Apple iPad Pro Price Rises in 2026: M5 Models Now Start at $1,199

The iPad Pro just got more expensive, with Apple raising prices on its top tablet line in June 2026. The M5 iPad Pro now starts at $1,199 for the 11-inch model and $1,499 for the 13-inch model, a step up that buyers will feel before they add storage or accessories.

The new starting prices
Apple set the 11-inch OLED iPad Pro at $1,199 and the 13-inch OLED iPad Pro at $1,499. Both figures are higher than the previous generation, so the entry point into the Pro line has moved up across the board.

The M5 chip leads the update
The current iPad Pro runs Apple's M5 chip, the main hardware change this round. Reviewers note the biggest speed jump comes from older models like the M1 era, while the M4-to-M5 gain shows up mainly in heavy work such as 3D rendering and video.

OLED screen and slim body
The iPad Pro keeps its OLED display and very thin chassis, with deep blacks and strong contrast that suit photo and video editing. Thunderbolt support and up to 2TB of storage remain available on the higher configurations, so the tablet can handle large project files and external drives. The slim body keeps it portable despite the desktop-class internals.

Where the entry iPad sits
Apple also moved the standard iPad to a $449 starting price, $100 more than before. That model keeps an A16 chip, an 11-inch screen, flat sides, and a USB-C port, and it stays the cheaper way into the lineup for students and casual users who do not need Pro-level power.

Who should consider it
The higher price makes the iPad Pro a tool for people who push it hard, such as artists, editors, and developers who use the M5 for demanding tasks. Lighter users may find the standard iPad or an Air model a better value, since the M5 only pays off under sustained load. The higher prices also push the real cost up once a keyboard and pencil are added.

Where to buy
Both Pro sizes and the cheaper iPad are listed at Apple, where shoppers can compare storage tiers and connectivity options before ordering. Trade-in offers and financing can soften the new prices for those moving up from an older tablet.

Protect the iPad Pro with a Komodoty case
A tablet at this price is worth shielding from knocks and scratches. Komodoty makes fitted iPad cases with precise port and camera cutouts and clean lines, in materials like Alcantara and aramid fiber, so the iPad Pro stays protected without bulk. See the matching options in the Komodoty iPad cases collection.