Device summary

Apple

iPad Pro 13 M4

Apple

iPad Pro 13 M5

Full specifications

Full specifications
Basic information
Release year20242025
Starting price$1,299$1,299
Display size13-inch13-inch
Dimensions215.5 mm × 281.6 mm × 5.1 mm215.5 mm × 281.6 mm × 5.1 mm
Weight579 g579 g
Front material——
Back materialAluminumAluminum
Display
Display technologyUltra Retina Tandem OLEDUltra Retina Tandem OLED
Resolution2752 × 20642752 × 2064
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 (215.5 mm) at the displayed precision. Check this difference against the width of your current device and pocket opening.
  • Both have the same listed height (281.6 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 (5.1 mm) at the displayed precision. Cases and camera protrusions can change the clearance you need.
  • Both have the same listed weight (579 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 13 M4 vs iPad Pro 13 M5 Size Comparison

User Experience Summary

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

iPad Pro 13 M5

Strengths

  • Class-leading large tandem OLED workspace unchanged and still best-in-class for visual professionals
  • M5 performance and 12GB base RAM improve export, AI, and multitasking headroom
  • iPadOS 26 makes 13-inch windowed workflows more credible than prior releases

Compromises

  • Incremental update over M4 with little physical or display change
  • Limited one-handed and casual portability versus smaller tablets
  • Single USB-C port, hub dependency, and accessory costs near laptops

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