Is it normal for my new iPad Pro to drain 5% charge with normal use?

Anarchy2Chaos

I really hope they will fixed it in the next update which is the iPadOs 18 update. You speak like you work for apple because you’re very confident that they will fixed it in the next update😂. Also did you buy your iPad from the physical store or from apple website?

No I just live in the tech world both apple and android, and updates and optimization is apples territory. So I’m confident. It’s their first product with the m4 chipset it won’t be perfect out the gate. But it’s def future proof.

Anarchy2Chaos

I want to get it in store but it’s a 3 hour journey back and forth by public transport🤦‍♂️ Also the battery drain issue is putting me off for not wanting to buy now but I have this urge to just wanna buy it. You know that feeling right, new tech and excited to want it lol😅😂

Anarchy2Chaos

I’m also going for the 11 inch as 13 inch is too big. Other than editing videos, music and drawing on iPad, what else do people use it for? If I buy it I’ll only be using it for watching videos and social media. Is it kind of a waste?

I bought it to power use, draw. Edit and watch content and it handles it all well I came from a 12.9 in pro 2018. But iv seen many reviews and such and my personal experience with battery life is fine now. Don’t let reviews discourage your purchase buy it cause you want it not cause someone’s opinion. Iv watched several newer more recent reviews on YouTube and they address good battery life. I think it’s ppl unaware that the Magic Keyboard draws power when attached to run the back lights and connection as does charging a pencil on it constantly. But any battery would drain with something drawing from it simple logic. Coming from a verified user lol the 11in is a sweet move and the battery is running smooth now. Also side note I got the esr keyboard over the Magic Keyboard.

Anarchy2Chaos

I feel like it’s somewhat a waste of money if I buy it and used it for only watching videos, browsing the web and social media lol. I recently (3 weeks ago) got a monitor, pc and speaker to do all those things because I want a nice set up in my room lol. So now I really dk if I want to buy or not. If it’s you, what’s your take and decision on it?

I did the exact same thing except mine was gaming laptop setup with monitors but I like using the iPad for drawing and mobility plus I use it for zoom or teams calls as my gaming laptop camera is not good and I like the center stage. I wanted the iPad so got it I also like having new tech and I felt getting it now was a worth while upgrade and in my case Canadian it cost me 1300$ do I regret it nope cause that’s what I paid six years ago for my 12.9 so might as well future proof myself now vs when they get more expensive later. Plus if you use it for editing, on the go emails, drawing, document scanning or like a discord sidecar it’s got its uses and I like the portability it’s not a laptop replacement at 11 in it’s productivity enhancement. And the future ai stuff looks useful whenever we get full access to it all.

Mljy wrote:

You fully charged it before turning it on? I thought when you plug the cable in the device will automatically boot up?

It will turn on when you plug it in. However, you can then turn it off again and it will stay turned off until you start it again (or until there is an interruption in the power supply). There's not really a whole lot to be gained by doing that, though.

IdrisSeabright

Is it worth to buy the new m4 iPad pro if I’m not using it for drawing, taking notes, editing video, photo and music? I’ll only be using it to watch youtube, netflix, prime videos and for social media and play some basic games.

Honestly No you’d be fine with the air the question really is and this is how you should do any purchase is it something you REALLY want personally or cause it’s shiny and new lol? because the better screen resolution the deeper blacks visually content will be great it’s more power then you’ll need but if you want the best you go pro if you want power and money savings you go air will you notice the 120hz missing on air probably not you’ll get used to the 60 it’s a matter of what you want more me I’m a tech head I love the newest but I upgraded from a 2018 so it was a upgrade if you already have a m1 or m2 you don’t need a new iPad. Only reason you get new is cause you want it or it’s a genuine upgrade pencil pro only works with new ones and new iai features are for m series and latest 15 series iPhones. It’s all your personal preference and how bad you want something.

Hello Mljy,

I put my newly loved iPad in a case right when it was out of the box. It might have turned on when I plugged it it but the case was closed, so... I also put a screen protection before it was on, easier this way :)

Anarchy2Chaos

I’m certain that I’ll buy it just because it’s new and I never had a iPad before and I’ll only use it for watching videos and social media and play some light gameslol. The air bezel is thick and I don’t like it so I’ll go for the m4 pro 11 inch…😂

En utilisation l’autonomie est bonne mais en veille c’est pas terrible en 24h avec une connexion 5G et wifi ipad pro M4 est a 93% après 24h. La ou mon M2 est lui a 98% . C est certain que la puce M4 est encore mal optimisée surtout en standby .

Mljy wrote:

IdrisSeabright

Is it worth to buy the new m4 iPad pro if I’m not using it for drawing, taking notes, editing video, photo and music? I’ll only be using it to watch youtube, netflix, prime videos and for social media and play some basic games.

No, it's probably not worth it for such basic use. Buy the iPad Air or the iPad. Both are excellent devices for light usage.

iPad Battery usage - Apple Support

Hope this helps!