14-Inch iPad Pro With Mini-LED Display Rumored to Launch in Early 2023

[MacRumors]

Apple is reportedly developing an iPad Pro with a 14.1-inch mini-LED display, according to Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC) analyst Ross Young.

On Twitter, Young claimed that this larger iPad Pro model will feature a mini-LED display and ProMotion like the current 12.9-inch iPad Pro:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1534905654313308161

The rumor was first shared yesterday by the hit-and-miss Twitter leaker known as "Majin Bu," who said that Apple is developing a 14.1-inch iPad Pro model with the M2 chip, configured with 512GB of storage and 16GB of memory as standard:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1534539757237194754

Majin Bu also mentioned other upcoming iPad Pro models, saying that "no major changes" are expected for the 11-inch model, while the 12.9-inch model may feature slimmer bezels around the display. As mentioned by Majin Bu, new iPadOS 16 features such as Stage Manager and Display Zoom suggest that there is a clearer use case for an ‌iPad Pro‌ with an even larger display.

Young now seems to have supported Majin Bu's rumor about the existence of a 14.1-inch iPad Pro. Young has revealed a wide range of accurate insights into Apple's plans, such as the iPhone 13 Pro's ProMotion display, the display size and bezels of the sixth-generation iPad mini, the 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro's mini-LED displays with ProMotion, the M2 MacBook Air's display size, and more, so his comments are worth taking seriously.

While Majin Bu suggested that new iPad Pro models could be unveiled at an Apple event in October or November this year, Young was unsure of launch timing, saying that early 2023 "may be more likely."

The first report about even larger iPad Pro models came from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman last year. In the first edition of his "Power On" newsletter, Gurman said Apple was exploring iPads with larger displays:

I'm told that Apple has engineers and designers exploring larger iPads that could hit stores a couple of years down the road at the earliest. They're unlikely for next year—with Apple's attention on a redesigned iPad Pro in the current sizes for 2022—and it's possible they never come at all. But a big iPad would be the perfect device for many people, including me, and would continue to blur the lines between tablet and laptop.

The latest rumor about a 14.1-inch iPad Pro from Majin Bu and Young, in addition to Gurman's previous comments, suggest that an even larger iPad Pro model is more likely to emerge than previously thought and could arrive sooner rather than later. More immediately, Apple is expected to launch new iPad Pro models with wireless charging.

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[jav6454]

So an M2 iPad Pro?

 

[anthonymoody]

Sorta makes sense given the ongoing evolution of iPad OS. Still, it's gonna be chonky as an iPad.

 

[Apple Knowledge Navigator]

You think this is gonna be expensive, wait till you see the magic keyboard Tim’s got for ya

 

[InuNacho]

Unless it comes with Finder or a Finder like easy to navigate filesystem, what exactly is the point?

 

[dlewis23]

I am so interested in this. Would be purchasing on day one.

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

Wow! A massive iPad Display. I will instantly buy this. Guess I won't be buying a new iPad Pro this year. Thanks, Mr. Young.

 

[singularity0993]

Will it feature a notch?

 

[macsplusmacs]

I'm refreshing the apple order page. NOW.

 

[dlewis23]

Unless it comes with Finder or a Finder like easy to navigate filesystem, what exactly is the point?

Not everyone uses an iPad to sit in Finder. I use mine everyday for sketches with the Apple Pencil. I would really enjoy having a larger screen.

 

[macsplusmacs]

Wow! A massive iPad Display. I will instantly buy this. Guess I won't be buying a new iPad Pro this year. Thanks, Mr. Young.

I was hoping this fall as well.

Oh well, the 14.1 and an M2 and the screen = BIG update, I can wait.

 

[boak]

Probably 12 and 14 inches for iPad Pro and 11 for iPad Air

 

[Andres Cantu]

iPad Pro mini (11”), iPad Pro (12.9”), iPad Pro Max (14.1”)?

Or maybe they’ll even get rid of the 11” iPad Pro since the Air is catching up.

 

[visualseed]

Sorta makes sense given the ongoing evolution of iPad OS. Still, it's gonna be chonky as an iPad.

At that point, I'd ask for an easel and use it as a Wacom tablet replacement.

 

[TravelsInBlue]

… but why?

 

[smulji]

Probably 12 and 14 inches for iPad Pro and 11 for iPad Air

That would make the most sense.

 

[boss.king]

Starting at $1299. Calling it now.

 

[icanhazmac]

Would probably trade/sell my M1 iPad Air for this.

 

[EugW]

Still waiting for an 11-12" iPad Pro/Air with OLED. Yes, I'd shell out for the Magic Keyboard for that too.

 

[flapflapflap]

Would probably sell my M1 Air for this.

Selling my future M2 MBA for it

 

[Unggoy Murderer]

Would love to see a 16:9 aspect ratio. While I don't like Android at all, Samsung's latest tablet with the 14"+ display looked fantastic. My iPad is mainly a media-consumption device though, appreciate others may prefer the standard iPad aspect ratio.

 

[jgbr]

Like you'll hold that in your hand for long.

 

[visualseed]

Unless it comes with Finder or a Finder like easy to navigate filesystem, what exactly is the point?

The files app seems to be pretty capable now. From what I've used on the iPadOS 16 beta the last few days, it does everything except let you litter your desktop with files

 

[flapflapflap]

Can we expect similar dimensions / form factor to the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra 14.6”?

 

[nfl46]

I don’t even want to know the price of the Magic Keyboard for the 14-inch iPad. Let me guess, they will finally add a top row of function keys but it will only be available for the 14-inch MK.