iPad · Apple Silicon · 2026
iPad Pro (M5)
The M5 iPad Pro extends the ultra-thin OLED Pro design with Apple’s newest tablet-class performance tier.
iPad Pro (M5): key facts
When was the iPad Pro (M5) released?
The iPad Pro (M5) was released in 2026.
How much did the iPad Pro (M5) cost?
The iPad Pro (M5) launched at $999 in 2026 — about $1,009 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What are the iPad Pro (M5)’s specs?
The iPad Pro (M5) used a Apple M5 running at 4.60 GHz, with 8 GB of memory and 256 GB of storage. It ran iPadOS 19.
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 | 10 |
| Memory (RAM) | 8 GB (up to 16 GB) |
| Storage | 256 GB |
| Display | 11" or 13" Ultra Retina XDR tandem OLED |
| GPU | Apple integrated GPU |
| Ports | Thunderbolt / USB-C |
| Weight | Varies |
| Dimensions | Ultra-thin iPad Pro slab |
| Operating system | iPadOS 19 |
| Released | 2026 |
| Discontinued | — |
| Launch price | $999 |
How the iPad Pro (M5) compares to today
A 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro has about 2.0× 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 2026 — about $1,009 in today’s money (approx., US CPI).
Cross-architecture speed figures are clock-only and approximate; inflation figures use US CPI.
Did you know?
The Pro iPad now serves as an early showcase for Apple’s newest silicon generations.
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Last updated: 2026-06-27