Apple M5 iPad Pro Leaked in Unboxing Video, Shows Performance Boost Apple appears to be on the verge of releasing a new iPad Pro powered by the next-generation M5 chip, following a leak from a credible source. A Russian YouTuber, who previously accurately leaked the 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M4 chip, has published an unboxing video of what is presented as the new 13-inch iPad Pro. The device in the video features a Space Black finish and 256GB of storage. From the outside, the tablet looks nearly identical to the current models, retaining design elements like a single rear camera, a four-speaker setup, and a Smart Connector. The device also appears to maintain a similarly thin profile. The video addresses some previous rumors, notably failing to confirm speculation about a second front-facing camera being added to the new iPad Pro model. Crucially, the leaker put the tablet through a Geekbench 6 performance test. The results indicate a 12 percent increase in multi-core CPU performance compared to the previous generation. The benchmark also suggests a more significant 36 percent improvement in GPU performance. Furthermore, the test revealed that this 256GB model includes 12GB of RAM, an upgrade from the 8GB of RAM found in current 256GB iPad Pro models. Additional details from the footage show the tablet running iPadOS 26, which is expected for a new device, and the battery is shown to have been manufactured in August of this year, pointing to a recent production date. While elaborate fakes are always a possibility, the leaker’s established track record lends credibility to the video. This leak aligns with earlier reports that Apple plans to announce the M5 iPad Pro around October. In related news, it has also been reported that Apple is nearing production of new MacBook Pro laptops featuring the M5 chip, with a potential release also expected later this year.
