[2025] iPad Pro M5

[froztheart]

Apple’s new iPad Pro comes with M5 chip, more RAM, and faster storage​

Apple updated its iPad Pro lineup with a new chip, double the amount of RAM, and faster storage. The new iPad Pro models also feature the C1X modem and N1 chip – the same components used in the iPhone 17 series and iPhone Air.

More memory and faster memory bandwidth​

The 256GB and 512GB models now come with 12GB of RAM – 4GB more than its M4 predecessors. If you think you need more, the 1TB and 2TB models get 16GB of RAM.

The new iPad Pro (M5) also has over 150GB/s of unified memory bandwidth, representing a nearly 30% boost over the previous generation.

The faster memory bandwidth and more RAM allow iPad Pro (M5) users to multitask more efficiently, process AI models faster, and enjoy smoother performance in demanding games.

Faster charging​

The iPad Pro (M5) supports fast charging, reaching up to 50% charge in about 30 minutes when paired with a high-wattage USB-C power adapter, like Apple’s 70W USB-C power adapter.

C1X modem and N1 chip​

Announced last month, the C1X modem and N1 chip come to the iPad Pro.

Cellular models with the C1X modem will enjoy up to 50% faster cellular data performance with up to 30% lower power consumption than the iPad Pro (M4).

The N1 chip, an Apple-designed wireless networking chip, brings Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread to the iPad Pro. Wireless performance on the 5GHz networks is enhanced alongside a boost in overall performance and reliability of Personal Hotspot and AirDrop features.

he iPad Pro (M5) is now available for pre-order on the Apple Online Store. Retail availability is slated for October 22 at Apple Stores and Apple Authorised Resellers. They come in two sizes (11-inch and 13-inch) and two finishes (silver and space black).

The 11-inch model starts from S$1,499 (Wi-Fi only) and S$1,799 (Wi-Fi + cellular). The 13-inch model is priced from S$1,999 (Wi-Fi) and S$2,299 (Wi-Fi + cellular). The nano-texture glass options are available for the 1TB and 2TB models with a top-up of S$150.

 

[maxheadroom]

Coming from m4 iPad Pro, I still feel it worth the upgrade. Currently my Multitasking am using “Windows Apps”. Perviously I use the m4 I can see windows will close automatically, and will see the slow down If I open too many windows Apps.
Although same IOS26 on my m4, it does feel better interactive AI on m5.

… keeping my m5 IPad Pro…

 

[froztheart]

Coming from m4 iPad Pro, I still feel it worth the upgrade. Currently my Multitasking am using “Windows Apps”. Perviously I use the m4 I can see windows will close automatically, and will see the slow down If I open too many windows Apps.
Although same IOS26 on my m4, it does feel better interactive AI on m5.

… keeping my m5 IPad Pro…

Wah, you got your M5 iPad Pro already?
The 2TB M5 iPad Pro from ST OOS on the day of release - 22 Oct 2025.

 

[elvintay07]

All the big whales all making tons of money in stock market

 

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[froztheart]

Good reminder for me to proceed with my purchase.

 

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[Snoweagle]

I'm still on my M2 and going strong, but I most probably will upgrade to M6 already when the time comes.

 

[GotBetrayed]

Have 11 and 13 inch m4 ipad pros with magic keyboard and folio case, both cellular. Don’t think I will get the M5 ipad pros this round, however, looking to get mini 7 or wait for mini 8 oled.

 

[froztheart]

Have 11 and 13 inch m4 ipad pros with magic keyboard and folio case, both cellular. Don’t think I will get the M5 ipad pros this round, however, looking to get mini 7 or wait for mini 8 oled.

I feel just wait for Mini 8 instead, 6 & 7 not much difference honestly..

 

[GotBetrayed]

I feel just wait for Mini 8 instead, 6 & 7 not much difference honestly..

Ya agree, I sold my mini 6 1.5-2 years ago. Need mini 8 for real upgrade.

 

[froztheart]

Ya agree, I sold my mini 6 1.5-2 years ago. Need mini 8 for real upgrade.

Yeah, hopefully have Face ID, slim bezels and better upgrades/changes than the incremental upgrades between 6 & 7.

 

[GotBetrayed]

Yeah, hopefully have Face ID, slim bezels and better upgrades/changes than the incremental upgrades between 6 & 7.

Ya agree, really hoping for Oled + 120hz promotion. 60hz is really unacceptable in 2025. Also hope they launch some kind of keyboard (folio keyboard etc).

 

[hereiam7788]

I feel just wait for Mini 8 instead, 6 & 7 not much difference honestly..

yes, waiting for OLED ipad mini pro also.

i owned mini 1,2,3, but skipped 4,5,6 and now own 7 due to need for WFH/work overseas. bought it when it launched in 2024.

dun buy to change even less than 2 years if they really give OLED display for mini 8.

 

[froztheart]

yes, waiting for OLED ipad mini pro also.

i owned mini 1,2,3, but skipped 4,5,6 and now own 7 due to need for WFH/work overseas. bought it when it launched in 2024.

dun buy to change even less than 2 years if they really give OLED display for mini 8.

Yeah, Apple need to catch up and offer more instead of milking each release across the various product lines.

 

[hereiam7788]

Yeah, Apple need to catch up and offer more instead of milking each release across the various product lines.

yeah. if ipad mini = ipad mini pro, it will have a lot more attraction to new users.

 

[froztheart]

yeah. if ipad mini = ipad mini pro, it will have a lot more attraction to new users.

Not expecting to be iPad Pro but at least legit changes..

 

[hereiam7788]

Not expecting to be iPad Pro but at least legit changes..

pro in terms of OLED display 120Hz

which enough to make a big difference to existing iPad mini users already.

if they can ever add in M chip for iPad mini will be even better but not crucial.

I had used the iPad mini 7 for a year now. Everything is good. never feel slow at all.