Is the 1TB model worth the extra money?

Only if you need the space or the 16GB of memory. The screen, chip, cameras and battery are the same, so you are paying about $203 more at current best prices for storage and RAM.

Which is better for video editing?

The 1TB model. Large 4K and ProRes files fill 256GB quickly, and 16GB of memory gives more headroom for multitrack timelines and on-device AI features.

Do both have the same display?

Yes. Both list a 13-inch Ultra Retina XDR OLED at 2752 x 2064 with 120Hz ProMotion. Nano-texture glass is only offered on the 1TB and 2TB configurations.

Which one lasts longer on a charge?

Both are rated at 10 hours. Battery life depends on what you run, and the larger storage does not change the rating.

Can I add storage later?

No. iPad Pro storage is fixed at purchase, so pick the capacity you will need for the next few years. External USB-C drives can hold media but not apps.

Which color should I pick?

Color is cosmetic only. Space Black comes on the 256GB listing and Silver on the 1TB listing, so choose based on capacity first.

Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 vs Apple iPad Pro (M5) 13"

Both are 13-inch iPad Pro M5 tablets with the same OLED display, M5 chip and 10-hour battery. The real split is storage and memory: the 256GB model sells for $1,274.99 at eBay as of November 8, 2026, and the 1TB model sells for $1,478.00 at B&H Photo-Video-Audio. Buy the 256GB if you mostly stream, browse and sketch; buy the 1TB if you edit video, keep large app libraries, or want the 16GB of memory that comes with the bigger storage tier.

Today the Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 costs $124.01 less at its best price.

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