The reason for this confusion is due to the fact that the 11" and 12.9" iPad Pro generation numbers are not in line. In 2021, Apple released the 3rd gen iPad Pro 11" and 5th gen iPad Pro 12.9", both with the M1 chip. The M1 3rd gen you referenced above would have been a 11" model. Year | iPad Pro 12.9" | iPad Pro 11" | CPU | 2015 | 1st | A9X | 2016 | 2nd | A10X | 2018 | 3rd | 1st | A12X | 2020 | 4th | 2nd | A12Z | 2021 | 5th | 3rd | M1 | 2022 | 6th | 4th | M2 Answer from nekomichi on reddit.com
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Reddit
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r/ipad on Reddit: Are there two versions of ipad pro 3rd gen?
October 12, 2023 -

I've recently been looking for a new Ipad and I've had quite a few options to choose from. I'm mainly looking for an Ipad pro 5th or 6th gen to stay up to date but I did see that there was an Ipad 3rd gen from 2021 with a M1 chip. I was a bit confused because 5th gen was released 2021, and as far as I remember, the 3rd gen was released 2018.

So what did apple really do? Re-release it with a new chip? I was trying to search for this answer but couldn't find anything apart from that one was released 2018 and the other 2021.

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Digital Photography Review
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Apple iPad Pro 11” 3rd Generation worth it? | DPReview Forums
October 16, 2021 - I was curious if the 3rd Gen iPad Pro 11 inch with the M1 chip is noticeably worth upgrading. Has anyone upgraded from the 1st Gen 11 inch Pro to the newest iPad Pro 11 inch? If so, what has been your experience? If you noticed differences, what were the main differences you noticed and/or liked?
Discussions

iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) - performance on iPadOS 16 in 2022 | MacRumors Forums
Hello everyone, I’ve been looking at a 12.9-inch iPad Pro, the 3rd generation model, from 2018. How is the performance on these iPads as of today? The Apple A12X in these is a very capable processor, but they have 4GB of memory. This amount definitely seems low in theory, although the 4th... More on forums.macrumors.com
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December 12, 2022
iPad Pro 12.9 - 3rd Generation - Bogleheads.org
I'm content with my 9.7" non-pro for my tablet needs, and when that becomes a limit, I will likely stick with the 1 pound format and go with an 11" vs. 1.5 pounds and 13ish screen. If you do get the 12.9 3rd generation, note that there's Bendgate iPad Edition. More on bogleheads.org
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Apple iPad Pro 3rd Gen 12.9" Tablet (S&D) - Computers - Woot
In case you’re curious, the main differences between this 3rd gen and the 4th gen 12.9” IPad Pro: the 4th gen adds an ultra wide camera and LIDAR (if you don’t know what that is, you don’t likely need it). Both gens have A12 cpus, but the 4th gen has a newer “A12Z” vs “A12X” ... More on forums.woot.com
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Are there two versions of ipad pro 3rd gen?
The reason for this confusion is due to the fact that the 11" and 12.9" iPad Pro generation numbers are not in line. In 2021, Apple released the 3rd gen iPad Pro 11" and 5th gen iPad Pro 12.9", both with the M1 chip. The M1 3rd gen you referenced above would have been a 11" model. Year | iPad Pro 12.9" | iPad Pro 11" | CPU | 2015 | 1st | A9X | 2016 | 2nd | A10X | 2018 | 3rd | 1st | A12X | 2020 | 4th | 2nd | A12Z | 2021 | 5th | 3rd | M1 | 2022 | 6th | 4th | M2 More on reddit.com
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Apple Support
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iPad Pro, 11-inch (3rd generation) - Technical Specifications - Apple Support
Testing conducted by Apple in March 2021 using preproduction iPad Pro 11‑inch (3rd generation) and iPad Pro 12.9‑inch (5th generation) units and software.
The reason for this confusion is due to the fact that the 11" and 12.9" iPad Pro generation numbers are not in line. In 2021, Apple released the 3rd gen iPad Pro 11" and 5th gen iPad Pro 12.9", both with the M1 chip. The M1 3rd gen you referenced above would have been a 11" model. Year | iPad Pro 12.9" | iPad Pro 11" | CPU | 2015 | 1st | A9X | 2016 | 2nd | A10X | 2018 | 3rd | 1st | A12X | 2020 | 4th | 2nd | A12Z | 2021 | 5th | 3rd | M1 | 2022 | 6th | 4th | M2 Answer from nekomichi on reddit.com
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MacRumors
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iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) - performance on iPadOS 16 in 2022 | MacRumors Forums
December 12, 2022 - The Apple A12X in these is a very capable processor, but they have 4GB of memory. This amount definitely seems low in theory, although the 4th generation iPad Air and 8th, 9th and 10th generation iPad models also have 4 or 3GB.
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Wikipedia
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iPad Pro (3rd generation) - Wikipedia
4 days ago - Upgrades from the second generation iPad Pro include the more powerful A12X Bionic processor, storage capacity up to 1 terabyte and the larger display of the 11 inch model (upgraded from a 10.5 inch model).
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Costco
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iPad Pro | Costco
iPad Pro 11-inch, 1TB Wi-Fi + Cellular (M4 chip) with Nano-Texture Glass, Built For Apple Intelligence
Find elsewhere
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EveryiPad.com
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iPad Pro 11" (Wi-Fi Only - 3rd Gen) 128, 256, 512 GB; 1, 2 TB Specs (A2377, MHQT3LL/A*, 3681, iPad13,4): EveryiPad.com
April 20, 2021 - The iPad Pro 11-Inch (Wi-Fi Only ... either silver or a darker "Space Gray" color. This iPad Pro is powered by a 3.2 GHz Apple M1 processor with 8 cores (4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores), an 8-core GPU and a 16-core Neural Engine....
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GSMArena
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Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2018) - Full tablet specifications
Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2018) tablet. Announced Oct 2018. Features 12.9″ display, Apple A12X Bionic chipset, 9720 mAh battery, 1024 GB storage, 6 GB RAM, Scratch-resistant glass.
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Esper
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Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (3rd Generation) Specs | Esper Device Management
Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (3rd Generation) Apple's A12X Bionic chipset, an 8-core processor and up to 6GB of RAM power the robust tablet. The 12.9" IPS LCD display runs at 120Hz and has a 2048 x 2732p resolution for high-def enjoyment.
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Quora
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Is the new iPad 3rd generation any good? - Quora
Answer: The iPad Air 3rd Gen (2019) is great for everyday tasks, featuring a 10.5-inch Retina display, A12 Bionic chip, and Apple Pencil support. The iPad Pro 3rd Gen (2018) is more powerful, with a Liquid Retina display, Face ID, and advanced ...
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Amazon
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Amazon.com : Apple 2021 iPad Pro 3rd Gen. (11-inch, Wi-Fi, 128GB) - Space Gray (Renewed) : Electronics
The Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation) is equipped with the powerful M1 chip, offering next-level performance and all-day battery life. Its Liquid Retina display is both stunning and highly portable.
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Bogleheads.org
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iPad Pro 12.9 - 3rd Generation - Bogleheads.org
I've talked with her about the upcoming iPadOS, and she is now very much leaning toward sticking with the iPad. We'll upgrade her to the current Air (agreed, specs are quite similar to my current 10.5-inch iPad Pro....the Air processor is an upgrade...the Pro has certain other advantages but these are not important to her).
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Bosstab
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IPad Pro 11 3rd Gen Specifications | Bosstab
November 8, 2024 - The iPad Pro 11 3rd Gen by Apple. Released in April 20, 2021, featuring a 11 Inch 1668 x 2388px screen. Current model numbers are: A2301, A2459, A2460.
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Swappa
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iPad Pro 11 inch 3rd Gen 2021 - Guide, Specs, Prices, and More - Swappa
May 1, 2021 - ... The iPad Pro 11” (3rd generation) specs include an 11” Liquid Retina display with ProMotion technology and True Tone, an Apple M1 chip with next-generation Neural Engine, up to 2TB of storage, Face ID, USB-C connector with support for ...
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Apple Support
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iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) - Technical Specifications - Apple Support
Testing conducted by Apple in October 2018 using preproduction iPad Pro (11‑inch) and iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (3rd generation) units and software. Testing consisted of full battery discharge while performing each of the following tasks: video playback, audio playback, and Internet browsing ...
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Wikipedia
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iPad Pro - Wikipedia
2 weeks ago - The second-generation iPad Pro was unveiled during the June 2017 WWDC event. It came with an upgraded A10X Fusion processor and superseded the 9.7-inch model with a 10.5-inch model.
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Woot
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Apple iPad Pro 3rd Gen 12.9" Tablet (S&D) - Computers - Woot
June 26, 2022 - In case you’re curious, the main differences between this 3rd gen and the 4th gen 12.9” IPad Pro: the 4th gen adds an ultra wide camera and LIDAR (if you don’t know what that is, you don’t likely need it). Both gens have A12 cpus, but the ...
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eBay
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Apple iPad Pro (3rd Generation) for sale | eBay
October 12, 2021 - Apple iPad Pro (3rd Generation) Screen Size · 11 in · Processor · Octa Core · Release Year · 2018 · See more · 4.7 · 81 average ratings · 78%Good quality screen · 100%Long battery life · 77%Good value · Top 10 High ratings · Top ...
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Apple
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iPad Pro - Technical Specifications - Apple
October 15, 2025 - See full technical specifications for iPad Pro — resolution, size, weight, battery life, and storage capacity — for Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + Cellular models.