Apple is focusing on significant hardware innovations with the next-generation iPad Pro, which will be introduced in the fall of 2025. The tablet, which will feature the M5 chip, features notable improvements in performance, connectivity, and camera features.

The M5 iPad Pro is Coming

The next-generation chip used in the M5 iPad Pro stands out as Apple’s latest processor developed specifically for the iPad series. Last year, the iPad Pro models first used the M4 chip. With the addition of the M5 to this series, Apple is once again making the iPad the primary device in its processor development strategy.

The M5 chip stands out with its neural engine, specifically developed for artificial intelligence applications. This engine is expected to produce faster results in on-device calculations and reduce latency in machine learning processes.

The camera changes will directly impact the iPad Pro’s user experience. The new model features a dual front-camera system. This configuration features front cameras positioned at different angles for both horizontal and vertical use.

This allows the device to offer more natural framing during video calls using third-party apps like FaceTime or Zoom. The presence of multiple hardware front cameras also enables the integration of advanced software features such as multi-camera switching or desktop view.

The RAM also represents a significant change compared to previous models. Last year’s M4 iPad Pro models featured 16GB of RAM only on versions with 1TB or more of storage. However, this year’s M5 models are slated to offer 16GB of RAM across all storage levels.

This change is driven by the productivity-focused innovations introduced with iPadOS 26 and the increased memory requirements of artificial intelligence applications. The larger RAM capacity will allow users to multitask, run professional apps smoothly, and achieve smoother performance in graphics-intensive tasks.

Connectivity improvements take the iPad Pro’s network performance to a new level. Previous M4 models featured Wi-Fi 6E support. However, Apple switched to Wi-Fi 7 technology with the iPhone 16 series last year.

Now, with the same technology coming to the iPad Pro, the device will theoretically be able to reach data transfer speeds of up to 46 Gbps. Wi-Fi 7 also offers the advantages of wider bandwidth, lower latency, and interference reduction.