iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 256GB (Space Gray) · with Smart Folio
256GB · 2024
iPad Pro 13" (M5)
M5 · 13″ Tandem OLED · Wi-Fi 7
iPad Pro 13" (M5) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 256GB (Space Gray) · with Smart Folio lands at 94 and iPad Pro 13" (M5) at 95. That puts iPad Pro 13" (M5) ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 256GB (Space Gray) · with Smart Folio if…
- ✓Portable creative canvas
- ✓Strong SoC
- ✓App ecosystem matures per year
Pick iPad Pro 13" (M5) if…
- ✓13″ Ultra Retina XDR Tandem OLED at 2752×2064
- ✓9- or 10-core M5 with 10-core GPU and 16-core Neural Engine
- ✓Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 6 + Thunderbolt / USB 4
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 256GB (Space Gray) · with Smart Folio | iPad Pro 13" (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | 256GB | 256 / 512 GB / 1 / 2 TB |
| Release year | 2024 | — |
| Chip | — | Apple M5 chip (9- or 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine) |
| Display | — | 13″ Ultra Retina XDR Tandem OLED, 2752×2064 at 264 ppi, ProMotion 10–120 Hz |
| RAM | — | 12 GB (256/512 GB) or 16 GB (1/2 TB) |
| Weight | — | 579 g (Wi-Fi) |
| Connectivity | — | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, optional 5G |
| Ports | — | Thunderbolt / USB 4 (40 Gb/s) |
| Pencil | — | Apple Pencil Pro + Apple Pencil (USB-C) |
| OS | — | iPadOS 19 |
iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 256GB (Space Gray) · with Smart Folio
- +Portable creative canvas
- +Strong SoC
- +App ecosystem matures per year
- −Keyboard/pen extra cost
- −RAM often soldered
- −Mid-tier cameras
iPad Pro 13" (M5)
- +13″ Ultra Retina XDR Tandem OLED at 2752×2064
- +9- or 10-core M5 with 10-core GPU and 16-core Neural Engine
- +Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 6 + Thunderbolt / USB 4
- −Lower-tier (256/512 GB) configs cap RAM at 12 GB
- −$1,299 base climbs fast with Magic Keyboard + Pencil Pro
- −iPadOS multitasking still trails macOS for power workflows
FAQ: iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 256GB (Space Gray) · with Smart Folio vs iPad Pro 13" (M5)
Which is better, iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 256GB (Space Gray) · with Smart Folio or iPad Pro 13" (M5)? +
iPad Pro 13" (M5) scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 256GB (Space Gray) · with Smart Folio worth the price? +
At $1,578, iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 256GB (Space Gray) · with Smart Folio delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in performance.
Is iPad Pro 13" (M5) worth the price? +
At $1,299, iPad Pro 13" (M5) delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in display.
Does iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 256GB (Space Gray) · with Smart Folio or iPad Pro 13" (M5) last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.