Apple
Device summary
Apple
iPad Pro 13 M5
Full specifications
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Starting price | $1,299 | $1,299 |
| Display size | 13-inch | 13-inch |
| Dimensions | 215.5 mm × 281.6 mm × 5.1 mm | 215.5 mm × 281.6 mm × 5.1 mm |
| Weight | 579 g | 579 g |
| Front material | — | — |
| Back material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | Ultra Retina Tandem OLED | Ultra Retina Tandem OLED |
| Resolution | 2752 × 2064 | 2752 × 2064 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1600 nits | 1600 nits |
| Protection | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple M4 | Apple M5 |
| CPU | 9-core CPU | 9-core CPU |
| GPU | 10-core GPU | 10-core GPU |
| RAM | 8 GB, 16 GB | 12 GB, 16 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB, 2048 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 | Thunderbolt / USB 4 | Thunderbolt / USB 4 |
| NFC | No | No |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Ingress protection | None published | None published |
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Starting price | $1,299 | $1,299 |
| Display size | 13-inch | 13-inch |
| Dimensions | 215.5 mm × 281.6 mm × 5.1 mm | 215.5 mm × 281.6 mm × 5.1 mm |
| Weight | 579 g | 579 g |
| Front material | — | — |
| Back material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | Ultra Retina Tandem OLED | Ultra Retina Tandem OLED |
| Resolution | 2752 × 2064 | 2752 × 2064 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1600 nits | 1600 nits |
| Protection | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple M4 | Apple M5 |
| CPU | 9-core CPU | 9-core CPU |
| GPU | 10-core GPU | 10-core GPU |
| RAM | 8 GB, 16 GB | 12 GB, 16 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB, 2048 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 | Thunderbolt / USB 4 | 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.
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.
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