Apple iPad Pro 13 (M5) vs TCL TAB A1
Which one should you buy?
Who leads where?
- DisplayApple iPad Pro 13 (M5)
- PerformanceApple iPad Pro 13 (M5)
- DesignTCL TAB A1
- ConnectivityApple 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 Pro 13 (M5)No reviews yet |  TCLTCL TAB A1No reviews yet | |
|---|---|---|
| Key Differences | ||
| Processor | Apple M5 | Helio G100 |
| Screen Size | 13" | 11" |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Stylus Support | Apple Pencil Pro / Apple Pencil (USB-C) | Yes |
| Battery | — | 8000 mAh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13" | 11" |
| Panel | Ultra Retina XDR (Tandem OLED) | — |
| Resolution | 2752x2064 | 2112x1320 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Peak Brightness | 1600 nit | — |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple M5 | Helio G100 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| microSD | — | Yes |
| Stylus & Accessories | ||
| Stylus Support | Apple Pencil Pro / Apple Pencil (USB-C) | Yes |
| Stylus included | No | No |
| Battery and Charging | ||
| Capacity | — | 8000 mAh |
| Wired Charging | — | 20 W |
| Video playback | up to 10 hours | — |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 579 g | 430 g |
| Thickness | 5.1 mm | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.0 |
| Software | ||
| Operating System | iPadOS | Android |
| Multimedia and ports | ||
| Speaker | 4 Speakers | — |
| USB | USB-C (Thunderbolt / USB 4) | — |
Apple iPad Pro 13 (M5) leads on 4 of 6 compared specs.
This table is based on manufacturers official specifications. Winning on paper does not always mean a difference in everyday use.