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Thats according to Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman, at least.

After that, we should get an M5 iPad Pro by the first half of 2026, Gurman argued.

MacBook Pro 16-inch (2023) in use in a studio

In recent years, new iPad Pro models have appeared at a roughly 18-month cadence.

TheMacBook Pro, however, has started to be updated annually, with new models appearing in the fall.

Before that, the fifth-generation model landed in April 2021.

16-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Pro chip in a studio being used

Continuing that pattern, wed expect the M5 iPad Pro to be revealed sometime around December 2025.

Thats slightly earlier than Gurmans prediction of the first half of 2026, but Gurmans timeline makes sense.

With that in mind, looking out for anM5 iPad Proin late 2025 or early 2026 seems sensible.

An incremental upgrade

What can we expect from theM5 chip?