iPad Pro (M5) vs iPad Pro (M4): what’s changed?
These are everything from the iPad Pro (M5) to the iPad Pro (M4).
Apple has launched a new iPad Pro with an M5 chip, replacing the previous iPad Pro with an M4 chip released in 2024. This is an iPad that has a lot in common with its predecessor, be it its screen, its ultra-thin design or its battery. But, M5 chip comes with major improvementsespecially when it comes to artificial intelligence.
- Specifications table: iPad Pro (M5) vs iPad Pro (M4)
- Key differences between iPad Pro (M5) and iPad Pro (M4)
- M5 chip and M4 chip
- RAM memory
- Connection
- fast charging
- Price and where to buy
Specifications table: iPad Pro (M5) vs iPad Pro (M4)
| iPad Pro (M5) | iPad Pro (M4) | |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizes | 11 inch Ultra Retina XDR OLED display 13 inch Ultra Retina XDR OLED display |
11 inch Ultra Retina XDR OLED display 13 inch Ultra Retina XDR OLED display |
| Dimensions | 11″: 24.97×17.75×0.53cm 13″: 28.16×21.55×0.51cm |
11″: 24.97×17.75×0.53cm 13″: 28.16×21.55×0.51cm |
| Weight | 11″: 444g 13″: 579g |
11″: 444g 13″: 579g |
| Colors | Space Black and Silver | Space Black and Silver |
| display technologies | Promotional, True Tone, Wide color gamut (P3), Full lamination, Anti-reflective film | Promotional, True Tone, Wide color gamut (P3), Full lamination, Anti-reflective film |
| maximum brightness | 1,000 nits (1,600 nits in HDR) | 1,000 nits (1,600 nits in HDR) |
| resolution | 11″: 2,388 x 1,668 at 264 ppm 13″: 2,752 x 2,064 at 264 ppm |
11″: 2,420 x 1,668 at 264 ppm 13″: 2,752 x 2,064 at 264 ppm |
| Processor | M5 chip | M4 chip |
| data store | 12GB and 16GB (1TB and 2TB) | 8GB and 16GB (1TB and 2TB) |
| operating system | iPadOS 26 | iPadOS 17 |
| to store | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB and 2TB | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB and 2TB |
| rear camera | 12 Mpx wide angle | 12 Mpx wide angle |
| front camera | 12 Mpx ultra wide angle | 12 Mpx ultra wide angle |
| Sound | 4 horizontal stereo speakers | 4 horizontal stereo speakers |
| Battery | Up to 10 hours of web browsing | Up to 10 hours of web browsing |
| Main sensors | Face ID | Face ID |
| Apple Pencil | Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C) | Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C) |
| Smart Connector | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard | Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro | Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro |
| starting price | 11″: 1.099 Euros 13″: 1.449 euros |
11″: 1.199 Euros 13″: 1.549 Euros |
Key differences between iPad Pro (M5) and iPad Pro (M4)
We are faced with two models extremely similar and differences are minimal. We have the same design, the same cameras, the same screen and the same battery life. So let’s just focus on the most important differences:
M5 chip and M4 chip
The new M5 chip is designed for artificial intelligence, so if we compare it with the M4 chip, it contains relevant new features in this section. M5 reaches a point Four times higher maximum GPU performance for AI than M4With next generation GPU including Neural Accelerator in every core.
M5 chip and its internal structure
Combined, the GPU delivers optimized graphics capabilities and third-generation ray tracing. Up to 45% more graphics power than M4. Apple ensures that M5 integrates the fastest core in the world; Increase performance by up to 15% in multi-threaded processes Compared to M4. Also noteworthy is that the M5 153GB/s of combined memory bandwidth; this is almost 30% more than the M4.
RAM memory
Apple has increased the RAM memory of the M5 chip in versions with a capacity of 245 and 512 GB, from the 8 GB we have in the iPad Pro with the M4 chip. Models equipped with M5 have 12 GB. The 1 and 2 TB iPad Pro have 16 GB of RAM.
Connection
The new iPad Pro includes the C1X modem in cellular models, delivering up to 50% faster mobile network speeds and greater efficiency than the previous model. It also has N1. New wireless connection chip designed by AppleIt allows the use of the latest generation wireless technologies with Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6 and Thread compatibility.
fast charging
Another innovation of the new iPad Pro is the fast charging feature; up to 50% in approximately 30 minutes With 70W USB-C power adapter. Perfect for charging the device and keeping it working.
Price and where to buy
The new iPad Pro (M5) has reduced its starting price by 100 euros compared to the iPad Pro (M4), which is not bad at all. From here A fraction of 1,099 euros in the Apple Store and in official stores. Due to your contributions, the iPad Pro (M4) will no longer be sold, so it will not be easy to find.
These Key differences between iPad Pro (M5) and iPad Pro (M4). This is a somewhat minor update focusing on the change in the processor. It’s not intended for those who already have an iPad Pro with an M4 chip, but rather a model with an M1, as that’s the model Apple compares it to the most.
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