Apple’s latest iPad Pro 2025 refresh is all about what’s under the hood. The 2025 lineup — available in 11-inch and 13-inch sizes — brings Apple’s most advanced silicon yet, the M5 chip, alongside the N1 wireless chip and C1X modem for next-generation connectivity. While the design and display remain familiar, the performance jump is unmistakable.
At the heart of the new iPads is the M5 processor, built on a 3nm process and featuring up to a 10-core CPU (with 4 performance and 6 efficiency cores) and a 10-core GPU that integrates neural accelerators into each core. Apple claims 3.5× faster AI performance compared to the M4, along with 1.5× faster ray-traced 3D rendering and 1.2× faster video transcoding in Final Cut Pro. Unified memory bandwidth climbs to 153GB/s, and the chip now supports 120Hz external video output with Adaptive Sync (VRR) — a first for iPad.
In real-world terms, Apple touts up to 6.7× faster 3D rendering in Octane X, 6× faster video transcodes in Final Cut Pro, and 4× faster AI image generation in Draw Things compared to the M1-based model. It’s clear Apple wants the new iPad Pro to bridge the gap between tablet and workstation — or perhaps between tablet and MacBook Pro.
Everyday usability also benefits from the N1 wireless chip, which brings Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread support, ensuring faster and more stable connections, especially on 5GHz networks. Meanwhile, the C1X modem improves overall reliability for the cellular variants.
Charging is faster, too. Both models now support the same Dynamic Power Adapter standard as the iPhone 17 lineup. With Apple’s 40W adapter (60W Max), the 11-inch model charges to 50% in 30 minutes, while the 13-inch version hits 50% in roughly 35 minutes. Battery life remains solid at up to 10 hours of web or video use.
Otherwise, you’re getting the same premium build and visuals as last year: Tandem OLED Ultra Retina XDR displays with ProMotion (10Hz–120Hz), P3 color, and 1600 nits peak brightness, plus a 12MP rear camera with LiDAR, a 12MP front camera with Center Stage, and a quad-speaker setup. The tablets run iPadOS 26, support Apple Pencil Pro (USB-C), and pair with the latest Magic Keyboard.
Pricing and availability
Pricing remains unchanged. The 11-inch iPad Pro starts at $999, while the 13-inch model starts at $1,299 in the U.S. Preorders are live now, with availability beginning October 22 across Apple Stores and authorized retailers.
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