【Breaking】Apple announces new iPad Pro with M5 chip

The new iPad Pro features next-generation Apple silicon, pushing AI performance to the next level, and is packed with faster storage and next-generation iPadOS 26 features. Leaked information was already reported, but the "iPad Pro" has finally been announced! This page will introduce it.

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A close-up of the new M5-powered iPad Pro.

The new iPad Pro with the M5 chip significantly boosts performance and brings a new evolution to AI on iPad.

CUPERTINO, California – Apple today unveiled the new iPad Pro, featuring the incredibly powerful M5 chip.

The M5 delivers the most advanced iPad experience yet, combining astonishing processing power and AI capabilities in the ultra-portable iPad Pro design. With a next-generation GPU featuring a Neural Accelerator in each core, it provides iPad Pro users with performance far beyond previous models for everything from cutting-edge projects to AI-powered productivity.

The new iPad Pro delivers up to 3.5x faster AI performance compared to the M4-powered iPad Pro and is up to 5.6x faster than the M1-powered iPad Pro². Additionally, Apple's new N1 wireless network chip enables the latest generation of wireless technology, bringing Wi-Fi 7 to iPad Pro. Wi-Fi + Cellular models feature the C1X modem, delivering up to 50% faster mobile data performance compared to the previous generation, with improved efficiency.

Do more on the go. Available in Space Black and Silver, and 11-inch and 13-inch sizes, with the Ultra Retina XDR display for an unparalleled visual experience. iPadOS 26's next-generation features unleash astonishing power, handling demanding creative and professional tasks efficiently.

Delivering incredibly advanced performance and groundbreaking features, it's also ideal for upgrading from M1 models. The new iPad Pro is available for pre-order today and will be available starting Wednesday, October 22.

"The new iPad Pro, powered by next-generation Apple silicon, delivers the most advanced and versatile iPad experience ever. With the M5, iPad Pro unlocks infinite possibilities for creativity and productivity with dramatically enhanced AI performance, significantly improved graphics, blazing-fast wireless connectivity, and next-generation iPadOS 26 features, pushing the boundaries of what iPad can do even further."
— John Ternus, Apple’s Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering

An on-the-go passenger looking at the new M5-powered iPad Pro in the back of a car.
The new M5-powered iPad Pro enables the most advanced iPad experience ever, packing astonishing power and AI performance into an ultra-portable design.

M5: Taking iPad AI to the Next Level

With industry-leading Apple silicon performance, advanced technology, power efficiency, and AI capabilities, iPad has always stood in a class of its own. The M5 in iPad Pro brings an even more advanced GPU and CPU, and a faster Neural Engine, opening a new chapter for the iPad AI experience.

The 10-core GPU features a new architecture with a Neural Accelerator in each core, significantly enhancing GPU performance for AI workloads. The M5 achieves up to 3.5x faster AI performance compared to the M4 and up to 5.6x faster compared to the M1-powered iPad Pro.

Designed with on-device AI in mind, it accelerates various tasks such as diffusion model image generation with Draw Things and AI video masking in DaVinci Resolve. Furthermore, the accelerated 16-core Neural Engine delivers the most energy-efficient performance for on-device AI, and is optimized for apps that leverage the Foundation Model framework, as well as Apple Intelligence features like Image Playground creations.

The Draw Things app displayed on an M5-powered iPad Pro.
The new iPad Pro delivers up to 3.5x faster AI performance compared to the M4-powered iPad Pro and up to 5.6x faster compared to the M1-powered iPad Pro for image generation in apps like Draw Things and AI video masking.

M5: A New Dimension of Performance

The M5 chip significantly enhances graphics and delivers the next level of processing power with a faster CPU. The third-generation ray tracing engine enables more realistic lighting, reflections, and shadows, making it ideal for visually demanding apps and games.

iPad Pro achieves up to 1.5x faster 3D rendering with ray tracing compared to the previous generation, and an astonishing up to 6.7x faster compared to the M1-powered iPad Pro.

The CPU features up to a 10-core configuration with four performance cores and six efficiency cores, boasting the world's fastest CPU cores. This is ideal for a wide range of users, including graphic designers handling complex vectors in Adobe Illustrator, architects multitasking daily across SketchUp and Morpholio Trace, and business users quickly accessing large files across multiple apps.

M5-powered iPad Pro Performance:

• Ray tracing 3D rendering in Octane X: Up to 6.7x faster than M1-powered iPad Pro², up to 1.5x faster than M4-powered iPad Pro¹.

• Video transcoding in Final Cut Pro for iPad: Up to 6x faster than M1², up to 1.2x faster than M4¹.

• AI image generation in Draw Things for iPad: Up to 4x faster than M1², up to 2x faster than M4¹.

• AI video upscaling in DaVinci Resolve for iPad: Up to 3.7x faster than M1², up to 2.3x faster than M4¹.

Close-up of advanced graphics performance in Octane X on the new M5-powered iPad Pro.
The new iPad Pro features a built-in third-generation ray tracing engine for ultra-fast 3D rendering in apps like Octane X.

Faster Memory Bandwidth and Storage for More Seamless Multitasking

Increased unified memory bandwidth, faster storage read/write speeds, more standard unified memory, and fast charging support combine to further enhance overall speed and responsiveness. Unified memory bandwidth is over 150GB/s, an increase of approximately 30% compared to the previous generation. This allows for multitasking across more apps, faster processing of AI models, and smooth handling of demanding games. Storage read/write speeds are up to twice as fast. The 256GB/512GB models now offer 12GB of standard unified memory, a 50% increase over previous models, providing even greater value. Multitasking is more seamless with iPadOS 26's new windowing system, making complex workflows comfortable. Fast charging is also supported, allowing the iPad to charge up to 50%⁴ in about 30 minutes⁵ when using high-power USB-C power adapters, such as Apple's new 40W Dynamic Power Adapter (up to 60W compatible).

Arknights: Endfield gameplay shown on the new M5-powered iPad Pro.
Increased bandwidth allows for demanding games, multitasking across multiple apps, and faster AI model processing.

C1X and N1 Chips Debuting on iPad

Wi-Fi + Cellular models feature Apple's C1X mobile communication modem, with mobile data up to 50% faster than the M4-powered iPad Pro. Power consumption for mobile data use is also reduced by up to 30%. GPS and location services are available, allowing for more confident travel than ever before. With 5G support, it offers a connected experience worldwide, whether for work or vacation. eSIM allows for quick and secure addition or transfer of new plans digitally, keeping you in touch with family and friends whether you have Wi-Fi or not. It's also ideal for frequent business travelers and architects working in the field.
Furthermore, the new iPad Pro features Apple's N1 wireless network chip, supporting Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread. In addition to improved performance with 5GHz connections, overall performance and reliability for features like Internet Sharing and AirDrop are also enhanced.

FaceTime call displayed on the new iPad Pro.
Apple's N1 wireless network chip and C1X modem are making their debut on iPad Pro.

Unparalleled Design and Display

The iPad Pro achieves ultimate portability with its astonishingly thin and light design. Available in Space Black and Silver. The 11-inch model is just 5.3mm thin, and the 13-inch model is even thinner at 5.1mm. The world's most advanced Ultra Retina XDR display features groundbreaking tandem OLED technology, offering extreme brightness, astonishingly precise contrast, and support for ProMotion and True Tone. It supports 1,000 nits of full-screen brightness for both SDR and HDR, and a peak HDR brightness of 1,600 nits. For color-critical workflows and challenging lighting conditions, an optional Nano-texture display glass is available to reduce reflections. It's etched at the nanometer level to diffuse ambient light while maintaining image quality and contrast.

New iPad Pro in Space Black and Silver.
11-inch and 13-inch M5-powered iPad Pros viewed from the side, emphasizing their thinness.
The Ultra Retina XDR display of the new iPad Pro.
New iPad Pro in Space Black and Silver.
The new iPad Pro is available in Space Black and Silver.
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The new iPad Pro supports external displays up to 120Hz, making it ideal for creative workflows like video editing and gaming. It also introduces new Adaptive Sync support when using a 120Hz external display, delivering smoother motion and less disturbance with the lowest possible latency. This is particularly effective for games and other applications requiring low latency.

User working on an external display connected to an M5-powered iPad Pro.
iPad Pro and iPadOS 26 deliver even better external display support, supporting refresh rates up to 120Hz.

iPadOS 26: Incredible Power for the iPad Experience

iPadOS 26 introduces a new design and powerful features to efficiently handle demanding creative and professional tasks, further enhancing the power and versatility of the iPad.
The beautiful new design, featuring translucent "Liquid Glass" material, reflects and refracts ambient light, dynamically changing in response to user input, further enhancing focus on the content that matters most.
A completely new and intuitive windowing system helps control, organize, and switch between apps while maintaining iPad's simplicity. A new menu bar allows access to app commands by swiping down from the top of the screen or moving the cursor to the top.
The Files app features updated list views and new folder customization options, providing new ways to manage, access, and organize. Conveniently access downloads and documents from folders in the Dock, and set default apps for opening specific files or types.
The Preview app, with powerful features like Apple Pencil markup and AutoFill, is coming to iPad as a PDF viewing and editing app.
Leveraging Apple silicon, iPadOS 26 offers new features for professional creators, including background tasks, more granular audio input control, and high-quality recording for local capture.
Apple Intelligence, deeply integrated throughout the OS, delivers useful and relevant intelligence with major privacy advancements⁶. New features are also available, such as live translation for phone calls, FaceTime, and Messages⁷, new intelligent actions for Shortcuts, and the ability for Reminders to automatically identify and categorize related actions.

Advanced Accessories for iPad Pro

Accessories make iPad Pro even more versatile. Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C) offer two great options for illustration, note-taking, and annotation. The thin and light Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro offers a cutting-edge experience with a floating design, a full function key row, and a beautiful aluminum palm rest. It also supports the magnetically attachable Smart Folio for iPad Pro with multiple viewing angles.

Apple Pencil Pro drawing on the new iPad Pro.
New iPad Pro with Magic Keyboard.
New iPad Pro and Magic Keyboard viewed from the side.
Close-up of the new iPad Pro and Magic Keyboard.
Apple Pencil Pro drawing on the new iPad Pro.
Apple Pencil Pro delivers incredible precision and control to users who bring their ideas to life, with advanced features like squeeze and haptic feedback.

iPad Pro and the Environment

"Apple 2030" is a plan to make Apple's entire carbon footprint carbon neutral by 2030, by reducing its three biggest sources of emissions: materials, electricity, and transportation. The new iPad Pro incorporates 30% recycled content by weight, including 100% recycled aluminum in its enclosure, 100% recycled rare earth elements in all magnets, and 100% recycled cobalt in the battery. Across its supply chain, 55% of manufacturing uses renewable electricity, such as wind and solar. It's designed for longevity and meets Apple's high standards for energy efficiency and safe chemistry, while offering industry-leading software support. The paper packaging uses 100% fiber materials and is easily recyclable.

Pricing and Availability

The M5-powered iPad Pro is available for pre-order starting today on apple.com/jp/store and the Apple Store app in 31 countries and regions, including the U.S. It will be available starting Wednesday, October 22, at Apple Retail Stores and Apple Authorized Resellers.
The new M5-powered 11-inch/13-inch iPad Pro is available in Silver and Space Black finishes, in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB configurations.

• 11-inch iPad Pro: Wi-Fi models start at ¥168,800 (incl. tax), Wi-Fi + Cellular models start at ¥204,800 (incl. tax).

• 13-inch iPad Pro: Wi-Fi models start at ¥218,800 (incl. tax), Wi-Fi + Cellular models start at ¥254,800 (incl. tax).
  Other specifications, such as the Nano-texture glass option, can be found at apple.com/jp/store.
  Student and educator pricing starts at ¥152,800 (incl. tax) for the 11-inch and ¥199,800 (incl. tax) for the 13-inch.

Compatible Accessories and Pricing

• Apple Pencil Pro: Compatible with the new iPad Pro. ¥21,800 (incl. tax), student/educator price ¥19,800 (incl. tax).

• Apple Pencil (USB-C): ¥13,800 (incl. tax), student/educator price ¥11,800 (incl. tax).

• Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro (Black/White): 11-inch ¥49,800 (incl. tax), 13-inch ¥59,800 (incl. tax). Student/educator price: 11-inch ¥45,800 (incl. tax), 13-inch ¥55,800 (incl. tax).

• Magic Keyboard for M3-powered iPad Air (new Black color, compatible with 11/13-inch): 11-inch ¥46,800 (incl. tax), 13-inch ¥49,800 (incl. tax). Student/educator price: 11-inch ¥42,800 (incl. tax), 13-inch ¥46,800 (incl. tax).

• Apple-designed 40W Dynamic Power Adapter (up to 60W compatible): ¥6,480 (incl. tax).

AppleCare
AppleCare offers Apple users exceptional repair service and support with flexible options. You can choose AppleCare+ for warranty on your new iPad, and in the US, AppleCare One is also available to protect multiple products under a single simple plan.

Both plans include coverage for accidental damage from drops and spills, theft and loss for eligible products, battery replacement service, and 24/7 support from Apple specialists. For more details, visit apple.com/jp/applecare.

Trade-in
Apple also offers ways to make getting the latest iPad more affordable. Trade in your current iPad at the online Apple Store, Apple Store app, or Apple Retail Store to receive a discount on the purchase of a new iPad. Trade-in values and terms and conditions can be found at apple.com/jp/shop/trade-in.