iPad Pro 1TB and 2TB versions get a faster chip
In fact, there’s quite a price difference between the 256GB iPad Pro and the 1TB one – it’s a $600 price difference. Apple doesn’t only double the RAM for the 1TB version, it also puts a faster M4 chip inside. Instead of a nine-core M4, you get a 10-core one.
In fact, this is the first time Apple is offering a processor upgrade on an iPad model. Previously, you could only upgrade RAM and storage.
With the 1TB model, you also get Apple’s nano-texture glass for $100, which isn’t available for the lower-end models. So, to get the best out of the iPad Pro M4 and the top performer possible, you need to go for a 1TB or 2TB model.
Despite that though, don’t think you’re losing too much raw power if you stick with the 256 or 512GB version. Both versions of the chip have a 10-core GPU and the same memory bandwidth of 120GB/s. Each version also has six efficiency cores for more daily, less demanding tasks.
In fact, in real life probably the upgrade to the already extra-powerful M4 chip won’t be that noticeable. However, it’s there if you really want to go all-in.