Apple iPad Pro 11" (5th Gen, 2024) vs Apple iPad Pro 11" (6th Gen, 2025)

Compared 2 smartphones : Apple iPad Pro 11" (5th Gen, 2024) Manufactured in May, 2024, with display 11 with chipsetApple M4 (iPad), vs Apple iPad Pro 11" (6th Gen, 2025), Manufactured in October, 2025with chipsetApple M5 (iPad). Below are specs, tests, pros and cons for each device

Key Differences

Device key advantages
Reasons to choose Apple iPad Pro 11" (5th Gen, 2024)
  • Higher battery capacity: 8300mAh vs 8160mAh
  • Includes charger
Reasons to choose Apple iPad Pro 11" (6th Gen, 2025)
  • Higher pixel density: 267ppi
  • Newer Bluetooth version: 6.0 vs 5.3

Versions

Available versions and configurations
Memory Options - 8/256 GB
- 8/512 GB
- 16/1024 GB
- 16/2048 GB
- 12/256 GB
- 12/512 GB
- 16/1024 GB
- 16/2048 GB

Review

Key Specs Apple iPad Pro 11" (5th Gen, 2024) and Apple iPad Pro 11" (6th Gen, 2025)
Display
Color accuracy, sharpness & brightness
Performance
App & system performance
Battery
Battery life, charging speed & type
NanoReview Score
Overall score by NanoReview
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Function
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Performance:
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Connectivity:
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Tests & specs

Specs & test comparison

Display

Display quality comparison
Type OLED OLED
Size 11 in 11 in
Resolution 1668x2420 pixels 1668x2420 pixels
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Pixel density 264 ppi 267 ppi
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Adaptive refresh rate Yes (10-120 Hz) Yes (10-120 Hz)
Max brightness 1000 nits 1000 nits
HDR support Yes Dolby Vision Yes, Dolby Vision
Screen-to-body ratio 81.3 % 81.3 %
Features DCI-P3 DCI-P3
Display test
Peak brightness (auto)
Apple iPad Pro 11" (5th Gen, 2024)
991 nits
Apple iPad Pro 11" (6th Gen, 2025)
n/a

Design & Build

Design and ergonomics comparison
Height 249.7 mm (9.83 in) 249.7 mm (9.83 in)
Width 177.5 mm (6.99 in) 177.5 mm (6.99 in)
Thickness 5.3 mm (0.21 in) 5.3 mm (0.21 in)
Weight 444 g (15.66 oz) 444 g (15.66 oz)
Area 443 cm² (68.67 in²) 443 cm² (68.67 in²)
Water resistance No No
Back panel Metal Metal
Frame Metal Metal
Colors - Black
- Silver
- Black
- Silver
Fingerprint sensor No No
Screen-to-body ratio
Apple iPad Pro 11" (5th Gen, 2024)
81.3 %
Apple iPad Pro 11" (6th Gen, 2025)
81.3 %

Performance

Testing Apple iPad Pro 11" (5th Gen, 2024) and Apple iPad Pro 11" (6th Gen, 2025) In benchmarks
Processor
Chipset Apple M4 (iPad) Apple M5 (iPad)
Max Frequency 4400 MHz 4600 MHz
CPU Cores 8 (4 + 4) 10 (4 + 6)
Architecture 4/2.85 () 6/2.95 ()
Process TSMC TSMC
Transistor Size 3 nm 3 nm
Neural Processor Apple Neural Engine Apple Neural Engine
Graphics Apple M4 GPU Apple M5 GPU
GPU Cores 1280 1280
GPU Frequency 1598 MHz 2005 MHz
FLOPS 4090 GFLOPS 5133 GFLOPS
GeekBench v6
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Apple iPad Pro 11" (5th Gen, 2024)
3761
Apple iPad Pro 11" (6th Gen, 2025)
4110
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Apple iPad Pro 11" (5th Gen, 2024)
12557
Apple iPad Pro 11" (6th Gen, 2025)
15367
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)37614110
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)1255715367
AnTuTu 10
AnTuTu 10
Apple iPad Pro 11" (5th Gen, 2024)
2706981
Apple iPad Pro 11" (6th Gen, 2025)
n/a
CPU6390171228712
GPU13598881078476
Memory252347420664
UX455729407820
NanoReview Score2706981n/a

Memory

RAM
RAM Size 8 GB 12 GB
Memory Type LPDDR5 LPDDR5X
Memory Frequency 7500 MHz n/a
Channels 4 4
Storage
Storage Capacity256 GB256 GB
Storage TypeNVMeNVMe
Memory CardNoNo

Software

OS iPadOS 17.5 (Upgradeable to iPadOS 18.3) iPadOS 26

Battery

Volume 8300 mAh 8160 mAh
Max Charging Power 30 W 30 W
Battery Type Li-Po Li-Po
Removable No No
Wireless Charging No No
Reverse Charging Yes Yes
Fast Charging Yes (41% in 30 min) Yes (42% in 30 min)
Full Charge Time 1:46 h n/a
Battery Life Test
Battery Life
Apple iPad Pro 11" (5th Gen, 2024)
26:43
Apple iPad Pro 11" (6th Gen, 2025)
n/a
Web Browsing07:14 hn/a
Video Playback13:45 hn/a
Games06:40 hn/a
Standby Mode169 hn/a

Main camera

Matrix 12 MP 12 MP
Photo resolution 4032x3024 pixels 4032x3024 pixels
Zoom n/a Digital
Flash Quad LED Quad LED
Stabilization Digital Digital
8K Recording No No
4K Recording Yes (Up to 60 fps) Yes (Up to 60 fps)
1080p Recording Yes (Up to 60 fps) Yes (Up to 60 fps)
Slow Motion 240 fps (1080p) 240 fps (1080p)
Lenses count Standard: 12 MP
Depth
Standard: 12 MP
Depth
Features - Bokeh effect
- Pro mode
- RAW support
- Bokeh effect
- Pro mode
- RAW support
Main lens
Matrix12 MP12 MP
Aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Pixel size1.22 μm1.22 μm
AutofocusPhase autofocus (Dual Pixel)Phase autofocus (Dual Pixel)
StabilizationDigitalDigital

Front camera

Matrix 12 MP 12 MP
Matrix 4032x3024 pixels 4032x3024 pixels
Aperture f/2.4 f/2.4
Sensor CMOS n/a
Autofocus No No
Stabilization Digital Digital
Video resolution 1080p (Full HD) at 60 fps 1080p (Full HD) at 60 fps
TOF 3D sensor No No

Connectivity

Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi MiMO
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
- Dual Band
- Wi-Fi MiMO
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version 5.3 6.0
Bluetooth features LE LE
USB type USB Type-C USB Type-C
USB version 4.0 4.0
USB features - Charging
- USB Storage Mode
- OTG
- Charging
- USB Storage Mode
- OTG
DisplayPort Yes Yes
GPS - GPS
- GLONASS
- GPS
- GLONASS
NFC* No No
Infrared Port No No
Connectivity
SIM Count*11
SIM TypeNanoNano
eSIM Support *YesYes
Hybrid SlotNoNo
3G BandsUMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC‑HSDPA 850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHzUMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC‑HSDPA 850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
5G SupportYesYes

Sound

Speakers 4.0 4.0
3.5 mm Jack No No
FM Radio No No
Dolby Atmos Yes Yes

Other

Class Flagship Flagship
Announced May, 2024 yr October, 2025 yr
Release Date May, 2024 yr October, 2025 yr
Launch Price ($) 999 n/a
Sensors - Barometer
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Face Sensor
- Barometer
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Face Sensor
Charger Included Yes 20 W n/a
* Attention! Config, frequencies, NFC, and other specs may vary by region.

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