Both are 13-inch with Apple Pencil Pro support. The Pro costs much more - for OLED 120 Hz, the M5 and a thinner body.
Short answer
iPad Pro 13 (M5) - Tandem OLED 2752×2064 120 Hz, M5, four speakers, 5.1 mm and 579 g. iPad Air 13 (M4) - a big screen and the M4 for much less.
Key differences
| Spec | Apple iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) Wi-Fi | Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M4) Wi-Fi |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Apple M5 | Apple M4 |
| Display | 13", Tandem OLED, 2752×2064, 120 Hz | 12.9", IPS LCD, 2732×2048, 60 Hz |
| RAM / storage | 12/256 GB, 12/512 GB, 16/1024 GB, 16/2048 GB | 12/128 GB, 12/256 GB, 12/512 GB, 12/1024 GB |
| Rear cameras | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Front | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Stylus | Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil (USB-C) | Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil (USB-C) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Speakers | 4 | stereo |
| Thickness / weight | 5.1 mm / 579 g | 6.1 mm / 616 g |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Chips
Apple M5 and Apple M4. The M5 is newer.
Display
13" Tandem OLED 120 Hz vs 12.9" IPS 60 Hz.
Body
5.1 mm and 579 g vs 6.1 mm and 616 g.
Verdict: who should buy which
- The best screen - iPad Pro 13 (M5).
- A big iPad for less - iPad Air 13 (M4).
FAQ
Do both support Apple Pencil Pro?
Yes.
How much RAM?
12 GB as standard on both.
Which is cheaper?
The iPad Air 13 (M4).