iPad · Apple Silicon · 2024
iPad Pro (13", M4)
At just 5.1 mm it’s thinner than the iPod nano, yet it launched the M4 and a dual-layer "tandem OLED" that hits 1000 nits full-screen and 1600 in HDR.
Debuted the M4 chip and a "tandem OLED" display, and is the thinnest Apple product ever made.
iPad (A16, 11th generation) (2025)
iPad Pro (13", M4): key facts
When was the iPad Pro (13", M4) released?
The iPad Pro (13", M4) arrived on May 15, 2024.
How much did the iPad Pro (13", M4) cost?
The iPad Pro (13", M4) launched at $1,299 in 2024, about $1,312 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What specs stand out?
Key specs: Apple M4 at 4.40 GHz, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB storage, 13" Ultra Retina XDR tandem OLED, 2752×2064 display.
Why does the iPad Pro (13", M4) matter?
Debuted the M4 chip and a "tandem OLED" display, and is the thinnest Apple product ever made.
Full specifications
| CPU | Apple M4 · 4.40 GHz |
|---|---|
| Cores | 10 |
| Memory (RAM) | 8 GB (up to 16 GB) |
| Storage | 256 GB |
| Display | 13" Ultra Retina XDR tandem OLED, 2752×2064 |
| GPU | Apple 10-core GPU |
| Ports | Thunderbolt / USB 4 |
| Weight | 579 g |
| Dimensions | 281.6×215.5×5.1 mm |
| Operating system | iPadOS 17.5 |
| Released | May 15, 2024 |
| Discontinued | — |
| Launch price | $1,299 |
How the iPad Pro (13", M4) compares to today
A 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro has about 2.0× more memory than this device shipped with.
At 4.40 GHz, the clock is roughly 0.7× slower than a single performance core of a 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro, and that is before counting cores, width and IPC.
This held about 65,500 modern phone photos, a respectable library even today.
Launched at $1,299 in 2024, about $1,312 in today’s money (approx., US CPI).
Method note: clock comparisons use frequency only; price conversions use US CPI.
Sources
Specs checked against Apple technical specifications archive, EveryMac, Mactracker, Wikimedia Commons image credits.
Did you know?
The M4 debuted here, in an iPad, before any Mac shipped with it.
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Last updated: 2026-08-11