Apple iPad Pro 13" (2025) - Nano-texture Glass Screen - 16GB RAM vs Apple iPad Pro 13" (2025) - Standard Glass Screen - 12GB RAM

Our Verdict: Same generation, two tiers: the iPad Pro 13" (2025) - Nano-texture Glass Screen - 16GB RAM at the top and the iPad Pro 13" (2025) - Standard Glass Screen - 12GB RAM below it. The Pro 13" (2025) - Nano-texture Glass Screen - 16GB RAM offers up to 2TB of storage versus 512GB on the Pro 13" (2025) - Standard Glass Screen - 12GB RAM. There's not much between them beyond price, so the Pro 13" (2025) - Standard Glass Screen - 12GB RAM is the easier pick.

The Pro 13" (2025) - Standard Glass Screen - 12GB RAM is the cheaper one to own: around £1919 over a typical contract, £718 less than the Pro 13" (2025) - Nano-texture Glass Screen - 16GB RAM.

Apple iPad Pro 13" (2025) - Nano-texture Glass Screen - 16GB RAM Apple iPad Pro 13" (2025) - Nano-texture Glass Screen - 16GB RAM vs Apple iPad Pro 13" (2025) - Standard Glass Screen - 12GB RAM Apple iPad Pro 13" (2025) - Standard Glass Screen - 12GB RAM
Screen
13" 13"
Display
Ultra Retina Tandem OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 1600 nits (peak) Ultra Retina Tandem OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 1600 nits (peak)
Resolution
2064 x 2752 2064 x 2752
Pixels Per Inch
265 265
Rear Camera
12 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Front Camera
12 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset
Apple M5 Apple M5
Storage
1TB, 2TB 256GB, 512GB
OS
iPadOS iPadOS
SIM Type
e- SIM e- SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7
Bluetooth
6.0 with A2DP, LE, EDR 6.0 with A2DP, LE, EDR
Dimensions
281.6 x 215.5 x 5.1 mm 281.6 x 215.5 x 5.1 mm
Weight
579 grams 579 grams
Water Resistance
- -
Contracts
£217.40/mo (£20.00 upfront) £157.60/mo (£20.00 upfront)
SIM-free
- -

Prices updated 27 July 2026

Deals Deals
Apple iPad Pro 13" (2025) - Nano-texture Glass Screen - 16GB RAM Apple iPad Pro 13" (2025) - Nano-texture Glass Screen - 16GB RAM Apple iPad Pro 13" (2025) - Standard Glass Screen - 12GB RAM Apple iPad Pro 13" (2025) - Standard Glass Screen - 12GB RAM
Screen 13" 13"
Display Ultra Retina Tandem OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 1600 nits (peak) Ultra Retina Tandem OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 1600 nits (peak)
Resolution 2064 x 2752 2064 x 2752
Pixels Per Inch 265 265
Rear Camera 12 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Front Camera 12 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset Apple M5 Apple M5
Storage 1TB, 2TB 256GB, 512GB
OS iPadOS iPadOS
SIM Type e- SIM e- SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7
Bluetooth 6.0 with A2DP, LE, EDR 6.0 with A2DP, LE, EDR
Dimensions 281.6 x 215.5 x 5.1 mm 281.6 x 215.5 x 5.1 mm
Weight 579 grams 579 grams
Water Resistance - -
Contracts £217.40/mo
£20.00 upfront 		£157.60/mo
£20.00 upfront
SIM-free - -
Prices updated 27 July 2026
Deals Deals

Cheapest Deals

Apple iPad Pro 13" (2025) - Nano-texture Glass Screen - 16GB RAM
Apple iPad Pro 13" (2025) - Nano-texture Glass Screen - 16GB RAM

12 Months

1TB

Space Black

1GB

Data

£217.40 per month, £20 upfront.

Apple iPad Pro 13" (2025) - Standard Glass Screen - 12GB RAM
Apple iPad Pro 13" (2025) - Standard Glass Screen - 12GB RAM

12 Months

256GB

Space Black

1GB

Data

£157.60 per month, £20 upfront.

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Apple iPad Pro 13" (2025) - Nano-texture Glass Screen - 16GB RAM vs Apple iPad Pro 13" (2025) - Standard Glass Screen - 16GB RAM
Apple iPad Pro 13" (2025) - Standard Glass Screen - 12GB RAM vs Apple iPad Pro 13" (2025) - Standard Glass Screen - 16GB RAM

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Apple iPad Pro 13" (2025) - Nano-texture Glass Screen - 16GB RAM or Apple iPad Pro 13" (2025) - Standard Glass Screen - 12GB RAM cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the Apple iPad Pro 13" (2025) - Standard Glass Screen - 12GB RAM is cheaper on contract at £1918.70 over the life of the deal from £157.60 per month with £20.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the Apple iPad Pro 13" (2025) - Nano-texture Glass Screen - 16GB RAM or Apple iPad Pro 13" (2025) - Standard Glass Screen - 12GB RAM?

Both phones have a similar screen size at around 13", both screens are similarly sharp at around 265 pixels per inch, and both use Ultra Retina Tandem OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 1600 nits (peak) panels.

Which has the better camera, the Apple iPad Pro 13" (2025) - Nano-texture Glass Screen - 16GB RAM or Apple iPad Pro 13" (2025) - Standard Glass Screen - 12GB RAM?

The Apple iPad Pro 13" (2025) - Nano-texture Glass Screen - 16GB RAM features a 12 Megapixels rear camera, while the Apple iPad Pro 13" (2025) - Standard Glass Screen - 12GB RAM has a 12 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

What storage options are available for the Apple iPad Pro 13" (2025) - Nano-texture Glass Screen - 16GB RAM and Apple iPad Pro 13" (2025) - Standard Glass Screen - 12GB RAM?

The Apple iPad Pro 13" (2025) - Nano-texture Glass Screen - 16GB RAM is available in 1TB, 2TB, while the Apple iPad Pro 13" (2025) - Standard Glass Screen - 12GB RAM comes in 256GB, 512GB.

What processors do the Apple iPad Pro 13" (2025) - Nano-texture Glass Screen - 16GB RAM and Apple iPad Pro 13" (2025) - Standard Glass Screen - 12GB RAM use?

The Apple iPad Pro 13" (2025) - Nano-texture Glass Screen - 16GB RAM is powered by the Apple M5, while the Apple iPad Pro 13" (2025) - Standard Glass Screen - 12GB RAM uses the Apple M5.

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPad Pro 13" (2025) - Nano-texture Glass Screen - 16GB RAM or Apple iPad Pro 13" (2025) - Standard Glass Screen - 12GB RAM?

They weigh about the same (579 grams vs 579 grams), both are similar in overall footprint.

What operating system do the Apple iPad Pro 13" (2025) - Nano-texture Glass Screen - 16GB RAM and Apple iPad Pro 13" (2025) - Standard Glass Screen - 12GB RAM run?

Both phones run iPadOS.