Apple iPad Pro Launched In India With New M5 Chip, Ultra Retina XDR Display: Price, Specs

Apple has launched the new iPad Pro powered by the latest M5 chip. The tablet was launched alongside the MacBook Pro and the refreshed Vision Pro – both running on the company’s latest silicon, the Apple M5 chipset. The new iPad Pro also packs the new N1 wireless networking chip and the C1X modem for enhanced connectivity than its predecessors. Also Read: Apple Launches 14-inch MacBook Pro With M5 Chip And Up To 24-Hour Battery Life: Check Price And Availability

iPad Pro M5 Specifications, Features

The new iPad Pro M5 comes in 11-inch and 13-inch screen sizes, featuring the Ultra Retina XDR display. Internally, the iPad Pro runs on the latest Apple M5 chip – which is claimed to deliver up to 3.5 times faster AI performance than the M4 and over 5 times faster than the M1 version. The M5 chips features a new 10-core GPU, which includes a Neural Accelerator in every core, allowing it to handle demanding creative work, 3D rendering, and AI-driven tasks. Also Read: iPhone 13 vs iPhone 14 vs iPhone 15: Best Deal To Grab This Diwali Under Rs 50000

The M5 chip also introduces a faster 16-core Neural Engine that powers features like on-device image generation and AI video editing. Also Read: 5 Best iPhone Deals To Consider This Diwali Sale After iPhone 17 Launch

Apple has also focused on speed and efficiency. The M5’s graphics capabilities get a major jump with next-level ray tracing for more realistic lighting and reflections. It comes with 150GB/s of memory bandwidth – nearly 30% more than before – making multitasking and running multiple apps smoother.

The new N1 chip brings Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and better AirDrop performance. Cellular models use Apple’s in-house C1X modem, which promises up to 50% faster mobile data speeds while using less power. The iPad Pro can reach 50% charge in around 30 minutes with Apple’s new 40W power adapter.

The 11-inch iPad Pro is just 5.3mm thin, while the 13-inch model is even slimmer at 5.1mm. The Ultra Retina XDR display supports up to 1600 nits peak brightness, and there’s a new nano-texture glass option for reduced glare.

iPad Pro M5 Accessories

Apple has also launched new accessories – the redesigned Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil Pro – to complete the setup.

iPad Pro M5 Price in India, Availability

In India, the 11-inch iPad Pro (Wi-Fi) starts at Rs 99,990, while the Wi-Fi + Cellular version costs Rs 1,19,900. The 13-inch model starts at Rs 1,29,900 for the Wi-Fi variant and costs Rs 1,49,900 for the Wi-Fi + Cellular version. Pre-orders are live, and sales begin October 22.

The iPad Pro with M5 will be available in two finishes – Silver and Space Black – in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB configurations.