Apple is reportedly preparing to release a new iPad Pro this year, according to a report from South Korean supplier-focused website The Elec. Although the device is scheduled to employ modest alterations against the 2024 model, the news carries loads of good cheer for iPad loyalists. But the 11- and 13-inch sizes, meanwhile, will most likely be the same as the line of models brought over with last year’s OLED iPads.
But if you’re looking for bold new designs, you probably won’t be happy. The new iPad Pro is expected to look almost identical to its predecessor. Those words amount to a spec bump: modest improvements under the hood, rather than a visual overhaul.
What to Expect From the New iPad Pro
The new iPad Pro will reportedly feature upgraded internals, but specific details remain unclear. The Elec source suggests that South Korean firm LX Semicon will provide display drivers for the upcoming product. Main production will commence sometime between April and May this year. Based on this information we can expect the new iPad Pro models to arrive this fall between July and December 2025.
While rumors about Apple’s future M5 chip for iPads have surfaced, it’s unlikely that this year’s new iPad Pro will adopt this next-generation chip. The upcoming iPad Pro will most likely run the existing M4 chip since it successfully powered all 2024 models.
Minor Changes and Familiar Design
The new iPad Pro is not expected to introduce groundbreaking changes. With OLED displays and M4 chipset installed on last year’s iPad Pro Apple attempted big upgrades to the device. The new 2025 iPads will build upon present technology without major redesigns.
The lack of major design updates means the new iPad Pro will retain its sleek, modern appearance, which has become a hallmark of Apple’s high-end tablets. Apple continues to add improvements to proven designs while making their devices faster and easier to use.
A Delayed Launch Timeline
Unlike the iPad Air and entry-level iPad 11 models, which are expected to launch earlier this year (possibly by March or April), the new iPad Pro is likely to debut much later. Starting production in spring indicates production before fall release in 2025.
Apple plans product releases throughout the year through its even schedule. While the iPad Air may grab attention in the first half of 2025, the new iPad Pro will likely dominate headlines later in the year, especially among professionals and power users.
What About Other iPads?
While the new iPad Pro is set to receive updates, it remains unclear whether Apple will refresh its smaller iPad mini lineup in 2025. Since it came out the iPad mini has had new features rolled out twice a decade with previous generations already getting updated processors and increased memory.
The newest entry-level iPad 11 and new iPad Air should arrive with upgraded features such as an A17 Pro processor in iPad 11 devices and an M3 processor in iPad Air models. The new updates aim to deliver powerful devices with more affordable costs to user needs.
Final Thought
The iPad Pro may not feature drastic changes, but it continues Apple’s tradition of delivering high-performance tablets with premium designs. Even with minor improvements the new iPad Pro proves itself as one of the top-performing tablet options.
While some might be disappointed by the lack of major innovations, Apple’s iterative approach ensures that the new iPad Pro remains a reliable and polished choice for professionals and tech enthusiasts alike. Look forward to the new iPad Pro launching later this year along with its assessed updates.
