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Apple · Released October 1, 2025

iPad Pro 11" (6th Gen, 2025)

The 11-inch iPad Pro has the 13-inch model's M5 chip and tandem OLED in a 444 g body, but it got pricier in June.

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9.0/10What the pros sayOutstandingExpert consensus · Verified Oct 8, 2026See score breakdown ↓
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Buying call

Buy the 11-inch iPad Pro if you want Apple's fastest tablet in a size you can hold one-handed: it has the M5 chip and a tandem OLED in a 5.3 mm, 444 g body. Skip it if you mostly stream and take notes. Apple's June 25, 2026 hike raised its price, and iPadOS still limits pro apps compared with a MacBook Air. The cheaper iPad Air covers most people.

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Key specs
Display type
Ultra Retina XDR display
Rear camera
1) Standard: 12 MP 2) Depth; f/1.8; - Bokeh mode - Pro mode - RAW support
Highlights

Specs that matter

Display
Panel
OLED
Size
11" (279 mm)
Resolution
1668x2420
Performance
Processor
Apple M5 (iPad)
GPU
Apple GPU 10-core
Storage
256 GB
OS
iPadOS 26 (Can be upgraded to iPadOS 26.5)
Battery
Capacity
8160 mAh
Body
Weight
15.7 oz (444 g)
Dimensions
249.7 x 177.5 x 5.3 mm
IP rating
No
Colors
Black, Silver
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Product highlights

Verified attributes, grouped for quick scanning.

Display11" (279 mm)OLED
ChipsetApple M5 (iPad)Apple GPU 10-core
Main camera12 MP12 MP · f/1.8 · depth
RAM / storage256 GBiPadOS 26 (Can be upgraded to iPadOS 26.5)
Battery8,160 mAh8160 mAh
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Buying decision

Should you buy it?

Buy the 11-inch iPad Pro if you want Apple's fastest tablet in a size you can hold one-handed: it has the M5 chip and a tandem OLED in a 5.3 mm, 444 g body. Skip it if you mostly stream and take notes. Apple's June 25, 2026 hike raised its price, and iPadOS still limits pro apps compared with a MacBook Air. The cheaper iPad Air covers most people.

Best for

Creatives who want Apple's fastest chip and best screen in a tablet they can hold one-handed.

Not for

Anyone who mostly streams, browses and takes notes; the iPad Air covers that for less.

Main strengthM5 chip is the fastest in any iPad, with big graphics gains
Main weakness8 h 11 min in a full-brightness video test, only slightly up on the M4
Reasons to buy
M5 chip is the fastest in any iPad, with big graphics gains
Tandem OLED is the best screen on any tablet
Lasted 13 h 18 min in a web-browsing test at 150 nits
Wi-Fi 7 and more base RAM than the M4 model
Reasons to avoid
8 h 11 min in a full-brightness video test, only slightly up on the M4
Expensive, and the Magic Keyboard and Pencil Pro add more
No water-resistance rating, and little changed from the M4 design
Measured view9.0/10What the pros say · verified oct 8, 2026.
ScoreVerified Oct 8, 2026
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CNET8.8/10
Article · Full reviewiPad Pro M5 Review: Closer Than Ever to the Future MacScott Stein · Apr 2026Read on CNET ↗
Tom's Guide4.5/5
Article · Full reviewiPad Pro M5 review: The most powerful tablet everTony Polanco · Oct 2025Read on Tom's Guide ↗
TechRadar4.5/5
Article · Full reviewApple iPad Pro 11-inch (2025) review: small, sleek, and seriously fastJacob Krol · Oct 2025Read on TechRadar ↗
6 Months Later · May 2026M5 iPad Pro Review - 6 Months LaterWatch on YouTube ↗
Kyle Erickson · Feb 2026iPad Pro M5 3 Month Review: I Finally Get It!Watch on YouTube ↗
9to5Mac · Nov 2025M5 iPad Pro – My Brutally Honest 1-Week ReviewWatch on YouTube ↗
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iPad Air 11-inch (M4)
AlternativeiPad Air 11-inch (M4)
Display
11"11"
Chipset
M5 (iPad)M4
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Apple iPad Pro 11" (6th Gen, 2025)
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Display
11"11"
Chipset
M5 (iPad)M3
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Apple iPad Pro 11" (6th Gen, 2025)
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Display
11"11"
Chipset
M5 (iPad)M2
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Product data

Full specifications

70 attributes, grouped for quick scanning. Verified Oct 8, 2026. Spot a wrong value? Hit the next to it.

Display

Display type
  • Ultra Retina XDR display
  • Tandem OLED
  • ProMotion
  • True Tone
  • Wide color (P3)
  • Fully laminated
  • Antireflective coating
  • Nano-texture glass option
Pixel density
267
Screen-to-body
81.3%
Protection
Tempered glass
HDR
XDR / HDR
Brightness
  • SDR brightness: 1000 nits max
  • XDR brightness: 1000 nits max full screen
  • 1600 nits peak (HDR content only)
Contrast
∞ Infinity
Color gamut
Wide color (P3)

Performance

CPU
  • 9-core CPU with 3 super cores and 6 efficiency cores
  • 10-core CPU with 4 super cores and 6 efficiency cores

Battery & Charging

Charging
Charging via power adapter or USB-C to computer system; Fast-charge capable: Up to 50% charge in around 30 minutes with the 40W Dynamic Power Adapter
Wireless charging
✕
Removable battery
✕
Charging port
USB-C with Thunderbolt / USB 4

Camera

Rear camera
1) Standard: 12 MP 2) Depth; f/1.8; - Bokeh mode - Pro mode - RAW support
Front camera
Landscape 12MP Center Stage camera, f/2.0
Video
Features
8K: No · 4K: Up to 60FPS · 1080p: Up to 60FPS

Network

Cellular
5G (sub-6 GHz), Gigabit LTE (Wi-Fi + Cellular models)
SIM
Nano

Connectivity

Wi‑Fi
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
Bluetooth
6.0
NFC
✕
Headphone jack
✕
Ports
  • USB Type-C
  • - Charging - USB-Storage mode - OTG

Sensors & Security

Sensors
- Barometer - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Face recognition sensor
Biometrics
Fingerprint scanner: No
Infrared
✕

Body

Dimensions
9.83 in (25 cm)
Colors
  • Black
  • Silver
Build
Metal
Water resistance
No
Speakers
Four speaker audio

Software & Launch

Operating system
iPadOS 26 (Can be upgraded to iPadOS 26.5)
Released
October 2025
Stylus
Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil (USB-C)

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 Multi
16607
Geekbench 6 Single
4136
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