Apple
Device summary
Apple
iPad Pro 13 M4
Full specifications
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2026 | 2024 |
| Starting price | $799 | $1,299 |
| Display size | 13-inch | 13-inch |
| Dimensions | 214.9 mm × 280.6 mm × 6.1 mm | 215.5 mm × 281.6 mm × 5.1 mm |
| Weight | 616 g | 579 g |
| Front material | — | — |
| Back material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | Liquid Retina IPS | Ultra Retina Tandem OLED |
| Resolution | 2732 × 2048 | 2752 × 2064 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 1600 nits |
| Protection | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple M4 | Apple M4 |
| CPU | 9-core CPU | 9-core CPU |
| GPU | 10-core GPU | 10-core GPU |
| RAM | 8 GB, 16 GB | 8 GB, 16 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB, 2048 GB |
| Expandable storage | No | No |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/1.8 | Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/1.8 |
| Front cameras | Landscape · 12 MP · ƒ/2.4 | Landscape · 12 MP · ƒ/2.4 |
| Video recording | 4K video recording at 24, 25, 30, or 60 fps | 4K video recording at 24, 25, 30, or 60 fps |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | Wi‑Fi, Wi‑Fi + Cellular (5G) | Wi‑Fi, Wi‑Fi + Cellular (5G) |
| Wi‑Fi | Wi‑Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi‑Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| USB | USB-C | Thunderbolt / USB 4 |
| NFC | No | No |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Ingress protection | None published | None published |
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2026 | 2024 |
| Starting price | $799 | $1,299 |
| Display size | 13-inch | 13-inch |
| Dimensions | 214.9 mm × 280.6 mm × 6.1 mm | 215.5 mm × 281.6 mm × 5.1 mm |
| Weight | 616 g | 579 g |
| Front material | — | — |
| Back material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | Liquid Retina IPS | Ultra Retina Tandem OLED |
| Resolution | 2732 × 2048 | 2752 × 2064 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 1600 nits |
| Protection | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple M4 | Apple M4 |
| CPU | 9-core CPU | 9-core CPU |
| GPU | 10-core GPU | 10-core GPU |
| RAM | 8 GB, 16 GB | 8 GB, 16 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB, 2048 GB |
| Expandable storage | No | No |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/1.8 | Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/1.8 |
| Front cameras | Landscape · 12 MP · ƒ/2.4 | Landscape · 12 MP · ƒ/2.4 |
| Video recording | 4K video recording at 24, 25, 30, or 60 fps | 4K video recording at 24, 25, 30, or 60 fps |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | Wi‑Fi, Wi‑Fi + Cellular (5G) | Wi‑Fi, Wi‑Fi + Cellular (5G) |
| Wi‑Fi | Wi‑Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi‑Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| USB | USB-C | Thunderbolt / USB 4 |
| NFC | No | No |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Ingress protection | None published | None published |
Key differences
The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.
Weight
iPad Pro 13 M4
37 g lighter
Thickness
iPad Pro 13 M4
1 mm thinner
Height
iPad Pro 13 M4
1 mm taller · minor difference
Width
iPad Pro 13 M4
0.6 mm wider · minor difference
iPad Air 13 M4 vs iPad Pro 13 M4 Size Comparison
User Experience Summary
iPad Air 13 M4
Strengths
- Large 13-inch canvas for productivity and Pencil work
- Excellent all-day battery for typical desk and study routines
- M4 silicon and 12GB RAM for heavier multitasking and software longevity
Compromises
- Incremental upgrade over 13-inch M3 Air with same display and accessories
- 60Hz LCD more noticeable on a large panel versus Pro tablets
- Keyboard-plus-tablet cost approaches laptop territory without macOS depth
iPad Pro 13 M4
Strengths
- Class-leading large tandem OLED workspace for visual professionals
- Lighter handling than prior 12.9-inch generations expected
- Credible lap typing with updated Magic Keyboard
Compromises
- Limited one-handed and casual portability versus smaller tablets
- Single USB-C port and hub dependency for pro desks
- High all-in cost with Pencil Pro and keyboard