iPad Pro

Apple refreshed the iPad Pro lineup in October 2025, adding a new M5 chip for speed and efficiency improvements. There have been no design changes with this generation, as the iPad Pro got a major design update in 2024.

The iPad Pro features the thinnest and lightest design in an Apple product to date, and there are Apple 11-inch and 13 inch models available. There is an all-screen design and an edge-to-edge display with no Home button. The top bezel of the iPad Pro houses a TrueDepth camera system that's used for Face ID biometric authentication.

At 5.1mm, the 13-inch iPad Pro is Apple's thinnest device ever, and the 5.3mm 11-inch iPad Pro isn't much thicker. Both of the iPad Pro models have an aluminum chassis in Silver or Space Black with flat sides and rounded edges and thin bezels around the OLED display.

An Ultra Retina XDR display is the a major feature for both iPad sizes, and it uses tandem OLED technology that basically sandwiches two OLED displays together for even better performance. Apple says it is the world's most advanced display with extreme brightness and incredibly precise contrast.

The 11-inch model has a resolution of 2,420-by-1,668, and the 13-inch model has a resolution of 2,752-by-2,064, with both versions offering 264 pixels per inch and a 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio. SDR brightness has increased to 1,000 nits max, while XDR brightness remains 1,000 nits and 1,600 nits for peak brightness with HDR content. Other supported display features include a 10Hz to 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate, P3 wide color, and True Tone. The higher-end models have a nano-texture matte glass display option.

A next-generation 3-nanometer M5 chip powers the iPad Pro. The base M5 has a 9-core CPU, 10-core GPU, and 12GB RAM, but higher storage models have a 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, and 16GB RAM. There is an upgraded 16-core Neural Engine, Media Engine with video/ProRes encoding and decoding, 153GB/s memory bandwidth, and support for next-generation hardware-accelerated ray tracing and mesh shading.

The base iPad Pro starts with 256GB of storage, with up to 2TB available as an upgrade. 1TB and 2TB models have more RAM than the 256GB and 512GB options.

There is a single Thunderbolt/USB-C port used for charging and connecting Thunderbolt peripherals, and it offers fast data transfers up to 40Gb/s. Up to one external display with 6K resolution at 60Hz can be used with the iPad Pro.

There is a 12-megapixel front-facing camera on the landscape side of the iPad, so it is in the correct orientation for video calls when the iPad is used with a keyboard. The camera supports Center Stage and other FaceTime features. There is a single-lens 12-megapixel rear camera plus a LiDAR scanner for augmented reality experiences and an updated flash.

2025 iPad Pro models continue to offer 10-hour "all day" battery life on a single charge, but Apple did add the new N1 networking chip with Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread support. Apple also added the next-generation C1X modem for 50 percent faster 5G connectivity.

Apple's new iPad Pro models work with the the 2024 Magic Keyboard that features an updated glass trackpad and new aluminum palm rest, and the Apple Pencil Pro with squeeze gesture, barrel roll support, haptic feedback, and Find My.

Pricing on the iPad Pro starts at $999 for the 11-inch model and $1,299 for the 13-inch model.

The iPad Pro can be pre-ordered from the online Apple Store as of now, and it is set to launch on Wednesday, October 22.

Pricing on the 11-inch iPad Pro starts at $999, while the 13-inch iPad Pro starts at $1,299. Models with cellular connectivity are available for an additional $200 over the base price for each storage tier.

The Apple Pencil Pro that goes along with the iPad Pro is available for $129. The Magic Keyboard for the 11-inch iPad Pro can be purchased for $299, while the Magic Keyboard for the 13-inch iPad Pro can be purchased for $349.

The 2025 iPad Pro models are identical to the 2024 iPad Pro models, with no design changes. The 11-inch iPad Pro measures in at 9.83 inches long, 6.99 inches wide, and 5.3mm thick. It weighs 0.98 pounds (444 grams). The 13-inch iPad Pro is 11.09 inches long, 8.48 inches wide, and 5.1mm thick. It weighs 1.28 pounds (579 grams). Compared to the 11-inch model, the 13-inch model is over an inch longer and wider, so there is a notable size difference between the two.

There are only two color options for the iPad Pro, with Apple sticking with its usual Silver but also offering a Space Black shade that's a bit darker than the previous Space Gray. The body is made from recycled aluminum, and it features an all-screen design with slim bezels.

Rather than smooth, tapered edges, the iPad Pro models feature flat sides that wrap around the display. There is a Face ID TrueDepth camera system and front-facing camera built into the bezel, and Apple this year moved the camera to the landscape edge rather than the portrait edge.

The top of the iPad Pro features a sleep/wake button, and the right side has volume up and down buttons along with a spot for attaching the Apple Pencil Pro. A magnetic Smart Connector is at the back, and cellular models only support eSIMs so there is no longer a physical slot for a nano-SIM. There are speakers at the top and the bottom for four speakers total, along with four microphones. As with all Apple iPhones and iPads, there is no headphone jack.

Apple redesigned the camera bump in 2024, eliminating the Ultra Wide camera. There's now a single-lens rear camera, LiDAR Scanner, and improved flash.

At the bottom of the iPad Pro there's a Thunderbolt/USB-C port for charging and connecting accessories. Thunderbolt lets iPad Pro connect to Thunderbolt-only peripherals and transfer data at faster speeds, while still supporting standard USB-C accessories and cables. The back features a Smart Connector for accessories like the Magic Keyboard.

Apple introduced new display technology to the iPad Pro in 2024, marking the first time that OLED has been used for a larger screen, but no changes were made in 2025. Both the 11-inch and 13-inch models have Ultra Retina XDR displays.

The Ultra Retina XDR displays use tandem OLED, a technology that actually combines two OLED panels to improve brightness and HDR performance. Apple says color and luminance are controlled down to the submillisecond, making it more responsive to content in motion.

According to Apple, the iPad Pro has the world's most advanced display with "extreme brightness" and "precise contrast." The OLED display features 1,000 nits full-screen brightness, 1,600 nits peak HDR brightness, and a 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio. That's actually the same brightness as the prior mini-LED display, but contrast is improved and that improves the overall look of the display.

Users can expect more true-to-life details and accurate reflections of light in HDR images, making them more vibrant and realistic. Blacks are deeper for more detail in low light and shadows.

1TB and 2TB iPad Pro models can be upgraded with nano-texture glass, which has a matte finish. Nano-texture glass has etching at the nanometer scale, for the same image quality with less glare.

The 11-inch iPad Pro has a resolution of 2,420 × 1,668 with 264 pixels per inch, while the 13-inch iPad Pro has a 2,752 × 2,064 resolution, also with 264 pixels per inch.

Other features include an anti-reflective and fingerprint-resistant coating, P3 wide color for rich, vivid colors, and True Tone for adjusting the display to match the white balance of the ambient lighting in the room to make the screen easier on the eyes.

Both iPad Pro models support ProMotion display technology with a variable refresh rate from 10Hz to 120Hz. With ProMotion at 120Hz, content in motion on the screen is smoother, crisper, and more responsive for scrolling, gaming, and watching movies.

Face ID and TrueDepth Camera System

Instead of authenticating and unlocking through a Touch ID fingerprint system, the iPad Pro uses the Face ID feature that Apple has been adding to its products since 2017. Face ID can be used for unlocking the iPad, allowing access to third-party passcode-protected apps, confirming purchases, and authenticating Apple Pay payments.

Face ID uses sensors and cameras built into the top bezel of the iPad Pro, and Apple calls its multi-component setup the TrueDepth camera. To create the scan of your face that is used for authentication purposes, a dot projector projects over 30,000 invisible infrared dots onto your face. The dot map is read by an infrared camera and the structure of your face is relayed to the M4 chip in the iPad Pro where it is transformed into a mathematical model.

It takes just a fraction of a second for the iPad Pro to scan your face, recognize you, and unlock the device. Face ID is more secure than Touch ID, and it is unable to be fooled by a photo, mask, or other facial imitation. An "Attention Aware" security feature makes sure your iPad Pro only unlocks when you look at it with your eyes open, so it knows not to work when there is not a live person in front of it.

Face ID data is encrypted and stored in the Secure Enclave of the M4 chip. Authentication happens on-device, with no data stored in the cloud, sent to Apple, or accessible by apps.

Apple has designed Face ID to work in the dark, when wearing sunglasses, and with the face partially obscured by beards, glasses, makeup, scarves, and other accessories. Face ID is also able to adapt to changes in the face, so if you are slowly growing out a beard or your hair, it continues to recognize you. Face ID on the iPad Pro works in both landscape and portrait orientation.

Selfie Camera

The front-facing TrueDepth camera system includes a 12-megapixel Ultra Wide sensor for selfies and FaceTime videos. As of the 2024 models, Apple moved the location of the camera from the portrait top edge of the iPad to the landscape top edge, and this remains the case on the 2025 models.

With the new location of the camera, it is in a naturally centered orientation when the iPad Pro is in landscape mode, such as when it is used with the Magic Keyboard. The camera is located in the same spot that it is located on a MacBook and the iPad no longer needs to be turned to portrait mode to have a video call look right when accessories are attached.

The camera supports Center Stage, a feature that automatically keeps users perfectly framed during video calls. Center Stage can pan to keep users in the shot as they move around, and it works with FaceTime and other video apps. Other supported features include Portrait mode, Portrait lighting, and Animoji and Memoji.

The iPad Pro is equipped with the M5, which is the newest Apple silicon chip. The M5 is built using third-generation 3-nanometer technology, and it has a up to a 10-core CPU and a 10-core GPU with up to 3.5× faster AI performance than the M4.

Models with 256GB or 512GB of storage feature a 9-core CPU and 10-core GPU, while models with 1TB or 2TB of storage feature a 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU.

The 10-core CPU includes six efficiency cores and four performance cores, providing up to 15 percent faster multithread performance than the M4 chip. For workloads like code compiling, the M5 chip provides up to 20 percent faster multithreaded performance. According to Apple, the M5 has the "world's fastest CPU core."

Each GPU core features a Neural Accelerator, improving the speeds of GPU-based AI workloads. Apple says that the M5 offers 4× the peak GPU compute performance compared to the M4, with up to 1.5× faster 3D rendering and 1.2× faster video transcoding compared to the M4.

Third-generation ray-tracing, second-generation dynamic caching, enhanced shader cores, and improved graphic capabilities provide 30 percent faster performance compared to the M4 chip.

There's an improved 16-core Neural engine that's more energy efficient, and a powerful media engine. Apple boosted unified memory bandwidth and it is now 153GB/s, close to a 30 percent improvement over the M4. Unified memory architecture allows the entire chip to use a single pool of memory for running AI models on-device, improving multithreaded performance in apps, boosting GPU performance in creative apps and games, and more.

Displays

With the M5 chip, the iPad Pro can drive external displays at up to 120Hz. It also supports Adaptive Sync, allowing for the lowest possible latency in external display performance for smoother motion and fewer perceived glitches.

RAM

The 256GB and 512GB iPad Pro models now start with 12GB unified memory, up from 8GB in the prior generation. The 1TB and 2TB models continue to have 16GB RAM.

Storage

The iPad Pro offers up to 2× faster storage read and write speeds compared to the prior-generation model. The entry-level iPad Pro has 256GB of storage, with 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB available as upgrade options. Upgrading to 1TB or 2TB increases both the number of CPU cores and the RAM.

The iPad Pro has the same single-lens 12-megapixel Wide camera that was in the prior-generation version. An adaptive True Tone flash, 5× digital zoom, 63-megapixel panoramas, wide color capture, noise reduction, Smart HDR 4, burst mode, Live Photos support, and auto image stabilization are all included features.

Up to 4K video recording is supported at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps, with ProRes recording limited to 30 frames per second.

While there is only a single lens, Apple includes a LiDAR scanner (Light Detection and Ranging), which uses reflected light to measure the distance from the iPad Pro to surrounding objects that are up to five meters away (16.4 feet), either indoors or outdoors. The measurements are taken at the photon level at nano-second speeds.

Depth frameworks included in iPadOS combine depth points measured by the LiDAR scanner, data from the camera, and data from motion sensors with computer vision algorithms handled by the M5 chip to create a more detailed and complete understanding of a scene, allowing for instant augmented reality placement, improved motion capture, and people occlusion.

Both iPad Pro models offer "all-day battery life" with up to 10 hours of battery life when surfing the web or watching video. WiFi + Cellular models offer up to nine hours of battery life when surfing the web using 5G connectivity.

The 11-inch iPad Pro is equipped with a 31.29-watt-hour battery, while the 13-inch iPad Pro is equipped with a 38.99-watt-hour battery (10,209 mAh).

The iPad Pro models ship with a 20W USB-C adapter and a USB-C cable in the United States and many other countries, but the power adapter is omitted in most European countries due to environmental regulations.

The M5 iPad Pro models support fast charging, and can charge to 50 percent in 35 minutes using a 60W or better power adapter. Fast charging also works with Apple's 40W Dynamic Power Adapter.

N1 Chip

Apple added the N1 networking chip to the iPad Pro, introducing Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread support. Apple says that the N1 chip provides better performance when connected to 5GHz networks, and it improves the overall performance and reliability of features like Personal Hotspot and AirDrop.

Speakers and Microphones

There are four speakers built into the iPad Pro for rich audio, along with four studio-quality microphones (one fewer than the prior model). There are two speakers at the top of the iPad and two speakers at the bottom for stereo sound no matter the device's orientation.

Ports and Connector

The iPad Pro has a single Thunderbolt/USB-C port that supports up to 40Gb/s transfer speeds.

A Smart Connector on the back of the iPad Pro is designed to allow it to communicate with and power accessories like the Smart Keyboard Folio and Magic Keyboard. The Smart Connector interface is able to transfer both power and data, so accessories that connect to the iPad Pro through it do not need batteries. Power transfer also allows the Magic Keyboard to offer passthrough charging.

Connectivity

The cellular versions of the iPad Pro include the C1X modem that Apple designed for the iPhone Air. The C1X provides up to 50 percent faster cellular data performance compared to the modem in the prior-generation iPad Pro, and it uses up to 30 percent less power.

Apple offers two standard configurations of the iPad Pro, which are the entry-level options with no upgrades.

• $999 - 11-inch OLED display, Wi-Fi only, M5 chip, 12GB RAM, 256GB storage.
• $1,299 - 13-inch OLED display, Wi-Fi only, M5 chip, 12GB RAM, 256GB storage.

When purchasing the iPad Pro, it is possible to upgrade the storage, add nano-texture to the display, and add 5G cellular connectivity. iPad Pro models with 256GB and 512GB of storage come with a 9-core CPU and 12GB RAM, while the 1TB and 2TB models have a 10-core CPU and 16GB RAM

Apple Pencil Pro

Apple sells the $129 Apple Pencil Pro alongside the iPad Pro. It is the most advanced Apple Pencil to date, and it was last updated in 2024.

Barrel Roll

There is a gyroscope in the Apple Pencil Pro that allows the rotation of the barrel to change the orientation of certain tools. It basically offers much more precise control of shaped pen and brush tools, similar to how a real pen or brush would function when you tilt it while drawing or sketching.

Haptic Feedback

A built-in haptic engine offers haptic feedback when using the Apple Pencil Pro's gestures. A light haptic pulse responds when using a squeeze or double-tap gesture, plus there is feedback when using the snap to a Smart Shape feature.

Find My

Find My is available for the Apple Pencil Pro so it can be tracked right alongside the iPad and other devices in the Find My app.

Charging and Pairing

The Apple Pencil Pro attaches to the side of the iPad Pro or the iPad Air, and the magnetic connection enables automatic pairing and charging. There is a new magnetic interface that is available on the 2024 iPad Pro models.

Existing Features

Current Apple Pencil features like Apple Pencil hover and double tap are supported. Hover lets you preview where the Apple Pencil is about to touch down on the display before a mark is made, while double tap can be used for swapping between tools.

Low latency, tilt sensitivity, and pressure sensitivity are all included features.

Magic Keyboard

In 2024, Apple updated the Magic Keyboard that's designed to work with the iPad Pro, making it thinner, lighter, and easier to transport.

A magnetic back connects to the iPad, allowing for multiple viewing angles by adjusting the amount of tilt. The iPad hovers over the keyboard and palm rest, which is now made from aluminum, much like the MacBook. The keys are backlit and use a scissor mechanism with 1mm of travel, the same as the prior-generation model. The outer cover provides front and back protection to keep the iPad safe when traveling.

The Magic Keyboard has a dedicated row of function keys for increasing and lowering brightness, changing the volume, controlling media playback, locking the display, initiating a search, turning on Do Not Disturb, starting dictation, and more. The function row is similar to the function row on the Mac.

There is a built-in glass trackpad with support for haptic feedback, multi-touch gestures, and precision-based tasks like editing spreadsheets and selecting text.

Space Black and Silver are the two available color options, and they match the iPad Pro models. The Silver model has a white silicone exterior and a silver aluminum palm rest, and the Space Black model has a Space Black palm rest and a black silicone exterior.

In 2027, the iPad Pro is likely to get an even faster M6 chip.

A foldable iPad Pro with an 18.8-inch display could launch as soon as 2027, though some sources have suggested it won't come until 2028. Apple is reportedly aiming for a device that does not have a crease, instead appearing as a single piece of glass, and rumors suggest that it includes under-display Face ID.

Future OLED iPad Pro models could feature slimmer bezels and more compact designs thanks to upgraded OLED technology with tighter integration of the panel along the display edges.