Highlights
- MacBook Pro with M5 Chip – The new 14-inch MacBook Pro starts at ₹1,69,900, featuring a 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, up to 24GB unified memory, and 24-hour battery life. It delivers up to 3.5x faster AI performance and 1.6x better graphics than the M4.
- iPad Pro with M5 Chip – Available in 11-inch and 13-inch models starting at ₹99,900, the iPad Pro offers up to 6x faster video transcoding, 3.7x better AI video upscaling, and a tandem OLED Ultra Retina XDR display with nano-texture glass option.
- Pre-orders are live on apple.com with deliveries from October 22.
Caption – Apple Unveils 14-Inch MacBook Pro (left) and iPad Pro (right) with M5 Chip. (Image credit – Apple)
Apple has officially launched the new 14-inch MacBook Pro and iPad Pro, both powered by the next-generation M5 chip. The new lineup marks a major step forward for Apple’s computing ecosystem, promising exceptional performance, AI-driven enhancements, and all-day battery life. Here’s all about the newly launched devices.
14-Inch MacBook Pro with M5 Chip – Key Highlights and Price
Caption – 14-Inch MacBook Pro with M5 Chip. (Image credit – Apple)
The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 chip starts at ₹1,69,900 in India for general customers, while education pricing begins at ₹1,59,900. Available in Space Black and Silver, the laptop can be pre-ordered through apple.com with deliveries starting October 22.
Price at a glance –
- MacBook Pro 14″ M5 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16GB Unified Memory, 512GB SSD Storage – Rs. 1,69,900 (USD 1,599 in the US)
- MacBook Pro 14″ M5 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16GB Unified Memory, 1TB SSD Storage – Rs. 1,89,900 (USD 1,799 in the US)
- MacBook Pro 14″ M5 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 24GB Unified Memory, 1TB SSD Storage – Rs. 2,09,900 (USD 1,999 in the US)
According to Apple, the M5 chip brings a significant leap in artificial intelligence capabilities and system speed, offering up to 3.5x faster AI performance than its predecessor. The company also highlights enhanced CPU and GPU performance, faster storage, and battery life of up to 24 hours, catering to both professionals and students who need portability and power.
Caption – M5 Chip. (image credit – Apple)
Apple’s Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering, John Ternus, stated, “MacBook Pro continues to be the world’s best pro laptop, and today, the 14-inch MacBook Pro gets even better with the arrival of the M5 chip. M5 marks the next big leap in AI for the Mac and delivers a huge boost in graphics performance, accelerating demanding workflows for everyone from students to creatives, developers to business professionals, and more. With its amazing performance, extraordinary battery life, and unrivalled display, M5 takes the new 14-inch MacBook Pro to another level.”
New 14-Inch MacBook Pro – Performance and Features
The M5 chip introduces a next-generation GPU with Neural Accelerator technology in each core and a faster 16-core Neural Engine, offering 3.5x faster AI processing and 1.6x improved graphics performance over the M4 chip. The SSD performance is up to 2x faster, enabling quicker file transfers and app launches. The MacBook Pro supports up to 4TB of storage and 150GB/s unified memory bandwidth, making it suitable for AI developers and creative professionals.
Compared to previous generations, Apple reports the new MacBook Pro delivers –
- 7x faster AI video enhancement
- 8x faster 3D rendering versus the M1 13-inch model
- 8x faster performance than the M4 generation
- Up to 3.2x higher gaming frame rates compared to M1 and 1.6x higher than M4
Powered by a 10-core CPU and an upgraded GPU, the M5 MacBook Pro is designed to handle complex tasks like video editing, 3D design, and app development, while maintaining up to 24 hours of battery life.
New 14-Inch MacBook Pro – Display, Design, and AI Features
The laptop features a 14-inch Liquid Retina XDR display with an optional nano-texture glass finish for glare reduction. It includes a 12MP Centre Stage camera, a six-speaker sound system with Spatial Audio, and a wide port selection for enhanced connectivity.
Built on macOS Tahoe, the MacBook Pro also integrates Apple Intelligence, a suite of privacy-focused AI tools that support text-to-image generation, live translation, and workflow automation. Users can further personalise their system with new design themes and folder colour options.
iPad Pro with M5 Chip – Pricing in India
Apple has also unveiled the new iPad Pro lineup featuring the M5 chip, available in 11-inch and 13-inch models. The 11-inch Wi-Fi version starts at ₹99,900, while the Wi-Fi + Cellular model costs ₹1,19,900.
The 13-inch iPad Pro is priced at ₹1,29,900 (Wi-Fi) and ₹1,49,900 (Wi-Fi + Cellular).
Pricing at a glance –
iPad Pro 11-inch (Wi-Fi)
- 256GB – Rs. 99,900
- 512GB – Rs. 1,19,900
- 1TB (standard glass) – Rs. 1,59,900
- 1TB (nano texture glass) – Rs. 1,69,900
- 2TB (standard glass) – Rs. 1,99,900
- 2TB (nano texture glass) – Rs. 2,09,900
iPad Pro 11-inch (Wi-Fi + Cellular)
- 256GB – Rs. 1,19,900
- 512GB – Rs. 1,39,900
- 1TB (standard glass) – Rs. 1,79,900
- 1TB (nano texture glass) – Rs. 1,89,900
- 2TB (standard glass) – Rs. 2,19,900
- 2TB (nano texture glass) – Rs. 2,29,900
iPad Pro 13-inch (Wi-Fi)
- 256GB – Rs. 1,29,900
- 512GB – Rs. 1,49,900
- 1TB (standard glass) – Rs. 1,89,900
- 1TB (nano texture glass) – Rs. 1,99,900
- 2TB (standard glass) – Rs. 2,29,900
- 2TB (nano texture glass) – Rs. 2,39,900
iPad Pro 13-inch (Wi-Fi + Cellular)
- 256GB – Rs. 1,49,900
- 512GB – Rs. 1,69,900
- 1TB (standard glass) – Rs. 2,09,900
- 1TB (nano texture glass) – Rs. 2,19,900
- 2TB (standard glass) – Rs. 2,49,900
- 2TB (nano texture glass) – Rs. 2,59,900
Pre-orders are open now on apple.com with availability beginning October 22.
New iPad Pro with M5 Chip – Key Specifications
Caption – M5 Chip. (Image credit – Apple)
The M5 chip delivers up to 3.5x faster AI performance than the M4 and 5.6x faster than the M1, powered by a next-generation GPU with Neural Accelerator cores and a 16-core Neural Engine. The chip also debuts a third-generation ray-tracing engine, enabling 1.5x faster 3D rendering than the previous iPad Pro and 6.7x faster than the M1 model.
The 10-core CPU (with four performance and six efficiency cores) ensures seamless multitasking across demanding applications like Adobe Illustrator and Final Cut Pro, while offering up to 6x faster video transcoding and 3.7x faster AI video upscaling than M1.
Apple has improved memory bandwidth to over 150GB/s, increased read/write speeds up to 2x, and equipped the 256GB and 512GB models with 12GB unified memory. Fast charging delivers up to 50% charge in just 30 minutes with an optional 70W USB-C adapter.
The Ultra Retina XDR display features tandem OLED technology, achieving 1,000 nits full-screen brightness and 1,600 nits peak HDR brightness. Both models come in Space Black and Silver, measuring 5.3mm (11-inch) and 5.1mm (13-inch) in thickness. The optional nano-texture glass minimises reflections for a premium viewing experience.
Caption – iPad Pro features C1X modem and N1 wireless chip. (Image credit – Apple)
Connectivity upgrades include Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread support, while the C1X modem provides up to 50% faster cellular data speeds with 30% lower power consumption. It also features N1, a new Apple-designed wireless networking chip that enables Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread.
The iPad Pro also supports Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil (USB-C), a redesigned Magic Keyboard with aluminium palm rest, and a new Smart Folio for protection and versatility.
New MacBook Pro and iPad Pro with M5 Chip – Availability
Pre-orders for both the MacBook Pro with M5 and iPad Pro with M5 are live now on apple.com and the Apple Store app. As mentioned above, retail availability will start from October 22 in India and 31 other markets.
FAQs
Q1. What’s new in the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 chip?
Answer. The MacBook Pro features a 10-core CPU, upgraded GPU, up to 24GB unified memory, and delivers up to 3.5x faster AI performance and 24-hour battery life. It also supports up to 4TB storage and 150GB/s memory bandwidth.
Q2. What are the pricing and configurations for the new MacBook Pro in India?
Answer. Prices start at ₹1,69,900 for the base model with 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD. Higher configurations with 1TB storage and 24GB RAM go up to ₹2,09,900. Education pricing starts at ₹1,59,900.
Q3. What display and design features does the new MacBook Pro offer?
Answer. It includes a 14-inch Liquid Retina XDR display with optional nano-texture glass, a 12MP Centre Stage camera, six-speaker Spatial Audio system, and runs macOS Tahoe with Apple Intelligence AI tools.
Q4. What are the key upgrades in the new iPad Pro with M5 chip?
Answer. The iPad Pro offers up to 6x faster video transcoding, 3.7x better AI video upscaling, and features a tandem OLED Ultra Retina XDR display. It supports Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and fast charging with a 70W adapter.
Q5. How much does the new iPad Pro cost in India?
Answer. The 11-inch model starts at ₹99,900 (Wi-Fi) and ₹1,19,900 (Wi-Fi + Cellular), while the 13-inch version starts at ₹1,29,900. Storage options range from 256GB to 2TB, with nano-texture glass variants available.
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