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Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M5 2025 vs Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026

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01Selected Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M5 2025 About 120 Hz display refresh rate. About 13 inch screen. Apple M5 processor. 10,290 mAh battery capacity. Runs iPadOS 26, upgradable to iPadOS 27. KSh 169,000In Stock Choose options	02 Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026 12.9 inch screen. Apple M4 processor. 12 GB RAM in this version. Runs iPadOS. Bluetooth 6 connection. KSh 113,000Out of Stock

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Our quick verdict

Choose the Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M5 2025 if you want a brighter display (1,600 nits), a lighter build (579 g) and a slimmer 5.1 mm body. Choose the Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026 if you prefer Apple M4 and iPadOS.

Display

Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M5 2025: About 13 inch screen
Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026: 12.9 inch screen

Performance

Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M5 2025: Apple M5 processor
Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026: Apple M4 processor

Software

Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M5 2025: Runs iPadOS 26, upgradable to iPadOS 27
Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026: Runs iPadOS

Memory

Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M5 2025: Up to 16 GB RAM
Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026: 12 GB RAM

Storage

Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M5 2025: Up to 2 TB storage
Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026: Up to 512 GB storage

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M5 2025

Brighter display: up to 1,600 nits (vs 600).
Lighter: 579 g (vs 616 g).
Slimmer: 5.1 mm thick (vs 6.1 mm).
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120 Hz display.

Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026

No clear advantage over the Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M5 2025 in the published specifications. Check the detailed comparison for features that matter to you.

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Priority	Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M5 2025	Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026
Display	13-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 265 ppi	13-inch display, 264 ppi
Performance	Apple M5 processor	Apple M4 processor
Memory	Up to 16 GB RAM	12 GB RAM
Storage	Up to 2 TB storage	Up to 512 GB storage
Battery life	10,290 mAh battery	Up to 10 hours per charge
Weight	579 g	616 g
Connections	Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0	Wi-Fi 7
Software	iPadOS 26	iPadOS
Battery capacity	10,290 mAh battery	36.59 Wh battery

Detailed comparison

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General

General specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M5 2025	Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026
Brand	Apple	Apple
Model	Apple iPad Pro 13 (2025)	iPad Air 13-inch (M4, 2026)
Announced	2025, October 16	2026
Status	Available. Released 2025, October 22	—
Models	A3360, A3361, A3362, iPad17,3, iPad17,4	—
SAR	1.19 W/kg (body)	—
SAR EU	1.50 W/kg (body)	—
Connectivity	Mobile network: GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G (cellular version only; Wi-Fi version has no cellular connectivity); Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band, hotspot; Bluetooth: 6.0, A2DP, LE, EDR; USB: USB Type-C 4 (Thunderbolt 3), DisplayPort, magnetic connector	Mobile network: 5G, Wi-Fi; Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2x2 MIMO, dual band; Apple N1 wireless chip; Bluetooth: Bluetooth 6; USB: USB-C with charging, DisplayPort and USB 3 data up to 10GbpsNo verified value available; this is an unknown authoring state, not a manufacturer-backed specification.
Cameras	Rear: 12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), dual pixel PDAF TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth); Front: 12 MP, f/2.0, 122˚ (ultrawide)	Rear: 12MP wide camera, f/1.8; Front: Landscape 12MP Center Stage camera, f/2.0No verified value available; this is an unknown authoring state, not a manufacturer-backed specification.

Design

Design specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M5 2025	Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026
Dimensions	281.6 x 215.5 x 5.1 mm (11.09 x 8.48 x 0.20 in)	280.6 x 214.9 x 6.1mm
Weight	579 g (Wi-Fi), 582 g (5G) (1.28 lb)	616g (Wi-Fi); 617g (Wi-Fi + Cellular)
Build materials	Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame	—
Additional body features	Stylus support	—

Display

Display specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M5 2025	Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026
Display	13.0 inches, 523.4 cm2 (~86.2% screen-to-body ratio); Ultra Retina Tandem OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 1600 nits (peak)	13-inch marketed size; 12.9 inches measured as a rectangle, with less viewable area
Screen resolution	2064 x 2752 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~265 ppi density)	2732 x 2048 pixels at 264ppi
Display protection	Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating	Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
Display features	120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 1600 nits (peak); Antireflective coating Nano-texture display glass option on 1TB and 2TB models	Liquid Retina IPS display; P3 wide colour, True Tone, full lamination and antireflective coating; 600 nits; Apple Pencil Pro / USB-C support and hover

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M5 2025	Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026
Processor	Apple M5	Apple M4
CPU	9-core (3 performance cores, 6 efficiency cores) - 256/512GB models 10-core (4 performance cores, 6 efficiency cores) - 1/2TB models	8 cores: 3 performance and 5 efficiency cores
GPU	Apple GPU (10-core graphics)	9-core GPU with hardware-accelerated ray tracing

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M5 2025	Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026
RAM	12GB, 16GB	12GB unified memory
Storage	256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB	128GB, 256GB, 512GB
Expandable storage	No	—
Internal	256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM, 2TB 16GB RAM	—

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M5 2025	Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026
Rear camera	12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), dual pixel PDAF TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)	12MP wide camera, f/1.8
Front camera	12 MP, f/2.0, 122˚ (ultrawide)	Landscape 12MP Center Stage camera, f/2.0
Rear camera features	Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR	Autofocus with Focus Pixels, Smart HDR 4 and up to 5x digital zoom
Rear camera video	4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, ProRes (4K, 1080p)	4K at up to 60fps; 1080p slow motion at up to 240fps
Front camera features	Face detection, HDR, panorama	Center Stage, Smart HDR 4 and Retina Flash
Front camera video	1080p@25/30/60fps, gyro-EIS, HDR	1080p at up to 60fps

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M5 2025	Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026
Battery	Li-Po 10290 mAh	36.59Wh rechargeable lithium-polymer battery; up to 10 hours of Wi-Fi browsing/video, or up to 9 hours of cellular browsing on cellular models. Runtime varies with settings, usage and network.
Charging	50% in 30 min	Charging through USB-C using a power adapter or computer

Software

Software specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M5 2025	Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026
Operating system	iPadOS 26, upgradable to iPadOS 27	iPadOS

Network

Network specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M5 2025	Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026
Network	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G (cellular version only; Wi-Fi version has no cellular connectivity)	5G, Wi-Fi
SIM	eSIM - cellular model only (cellular version only)	—
2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - cellular model only (cellular version only)	—
3G bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - cellular model only (cellular version only)	—
4G bands	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71 - A3361 - cellular model only (cellular version only)	—
Additional network details	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71 - A3362 - cellular model only (cellular version only)	—
5G bands	1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3361, A3362 - cellular model only (cellular version only)	—
Speed	HSPA, LTE, 5G - cellular model only (cellular version only)	—

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M5 2025	Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026
NFC	No	—
Bluetooth	6.0, A2DP, LE, EDR	Bluetooth 6
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band, hotspot	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2x2 MIMO, dual band; Apple N1 wireless chip
Positioning	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS (Wi‑Fi + Cellular model only)	All models: digital compass, Wi-Fi and iBeacon; cellular models additionally provide GPS/GNSS
Radio	No	—
USB	USB Type-C 4 (Thunderbolt 3), DisplayPort, magnetic connector	USB-C with charging, DisplayPort and USB 3 data up to 10Gbps

Features

Features specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M5 2025	Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026
Sensors	Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer	Touch ID, three-axis gyroscope, accelerometer, barometer and ambient light sensor
Colors	Silver, Space Black	—

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M5 2025	Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026
Loudspeakers	Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers)	Landscape stereo speakers
3.5 mm headphone jack	No	—

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M5 2025	Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026
Energy	Class G	—
Battery	76:00h endurance, 1000 cycles	—
Free fall	Class E (40 falls)	—
Repairability	Class C	—

Similarities

Both support Wi-Fi 7.
Both support 5G networks.
Both charge over USB-C.
Both have stereo speakers.
Both have 13-inch screens.
Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

Choose iPad Pro 13-inch M5 2025 for a lighter build and a brighter screen.

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