Apple has launched iPad Pro featuring the latest M5 chip.Aple says that M5 offers the most advanced iPad experience ever due to its power and AI performance. Featuring next-generation GPU with a Neural Accelerator in each core, M5 is claimed to deliver a big boost in performance for iPad Pro users.
iPad Pro with M5: price in India and availability
Customers can pre-order iPad Pro with M5 starting today (October 15) on apple.com/in/store, and in the Apple Store app. It will begin arriving to customers, and will be in Apple Store locations and Apple Authorised Resellers, starting October 22.The 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Pro with M5 will be available in silver and space black finishes in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB configurations. The 11-inch iPad Pro starts at Rs 99,990 for the Wi-Fi model, and Rs 1,19,900 for the Wi-Fi + Cellular model.The 13-inch iPad Pro starts at Rs 1,29,900 for the Wi-Fi model, and Rs 1,49,900 for the Wi-Fi + Cellular model. Additional technical specifications, including nano-texture glass options, are available at apple.com/in/store.With education savings, the 11-inch iPad Pro starts at Rs 89,900, and the 13-inch iPad Pro starts at Rs 1,09,900.Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C) are compatible with the new iPad Pro.
Apple Pencil Pro is available for Rs 11,900, and Rs 10,900 with education savings. Apple Pencil (USB-C) is available for Rs 7,900, and Rs 6,900 with education savings.The Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro is available in black and white finishes. The 11-inch Magic Keyboard is available for Rs 29,900, and the new 13-inch Magic Keyboard is available for Rs 33,900. With education savings, the 11-inch Magic Keyboard is available for Rs 27,900, and the 13-inch Magic Keyboard is available for Rs 31,900.The Magic Keyboard for iPad Air with M3 is now available in black, and is compatible with the 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Air. The 11-inch Magic Keyboard is available for Rs 26,900, and the 13-inch Magic Keyboard is available for Rs 29,900. With education savings, the 11-inch Magic Keyboard is available for Rs 24,900 (INDIA), and the 13-inch Magic Keyboard is available for Rs 27,900.The Apple-designed 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max is available for Rs 3,900.Here's a table summarising all the product details, pricing, and availability in India
iPad Pro M5 Models
ModelStorage OptionsFinishesWi-Fi PriceWi-Fi + Cellular PriceEducation Price
11-inch iPad Pro | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB | Silver, Space Black | Rs 99,990 | Rs 1,19,900 | Rs 89,900 |
13-inch iPad Pro | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB | Silver, Space Black | Rs 1,29,900 | Rs 1,49,900 | Rs 1,09,900 |
Availability
EventDatePlatforms
Pre-order begins | Oct 15 | apple.com/in/store, Apple Store app |
In-store availability | Oct 22 | Apple Stores, Authorised Resellers |
Apple Pencil Compatibility & Pricing
ProductStandard PriceEducation Price
Apple Pencil Pro | Rs 11,900 | Rs 10,900 |
Apple Pencil (USB-C) | Rs 7,900 | Rs 6,900 |
Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro
SizeFinishesStandard PriceEducation Price
11-inch | Black, White | Rs 29,900 | Rs 27,900 |
13-inch | Black, White | Rs 33,900 | Rs 31,900 |
Magic Keyboard for iPad Air (M3)
SizeFinishStandard PriceEducation Price
11-inch | Black | Rs 26,900 | Rs 24,900 |
13-inch | Black | Rs 29,900 | Rs 27,900 |
Power Adapter
ProductPrice
40W Dynamic Power Adapter (60W Max) | Rs 3,900 |
Apple iPad Pro with M5 specs and features
According to Apple, the new iPad Pro delivers up to 3.5x the AI performance than iPad Pro with M4 and up to 5.6x faster than iPad Pro with M1. Meanwhile, N1, the new Apple-designed wireless networking chip, enables the latest generation of wireless technologies with support for Wi-Fi 7 on iPad Pro. The C1X modem comes to cellular models of iPad Pro, delivering up to 50% faster cellular data performance than its predecessor with even greater efficiency.Available in space black and silver, the 11-inch model is just 5.3 mm thin, and the 13-inch model is even thinner at a striking 5.1 mm. The Ultra Retina XDR display with technologies like ProMotion and True Tone. iPad Pro up to 1600 nits brightness. Under the hood, the M5 chip is claimed to offer a 10-core GPU with a new architecture, and a faster 16-core Neural Engine delivers for energy-efficient performance for on-device AI.Apple says iPad Pro with M5 delivers:
- Up to 6.7x faster 3D rendering with ray tracing in Octane X when compared to iPad Pro with M1,2 and up to 1.5x faster than iPad Pro with M4.
- Up to 6x faster video transcode performance in Final Cut Pro for iPad when compared to iPad Pro with M1,2 and up to 1.2x faster than iPad Pro with M4.
- Up to 4x faster AI image generation performance in Draw Things for iPad when compared to iPad Pro with M1,2 and up to 2x faster than iPad Pro with M4.
- Up to 3.7x faster AI video upscaling performance in DaVinci Resolve for iPad when compared to iPad Pro with M1,2 and up to 2.3x faster than iPad Pro with M4.