The Apple iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) was released on October 22, 2025. This model represents a significant performance jump over its predecessor, primarily due to the M5 chip, which introduces integrated Neural Accelerators in every GPU core for vastly improved AI processing.
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Key Specifications (13-inch Cellular, 256GB)
Processor: Apple M5 chip with a 9-core CPU (3 performance, 6 efficiency) and a 10-core GPU.
RAM: 12GB unified memory, a 50% increase from the 8GB found in the entry-level M4 models.
Display: 13-inch Ultra Retina XDR using Tandem OLED technology with ProMotion (120Hz) and up to 1600 nits peak brightness.
Connectivity: 5G Cellular (via Apple's custom C1X modem), Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, and Thread support.
Charging: Supports faster charging, reaching 50% in roughly 30 minutes when paired with