Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5, 2025) vs OnePlus Pad 2
The Verdict
The Apple iPad Pro 13" (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 $1,299, a difference of about $749. 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 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 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 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 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
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 13" (M5, 2025) | OnePlus Pad 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iPadOS 19 | OxygenOS 14.1 (Android 14) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 579 g | 584 g |
| Dimensions | 281.6 x 215.5 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 | 13.0 inches | 12.1 inches |
| Type | Ultra Retina XDR tandem OLED | LTPS LCD, 7:5 aspect ratio |
| Resolution | 2732 x 2048 | 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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