Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) front view
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Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M5): Specs, Key Features & Rivals

For pro tablet shoppers, the iPad Pro M5 from Apple is one of the options worth knowing. The competition for the iPad Pro M5 includes Surface Pro 11, iPad Pro M4 and iPad Pro M5 13-inch.

  • Screen size11 in
  • ChipM5
  • RAM12 GB
  • Base storage256 GB
  • Weight15.66 oz
  • Rated battery life10 h
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Key Specifications

Display
Display: Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M5)
Screen size 11 in
Panel type Ultra Retina XDR (tandem OLED)
Resolution 2420 x 1668
Pixel density 264 ppi
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Peak brightness (SDR) 1,000 nits
Fully laminated display Yes
Performance
Performance: Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M5)
Chip M5
CPU cores 9
GPU cores 10
Memory & Storage
Memory & Storage: Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M5)
RAM 12 GB
Base storage 256 GB
Max storage 2 TB
Accessories & Productivity
Accessories & Productivity: Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M5)
Stylus support Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil (USB-C)
Keyboard accessory Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro (M4)
OS at launch iPadOS 26
Cameras
Cameras: Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M5)
Rear camera 12 MP
Front camera 12 MP
Front camera position Landscape edge
Battery & Connectivity
Battery & Connectivity: Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M5)
Battery 31.3 Wh
Rated battery lifeManufacturer rating 10 h
Port USB-C (Thunderbolt / USB 4)
Cellular option Yes
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7
Design & Build
Design & Build: Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M5)
Height 9.83 in
Width 6.99 in
Thickness 0.21 in
Weight 15.66 oz
Price
Price: Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M5)
Launch price $999

How It Stacks Up in the Pro Tablet Class

The iPad Pro M5’s refresh rate lines up with the class average. Against the class average, the iPad Pro M5 is 7.1% higher on ram. For rated battery life, the iPad Pro M5 is 8% lower than the typical figure in its class.

Refresh rate

120 Hz · class avg 120 Hz

RAM

12 GB · class avg 11 GB

Rated battery life

10 h · class avg 11 h

Weight

15.66 oz · class avg 19.95 oz

Peak brightness (SDR)

1,000 nits · class avg 900 nits

CPU cores

9 · class avg 9

GPU cores

10 · class avg 10

Base storage

256 GB · class avg 230 GB
iPad Pro M5Class average

Compare iPad Pro M5 With Its Rivals

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was the iPad Pro M5 released?

Our records list October 22, 2025 as the release date of the iPad Pro M5.

What was the launch price of the iPad Pro M5?

Its launch price was $999, according to our data as of October 2025.

What are the main alternatives to the iPad Pro M5?

The iPad Pro M5 goes up against Surface Pro 11, iPad Pro M4, iPad Pro M5 13-inch and iPad Pro M2.

How much does the iPad Pro M5 weigh?

The iPad Pro M5 comes in at 15.66 oz, going by the manufacturer’s figures.

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