Highlights

• Apple’s upcoming M5 iPad Pro will have a second front-facing camera on the portrait side.
• This change addresses user complaints from the M4 model, where the landscape-only camera placement felt awkward for vertical use.
• The M5 iPad Pro will be the first device powered by the new M5 chip with minimal design changes. M5-powered Macs are slated for release in early 2026.

Apple made a notable design change with last year’s M4 iPad Pro by shifting the front-facing camera from the top edge to the side. Now, according to a new report from Bloomberg, the upcoming M5 iPad Pro is set to bring another key update to its camera setup.

In the latest edition of his Power On newsletter, Mark Gurman reveals, “Apple is apparently adding a second, portrait-side front-facing camera to the upcoming M5 iPad Pro, presumably so FaceTimers and selfie fans can use the device equally well in either orientation. This isn’t particularly revolutionary, but it’s a nice enhancement.”

The update appears aimed at addressing user complaints that arose after Apple relocated the front-facing camera to the landscape edge in the M4 model. Some users found the change inconvenient for video calls and selfies when holding the iPad vertically.

Interestingly, despite not seeing widespread criticism from iPad Pro users regarding the camera’s new placement, it’s still a bit surprising to see Apple taking this step. That said, adding a second front-facing camera doesn’t seem to have any real downside. While the dual-camera setup may look slightly awkward at first glance, the front camera typically blends seamlessly into the iPad Pro’s bezels.

The M5 iPad Pro is expected to launch later this year. Apart from the upgraded front-facing camera system and the faster M5 chip, no other major changes are anticipated. Notably, this will be the first Apple device powered by the M5 chip with the first M5 Macs scheduled to debut in the first half of 2026.

FAQs

Q1. What new camera feature will the M5 iPad Pro introduce?

Answer. Apple is adding a second, portrait-side front-facing camera to the upcoming M5 iPad Pro, “presumably so FaceTimers and selfie fans can use the device equally well in either orientation.”

Q2. Why is Apple adding a dual front-facing camera setup to the M5 iPad Pro?

Answer. The update appears aimed at addressing user complaints that arose after Apple relocated the front-facing camera to the landscape edge in the M4 model. Some users found the change inconvenient for video calls and selfies when holding the iPad vertically.

Q3. When will the M5 iPad Pro and M5 Macs be available?

Answer. The M5 iPad Pro is expected to launch later this year. The first M5 Macs are scheduled to debut in the first half of 2026.

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