// AI news · 2026-10-31 · 量子位
M4 iPad Pro Has 12GB Memory but Only Offers 8GB
Some M4 iPad Pro models have 12GB memory chips but only offer 8GB usable RAM.
Published 2026-10-31 13:17 (Beijing time)Source 量子位Auto-summarised, fact-checked against source
01Summary
Apple restricts low-end memory to maintain pricing tiers. With iPadOS 27 requiring at least 12GB for advanced AI features, users of the base model are excluded. Newer devices like iPad Air and M5 iPad Pro now feature full 12GB RAM, highlighting the gap in AI support.
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02Key points
- M4 iPad Pro models have 12GB memory chips but only offer 8GB usable RAM.
- Apple limits low-end memory to preserve product tiering and pricing.
- iPadOS 27 requires at least 12GB RAM for advanced AI features, excluding base models.
- Newer devices like iPad Air and M5 iPad Pro now feature full 12GB RAM.
03Source
你的8G iPad里有12G内存！库克走了但他的刀法追着我砍
量子位 · published 2026-10-31 13:17 Beijing time
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