iPad Pro M5 release date, specs, and price, confirmed by Apple with two new models
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Apple’s M5 chip has been launched along with three new M5 products. These are the new iPad Pro M5, MacBook Pro M5, and Vision Pro M5. Pre-orders have already kicked off, but there’s still a little bit of time remaining before these updated models are fully released to the public. Apple fans keeping a close eye on leaks may have seen the iPad Pro M5 unboxing that appeared on YouTube a couple of weeks ago – now we know it’s not a fake.
The M5 chip announcement reveals exactly when the new iPad Pro release date arrives, along with the latest specs and pricing details. Thanks to the upgrade to M5, this is the most powerful iPad to date, with a particular focus on AI improvements thanks to a “next-generation GPU with a Neural Accelerator in each core”. Here’s all you need to know.
iPad Pro M5 release date
The new iPad Pro M5 is available in 11-inch and 13-inch variants and is confirmed for release on October 22. That’s following a week-long pre-order period, which has already begun on October 15. We’re happy to see Apple upgrade both sizes of the iPad Pro, especially after seeing the MacBook Pro M5 upgrade only applied to its smaller 14-inch model.
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If you’re wondering about the iPad Air, there is currently no confirmation of an M5 variant. In fact, the Air still doesn’t have an M4 model, so we may be waiting a while for an M5 version to happen – unless Apple chooses to skip ahead. The M3 version of the iPad Air was released earlier this year, on March 12.
iPad Pro M5 specs
You can see a full list of iPad Pro specs on Apple’s website here. The latest iPad Pro 11-inch and 13-inch models are available in Silver and Space Black finishes. We’ve summarized some of the key specs just below.
| Specification | iPad Pro M5 (11-inch) | iPad Pro M5 (13-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 chip with 9-core CPU (256GB or 512GB models) / 10-core CPU (1TB or 2TB models) | Apple M5 chip with 9-core CPU (256GB or 512GB models) / 10-core CPU (1TB or 2TB models) |
| Graphics | 10-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine with hardware-accelerated ray tracing | 10-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine with hardware-accelerated ray tracing |
| Memory | 12GB RAM (256GB or 512GB models) / 16GB RAM (1TB or 2TB models) | 12GB RAM (256GB or 512GB models) / 16GB RAM (1TB or 2TB models) |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB |
| Display | 11″ Ultra Retina XDR display, Tandem OLED, 2420 x 1668 resolution, 264 ppi, ProMotion adaptive refresh rate (10Hz – 120Hz) | 13″ Ultra Retina XDR display, Tandem OLED, 2752 x 2064 resolution, 264 ppi, ProMotion adaptive refresh rate (10Hz – 120Hz) |
| Camera | 12MP Wide camera, ƒ/1.8 aperture Digital zoom up to 5x Panorama (up to 63MP) | 12MP Wide camera, ƒ/1.8 aperture Digital zoom up to 5x Panorama (up to 63MP) |
| Dimensions & weight | 9.83″ (249.7mm) x 6.99″ (177.5mm) x 0.21″ (5.3mm) 0.96lb (444g) | 11.09″ (281.6mm) x 8.48″ (215.5mm) x 0.20″ (5.1mm) 1.28lb (579g) |
| Connectivity | Apple N1 wireless networking chip / Apple C1X (cellular models), Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 6, eSIM | Apple N1 wireless networking chip / Apple C1X (cellular models), Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 6, eSIM |
| Power & battery | 31.29-watt-hour battery Up to 10 hours for web or video | 38.99-watt-hour battery Up to 10 hours for web or video |
| Operating System | iPadOS (26 at launch) | iPadOS (26 at launch) |
| Other | Apple Intelligence, Face ID, Apple Pay, and more | Apple Intelligence, Face ID, Apple Pay, and more |
iPad Pro M5 price
Starting at $999 and $1,299 for the 11-inch and 13-inch models, respectively, the new M5 iPad Pro is available in four different storage capacities. Here’s how the pricing works out for all of them, according to the official Apple Store (USD). Do note that there is more variation in pricing when it comes to whether you buy the Wi-Fi model or the Wi-Fi + Cellular model, or extras like the Apple Pencil and nano-texture glass.
- iPad Pro M5 11-inch
- 256GB: $999
- 512GB: $1,199
- 1TB: $1,599
- 2TB: $1,999
- iPad Pro M5 13-inch
- 256GB: $1,299
- 512GB: $1,499
- 1TB: $1,899
- 2TB: $2,299
How does the M5 iPad Pro compare to M4?
Like its over M5 products, the new iPad Pro M5 is “the next big leap in AI” for the iPad. The upgrade to an M5 chip in the iPad Pro equals “up to 3.5x the AI performance” compared to the iPad Pro with M4, and 5.6x faster when compared to Apple’s first silicon iPad Pro, M1. Unsurprisingly, Apple calls its new models the “most advanced and versatile iPad experience yet”.
Source: Apple
- Up to 6.7x faster 3D rendering with ray tracing in Octane X when compared to iPad Pro with M1, and up to 1.5x faster than iPad Pro with M4.
- Up to 6x faster video transcode performance in Final Cut Pro for iPad when compared to iPad Pro with M1, and up to 1.2x faster than iPad Pro with M4.
- Up to 4x faster AI image generation performance in Draw Things for iPad when compared to iPad Pro with M1, and up to 2x faster than iPad Pro with M4.
- Up to 3.7x faster AI video upscaling performance in DaVinci Resolve for iPad when compared to iPad Pro with M1, and up to 2.3x faster than iPad Pro with M4.
When did Apple announce the M5 iPad Pro?
The new iPad Pro was announced at the same time as the M5 chip, on October 15. Pre-orders went live on the same day and will continue until wide availability on October 22, when the M5 iPad Pro will be available in-store from Apple. This timeframe is the same for the MacBook Pro M5 and Vision Pro M5.
If you want a more in-depth breakdown of the M5, you can find it here.
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