CAD drawings reveal familiar but thinner design for 2024 iPad Pro tablets

Starting next month, Apple is expected to introduce a revised version of the iPad Pro series, and the 11-inch and 13-inch tablets will be the first iPad models to sport an OLED display. The OLED panels are thinner than the current iPad Pro (2022) series displays, which is reflected in the CAD (computer-aided design) drawings of the device and their alleged dimensions that were found on MacRumors.

The design seems to remain the same with the rear camera island in the upper left corner of the tablet. The speakers and USB-C port are on the bottom of the device. The latest rumors regarding the dimensions of the upcoming 11-inch and 12-9-inch high-end iPads are as follows:

• Current 11-inch ‌iPad Pro‌ – 247.6mm x 178.5mm x 5.9mm
• Next 11-inch ‌iPad Pro‌ – 249.7mm x 177.5mm x 5.1mm
• Current 12.9-inch ‌iPad Pro‌ – 280.6 mm x 214.9 mm x 6.4 mm
• Upcoming ~13-inch ‌iPad Pro‌ – 281.5mm x 215.5mm x 5.0mm

The first thing you may notice is the difference in thickness between the 2022 and 2024 models. The 13-inch unit is 1.4mm thinner (5.0mm versus 6.4mm) while the 11 inches is 0.8mm thinner (5.1 vs. 5.9mm). Again, we can attribute this to the debut of OLED panels on the iPad Pro 2024 lineup, as they don't have as many layers as previously used LCD panels.

Another change coming to the iPad Pro (2024) isn't something you'll be able to notice just by looking at the two tablets. Both models are expected to get an under-the-hood upgrade from the 5nm Apple M2 chipset to the 3nm M3. There has also been talk of MagSafe charging support being added and we could see a refreshed Magic Keyboard and a new Apple Pencil.

OLED displays are expected to offer more vibrant colors, deeper blacks, and improved HDR. Since Apple had previously limited the use of OLED displays to the iPhone and Apple Watch, the iPad Pro (2024) tablets will feature the largest OLED panels ever used on an Apple product.