New 9.7-inch iPad Pro to Include 12MP Camera, 4K Video

Mark Gurman, 9to5mac:

While Apple’s upcoming 9.7-inch iPad Pro will mostly match the 12.9-inch version in terms of functionality, there likely will be one key difference. Internal prototypes of the smaller model include a 12 megapixel rear camera comparable to the sensor in the iPhone 6s, according to sources. The 12.9-inch model that shipped this past November has an eight megapixel rear camera.

Interestingly, while Gurman still says the devices will be nearly identical, he still has yet to confirm complete parity between the devices specs. My suspicion? 3GB of RAM instead of 4.

Aside from the upgraded camera, the new 9.7-inch iPad is very much a smaller variant of the 12.9-inch iPad Pro: it includes the A9X processor, screen technology that supports the Apple Pencil, quad speakers, and a Smart Connector. Apple is also readying an optimized Smart Keyboard cover.