Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5, 2025) vs OnePlus Pad 2
The Verdict
The Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5, 2025) and OnePlus Pad 2 sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The OnePlus Pad 2 is the cheaper of the two at $550 versus $999, a difference of about $449. 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 OnePlus Pad 2 is praised for flagship snapdragon 8 gen 3 performance. 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 OnePlus Pad 2 if…
- →Flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 performance
- →Large 12.1-inch 144Hz 3K display
- →Excellent battery life with fast 67W charging
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
OnePlus Pad 2
Pros
- Flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 performance
- Large 12.1-inch 144Hz 3K display
- Excellent battery life with fast 67W charging
- Premium aluminum unibody build
- Wi-Fi 7 support
Cons
- No cellular option
- No microSD expansion
- Stylus and keyboard sold separately
- Android tablet apps still trail iPadOS
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5, 2025) | OnePlus Pad 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iPadOS 19 | OxygenOS 14.1 (Android 14) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 444 g | 584 g |
| Dimensions | 249.7 x 177.5 x 5.1 mm | 268.6 x 189.4 x 6.5 mm |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 10 hours | Up to 14.5 hours video playback, 67W SUPERVOOC charging |
| Capacity | — | 9510 mAh |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear | 12 MP wide, 12 MP ultrawide, LiDAR | 13 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP TrueDepth, Center Stage | 8 MP |
| Display | ||
| Size | 11.0 inches | 12.1 inches |
| Type | Ultra Retina XDR tandem OLED | LTPS LCD, 7:5 aspect ratio |
| Resolution | 2420 x 1668 | 3000 x 2120 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz ProMotion | 144Hz |
| Storage | ||
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 12 GB LPDDR5X |
| Chipset | Apple M5 (10-core CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Thunderbolt / USB 4 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (N1 chip) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| 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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