Will the iPad Air 2 case work on the new 9.7" iPad Pro?

[iMore Question]

For the iPad Pro mini, will the case from the iPad Air 2 work with it? I'm not opposed to getting a new case, just don't want to if I don't have to.

 

[Dave Marsh]

Re: Will the iPad Air 2 case work on the new iPad Pro Mini?

The new iPad Pro 9.7" has four speakers, two on each end in landscape mode, and a larger camera with flash, so while the iPad Air case will certainly fit the new iPad Pro 9.7", the old case will cover the extra speaker holes and not align with the new camera opening.

 

[MaxSmarties]

Re: Will the iPad Air 2 case work on the new iPad Pro Mini?

even if it physically fit, with some misalignments , the cover wouldn't be "smart" anymore, since the magnets are placed in a different position.