Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro) vs Apple iPad Pro 13 (M5)
Which one should you buy?
Who leads where?
- DisplayApple iPad Pro 13 (M5)
- PerformanceApple iPad Pro 13 (M5)
Wins are counted from the official values in the table below; the BUY / CONSIDER / WAIT call comes from each product's own decision box. We do not predict prices.
 AppleApple iPad mini (A17 Pro)No reviews yet |  AppleApple iPad Pro 13 (M5)No reviews yet | |
|---|---|---|
| Key Differences | ||
| Processor | Apple A17 Pro | Apple M5 |
| Screen Size | 8.3" | 13" |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Stylus Support | Apple Pencil Pro / Apple Pencil (USB-C) | Apple Pencil Pro / Apple Pencil (USB-C) |
| Display | ||
| Size | 8.3" | 13" |
| Panel | Liquid Retina (IPS) | Ultra Retina XDR (Tandem OLED) |
| Resolution | 2266x1488 | 2752x2064 |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Peak Brightness | 500 nit | 1600 nit |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple A17 Pro | Apple M5 |
| RAM | — | 12 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Stylus & Accessories | ||
| Stylus Support | Apple Pencil Pro / Apple Pencil (USB-C) | Apple Pencil Pro / Apple Pencil (USB-C) |
| Stylus included | No | No |
| Battery and Charging | ||
| Video playback | — | up to 10 hours |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 293 g | 579 g |
| Thickness | 6.3 mm | 5.1 mm |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G | 5G |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6 |
| Software | ||
| Operating System | iPadOS | iPadOS |
| Multimedia and ports | ||
| Speaker | Stereo | 4 Speakers |
| USB | USB-C (USB 3, 10 Gb/s) | USB-C (Thunderbolt / USB 4) |
Apple iPad Pro 13 (M5) leads on 3 of 4 compared specs.
This table is based on manufacturers official specifications. Winning on paper does not always mean a difference in everyday use.