Apple’s latest iPad Pro M5 is revealed, delivering a major leap in performance and smart features. Below is a detailed overview of what the tablet offers, its advantages and drawbacks, and approximate pricing in the Arab world.
Design & Display
Available in 11‑inch and 13‑inch variants, with incredibly thin profiles—about 5.3 mm for the 11" and 5.1 mm for the 13".
Equipped with an Ultra Retina XDR OLED display (dual‑layer), supporting 120Hz refresh rate and peak HDR brightness of 1600 nits.
Offers a Nano‑Texture glass option to reduce glare and reflections in bright environments.
Processor, Performance & AI
The M5 chip powers the iPad Pro, combining high-performance CPU cores and efficiency cores, with a Neural Engine for on‑device AI tasks. Claims point to AI performance up to 3.5× faster than M4 and up to 5.6× compared to older models.
Base RAM starts at 12 GB, with higher configurations reaching 16 GB for models with large storage.
Memory bandwidth is significantly boosted, enabling demanding workflows and multitasking without bottlenecks.
Connectivity & Wireless
Integrates support for Wi‑Fi 7 via the N1 chip, and cellular models include the C1X modem for 5G, offering up to 50% faster data speeds than previous generations.
USB‑C port supports high-speed data transfer and is expected to support external displays at high refresh rates.
Key Advantages
Leading performance for creative professionals, video editors, 3D workflows, and AI-based tasks.
Excellent visual experience thanks to OLED display, high brightness, and color precision.
Generous RAM and top-tier internal hardware for responsiveness in complex workloads.
Forward-looking wireless standards (Wi‑Fi 7, 5G) ensure future relevance.
Sleek, lightweight build that remains portable and elegant.
Potential Weaknesses
Premium pricing for high-end configurations, especially cellular + large storage variants.
Likely exclusion of high-wattage charger in box, requiring separate purchase for optimal charging.
Minimal change in external design may reduce incentive for upgrades from recent models.
Camera improvements may not be revolutionary compared to competition if updates are incremental.
Heavy use of AI or brightness may challenge battery endurance under sustained load.
Approximate Prices in the Arab World
In Saudi Arabia, the 13‑inch Wi‑Fi + Cellular model is listed around SAR 11,399.
The 11‑inch model appears in Saudi stores for SAR 6,499 in some configurations.
In UAE, the 11‑inch model starts at AED 4,199, and the 13‑inch model at AED 5,499 (Wi‑Fi versions).
No definitive price announced yet for Egypt, but local price is expected to be considerably higher due to taxes and import costs
