iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) vs iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2)
73.3Performance67.8
81.8Display81.8
42.5Battery50.4
96.2Portability47.6
74.4Features74.4
4 spec wins — iPad Pro 11-inch (M5)2 spec wins — iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2)
InnoReviews verdict
iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) wins this tablet face-off, 71.7 to 66.8, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+49) and performance (+6). iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the iPad Pro 11-inch (M5)
- Stronger performance score: 73 vs 68
- Stronger portability score: 96 vs 48
- 200% higher charging: 60 W vs 20 W
- 50% higher RAM: 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 35% lower weight: 444 g vs 682 g
Reasons to pick the iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2)
- Stronger battery score: 50 vs 43
- 32% higher capacity: 10,758 mAh vs 8,160 mAh
- 16% higher Screen size: 12.9 ″ vs 11.1 ″
Display
| Spec | iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 11.1 ″ | 12.9 ″+16% |
| Panel type | Tandem OLED (Ultra Retina XDR) | Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED IPS |
| Resolution | 2420x1668 | 2732x2048 |
| Pixel density | 264 ppi | 264 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits | 1,600 nits |
Performance
| Spec | iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple M5 | Apple M2 |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,650,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,620Top 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 9,950Top 19% |
| RAM | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB |
Battery
| Spec | iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,160 mAh | 10,758 mAh+32% |
| Charging | 60 W+200% | 20 W |
| Endurance | 10 h | 10 h |
Design
| Spec | iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 444 g+35% | 682 g |
| Thickness | 5.3 mm+17% | 6.4 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Camera
| Spec | iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.3 |
| Cellular | 5G optional | 5G optional |
| USB | USB-C (Thunderbolt / USB 4) | USB-C (Thunderbolt / USB 4) |
Features
| Spec | iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | Apple Pencil Pro | Apple Pencil (2nd generation) |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | Quad | Quad |
| Operating system | iPadOS 26 | iPadOS 16 |
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