retina display

• Technology: LED-backlit Multi-Touch display with IPS technology

• Resolution: 2388 x 1668 pixels (~264 pixels per inch)

• Brightness: 600 nits max brightness (typical)

• ProMotion Technology: Yes, supports adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz

• True Tone: Yes

• P3 Wide Color Gamut: Yes

• Fully Laminated Display: Yes

• Anti-reflective Coating: Yes

2. Performance (The Key Feature)

• Chip: Apple M1 chip – The same powerful desktop-class chip used in Macs at the time.

• CPU: 8-core CPU (4 performance cores + 4 efficiency cores)

• GPU: 8-core GPU

• Neural Engine: 16-core Neural Engine

• RAM: 8GB (All 1TB and 2TB models have 16GB RAM, but the 256GB model has 8GB).

3. Storage

• Capacity: 256GB

• Type: Solid-state drive (SSD) – a first for iPads, offering very fast data transfer.

4. Camera and Audio

• Rear Cameras:

  • Wide Camera: 12MP, ƒ/1.8 aperture

  • Ultra Wide Camera: 10MP, ƒ/2.4 aperture, and 125° field of view

  • LiDAR Scanner: Yes, for improved AR experiences and low-light autofocus.

  • True Tone Flash: Yes

• Front Camera (Center Stage Feature):

  • Ultra Wide Camera: 12MP, ƒ/2.4 aperture

  • Center Stage: Automatically pans and zooms to keep you in the frame during video calls.

• Audio:

  • Speakers: Four speaker audio system with balanced sound.

  • Microphones: Studio-quality five-microphone array for clear audio capture.

5. Connectivity and Port

• Port: USB-C

  • Capabilities: Supports charging, data transfer, and display output.

  • Thunderbolt / USB 4 Support: Yes. This allows for very high-speed data transfer (up to 40Gb/s) and connection to high-resolution external displays (up to 6K, like the Apple Pro Display XDR).

• Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)

• Bluetooth: 5.0

6. Biometrics & Accessories

• Touch ID / Face ID: Face ID (built into the top bezel in portrait orientation)

• Apple Pencil (2nd generation): Fully supported, magnetically attaches to the side for pairing, charging, and storage.

• Magic Keyboard: Fully supported with trackpad and backlit keys.

• Smart Keyboard Folio: Supported.

7. Battery and Power

• Battery Type: Rechargeable lithium-polymer battery.

• Usage Time: Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi or watching video.

• Charging: Via USB-C.

8. Physical Dimensions and Weight

• Height: 9.74 inches (247.6 mm)

• Width: 7.02 inches (178.5 mm)

• Depth: 0.23 inch (5.9 mm)

• Weight (Wi-Fi model): 1.03 pounds (466 grams)

Key Features and Selling Points (Why it was significant)

• M1 Chip: This was the biggest upgrade, bringing a massive leap in performance, making it capable of handling professional-grade tasks like video editing, 3D modeling, and complex workflows that were previously limited to computers.

• Thunderbolt / USB 4 Port: Enabled faster data transfer and more powerful external display connections than previous models.

• Center Stage: A new and popular feature for video conferencing.

• 5G Support: (For Cellular models) The Wi-Fi model (MHQR3B/A) does not have cellular connectivity.

• Liquid Retina XDR Display (Mini-LED): Important Note: This stunning display with extreme dynamic range was only available on the 12.9-inch model of this generation. The 11-inch model retained the excellent, but standard, Liquid Retina display.

How to Identify Your Model

You can confirm this is your iPad by going to Settings > General > About.

• Model Name: iPad Pro (11-inch) (3rd generation)

• Model Number: MHQR3B/A (This is the part number that can be tapped to reveal the generic model identifier, which is iPad13,4).

This iPad Pro remains a very powerful and capable device even today, thanks to its desktop-class M1 chip.