Title: iPad Pro M4 (11-inch) – Persistent Gaming Performance Issues Across Multiple iPadOS Versions Hello everyone, I am posting this to determine whether other iPad Pro M4 users are experiencing the same issue. Device:
- iPad Pro 11-inch (M4)
- Original Apple charger
- Tested on multiple iPadOS versions, stebal and beta including 26.5.2, 26.6 Beta 1, 26.6 Beta 3, and 27 Beta 1.
Games Tested:
- BGMI
- PUBG Mobile Global
- Call of Duty: Mobile
- Fortnite
Issue: Despite using one of Apple's most powerful tablets, I continue to experience gaming performance problems. The issues include:
- FPS drops during long gaming sessions.
- Frame pacing inconsistencies.
- Reduced responsiveness during intense fights.
- Inconsistent hit registration and spray accuracy after extended play.
- Performance sometimes changes when gaming while charging with the original Apple charger.
I have tested multiple iPadOS versions and multiple game updates over several months, but the issue has never been completely resolved. Interestingly, iPadOS 27 Beta 1 feels more consistent for me than some previous versions, but the overall gaming experience is still not what I would expect from the M4 hardware. I have also noticed that many other iPad Pro M4 users have reported similar concerns on Reddit, Apple Communities, and other gaming forums. Questions:
- Are other iPad Pro M4 users experiencing the same FPS drops and gameplay inconsistencies?
- Has anyone found a reliable solution?
- Is Apple aware of these gaming performance issues on the M4 iPad Pro?
- Is this an iPadOS optimization issue, a GPU scheduling issue, or something related to game optimization?
I hope Apple and game developers investigate this further because the M4 hardware should be capable of delivering a consistently excellent gaming experience. Thank you.