How do the scores compare?

Google Pixel Tablet scores 39.3/100 overall; iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) scores 72/100. Google Pixel Tablet wins 3 individual spec rows, iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) wins 10.

What are the main differences between the Google Pixel Tablet and the iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)?

Google Pixel Tablet advantages: 15% lower weight: 493 g vs 579 g; 10% higher endurance: 11 h vs 10 h; Lower launch price: $499 vs $1,299. iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) advantages: Stronger performance score: 73 vs 44; Stronger display score: 82 vs 34; Stronger battery score: 53 vs 34; Stronger portability score: 77 vs 60; Stronger features score: 74 vs 31.

Which is cheaper: Google Pixel Tablet or iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)?

Google Pixel Tablet launched cheaper at $499, versus $1,299 for the iPad Pro 13-inch (M5).

Google Pixel Tablet vs iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)

Google

Google Pixel Tablet

$499

WINNER

Apple

iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)

$1,299

44.4Performance73.3

34.1Display81.8

34.2Battery53.4

59.8Portability77.4

31.2Features74.4

3 spec wins — Google Pixel Tablet10 spec wins — iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)

InnoReviews verdict

iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) wins this tablet face-off, 72 to 39.3, pulling ahead mainly in display (+48) and features (+43). Google Pixel Tablet still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Google Pixel Tablet

15% lower weight: 493 g vs 579 g
10% higher endurance: 11 h vs 10 h
Lower launch price: $499 vs $1,299

Reasons to pick the iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)

Stronger performance score: 73 vs 44
Stronger display score: 82 vs 34
Stronger battery score: 53 vs 34
Stronger portability score: 77 vs 60
Stronger features score: 74 vs 31

Display

Display comparison: Google Pixel Tablet versus iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)
Spec	Google Pixel Tablet	iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)
Screen size	11 ″	13 ″+19%
Panel type	IPS LCD	Tandem OLED (Ultra Retina XDR)
Resolution	2560x1600	2752x2064
Pixel density	276 ppi+5%	264 ppi
Refresh rate	60 Hz	120 Hz+100%
Peak brightness	500 nits	1,600 nits+220%

Performance

Performance comparison: Google Pixel Tablet versus iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)
Spec	Google Pixel Tablet	iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)
Chipset	Google Tensor G2	Apple M5
AnTuTu	820,000	—
Geekbench 6 (single)	1,420Bottom 42%	—
Geekbench 6 (multi)	3,450Bottom 36%	—
RAM	8 GB	12 GB+50%
Storage options	128GB / 256GB	256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB

Battery

Battery comparison: Google Pixel Tablet versus iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)
Spec	Google Pixel Tablet	iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)
Capacity	7,020 mAh	10,209 mAh+45%
Charging	15 W	60 W+300%
Endurance	11 h+10%	10 h

Design

Design comparison: Google Pixel Tablet versus iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)
Spec	Google Pixel Tablet	iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)
Weight	493 g+15%	579 g
Thickness	8.1 mm	5.1 mm+37%
Material	Aluminum (nano-ceramic coating)	Aluminum

Camera

Camera comparison: Google Pixel Tablet versus iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)
Spec	Google Pixel Tablet	iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)
Rear camera	8 MP	12 MP+50%
Front camera	8 MP	12 MP+50%

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Pixel Tablet versus iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)
Spec	Google Pixel Tablet	iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6	Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth	5.2	6
Cellular	Wi-Fi only	5G optional
USB	USB-C 3.2 Gen 1	USB-C (Thunderbolt / USB 4)

Features

Features comparison: Google Pixel Tablet versus iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)
Spec	Google Pixel Tablet	iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)
Stylus	USI 2.0 stylus (sold separately)	Apple Pencil Pro
Keyboard support	No	Yes
Speakers	Quad	Quad
Operating system	Android 13	iPadOS 26

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