Apple has officially launched its new iPad Pro with the powerful M5 chip in India, with prices starting at Rs 99,990. The tablet promises significant performance improvements over previous models and is now available for pre-order.
Key Takeaways
- New iPad Pro features M5 chip with up to 10-core CPU
- Available in two colors and four storage variants
- Pre-orders open now, sales begin October 22
- Starting price: Rs 99,990
Performance and Specifications
The new iPad Pro is powered by Apple’s latest M5 chip, which delivers substantial performance gains over the M4 processor. According to Apple, the M5 offers up to 1.5 times faster 3D rendering with ray tracing in Octane X and up to 1.2 times faster video transcode performance in Final Cut Pro.
The chip features a 16-core Neural Engine and comes in different configurations based on storage:
- 256GB and 512GB models: 9-core CPU with three performance cores
- 1TB and 2TB models: 10-core CPU with four performance cores, up to 16GB RAM
Apple has also emphasized the tablet’s enhanced AI capabilities, which enable up to 2 times faster AI image generation in Draw Things for iPad and up to 2.3 times faster AI video upscaling in DaVinci Resolve for iPad.
Pricing and Availability in India
The new iPad Pro comes in Space Black and Silver color options with storage capacities ranging from 256GB to 2TB. The device is currently available for pre-order and will officially go on sale across India on October 22.
Customers can purchase the tablet through Apple’s official website, Apple retail stores, and authorized retailers. The base model starts at Rs 99,990, making it a premium offering in the tablet market.
