Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (4th Gen, 2022)

Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (4th Gen, 2022)
Security Grade B Calculator v	Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (4th Gen, 2022) Brand: Apple (Parent: Apple Inc.) Category: Tablet • Model / Gen: 4th Generation A2759 (Wi-Fi model); MNXE3CH/A (China regional SKU) Release Date: 2022-10-26 • Status: In sale Classification Date: • Official Website

Security Evaluation

1. Device Security

Criterion	Value	Proof	Comment
Known hardware tampering	Rare	🔗 Proof	Apple’s official recycler guide documents the full disassembly structure of this 4th Gen model. Third-party hardware modifications (e.g. storage expansion, activation bypass) exist in the aftermarket but are uncommon among ordinary users and violate official warranty terms.
Known vulnerabilities	Rare	🔗 Proof	This official Apple security support page lists all patched CVE vulnerabilities for iPadOS, which covers the 11-inch iPad Pro 4th generation. Multiple system-level vulnerabilities are disclosed and patched on a regular basis, while model-specific hardware vulnerabilities are rarely published.
Prior attacks	None	🔗 Proof	No publicly documented targeted attack incidents have been reported specifically for this 11-inch 4th Gen iPad Pro. All disclosed security issues are general iPadOS system vulnerabilities, not model-specific targeted attacks.
Updatability	Very common	🔗 Proof	This official Apple compatibility list confirms that the 11-inch iPad Pro 4th generation supports the latest iPadOS 27. Apple provides long-term system version upgrades and monthly security patches for this device via OTA updates.
Category Score	Score: 2 / 3

2. System Security

Criterion	Value	Proof	Comment
Authentication with other systems	Partial	🔗 Proof	Supports full identity authentication within the Apple ecosystem via Apple ID and iCloud, including Continuity features across iPhone, Mac and other Apple devices. Cross-platform authentication with non-Apple systems relies on third-party application protocols and is not natively fully integrated.
Communications	Encrypted with up-to-date encryption	🔗 Proof	All mainstream communication methods (Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, cellular network) adopt industry-standard modern encryption protocols. System network services and data transmission default to TLS 1.3 and above, with obsolete encryption algorithms disabled by default.
Storage	Encrypted with up-to-date encryption	🔗 Proof	The device is equipped with a hardware-level AES encryption engine and Data Protection full-disk encryption mechanism. All user data is encrypted at rest by default using up-to-date cryptographic standards, and supports file-level granular encryption permission control.
Category Score	Score: 2 / 3

3. User Authentication

Criterion	Value	Proof	Comment
Account management	Full	🔗 Proof	A full Apple ID account management system is integrated, covering iCloud synchronization, Activation Lock, Find My service, purchase authorization and account security settings. Users can fully manage account permissions, trusted devices and personal data security through the official system.
Authentication	Secure	🔗 Proof	It supports hardware-level Face ID biometric authentication, device passcode and Apple ID two-factor authentication. All identity verification is processed through the Secure Enclave security coprocessor, providing high-grade authentication protection against unauthorized access.
Brute-force protection	Exist	🔗 Proof	A built-in brute-force protection mechanism is available. The device adds progressive time delays after multiple failed passcode attempts, and supports optional automatic data erasure after 10 failed attempts. The Secure Enclave limits password attempt rates at the hardware level.
Event logging	Partial logging	🔗 Proof	The system records partial security events such as device unlocks, Apple ID sign-ins and permission changes. There is no full user-accessible audit log for ordinary users; partial log data can be obtained via MDM in enterprise deployment.
Passwords	Require change after setup with complexity requirements	🔗 Proof	Passcode setup is mandatory during initial device configuration, with support for multiple complexity levels including custom alphanumeric passwords. Apple ID accounts enforce strong password complexity rules and regular security checks, with built-in password strength evaluation.
Category Score	Score: 2 / 3

Technical Specifications

Property	Details
Operating System & App	iPadOS (latest supported: iPadOS 18.x) (Companion App: None; device is managed via Finder / iTunes and iCloud services)
Hardware (CPU / GPU)	CPU: Apple M2 chip, 8-core CPU (4 performance cores + 4 efficiency cores) • GPU: Apple M2 integrated 10-core GPU
Memory & Storage	Memory: 8GB unified memory (for 128/256/512GB storage); 16GB unified memory (for 1TB/2TB storage) • Storage: 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB internal NVMe flash storage
Power, Battery & Charging	Battery: Built-in 28.65Wh lithium-polymer battery; up to 10 hours of video playback • Power: USB-C power delivery, up to 20W fast charging • Charging: Charged via USB-C port; supports magnetic charging for Apple Pencil (2nd generation)
Display & Camera	Display: 11-inch Liquid Retina XDR display; 2388×1668 resolution; ProMotion 120Hz adaptive refresh rate; True Tone; P3 wide color gamut • Camera: Rear: 12MP wide camera + 10MP ultra-wide camera + LiDAR scanner; Front: 12MP ultra-wide camera with Center Stage
Sound & Connectivity	Sound: Four-speaker stereo audio system; supports spatial audio • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax); Bluetooth 5.3; cellular model supports 5G
Physical (Dimensions & Mass)	Dimensions: 247.6 × 178.5 × 5.9 mm (9.74 × 7.02 × 0.23 in) • Mass: 466 g (Wi-Fi version)

This 4th-generation 11-inch iPad Pro implements Apple's full-stack security architecture, including the Secure Enclave hardware security coprocessor, Face ID biometric authentication, and default full-disk data encryption. As a mainstream high-end tablet model, it is eligible for long-term official iPadOS version upgrades and periodic security patches. Its overall security capability is at the leading level among consumer tablet devices. There are no unfixed persistent high-risk vulnerabilities specific to this model, and the main security risks come from third-party application permission configurations and user operation habits rather than native system design flaws.