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iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular · with Smart Folio Review

Name: iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular · with Smart Folio
Brand: Apple

M5 · Tandem OLED · Wi-Fi + Cellular

Specdex verdict The iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular · with Smart Folio is one of the strongest products in its category — Specdex's editor's pick at flagship tier.

Apple's iPad Pro 13" M5 (256GB, Wi-Fi + Cellular) — October 2025 refresh.

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iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular · with Smart Folio — M5 · Tandem OLED · Wi-Fi + Cellular

Specdex verdict

Editor’s Pick

Specdex doesn't run benchmarks in-house. The verdict is an editorial assessment based on manufacturer specs and public reviewer consensus. See methodology.

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Editorial · Specdex take

Pros

+M5 performance in a tablet
+Tandem OLED display
+Apple Pencil Pro support

Cons

−iPadOS multitasking still limited
−Keyboard sold separately
−Pricey for casual use

Who's the iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular · with Smart Folio for?

Quick verdicts for the most common buyer profiles, derived from the sub-scores above.

Power users and creators Skip

Compute scores trail current top-tier — look at our step-up alternatives below if performance is the priority.

Battery-life shoppers Consider

Battery sub-score of 88 is solid but not class-leading — fine for typical days, charging top-up likely on heavy days.

Budget-conscious buyers Skip

At $1,578 you're in flagship territory — check the "cheaper alternatives" block below for nearer-equivalent picks at half the price.

In the box

What you get when you unbox the iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular · with Smart Folio.

Tablet
USB-C cable
Quick-start guide

Standard contents — region/SKU may vary; confirm at retailer.

Sources & benchmarks

Cited, not generated

Specdex does not run benchmarks in-house. We're rolling out cited public benchmark data category by category — PassMark for CPUs and GPUs is wired today; DXOMark, RTINGS, Geekbench, and NotebookCheck will follow.

Sources we use when available: PassMark for CPU/GPU, Geekbench Browser for synthetic, DXOMark for camera scores, RTINGS for TVs, monitors, and headphones. See methodology.