Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5, 2025) vs Lenovo Tab P11 Pro Gen 2
The Verdict
The Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5, 2025) and Lenovo Tab P11 Pro Gen 2 sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Lenovo Tab P11 Pro Gen 2 is the cheaper of the two at $350 versus $999, a difference of about $649. The Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5, 2025) is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5, 2025) stands out for m5 chip with 3.5x ai performance vs m4, while Lenovo Tab P11 Pro Gen 2 is praised for gorgeous 11.2-inch 2.5k oled display with dolby vision at a mid-range price. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5, 2025) if…
- →M5 chip with 3.5x AI performance vs M4
- →Ultra Retina XDR tandem OLED display
- →Wi-Fi 7 via N1 chip, C1X modem for cellular
Buy the Lenovo Tab P11 Pro Gen 2 if…
- →Gorgeous 11.2-inch 2.5K OLED display with Dolby Vision at a mid-range price
- →MicroSD expansion up to 1 TB
- →Quad JBL speakers with Dolby Atmos
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5, 2025)
Pros
- M5 chip with 3.5x AI performance vs M4
- Ultra Retina XDR tandem OLED display
- Wi-Fi 7 via N1 chip, C1X modem for cellular
- Apple Pencil Pro support
- Thunderbolt / USB 4 connectivity
Cons
- Starting at $999 is expensive
- Still 5.1mm thin limits thermal headroom
- No headphone jack
Lenovo Tab P11 Pro Gen 2
Pros
- Gorgeous 11.2-inch 2.5K OLED display with Dolby Vision at a mid-range price
- MicroSD expansion up to 1 TB
- Quad JBL speakers with Dolby Atmos
- Includes Lenovo Precision Pen 3 stylus support
- Slim and lightweight at 520 g
Cons
- MediaTek Kompanio 1300T is not a top-tier chipset
- No cellular option
- Limited Android version — ships with Android 12L
- Slow update cadence compared to Samsung or Google
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5, 2025) | Lenovo Tab P11 Pro Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iPadOS 19 | Android 12L |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 444 g | 520 g |
| Dimensions | 249.7 x 177.5 x 5.1 mm | 259.7 x 166.0 x 6.7 mm |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 10 hours | Up to 12 hours mixed use, 30W fast charging |
| Capacity | — | 8200 mAh |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear | 12 MP wide, 12 MP ultrawide, LiDAR | 13 MP main + 5 MP ultrawide |
| Front camera | 12 MP TrueDepth, Center Stage | 8 MP |
| Display | ||
| Size | 11.0 inches | 11.2 inches |
| Type | Ultra Retina XDR tandem OLED | OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision |
| Resolution | 2420 x 1668 | 2560 x 1536 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz ProMotion | 120Hz |
| Storage | ||
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 6 GB / 8 GB LPDDR4X |
| Chipset | Apple M5 (10-core CPU) | MediaTek Kompanio 1300T |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Thunderbolt / USB 4 | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (N1 chip) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Cellular | ||
| Stylus Support | ||
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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