iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular
M5 · Tandem OLED · Wi-Fi + Cellular
Pixel Tablet · 128GB
128GB · 2023
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular lands at 95 and Pixel Tablet · 128GB at 79. That puts iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular ahead by 16 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular if…
- ✓M5 performance in a tablet
- ✓Tandem OLED display
- ✓Apple Pencil Pro support
Pick Pixel Tablet · 128GB if…
- ✓Portable creative canvas
- ✓Strong SoC
- ✓App ecosystem matures per year
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPortability
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + CellularCompared on the portability sub-score
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular leads on portability (92 vs 88).
Performance
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + CellularCompared on the performance sub-score
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular leads on performance (97 vs 79).
Display
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + CellularCompared on the display sub-score
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular leads on display (98 vs 77).
Value for money
Pixel Tablet · 128GBSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Pixel Tablet · 128GB more score per dollar ($599 vs $1,499).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular | Pixel Tablet · 128GB |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | M5 | — |
| Display size | 13" | — |
| Storage | ▲ 256GB | 128GB |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi + Cellular | — |
| Release year | 2025 | 2023 |
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular
- +M5 performance in a tablet
- +Tandem OLED display
- +Apple Pencil Pro support
- −iPadOS multitasking still limited
- −Keyboard sold separately
- −Pricey for casual use
Pixel Tablet · 128GB
- +Portable creative canvas
- +Strong SoC
- +App ecosystem matures per year
- −Keyboard/pen extra cost
- −RAM often soldered
- −Mid-tier cameras
FAQ: iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular vs Pixel Tablet · 128GB
Which is better, iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular or Pixel Tablet · 128GB? +
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 16. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular worth the price? +
At $1,499, iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in display.
Is Pixel Tablet · 128GB worth the price? +
At $599, Pixel Tablet · 128GB delivers a Specdex score of 79 — strongest in portability.
Does iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular or Pixel Tablet · 128GB 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.
Which is better for portability, iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular or Pixel Tablet · 128GB? +
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular — leads on portability (92 vs 88). Compared on the portability sub-score.
Which is better for performance, iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular or Pixel Tablet · 128GB? +
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular — leads on performance (97 vs 79). Compared on the performance sub-score.