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Apple
iPad Pro 11 M5
- 11-inch Ultra Retina Tandem OLED
- Apple M5 · 9-core CPU
- 444 g
- From $999
Available colors
Selected: Silver
Physical specifications
11"
Display size
444 g
Weight
249.7 mm
Height
177.5 mm
Width
5.3 mm
Thickness
—
Aspect ratio
Everyday usability
Estimated from device dimensions and weight.
Handling
Two-handed preferredTwo-handed use is generally the more natural way to hold this device.
Bag portability
LimitedNot intended for pocket carry; plan on a bag, sleeve, or hand carry.
Carry comfort
LightFeels light to carry relative to typical devices in its class.
Reading and media
A familiar tablet size for reading, browsing, and video.
Gaming
High-endIts processor and graphics hardware are suited to demanding games and higher visual settings.
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Open size comparisonDisplay
- Display size
- 11"
- Display technology
- Ultra Retina Tandem OLED
- Resolution
- 2420 × 1668
- Refresh rate
- 120 Hz
- Peak brightness
- 1600 nits
- Protection
- Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
Performance
- Chipset
- Apple M5
- CPU
- 9-core CPU
- GPU
- 10-core GPU
- RAM
- 12 GB, 16 GB
- Storage
- 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB, 2048 GB
- Expandable storage
- No
Cameras
- Rear cameras
- Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/1.8
- Front cameras
- Landscape · 12 MP · ƒ/2.4
- Video recording
- 4K video recording at 24, 25, 30, or 60 fps
Build & durability
- Frame
- Aluminum
- Back
- Aluminum
- Ingress protection
- None published
Connectivity
- Cellular
- Wi‑Fi, Wi‑Fi + Cellular (5G)
- Wi‑Fi
- Wi‑Fi 6E (802.11ax)
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.3
- USB
- Thunderbolt / USB 4
- NFC
- No
- eSIM
- Yes

iPad Pro 11 M5 User Experience
An editorial summary of recurring iPad Pro 11-inch M5 ownership themes — an incremental M4 refresh with M5 speed, 12GB base RAM, Wi-Fi 7 and C1X cellular, the same tandem OLED chassis, iPadOS 26 gains shared with M4, and upgrade advice that favors M1/M2 leaps over M4 swaps.
Release and pricing
- Announced
- October 15, 2025
- Released
- October 22, 2025
- Starting price
- $999
- Market
- US
- Configuration
- 256 GB Wi‑Fi
Buying guide FAQ
Practical upgrade and buying answers based on published specifications and previous-generation comparisons when available.
What’s new in Apple iPad Pro 11 M5 (2025) compared with Apple iPad Pro 11 M4 (2024)?
Published changes versus Apple iPad Pro 11 M4 (2024) include a chipset change from Apple M4 to Apple M5 and a starting RAM change from 8 GB to 12 GB. These are specification differences, not measured real-world scores.
Is it worth upgrading from Apple iPad Pro 11 M4 (2024) to Apple iPad Pro 11 M5 (2025)?
An upgrade is easiest to justify if you care about a chipset change from Apple M4 to Apple M5 and a starting RAM change from 8 GB to 12 GB. If those areas already meet your needs on Apple iPad Pro 11 M4 (2024), the move is optional rather than urgent.
Is the display improved on Apple iPad Pro 11 M5 (2025)?
Published display specifications remain closely aligned with Apple iPad Pro 11 M4 (2024). Buyers should not expect a clearly different screen experience from the listed panel data alone.
Is multitasking improved on Apple iPad Pro 11 M5 (2025)?
Versus Apple iPad Pro 11 M4 (2024), multitasking-relevant specs changed as follows: a chipset change from Apple M4 to Apple M5 and a starting RAM change from 8 GB to 12 GB. More RAM or a newer chipset usually helps app switching, though software design still matters.
Is Apple iPad Pro 11 M5 (2025) good for note taking?
Its 11 in display gives enough room for handwriting and split notes. Stylus support is not confirmed in this catalog, so this answer is based on screen size and handling context only.
Is Apple iPad Pro 11 M5 (2025) good for drawing?
A 11 in panel at 120 Hz is a solid published baseline for sketching and illustration fluidity. This is inferred from display specs only; pressure-sensitive stylus features are not listed here.
Is Apple iPad Pro 11 M5 (2025) suitable for students?
Its relatively portable 11 in size suits lectures, reading, and bag carry. Suitability still depends on software, storage needs, and accessories, which vary by course work.
Which users is Apple iPad Pro 11 M5 (2025) best suited for?
Apple iPad Pro 11 M5 (2025) is best suited for buyers who want a balanced everyday tablet and people moving up from Apple iPad Pro 11 M4 (2024). That conclusion follows from size class and available generation differences, not from user reviews.
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Models and configurations
- Storage
- 256 GB512 GB1 TB2 TB
- Connectivity
- Wi‑FiWi‑Fi + Cellular (5G)
- Colors
- SilverSpace Black
- RAM
- 12 GB16 GB
- SIM configuration
- eSIM
Official sources
Dimensions and specifications are based on manufacturer-published data. Learn more in our Methodology



