Apple
Device summary
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Pad 8
Full specifications
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2025 | 2026 |
| Starting price | $999 | — |
| Display size | 11-inch | 11.2-inch |
| Dimensions | 177.5 mm × 249.7 mm × 5.3 mm | 173.4 mm × 251.2 mm × 5.8 mm |
| Weight | 444 g | 485 g |
| Front material | — | — |
| Back material | Aluminum | — |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | Ultra Retina Tandem OLED | LCD |
| Resolution | 2420 × 1668 | 3200 × 2136 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1600 nits | 800 nits |
| Protection | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating | — |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple M5 | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 |
| CPU | 9-core CPU | 1× X4 @ 3.2 GHz + 3× A720 @ 3.0 GHz + 2× A720 @ 2.8 GHz + 2× A720 @ 2.0 GHz |
| GPU | 10-core GPU | Adreno 825 |
| RAM | 12 GB, 16 GB | 8 GB, 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB, 2048 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Expandable storage | No | No |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/1.8 | Wide · 13 MP · ƒ/2.2 · PDAF |
| Front cameras | Landscape · 12 MP · ƒ/2.4 | Front · 8 MP · ƒ/2.28 |
| Video recording | 4K video recording at 24, 25, 30, or 60 fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | — | 45 W |
| Charging standard | — | 45W turbo charging |
| Typical capacity | — | 9200 mAh |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | Wi‑Fi, Wi‑Fi + Cellular (5G) | — |
| Wi‑Fi | Wi‑Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi‑Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | — |
| USB | Thunderbolt / USB 4 | USB‑C 3.2 Gen 1 |
| NFC | No | — |
| eSIM | Yes | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Frame | Aluminum | — |
| Ingress protection | None published | — |
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2025 | 2026 |
| Starting price | $999 | — |
| Display size | 11-inch | 11.2-inch |
| Dimensions | 177.5 mm × 249.7 mm × 5.3 mm | 173.4 mm × 251.2 mm × 5.8 mm |
| Weight | 444 g | 485 g |
| Front material | — | — |
| Back material | Aluminum | — |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | Ultra Retina Tandem OLED | LCD |
| Resolution | 2420 × 1668 | 3200 × 2136 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1600 nits | 800 nits |
| Protection | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating | — |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple M5 | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 |
| CPU | 9-core CPU | 1× X4 @ 3.2 GHz + 3× A720 @ 3.0 GHz + 2× A720 @ 2.8 GHz + 2× A720 @ 2.0 GHz |
| GPU | 10-core GPU | Adreno 825 |
| RAM | 12 GB, 16 GB | 8 GB, 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB, 2048 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Expandable storage | No | No |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/1.8 | Wide · 13 MP · ƒ/2.2 · PDAF |
| Front cameras | Landscape · 12 MP · ƒ/2.4 | Front · 8 MP · ƒ/2.28 |
| Video recording | 4K video recording at 24, 25, 30, or 60 fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | — | 45 W |
| Charging standard | — | 45W turbo charging |
| Typical capacity | — | 9200 mAh |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | Wi‑Fi, Wi‑Fi + Cellular (5G) | — |
| Wi‑Fi | Wi‑Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi‑Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | — |
| USB | Thunderbolt / USB 4 | USB‑C 3.2 Gen 1 |
| NFC | No | — |
| eSIM | Yes | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Frame | Aluminum | — |
| Ingress protection | None published | — |
Key differences
The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.
Weight
iPad Pro 11 M5
41 g lighter
Width
iPad Pro 11 M5
4.1 mm wider
Height
Pad 8
1.5 mm taller · minor difference
Thickness
iPad Pro 11 M5
0.5 mm thinner · minor difference
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.
- iPad Pro 11 M5 is 4.1 mm (2.4% relative to Pad 8) wider. Check this difference against the width of your current device and pocket opening.
- Pad 8 is 1.5 mm (0.6% relative to iPad Pro 11 M5) taller. This describes the body outline; screen diagonal alone does not tell you the overall size.
- Pad 8 is 0.5 mm (9.4% relative to iPad Pro 11 M5) thicker. Cases and camera protrusions can change the clearance you need.
- iPad Pro 11 M5 is 41 g lighter. This is the listed device-weight difference, not a measured comfort rating.
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.
iPad Pro 11 M5
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 M5 vs Pad 8 Size Comparison
User Experience Summary
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
Pad 8
Strengths
- Complete mid-tier package with 3.2K 144Hz LCD, stylus, and 67W charging
- Thinner 485 g body improves daily carry versus Pad 7
- Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 strong for productivity without Pro pricing
Compromises
- Incremental over Pad 7 for satisfied owners debating 2026 upgrade math
- No fingerprint sensor — face unlock and PIN only
- LCD less cinematic than OLED tablets; long-term data still thin