Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5, 2025) vs Lenovo Tab P12 Pro
The Verdict
The Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5, 2025) and Lenovo Tab P12 Pro sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Lenovo Tab P12 Pro is the cheaper of the two at $610 versus $1,299, a difference of about $689. The Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5, 2025) is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5, 2025) stands out for largest ipad pro with tandem oled at 13 inches, while Lenovo Tab P12 Pro is praised for beautiful 12.6-inch 120hz amoled display with dolby vision. 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 13" (M5, 2025) if…
- →Largest iPad Pro with tandem OLED at 13 inches
- →M5 chip for desktop-class performance
- →Apple Pencil Pro + Magic Keyboard support
Buy the Lenovo Tab P12 Pro if…
- →Beautiful 12.6-inch 120Hz AMOLED display with Dolby Vision
- →Quad JBL speakers tuned by Dolby Atmos
- →MicroSD card expansion supported
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5, 2025)
Pros
- Largest iPad Pro with tandem OLED at 13 inches
- M5 chip for desktop-class performance
- Apple Pencil Pro + Magic Keyboard support
- Wi-Fi 7 and Thunderbolt
Cons
- $1299 starting price
- 579g is heavy for a tablet
- iPadOS still limits pro workflows vs macOS
Lenovo Tab P12 Pro
Pros
- Beautiful 12.6-inch 120Hz AMOLED display with Dolby Vision
- Quad JBL speakers tuned by Dolby Atmos
- MicroSD card expansion supported
- Premium aluminum chassis at only 565 g
- Includes Precision Pen 3 stylus support
Cons
- Snapdragon 870 is mid-tier rather than flagship
- No cellular option
- Slow Android update cadence
- Keyboard and pen often sold separately
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5, 2025) | Lenovo Tab P12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iPadOS 19 | Android 11 (upgradable to Android 13) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 579 g | 565 g |
| Dimensions | 281.6 x 215.5 x 5.1 mm | 285.6 x 184.5 x 5.6 mm |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 10 hours | Up to 14 hours video playback, 45W charging |
| Capacity | — | 10200 mAh |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear | 12 MP wide, 12 MP ultrawide, LiDAR | 13 MP main + 5 MP wide |
| Front camera | 12 MP TrueDepth, Center Stage | 8 MP + 8 MP ToF |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.0 inches | 12.6 inches |
| Type | Ultra Retina XDR tandem OLED | AMOLED, HDR10+, Dolby Vision |
| Resolution | 2732 x 2048 | 2560 x 1600 |
| 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 LPDDR5 |
| Chipset | Apple M5 (10-core CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 |
| 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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