Device summary

Apple

iPad Pro 11 M4

Apple

iPad Pro 11 M5

Full specifications

Full specifications
Basic information
Release year20242025
Starting price$999$999
Display size11-inch11-inch
Dimensions177.5 mm × 249.7 mm × 5.3 mm177.5 mm × 249.7 mm × 5.3 mm
Weight444 g444 g
Front material——
Back materialAluminumAluminum
Display
Display technologyUltra Retina Tandem OLEDUltra Retina Tandem OLED
Resolution2420 × 16682420 × 1668
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1600 nits1600 nits
ProtectionFingerprint-resistant oleophobic coatingFingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
Performance
ChipsetApple M4Apple M5
CPU9-core CPU9-core CPU
GPU10-core GPU10-core GPU
RAM8 GB, 16 GB12 GB, 16 GB
Storage256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB, 2048 GB256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB, 2048 GB
Expandable storageNoNo
Cameras
Main cameraWide · 12 MP · ƒ/1.8Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/1.8
Front camerasLandscape · 12 MP · ƒ/2.4Landscape · 12 MP · ƒ/2.4
Video recording4K video recording at 24, 25, 30, or 60 fps4K video recording at 24, 25, 30, or 60 fps
Connectivity
CellularWi‑Fi, Wi‑Fi + Cellular (5G)Wi‑Fi, Wi‑Fi + Cellular (5G)
Wi‑FiWi‑Fi 6E (802.11ax)Wi‑Fi 6E (802.11ax)
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
USBThunderbolt / USB 4Thunderbolt / USB 4
NFCNoNo
eSIMYesYes
Build & durability
FrameAluminumAluminum
Ingress protectionNone publishedNone published

Key differences

The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.

  • Height

    Very similar height

  • Width

    Very similar width

  • Thickness

    Very similar thickness

  • Weight

    Very similar weight

Height, width, thickness, and weight are very similar between these devices.

What these size differences mean

Calculated from the dimensions shown, rounded to 0.1 mm and 1 g. Percentages use the smaller measurement as the reference. Fold and rotation settings affect the dimensions compared.

  • Both have the same listed width (177.5 mm) at the displayed precision. Check this difference against the width of your current device and pocket opening.
  • Both have the same listed height (249.7 mm) at the displayed precision. This describes the body outline; screen diagonal alone does not tell you the overall size.
  • Both have the same listed thickness (5.3 mm) at the displayed precision. Cases and camera protrusions can change the clearance you need.
  • Both have the same listed weight (444 g).

Use these figures to compare physical size. They do not establish one-handed reach, pocket fit, durability or an overall winner.

Sources and measurement notes

Sizometry compares published specifications and calculates differences. These are not hands-on measurements or tests of comfort, performance or pocket fit.

Check the exact model, year, region and configuration on the linked page. References may cover several variants. Folded and unfolded dimensions differ; cases and camera protrusions may change the space a device needs. Drawings share a relative scale and are not calibrated to life size on your screen.

iPad Pro 11 M4 vs iPad Pro 11 M5 Size Comparison

User Experience Summary

iPad Pro 11 M4

Strengths

  • Class-leading tandem OLED display in a truly portable 11-inch body
  • M4 performance headroom for pro creative apps
  • Apple Pencil Pro and Magic Keyboard integration

Compromises

  • iPadOS limits some professional workflows
  • Accessory stack pushes total cost very high
  • 8GB base RAM can feel constrained

iPad Pro 11 M5

Strengths

  • Class-leading tandem OLED display in a truly portable 11-inch body
  • M5 performance, 12GB base RAM, and PCIe 5.0 storage headroom for pro creative apps
  • Full Apple Pencil Pro and Magic Keyboard compatibility without rebuying accessories

Compromises

  • Near-identical to M4 for most daily tasks, weakening in-generation upgrade value
  • iPadOS still limits some professional workflows
  • Accessory stack pushes total cost very high

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