How do the scores compare?

iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) scores 72/100 overall; Lenovo Tab P12 scores 44.2/100. iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) wins 9 individual spec rows, Lenovo Tab P12 wins 3.

What are the main differences between the iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) and the Lenovo Tab P12?

iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) advantages: Stronger performance score: 73 vs 33; Stronger display score: 82 vs 31; Stronger portability score: 77 vs 53; Stronger features score: 74 vs 67; 300% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 400 nits. Lenovo Tab P12 advantages: 20% higher endurance: 12 h vs 10 h; Lower launch price: $300 vs $1,299.

Which is cheaper: iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) or Lenovo Tab P12?

Lenovo Tab P12 launched cheaper at $300, versus $1,299 for the iPad Pro 13-inch (M5).

iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) vs Lenovo Tab P12

WINNER

Apple

iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)

$1,299

Lenovo

Lenovo Tab P12

$300

73.3Performance32.5

81.8Display31.3

53.4Battery56.3

77.4Portability52.6

74.4Features67.2

9 spec wins — iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)3 spec wins — Lenovo Tab P12

InnoReviews verdict

iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) wins this tablet face-off, 72 to 44.2, pulling ahead mainly in display (+51) and performance (+41). Lenovo Tab P12 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 13-inch (M5)

Stronger performance score: 73 vs 33
Stronger display score: 82 vs 31
Stronger portability score: 77 vs 53
Stronger features score: 74 vs 67
300% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 400 nits

Reasons to pick the Lenovo Tab P12

20% higher endurance: 12 h vs 10 h
Lower launch price: $300 vs $1,299

Display

Display comparison: iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) versus Lenovo Tab P12
Spec	iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)	Lenovo Tab P12
Screen size	13 ″+2%	12.7 ″
Panel type	Tandem OLED (Ultra Retina XDR)	IPS LCD (3K)
Resolution	2752x2064	2944x1840
Pixel density	264 ppi	273 ppi+3%
Refresh rate	120 Hz+100%	60 Hz
Peak brightness	1,600 nits+300%	400 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) versus Lenovo Tab P12
Spec	iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)	Lenovo Tab P12
Chipset	Apple M5	MediaTek Dimensity 7050
AnTuTu	—	450,000
Geekbench 6 (single)	—	950Bottom 19%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	—	2,300Bottom 19%
RAM	12 GB+50%	8 GB
Storage options	256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB	128GB / 256GB + microSD

Battery

Battery comparison: iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) versus Lenovo Tab P12
Spec	iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)	Lenovo Tab P12
Capacity	10,209 mAh	10,200 mAh
Charging	60 W+200%	20 W
Endurance	10 h	12 h+20%

Design

Design comparison: iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) versus Lenovo Tab P12
Spec	iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)	Lenovo Tab P12
Weight	579 g+6%	615 g
Thickness	5.1 mm+26%	6.9 mm
Material	Aluminum	Aluminum

Camera

Camera comparison: iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) versus Lenovo Tab P12
Spec	iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)	Lenovo Tab P12
Rear camera	12 MP	13 MP+8%
Front camera	12 MP+50%	8 MP

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) versus Lenovo Tab P12
Spec	iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)	Lenovo Tab P12
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7	Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth	6	5.1
Cellular	5G optional	Wi-Fi only
USB	USB-C (Thunderbolt / USB 4)	USB-C 2.0

Features

Features comparison: iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) versus Lenovo Tab P12
Spec	iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)	Lenovo Tab P12
Stylus	Apple Pencil Pro	Lenovo Tab Pen Plus (included)
Keyboard support	Yes	Yes
Speakers	Quad	Quad (JBL, Dolby Atmos)
Operating system	iPadOS 26	Android 13

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