Apple continues to work on consolidating the iPad Pro as the benchmark in the premium tablet market. Another technical upgrade is on the horizon for fall 2025: According to Bloomberg analyst Mark Gurman, the new iPad Pro will not only be equipped with the more efficient Apple M5 chip, but will also feature a dual-camera setup on the front for the first time. Apple is thus addressing a problem that has bothered many users since the last design change.
In addition to the powerful M5 processor, which should ensure even greater efficiency and performance, Apple is also introducing a feature that makes everyday use noticeably more convenient – whether in portrait or landscape format.
In a nutshell:
- Apple M5 chip for greater efficiency and performance.
- Two front cameras for optimized use in portrait and landscape format.
- No fundamental design changes compared to the 2024 model.
- Launch likely in October 2025, already in mass production according to Bloomberg.
More flexibility thanks to two front cameras
The current iPad Pro from 2024 had already undergone a realignment of the front camera. Apple placed it on the long side of the housing for the first time in order to better support the much more frequent use in landscape format – a change that was welcomed by many. However, this decision also led to new problems: Those who continued to use their iPad primarily in portrait mode had to accept restrictions when using FaceTime or Face ID.
A clever solution is now to be found for the 2025 model. According to Bloomberg analyst Gurman, Apple will simply install two front cameras – one on the short side and one on the long side. This should allow the iPad Pro to be used without restrictions in both portrait and landscape mode in future. FaceTime, Face ID and video conferencing should adapt seamlessly to the user’s preferred position without having to turn the tablet. This improvement is likely to be particularly well received in the business and creative sectors, as many iPads are used in docking stations or with keyboards.
According to current information, the external appearance remains technically unchanged. With this update, Apple is concentrating on details that make a noticeable difference in everyday use.
Apple M5 chip brings more efficiency and performance
Inside the new iPad Pro, users can expect the Apple M5 chip, which, according to earlier reports, is manufactured by TSMC using the N3P process. Compared to the M4, analysts estimate that the M5 offers around 10 percent more efficiency and around 5 percent higher performance in the base model. Although these gains are difficult to measure in everyday use, every performance advantage counts for pro users who work with graphics-intensive applications, 3D rendering or video editing.
The M5 should also bring improvements in terms of energy consumption, which could be particularly noticeable in terms of battery life compared to the already efficient predecessor models. The combination of powerful hardware and software optimization should ensure that the iPad Pro further consolidates its position as a laptop alternative.
Conclusion: fine-tuning instead of revolution – but sensible
The iPad Pro 2025 is unlikely to surprise with any ground-breaking innovations, but it does rely on well thought-out improvements. The new dual camera setup in particular should provide more comfort in everyday use and address a frequent point of criticism from users. Together with the more powerful Apple M5 chip, the iPad Pro will remain one of the most versatile tablets on the market in 2025.
The market launch is scheduled for October 2025 and, as usual, Apple will not announce a price until the official presentation. However, pricing is expected to be similar to the current models.
