Apple just introduced the new iPad Pro with the latest M5 chip as the successor to last year’s M4 model.
Apple M5 chip
The tablet comes in 11-inch and 13-inch models as usual and the new M5 chip. The 256GB and 512GB models 9-core CPU with 3 performance cores and 6 efficiency cores and 12GB of RAM. The 1TB and 2TB models have 10-core CPU with 4 performance cores and 6 efficiency cores and 16GB of RAM. Both these have 10-core GPU and 16-core Neural Engine.
These offer 153GB/s memory bandwidth of unified memory bandwidth — a nearly 30% increase compared to the previous generation. The new iPad Pro offers up to 2x faster storage read and write speeds, adds 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.
Apple C1X modem and N1 chip
The cellular models of iPad Pro feature C1X modem that promise up to 50% faster cellular data performance, and for active cellular users, up to 30% less power usage than iPad Pro with M4, said Apple.
The new iPad Pro also features N1, a new Apple-designed wireless networking chip that enables Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread. N1 brings better performance when connected to 5GHz networks, and improves the overall performance and reliability of features like Personal Hotspot and AirDrop, said apple.
Faster Charging
The new iPad Pro supports fast charge — enabling up to a 50% charge in around 30 minutes with an optional high-wattage USB-C power adapter like Apple’s new 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max.
Apple iPad Pro 11-inch and 13-inch (2025, M3)
- 11″ (2420 x 1668 pixels) and 13″ (2752 x 2064 pixels) Tandem OLED display 264 PPI, 1000 nits HBM, 1600 nits peak brightness, 120Hz refresh rate, ProMotion technology with adaptive refresh rates from 10Hz to 120Hz, True Tone support, P3 wide color gamut, Anti-reflective coating
- Apple M5 chip with 9-core / 10-Core CPU, 10-core GPU, 3nm technology
- 12GB / 16GB RAM, 153GB/s memory bandwidth
- 256GB, 512GB, 1TB and 2TB storage options
- iPadOS 26
- 12MP wide rear camera with f/1.8 aperture, LiDAR scanner, supports ProRes video recording up to 4K at 30fps and slow-motion video recording at 1080p up to 240fps
- 12MP landscape front camera, f/2.0 aperture, Centre Stage
- Quad speakers and microphones
- 11-inch model: 249.7 x 177.5 x 5.3 mm; weight: 444g (Wi-Fi) / 446g (Wi-Fi + Cellular)
- 13-inch model: 281.6 x 215.5 x 55.1 mm; weight: 444g (Wi-Fi) / 446g (Wi-Fi + Cellular)
- 5G (optional), Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, USB Type-C port for charging (20W) with Thunderbolt 4/USB 4 support. Supports Face ID for biometric authentication.
- Nano-texture display glass option on 1TB and 2TB models
- Supports Apple Pencil pro USB-C and magic keyboard
- 31.29 (11″) / 38.99 (13″) watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery, Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi or watching video, 20W USB-C Power Adapter, 50% charge in around 30 minutes with the 60W adapter or higher (available separately)
Pricing and availability
The iPad Pro (2025) is available in silver and space black colors, with pricing as follows:
iPad Pro 11-inch (Wi-Fi)
- 256GB – Rs. 99,900
- 512GB – Rs. 1,19,900
- 1TB (standard glass) – Rs. 1,59,900
- 1TB (nano texture glass) – Rs. 1,69,900
- 2TB (standard glass) – Rs. 1,99,900
- 2TB (nano texture glass) – Rs. 2,09,900
iPad Pro 11-inch (Wi-Fi + Cellular)
- 256GB – Rs. 1,19,900
- 512GB – Rs. 1,39,900
- 1TB (standard glass) – Rs. 1,79,900
- 1TB (nano texture glass) – Rs. 1,89,900
- 2TB (standard glass) – Rs. 2,19,900
- 2TB (nano texture glass) – Rs. 2,29,900
iPad Pro 13-inch (Wi-Fi)
- 256GB – Rs. 1,29,900
- 512GB – Rs. 1,49,900
- 1TB (standard glass) – Rs. 1,89,900
- 1TB (nano texture glass) – Rs. 1,99,900
- 2TB (standard glass) – Rs. 2,29,900
- 2TB (nano texture glass) – Rs. 2,39,900
iPad Pro 13-inch (Wi-Fi + Cellular)
- 256GB – Rs. 1,49,900
- 512GB – Rs. 1,69,900
- 1TB (standard glass) – Rs. 2,09,900
- 1TB (nano texture glass) – Rs. 2,19,900
- 2TB (standard glass) – Rs. 2,49,900
- 2TB (nano texture glass) – Rs. 2,59,900
The new iPad Pro with M5 is now available to order on apple.com/store, and in the Apple Store app in 31 countries and regions, including India.
It will be available through Apple Store locations and Apple Authorized Resellers, starting Wednesday, October 22.