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iPad Pro (M4)
Buy iPad Pro (M4) only if it's well under the M5's price: iPad Pro (M5) launched at the same $999 with 12GB of memory, not 8GB, on its 256GB and 512GB models.
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iPad Pro (M4), from its Amazon listing.
Credit: Amazon.com (Associates Program). Amazon listing
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In short
Buy iPad Pro (M4) only if it's well under the M5's price: iPad Pro (M5) launched at the same $999 with 12GB of memory, not 8GB, on its 256GB and 512GB models. Both have the same tandem OLED screen, sizes, Thunderbolt port and four speakers, and M5 adds Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6 and Apple's C1X modem. If you already own an M4, keep it unless 8GB of memory is holding you back.
Who it is for
- Buyers who find one, new or refurbished, well below the $999 and $1,299 that iPad Pro (M5) launched at. You still get the tandem OLED screen at 1,000 nits full screen and 1,600 nits peak for HDR, with ProMotion up to 120Hz.
- Anyone after a 1TB or 2TB model. Those already have 16GB of memory and the 10-core CPU; the M5's memory increase is on the 256GB and 512GB models.
- Artists and video editors who want Apple Pencil Pro with hover and an external monitor. Thunderbolt drives one external display at up to 6K and 60Hz.
- Travelers happy with the 2024 cellular modem: 5G and Gigabit LTE on eSIM, without Apple's newer C1X.
Who should skip it
- Anyone paying close to M5 money. iPad Pro (M5) has 12GB on the 256GB and 512GB models, 153GB/s of memory bandwidth against 120GB/s, Wi-Fi 7, the C1X modem and a fast-charge rating, at the same $999 and $1,299 launch prices.
- Buyers under $700. iPad Air (M4) starts at $599 with 12GB of memory, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6, and iPad (A16) at $349.
- Anyone who wants a compact 8.3-inch tablet. This Pro is an 11-inch or a 13-inch, between 444 and 582 grams before you add a keyboard.
- People who need water resistance: Apple publishes no IP rating for iPad Pro (M4).
What sets it apart
- The tandem OLED Ultra Retina XDR that iPad Pro (M5) kept: 1,000 nits full screen, 1,600 nits peak for HDR, 2,000,000:1 contrast and ProMotion from 10Hz to 120Hz. M5 didn't get a brighter rating.
- M4 with 16GB of memory and a 10-core CPU on the 1TB and 2TB models; the 256GB and 512GB models have 8GB and a 9-core CPU. Memory bandwidth is 120GB/s on both.
- Thunderbolt and USB 4 at up to 40Gb/s, with one external display at up to 6K and 60Hz.
- Four speakers, a four-microphone array, Face ID, LiDAR, and optional nano-texture glass on the 1TB and 2TB models.
Caveats
- It's the previous generation. Apple's current Pro is the M5, and M4 prices and refurbished stock vary from seller to seller.
- Cellular models take an eSIM only, with no physical SIM slot.
- Apple gives no fast-charge time for M4, while M5 is rated for 50% in 30 minutes.
- Apple Pencil, the Magic Keyboard and nano-texture glass cost extra, and nano-texture is only offered on the 1TB and 2TB models.
Key specs
In the same order on every tablet page, so you can compare models.
| Spec | Value | Source and notes |
|---|---|---|
| Display size | 11-inch model: 11.1 inches measured as a rectangle; 13-inch model: 13 inches | Apple tech specs, 11-inch and 13-inch (M4)The rounded corners make the visible area a little smaller than the rectangle measurement. |
| Display type | Ultra Retina XDR; tandem OLED; flat glass (nano-texture option on 1TB and 2TB) | Apple tech specs; Apple Newsroom, 2024-05-07 |
| Display resolution | 11-inch: 2420 × 1668 at 264 ppi; 13-inch: 2752 × 2064 at 264 ppi | Apple tech specs |
| Peak brightness | SDR 1000 nits max; XDR 1000 nits max full screen, 1600 nits peak (HDR content only); 2,000,000:1 contrast | Apple tech specsApple's figures, not measured readings. |
| Refresh rate | ProMotion, adaptive from 10Hz to 120Hz | Apple tech specs |
| Display features | Wide color (P3); True Tone; oleophobic coating; fully laminated; antireflective coating; Apple Pencil hover | Apple tech specs |
| Sold size(s) | 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Pro (M4) | Apple Newsroom, 2024-05-07 |
| Dimensions | 11-inch: 249.7 × 177.5 × 5.3 mm; 13-inch: 281.6 × 215.5 × 5.1 mm | Apple tech specs |
| Weight | 11-inch Wi-Fi 444 g; 11-inch cellular 446 g; 13-inch Wi-Fi 579 g; 13-inch cellular 582 g | Apple tech specsTablet only, without a keyboard or Pencil. |
| Finishes | Silver; Space Black | Apple tech specs; Apple Newsroom |
| Chassis / enclosure | Aluminum enclosure | Apple tech specs (environment) |
| Chip / processor | M4: 9-core CPU on 256/512GB, 10-core on 1TB/2TB; 10-core GPU; 120GB/s bandwidth. | Apple tech specs |
| Memory (RAM) | 8GB unified memory (256GB and 512GB); 16GB unified memory (1TB and 2TB) | Apple tech specsiPad Pro (M5) has 12GB on its 256GB and 512GB models. |
| On-device storage | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB (no microSD) | Apple tech specs |
| Operating system | iPadOS | Apple tech specs |
| Pencil / stylus | Supports Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C), including hover. Neither Pencil is in the box. | Apple tech specs; Apple Newsroom |
| Keyboard / cover | Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro and Smart Folio, sold separately; Smart Connector on the iPad | Apple Newsroom, 2024-05-07 |
| Biometrics | Face ID (TrueDepth) | Apple tech specs |
| Speakers | Four-speaker audio | Apple tech specs |
| Microphones | Studio-quality four-mic array for calls, video recording and audio recording | Apple tech specs |
| Cellular | Wi-Fi + Cellular models only: 5G (sub-6) with 4x4 MIMO; Gigabit LTE; eSIM only, no physical SIM. The band list covers models A2926 and A2837 (Apple's 11-inch tech specs). | Apple tech specs, 11-inch |
| Wireless (Wi-Fi / Bluetooth) | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) 2x2 MIMO; simultaneous dual band; Bluetooth 5.3 | Apple tech specsNo Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6 or Thread; those came with Apple's N1 chip in iPad Pro (M5) and iPad Air (M4). |
| Ports / expansion | Thunderbolt / USB 4 (charging, DisplayPort, Thunderbolt 3 up to 40Gb/s, USB 4 up to 40Gb/s, USB 3 up to 10Gb/s); magnetic Pencil connector; Smart Connector | Apple tech specs |
| Rear camera | 12MP Wide, ƒ/1.8; Adaptive True Tone flash; LiDAR Scanner; 4K video up to 60 fps; ProRes up to 4K30 (1080p30 on 256GB) | Apple tech specs |
| Front camera | Landscape 12MP Center Stage TrueDepth camera, ƒ/2.0; Face ID; 1080p video | Apple tech specs |
| Battery | 11-inch 31.29Wh; 13-inch 38.99Wh. Up to 10 hours of Wi-Fi web or video; cellular models up to 9 hours of web on cellular | Apple tech specs |
| Charging | USB-C Charge Cable (1m) and 20W USB-C Power Adapter in the box; charges from the adapter or from a computer over USB-C. No fast-charge rating (iPad Pro (M5) is rated 50% in 30 minutes). | Apple tech specs |
| Location / GNSS | All models: digital compass, Wi-Fi, iBeacon. Cellular models add GPS/GNSS and cellular location | Apple tech specs |
| US launch price | 11-inch Wi-Fi $999; 11-inch cellular $1,199; 13-inch Wi-Fi $1,299; 13-inch cellular $1,499 (US, 7 May 2024) | Apple Newsroom, 2024-05-07 |
| Price band | Previous-generation flagship tablet ($999–$1,499+ at US launch, before Pencil or keyboard) | Based on Apple's launch prices |
| Announced | 7 May 2024 | Apple Newsroom |
| Availability | Pre-order from 7 May 2024; in stores from Wednesday, 15 May 2024. Replaced as Apple's current iPad Pro by iPad Pro (M5), announced 15 October 2025. | Apple Newsroom, 2024-05-07 and 2025-10-15 |
iPad Pro (M4) extras
Specs only this model has.
| Spec | Value | Source and notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ultra Retina XDR / tandem OLED | The first iPad Pro with tandem OLED; 1000 nits full screen and 1600 nits peak HDR, the same ratings iPad Pro (M5) has | Apple Newsroom, 2024-05-07 |
| Nano-texture display glass | Option on 1TB and 2TB models; polishing cloth in those boxes | Apple tech specs |
| LiDAR Scanner | Yes, beside the rear camera | Apple tech specs |
| Thunderbolt / USB 4 | Up to 40Gb/s; one external display up to 6K at 60Hz | Apple tech specs |
| Memory on 256GB and 512GB models | 8GB on 256/512GB models; iPad Pro (M5) has 12GB at the same sizes | Apple tech specs, M4 and M5 |
| In the box | iPad Pro; USB-C Charge Cable (1m); 20W USB-C Power Adapter; polishing cloth only with nano-texture glass | Apple tech specs |
| Apple Intelligence | Built in; availability depends on language and region | Apple tech specs |
What iPad Pro (M5) changed
Apple announced its replacement, iPad Pro (M5), on 15 October 2025, at the same launch prices. The case and the screen stayed the same. The chip, the memory on the cheaper models and the radios moved on:
| Spec | iPad Pro (M4) | iPad Pro (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 7 May 2024 | 15 October 2025 |
| Memory, 256GB and 512GB models | 8GB | 12GB |
| Memory bandwidth | 120GB/s | 153GB/s |
| Wi-Fi and Bluetooth | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, Thread (Apple N1) |
| Cellular modem | 5G, not C1X | Apple C1X |
| Fast charge | No rating | 50% in 30 minutes |
| Screen | Tandem OLED, 1,000 nits full screen, 1,600 HDR peak | Same ratings |
| US Wi-Fi launch price | $999 (11-inch), $1,299 (13-inch) | Same |
Apple also says M5 brings faster storage. iPad Pro (M4) vs iPad Pro (M5) goes through the pair in full.
If you own an M4, the case for upgrading is narrow. On a 256GB or 512GB model you’d go from 8GB to 12GB of memory, and every model gets Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6 and, with cellular, Apple’s own modem. A 1TB or 2TB M4 already has 16GB. Nothing you see or touch changes: same screen, same sizes, same Apple Pencil support.
If you’re buying new, the M5 is the one to get at the same price. An M4 is worth it when it’s clearly cheaper, refurbished or on clearance, and you’re fine with 8GB on the smaller storage sizes.
The same screen and case
iPad Pro (M4) was the first iPad Pro with a tandem OLED Ultra Retina XDR screen, and M5 kept the same ratings: 1,000 nits full screen for SDR and HDR, 1,600 nits peak for HDR, 2,000,000:1 contrast and ProMotion from 10Hz to 120Hz. The 11-inch has 2420 × 1668 pixels and the 13-inch 2752 × 2064, both at 264 ppi, under fully laminated, antireflective glass with P3 color and True Tone. Matte nano-texture glass is an option on the 1TB and 2TB models.
The 11-inch is 5.3 mm thick and weighs 444 g (446 g with cellular). The 13-inch is 5.1 mm and 579 g (582 g). Both come in silver or space black.
M4 chip and memory
| Storage | CPU | GPU | Memory | Bandwidth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 256GB or 512GB | 9-core (3 performance, 6 efficiency) | 10-core | 8GB | 120GB/s |
| 1TB or 2TB | 10-core (4 performance, 6 efficiency) | 10-core | 16GB | 120GB/s |
Every version has a 16-core Neural Engine, hardware-accelerated ray tracing and a media engine with ProRes and AV1 decoding. Apple Intelligence is built in, with language and region limits. There’s no microSD slot, so the storage you buy is what you keep.
Pencil, keyboard and Thunderbolt
It works with Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C), both with hover, and with the Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro and the Smart Folio. All of them are sold separately. The Pencil snaps to a magnetic connector, and the keyboard uses the Smart Connector.
The USB-C port is Thunderbolt and USB 4 at up to 40Gb/s, and it drives one external display at up to 6K and 60Hz. Wireless is Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3. Cellular models add 5G with 4x4 MIMO, Gigabit LTE and GPS, on eSIM only.
Cameras, Face ID and speakers
The landscape 12MP front camera handles Face ID and Center Stage. On the back, a 12MP wide camera at f/1.8 sits beside the LiDAR Scanner and an Adaptive True Tone flash, and records 4K at up to 60 fps, or ProRes at up to 4K30 (1080p30 on the 256GB model). Four speakers, which M5 kept, and four studio-quality microphones handle sound.
Battery and charging
Apple rates both sizes for up to 10 hours of web or video on Wi-Fi and 9 hours of web on cellular, from 31.29Wh in the 11-inch and 38.99Wh in the 13-inch. The box has a 20W USB-C adapter and a 1m cable, and it also charges from a computer over USB-C.
Price
iPad Pro (M4) launched in the US on 7 May 2024 at $999 for the 11-inch and $1,299 for the 13-inch with Wi-Fi, or $1,199 and $1,499 with cellular, and reached stores on 15 May 2024. The M5 launched at those same Wi-Fi prices, so a new M4 has to undercut it to make sense. If you can live without OLED, iPad Air (M4) costs $599, or $799 for the 13-inch, with an IPS screen rated at 500 or 600 nits. Refurbished and remaining M4 prices move around, so compare them with a new M5 before you buy.
Sources
- Amazon product listing — accessed 2026-09-20
- Apple Newsroom — Apple unveils stunning new iPad Pro with M4 chip and Apple Pencil Pro — accessed 2026-09-19
- Apple Newsroom — The redesigned iPad Air and new iPad Pro are available today — accessed 2026-09-19
- Apple Support — iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) tech specs — accessed 2026-09-19
- Apple Support — iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) tech specs — accessed 2026-09-19
- Apple Newsroom — Apple introduces the powerful new iPad Pro with the M5 chip — accessed 2026-09-19
Frequently asked questions
Should I upgrade from iPad Pro (M4) to iPad Pro (M5)?
Only if you have a 256GB or 512GB model and want more memory, 12GB against 8GB, or you want Wi-Fi 7 and the C1X modem. The screen, both sizes, Face ID, LiDAR, the four speakers and Apple Pencil Pro support didn't change, and a 1TB or 2TB M4 already has 16GB.
How much memory does the $999 iPad Pro (M4) have?
8GB. The 256GB and 512GB models have 8GB, and the 1TB and 2TB models have 16GB along with a 10-core CPU.
Does iPad Pro (M4) have Wi-Fi 7?
No. It has Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3. Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6 and Thread arrived with Apple's N1 chip in iPad Pro (M5) and iPad Air (M4).
Did iPad Pro (M5) get a brighter screen?
No. Both are rated for 1,000 nits full screen and 1,600 nits peak for HDR, with ProMotion from 10Hz to 120Hz, so the screen is no reason to trade up.
Does it come with Apple Pencil or a keyboard?
No. It works with Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C), both with hover, and with the Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro, all sold separately. The box has the iPad, a 20W USB-C adapter and a 1m USB-C cable.
Official product page: iPad Pro (M4). Tech specs: iPad Pro (M4) specs.