IPad Pro (M5)

iPad Pro (M5)

Also known as	iPad Pro (8th generation)
Developer	Apple Inc.
Manufacturer	Foxconn (on contract), BYD Electronics
Product family	iPad Pro
Type	Tablet computer
Generation	8th
Release date	October 22, 2025;1 day ago (2025-10-22)
Operating system	Original: iPadOS 26.0 Current: iPadOS 26.0.1, released September 29, 2025 [1]
System on a chip	Apple M5
CPU	9 cores: 3 high performance 6 high efficiency 10 cores: 4 high performance 6 high efficiency
Memory	12 GB LPDDR5X-7500 16 GB LPDDR5X-7500
Storage	256 GB 512 GB 1 TB 2 TB
Graphics	10 core 8th generation Apple-designed GPU
Camera	12 MP wide and 12 MP landscape front-facing ultrawide
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 7 with 2x2 MIMO and Simultaneous dual band, Bluetooth 6, Thread Wi-Fi + Cellular models 5G (sub‑6 GHz) with 4x4 MIMO, Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO and LAA
Power	11-inch: Built-in 31.29-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery 13-inch: Built-in 38.99-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery
Dimensions	13-inch: 281.6 mm (11.09 in) (h) 215.5 mm (8.48 in) (w) 5.1 mm (0.20 in) (d) 11-inch: 249.7 mm (9.83 in) (h) 177.5 mm (6.99 in) (w) 5.3 mm (0.21 in) (d) [2]
Weight	13-inch Wi-Fi: 579 g (1.28 pounds) 13-inch Wi-Fi + Cellular: 582 g (1.28 pounds) 11-inch Wi-Fi: 444 g (0.98 pounds) 11-inch Wi-Fi + Cellular: 446 g (0.98 pounds)
Predecessor	iPad Pro (M4)
Related	iPad Air (M3)
Website	www.apple.com/ipad-pro/

The eighth-generation iPad Pro, ^[a] marketed as the iPad Pro (M5), is a line of iPad tablet computers developed and marketed by Apple Inc. They were announced on October 15, 2025 and will be released on October 22. This generation maintains the same screen sizes and design from the previous generation, with Space Black and Silver color options carried over from the prior lineup.

Key improvements include an update to the processor from an Apple M4 to an M5, increased default RAM to 12GB for base models (with 1TB and 2TB models retaining 16GB), and 45% improved graphics performance. The M5 variant also features enhanced memory bandwidth of 153GB/s compared to 120GB/s on the M4 and upto 2x faster storage read and write speed,along with upgraded wireless connectivity including Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and support for Thread networking technology. The display now dims to 1 nit minimum brightness. ^[3]

Features

Hardware

The iPad Pro (M5) maintains a similar design to the previous generation while featuring significant internal upgrades. The processor is updated to Apple's M5 chip, which was announced on the same day as the iPad Pro.

The M5 chip features a 9-core or 10-core CPU depending on storage configuration. Base models with 256GB and 512GB storage include a 9-core CPU with 3 performance cores and 6 efficiency cores, paired with 12GB of LPDDR5X-7500 RAM. Higher-tier models with 1TB or 2TB storage feature a 10-core CPU with 4 performance cores and 6 efficiency cores, accompanied by 16GB of LPDDR5X-7500 RAM. All variants include a 10-core GPU with hardware-accelerated ray tracing, a 16-core Neural Engine with Neural Accelerators, and 153GB/s memory bandwidth.

Display

Both models feature a Tandem OLED Ultra Retina XDR display with ProMotion technology supporting adaptive refresh rates from 10Hz to 120Hz. The 11-inch model offers a 2420-by-1668 pixel resolution at 264 ppi, while the 13-inch model provides 2752-by-2064 pixels at 264 ppi. Both displays feature a 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio, support for Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C) with hover functionality, and a minimum brightness of 1 nit (new). High-end models (1TB and 2TB) include an optional nano-texture display glass for reduced glare and reflections.

Camera system

The iPad Pro (M5) features identical camera specifications to the M4 generation, with a 12 MP wide camera on the rear and a 12 MP landscape-oriented Center Stage camera on the front. Both support 4K video recording at up to 60 fps and advanced features like ProRes recording and portrait mode.

Audio and calling

The device features four speaker audio and a studio-quality four-microphone array. The M5 introduces enhanced video calling with local capture functionality and support for relaying cellular calls from a nearby iPhone using the Phone app. Standard features include FaceTime, Center Stage, SharePlay, screen sharing, and Portrait mode.

Battery

The 11-inch model includes a 31.29-watt-hour battery, while the 13-inch features a 38.99-watt-hour battery, both providing approximately 10 hours of web browsing or video playback on Wi-Fi. A new feature for the M5 is fast-charge capability, achieving up to 50% charge in approximately 30 minutes with a 40W Dynamic Power Adapter or any USB-C power adapter capable of delivering 60 W or higher.

Software

The iPad Pro (M5) ships with iPadOS 26.0, which introduced new multitasking features and a redesigned interface called Liquid Glass. The device is compatible with Apple Pencil Pro Apple Pencil (USB-C) and previous generations magic keyboard.

Connectivity

The iPad Pro (M5) features comprehensive wireless capabilities including Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO and simultaneous dual-band operation, an upgrade from the Wi-Fi 6E standard in the previous generation. It supports Bluetooth 6 and includes the Apple N1 wireless networking chip. The device also introduces support for Thread networking technology for enhanced smart home connectivity.

Wi-Fi + Cellular models include the Apple C1X cellular modem and support for 5G (sub-6 GHz) with 4x4 MIMO and Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO. The device uses advanced eSIM technology and is not compatible with physical SIM cards.

The M5 also supports external display connectivity via Thunderbolt/USB 4, with capability for one external display at up to 6K resolution at 60Hz or up to 4K resolution at 120 Hz (new).

Design and colors

The iPad Pro (M5) maintains the same form factor as the M4 generation but omitted the engraved iPad Pro logo from the back,still available in two sizes (11-inch and 13-inch) and two finish options: Silver and Space Black. The tablet's thickness, measuring 5.1 mm for the 13-inch and 5.3 mm for the 11-inch model, is preserved from the previous generation.

Timeline

Timeline of iPad models v t e
See also: List of Apple products

Source: Apple Newsroom Archive. ^[4]

Notes

1. Officially referred to by Apple as the iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) and the iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)

References

1. "About iPadOS 26 Updates". Apple Support.
2. "iPad Pro - Technical Specifications". Apple. Retrieved 2025-10-15.
3. "iPad Pro - Technical Specifications". Apple. Retrieved 2025-10-17.
4. Apple Inc. (2010–2011). iPad News – Newsroom Archive. Retrieved June 7, 2018.