Body, screen and cameras are the same. The M5 costs much more - for the new chip and more memory.

Short answer

iPad Pro 11 (M5) - M5, 12 GB RAM as standard. iPad Pro 11 (M4) - the same OLED screen and body for almost half the price.

Key differences

SpecApple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) Wi-FiApple iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) Wi-Fi
ChipApple M4Apple M5
Display11", Tandem OLED, 2420×1668, 120 Hz11", Tandem OLED, 2420×1668, 120 Hz
RAM / storage8/256 GB, 8/512 GB, 16/1024 GB, 16/2048 GB12/256 GB, 12/512 GB, 16/1024 GB, 16/2048 GB
Rear cameras12 MP12 MP
Front12 MP12 MP
StylusApple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil (USB-C)Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil (USB-C)
ConnectivityWi-FiWi-Fi
Speakers44
Thickness / weight5.3 mm / 444 g5.3 mm / 444 g
Pricecurrent pricescurrent prices

Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.

What's the same

11" Tandem OLED 2420×1668 120 Hz, 12 + 12 MP, four speakers, 5.3 mm, 444 g.

Chips

Apple M4 and Apple M5. The M5 is faster, but the M4 has plenty of headroom too.

Memory

8/256 GB in the base M4 vs 12/256 GB on the M5.

Verdict: who should buy which

  • Get the M4 - the difference buys an Apple Pencil Pro and a keyboard.
  • M5 - for professional editing and 3D.

FAQ

Is the screen the same?
Yes.

Is the weight the same?
Yes, 444 g.

Which is cheaper?
The M4.

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