There is a lot of confusion over this. There are some schematics that have been posted that show different dimensions for the camera assembly for the 5th gen compared to the prior devices. However I found a 3rd party folio on Amazon that’s supposedly compatible with the 5th gen iPad Pro 12.9. At least that’s what the product description says. It’s essentially a copy of Apple’s Smart Folio for the iPad. So I ordered it, it’s a lot cheaper than Apple’s, figuring that at least I would have one useable case for the 5th gen until I decided how much money I wanted to spend on a case/keyboard.
The Apple folio and keyboard have some room around camera so expected those. Probably somewhat of marketing tactic. Companies saying we already have the case for gen 3.
Yes, except it’s the only one that says that. Otterbox says only gen 3 compatible and the other cases listed with gen 2 compatibility are not listed. So that’s what makes me questioning. Lots of different manufacturers list gen 3 separate. Maybe just marketing strategy.
It looks like the only difference is the speaker holes. Two less per side on 2021. If you have the first or second gen it should fit, just have holes or cutout with no speakers in part. If try and use a case just manufactured for gen 3 then would cover up two of the speaker holes. Hope that makes sense.
Return and get something else. Get one just made for the 2021 or one with different cutout for the speakers. Don’t think would cause damage but think would distort the sound. I knew Apple removed some speaker holes but also appears the alignment changed.
Apple says smart folio compatibility for gen 1-3. Good to go.
