Apple iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)

System: iPadOS
Screen: 13" Tandem OLED, 120 Hz
Chip: Apple M5
RAM: 12 GB
Storage: 256 GB
Battery: 38.99 Wh
Pen: Sold separately
Cellular: 5G option
Weight: 579 g

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Apple iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) at a glance

Screen

Extra-large OLED, high refresh

Plenty of room for drawing, documents side by side and films.
Performance

Flagship-class chip

Fast enough for heavy multitasking, pro apps and demanding games.
Memory

Lots of RAM

Apps stay open in the background without reloading.
Pen & keyboard

Works with a pen

The pen is sold separately. A keyboard cover clicks on for typing.
Connectivity

5G option

A cellular version gets online away from Wi-Fi with its own data plan.
Build

Easy to carry

Comfortable to hold on the sofa or in a bag.

Apple iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) full specifications

Overview

Brand	Apple
Model	iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)
Series	iPad Pro
Generation	M5
Versions	512GB (Wi-Fi), 1TB (Wi-Fi), 2TB (Wi-Fi), 256GB (Wi-Fi + Cellular), 512GB (Wi-Fi + Cellular), 1TB (Wi-Fi + Cellular), 2TB (Wi-Fi + Cellular)
Colours	Silver, Space Black
Also sold as	13-inch iPad Pro

Software

Runs iPadOS with Apple's App Store and works closely with an iPhone or Mac.

Operating system	iPadOS
AI features	Apple Intelligence

Performance

Fast enough for heavy multitasking, pro apps and demanding games.

Chip	Apple M5
CPU cores	9
CPU layout	3 super cores and 6 efficiency cores
Graphics	10-core GPU
GPU cores	10

Memory & storage

Generous memory for switching between apps.

RAM	12 GB
RAM options	12 GB / 16 GB
RAM type	unified memory
Storage	256 GB
Storage options	256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB

Display

A extra-large OLED screen with deep blacks that scrolls smoothly.

Screen size	13 in
Panel	Tandem OLED
Display name	Ultra Retina XDR display
Resolution	2752 x 2064
Pixel density	264 ppi
Refresh rate	120 Hz
Lowest refresh rate	10 Hz
Brightness (typical)	1,000 nits
HDR peak brightness	1,600 nits
HDR formats	Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG
Colour gamut	P3
Fully laminated	Yes
Anti-reflective coating	Yes
Matte screen	No

Pen & keyboard

Supports a pen, sold separately.

An official keyboard attaches directly, no pairing needed.

Pen	Sold separately
Compatible pens	Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil (USB‑C)
Pen technology	Apple Pencil
Pen hover	Yes
Keyboard connection	Smart Connector
Keyboard in the box	No

Battery & charging

A charger comes in the box.

Battery-life claims are the maker's own tests, so treat small differences as a tie.

Battery capacity (Wh)	38.99 Wh
Video playback (maker claim)	10 h
Web browsing (maker claim)	10 h
Charger in the box	Yes

Cameras & audio

Rear camera	12 MP
Rear cameras	1
Video recording	4K60
Front camera	12 MP
Front camera on the long edge	Yes
Auto framing	Center Stage
Depth sensor	LiDAR
Speakers	4
Dolby Atmos	Yes
Microphones	4

Connectivity

Also sold in a 5G version for data on the go.

Cellular	5G option
SIM	eSIM only
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth	6
GPS	Cellular models only
USB speed	40 Gbps
Ports	1x Thunderbolt / USB 4, Smart Connector, Magnetic connector
External display	6K60

Size & build

Light enough to hold for long reading or video sessions.

Weight	579 g
Thickness	5.1 mm
Height	281.6 mm
Width	215.5 mm
Body	aluminium
Unlock	Face ID
Sensors	accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, barometer, ambient light

In the box & kids

In the box	iPad Pro, USB-C Charge Cable (1 meter), 20W USB-C Power Adapter

Specs compiled from Apple's product pages and datasheets. Manufacturers revise hardware between versions, so check the version on the box. Spotted an error? Tell us.