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Five years is indeed a long time for mobile devices, and the iPad Pro 9.7 inch is no exception. In fact, the device starts showing signs of aging with various tasks. However, it remains a genuinely good iPad for regular use.
Stable performance for everyday tasks
Like any Apple device currently available, the iPad Pro 9.7 boasts excellent speed when using apps or playing games.
While the iPad Pro 9.7 inch may have lower power compared to the 12.9-inch device, if you're using it for daily tasks like web browsing, reading news, or watching videos, it's hard to notice the difference.
The iPad Pro is equipped with a dual-core chip clocked at 2.16GHz, paired with 2GB of RAM.
Although the technical specifications of the iPad Pro 9.7 are now outdated, its smaller screen allows for a lower CPU speed, requiring less processing due to fewer pixels. Hence, you won't experience annoying lags on the device.
However, it would be quite ambitious to expect a device that's over 5 years old to handle tasks like photo editing or high-graphic gaming. So, creatives may find themselves in need of a newer device.
The display still manages to impress users
Similar to newer iPad models, the 9.7-inch iPad Pro's screen is retina with the same pixel density as the 12.9-inch variant, at 264ppi.
The most notable difference with the smaller iPad Pro is its True Tone feature. This system allows the iPad to match its screen to the ambient light for a much more comfortable viewing experience.
This functions well, especially when you're writing a document or reading a page with lots of white space. The white color of the page acts like a sheet of paper. Therefore, the light sensor allows the iPad to adjust the screen color, creating a more natural reading or writing experience.
Overall, the screen of the device is highly impressive. It's a tablet packed with many features to cater to book readers and avid video watchers.
Surprisingly high-quality camera
You'll be surprised why Apple equipped the iPad Pro 9.7 inch with such a good camera.
The device's camera produces truly impressive photos. Even now, I confidently say that there aren't many tablets with a camera quality as good as the iPad Pro.
And even with video recording, the device shines even brighter. You can edit clips in iMovie and create a simple video with many useful editing features.
So, to some extent, the iPad Pro can become a useful video editing station. Additionally, you can shoot 4K video at 30 frames per second and high-speed at 120 frames per second in Full HD mode.
Therefore, if you're a YouTuber or a globetrotter, the iPad will be an appealing choice. However, keep in mind that the aging processor of the device will require a bit more time if you want to edit videos.
In summary, in the year 2021, the iPad Pro 9.7 inch, despite showing signs of aging, still remains a decent purchase for everyday users!
