The 13-inch iPad Pro with 256GB storage is powered by the groundbreaking Apple M4 chip, built on second-generation 3-nanometer technology. This configuration features a 9-core CPU (comprising 3 performance cores and 6 efficiency cores), a 10-core GPU with hardware-accelerated ray tracing, and a powerful 16-core Neural Engine. This 9-core CPU is exceptionally fast in single-thread workloads, competing with high-end laptop processors, and offers up to 1.5x faster CPU performance than the previous M2 chip.

Crucially, this model includes 8GB of Unified Memory (RAM) and a 120GB/s memory bandwidth. The 16-core Neural Engine is capable of up to 38 trillion operations per second, accelerating demanding AI and machine learning tasks within iPadOS and professional applications.

Display: Ultra Retina XDR with Tandem OLED

The 13-inch model features the revolutionary Ultra Retina XDR display, which utilizes Tandem OLED technology. This design stacks two OLED panels to combine their light output, achieving phenomenal full-screen brightness that traditional single-layer OLED displays struggle with on a large tablet.

Resolution: $2752 \times 2064$ pixels at 264 ppi.
Brightness: $1000$ nits max full-screen for both SDR and HDR content, with a peak HDR brightness of $1600$ nits.
Contrast Ratio: An incredible $2,000,000:1$ , enabling true black and high-precision highlights.
ProMotion: Adaptive refresh rates from $10\text{Hz}$ to $120\text{Hz}$ ensure fluid motion and improved power efficiency.

Connectivity and Design

The Wi-Fi + Cellular model provides 5G connectivity for high-speed internet access on the go, alongside Wi-Fi 6E for fast local networking. The device maintains an incredibly thin profile at just $5.1\text{mm}$ and weighs approximately $582$ grams.

The single Thunderbolt / USB 4 port supports blazing fast data transfer speeds up to $40\text{Gb/s}$ , enabling connection to high-resolution external displays (up to $6\text{K}$ ) and powerful peripherals.

The camera system includes a 12MP Wide back camera with an Adaptive True Tone flash for improved document scanning and $4\text{K}$ video recording with ProRes support. The 12MP Ultra Wide front camera is now positioned in the landscape orientation, supporting Center Stage for better video conferencing. The inclusion of the LiDAR Scanner enhances AR experiences and depth-mapping for pro workflows.