iPad Pro 5th gen iPad 12.9 16gb ram still limited by apple?

[m3gatran]

I'm thinking about purchasing an iPad 12.9 5th gen but want to future proof my device as I plan to keep it for the next 4-5 years. Just want to know if the 1/2 TB option with the 16gb ram is still limited by Apple. Or would I be fine with just the 8gb of ram on the 512gb option. Any thoughts and experiences are appreciated.

 

[Username-already-in-use]

Are you asking about the RAM demands being limited per app? The limit per app on a Pro 16GB right now is 12GB RAM, which is not unreasonable.

 

[T'hain Esh Kelch]

iPadOS itself is still by far the limiting factor if that is what you refer to.

 

[darngooddesign]

Apple now allows apps to request more RAM, but really I think that 8GB is fine unless you don't want browser tabs ever reloading while you are using a lot of other high-RAM apps. If you are fine with the occasional reloading pick your storage amount and enjoy which ever RAM that comes with.

 

[m3gatran]

Apple now allows apps to request more RAM, but really I think that 8GB is fine unless you don't want browser tabs ever reloading while you are using a lot of other high-RAM apps. If you are fine with the occasional reloading pick your storage amount and enjoy which ever RAM that comes with.

Thanks for the replies everyone. This is the answer I was looking for. I read that the RAM was limited to like 5GB even on the 16GB models. Did you happen to remember where you found this info? I can't find anything on google that says this.

 

[darngooddesign]

Thanks for the replies everyone. This is the answer I was looking for. I read that the RAM was limited to like 5GB even on the 16GB models. Did you happen to remember where you found this info? I can't find anything on google that says this.

Here you go. I searched MR for "iOS RAM".

Latest iOS and iPadOS 15 Betas Allow Apps to Request Access to More RAM

Apple is taking a major stride that will allow developers to improve the performance of their apps on iPhones and iPads, by giving apps the ability...

www.macrumors.com

PS. I use Wipr ad blocker to reduce the amount of resources that Safari needs; really helps my old 9.7" iPP.

 

[m3gatran]

Here you go. I searched MR for "iOS RAM".

Latest iOS and iPadOS 15 Betas Allow Apps to Request Access to More RAM

Apple is taking a major stride that will allow developers to improve the performance of their apps on iPhones and iPads, by giving apps the ability...

www.macrumors.com

PS. I use Wipr ad blocker to reduce the amount of resources that Safari needs; really helps my old 9.7" iPP.

Thanks for the quick response. I went ahead and ordered the 1TB option.

 

[darngooddesign]

Thanks for the quick response. I went ahead and ordered the 1TB option.

Sure. that's a really nice iPad you're getting.

 

[Username-already-in-use]

Thanks for the replies everyone. This is the answer I was looking for. I read that the RAM was limited to like 5GB even on the 16GB models. Did you happen to remember where you found this info? I can't find anything on google that says this.

The limit is now 12GB RAM on the 16GB model

iPadOS 15 unlocks as much as 12GB of RAM for use by each app, up from 5GB

Apple's iPadOS 15 will allow apps to use as much as 12GB of RAM when it ships on Monday, September 20.

www.imore.com

 

[Username-already-in-use]

Thanks for the quick response. I went ahead and ordered the 1TB option.

I have the 1TB M1 12.9, truly a great device.