iPad · Apple Silicon · 2025
iPad Pro (M5)
The M5 iPad Pro extends the ultra-thin OLED Pro design with Apple’s newest tablet-class performance tier.
Current iPad Pro generation in Apple’s M5 era.
iPad Air (M4) (2026)
iPad Pro (M5): key facts
When was the iPad Pro (M5) released?
The iPad Pro (M5) arrived on October 22, 2025.
How much did the iPad Pro (M5) cost?
The iPad Pro (M5) launched at $999 in 2025, about $1,009 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What specs stand out?
Key specs: Apple M5 at 4.60 GHz, 12 GB RAM, 256 GB storage, 11" or 13" Ultra Retina XDR tandem OLED display.
Why does the iPad Pro (M5) matter?
Current iPad Pro generation in Apple’s M5 era.
Full specifications
| CPU | Apple M5 · 4.60 GHz |
|---|---|
| Cores | 9 |
| Memory (RAM) | 12 GB (up to 16 GB) |
| Storage | 256 GB |
| Display | 11" or 13" Ultra Retina XDR tandem OLED |
| GPU | 10-core Apple GPU |
| Ports | Thunderbolt / USB-C |
| Weight | Varies |
| Dimensions | Ultra-thin iPad Pro slab |
| Operating system | iPadOS 26 |
| Released | October 22, 2025 |
| Discontinued | — |
| Launch price | $999 |
How the iPad Pro (M5) compares to today
A 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro has about 1.3× more memory than this device shipped with.
At 4.60 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 $999 in 2025, about $1,009 in today’s money (approx., US CPI).
Method note: clock comparisons use frequency only; price conversions use US CPI.
Sources
Specs checked against Apple iPad Pro technical specifications, Apple technical specifications archive, EveryMac, Mactracker, Wikimedia Commons image credits.
Did you know?
The Pro iPad now serves as an early showcase for Apple’s newest silicon generations.
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Last updated: 2026-08-11