Apple iPad Pro M5 – 256GB – Wifi Only – Brand New

Description

The Apple iPad Pro 13-inch (M5, 2025 model) in the 256GB Wi-Fi only configuration is Apple’s flagship thin-and-light tablet, released in October 2025. It combines an ultra-premium Ultra Retina XDR Tandem OLED display, the powerful Apple M5 chip optimized for AI and creative workloads, and exceptional portability, making it ideal for professionals, artists, video editors, and power users who need a laptop replacement or high-end media device.
This base 256GB Wi-Fi model features 12GB unified memory (an upgrade from previous base models) and a 9-core CPU configuration.

Design and Build
• Dimensions: 281.6 mm × 215.5 mm × 5.1 mm (11.09 × 8.48 × 0.20 inches).
• Weight: 579 grams (1.28 pounds) for Wi-Fi models — incredibly thin and light for a 13-inch device.
• Materials: 100% recycled aluminum enclosure.
• Finishes: Silver or Space Black.
• Durability: No fan (completely silent), robust build with no moving parts.
• Biometrics: Face ID for secure authentication, Apple Pay, and app unlocking.

Display
• Type and Size: 13-inch Ultra Retina XDR display with Tandem OLED technology (two OLED layers for superior brightness and contrast).
• Resolution: 2752 × 2064 pixels at 264 ppi.
• Key Features:
◦ ProMotion adaptive refresh rate (10Hz to 120Hz) for smooth scrolling and responsiveness.
◦ Wide color (P3), True Tone, fully laminated, antireflective coating, and fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating.
◦ Brightness: Up to 1000 nits (SDR/full screen), 1600 nits peak for HDR content; 1 nit minimum.
◦ Contrast ratio: 2,000,000:1.
◦ Supports Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C) with hover functionality.
• This is one of the best tablet displays available, perfect for photo/video editing, HDR movies, and precise drawing.

Performance (M5 Chip)
• Chip: Apple M5 with:
◦ 9-core CPU (3 performance/“super” cores + 6 efficiency cores) for the 256GB/512GB models.
◦ 10-core GPU with hardware-accelerated ray tracing and Neural Accelerators in each core.
◦ 16-core Neural Engine for advanced Apple Intelligence and machine learning tasks.
◦ Media Engine: Supports 8K video decode/encode (H.264, HEVC, ProRes, ProRes RAW, AV1 decode).
◦ Memory bandwidth: 153 GB/s.
• Unified Memory: 12 GB LPDDR5X (50% more than the base M4 model in many cases).
• Performance Highlights: Up to 3.5x better AI performance than M4 and up to 5.6x faster overall than M1. Excellent for demanding tasks like 4K/8K video editing, 3D rendering, coding, multitasking, and on-device AI features. The device stays cool and silent thanks to efficient architecture.

Storage and Expandability
• Storage: 256 GB SSD (fast read/write speeds, up to 2x faster than previous generations in some scenarios).
• Not user-upgradable; higher storage tiers (1TB/2TB) get 16GB RAM and a 10-core CPU.

Connectivity and Ports
• Ports: USB-C with Thunderbolt/USB 4 support (up to 40 Gb/s data transfer, DisplayPort, charging).
• Wireless: Wi-Fi 7 (with Apple N1 chip for faster speeds and efficiency), Bluetooth 6, Thread support.
• No Cellular: This Wi-Fi only model relies on Wi-Fi networks (perfect for home/office use with your MacBook Air or Starlink).
• Cameras:
◦ Rear: 12 MP wide camera (ƒ/1.8, digital zoom up to 5x, adaptive True Tone flash, LiDAR Scanner for depth sensing and AR).
◦ Front: 12 MP ultrawide landscape-oriented camera (great for video calls in horizontal orientation).

Battery and Charging
• Battery Life: All-day usage (up to 10+ hours of web browsing or video playback, depending on workload).
• Battery Capacity: Approximately 10,290 mAh.
• Charging: Fast charging support via USB-C (charger sold separately; compatible with MagSafe-like accessories or high-wattage USB-C adapters).

Software and Features
• OS: Ships with iPadOS 26 (upgradable to the latest version, currently around 26.4 as of April 2026).
• Apple Intelligence: Deep on-device AI integration powered by the M5 Neural Engine (writing tools, image generation, enhanced Siri, etc.).
• Other: Full support for Magic Keyboard, external displays (via USB-C), Stage Manager for desktop-like multitasking, and seamless continuity with your other Apple devices (e.g., MacBook Air M4, AirPods Max).

What’s in the Box
• iPad Pro 13-inch (M5, 256GB Wi-Fi).
• USB-C Charge Cable.
• Documentation (no power adapter included).

This configuration delivers outstanding value as the entry point to the premium iPad Pro lineup, especially with the stunning OLED display and strong M5 performance for everyday and creative work.