Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch vs Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5)

These are two very different iPads despite sharing the Pro name. The older 12.9-inch iPad Pro is a large-screen tablet with a big display and stylus support, but its 64GB storage, older chip and 10-hour battery show its age. The 13-inch iPad Pro (M5) is the current flagship: sharper Ultra Retina XDR screen, M5 chip, 12GB memory, faster charging and Wi-Fi 6E. Buy the M5 for serious creative or professional work and long-term use; buy the older 12.9-inch only if a large screen matters more than speed and storage.

• Choose the older 12.9-inch iPad Pro if you mainly want a big canvas for drawing, notes or video and can live with 64GB storage and an older chip.
• Choose the iPad Pro 13" (M5) if you need current performance, more memory, a brighter XDR display and fast charging for demanding work.