Apple iPad Pro 11 M5 (Wi-Fi + Cellular) in Kenya
The Apple iPad Pro 11 M5 price in Kenya is KES 169,000 at Smartphones Planet Kenya. Released October 22, 2025, the iPad Pro 11 M5 carries every core specification of the iPad Pro 13 M5 in a lighter, more portable form factor: the same Apple M5 chip, the same 11-inch Ultra Retina Tandem OLED at 120Hz with 1,600-nit peak and Dolby Vision, the same ProRes 4K video with LiDAR, the same USB-C 4 Thunderbolt 3, the same Face ID, Apple Pencil Pro support, four stereo speakers, Wi-Fi 7, and 5G via eSIM in a 444g body at 5.3mm. The iPad Pro 11 M5 is the choice for buyers who want the full iPad Pro M5 experience in a one-hand-holdable, bag-friendly size. iPad Pro 11-inch M5 is available in silver and space black colours, with a 2-years warranty.
Design:
The iPad Pro 11 M5 measures 249.7 x 177.5 x 5.3mm and weighs 444g (Wi-Fi) or 446g (cellular). Glass front, aluminum back, and aluminum frame. Scratch-resistant glass at Mohs level 4 with antireflective and oleophobic coating. Nano-texture display glass is available on 1TB and 2TB models only. Stylus support covers Apple Pencil Pro. Available in Silver and Space Black.
Display:
The iPad Pro 11 M5 carries an 11.0-inch Ultra Retina Tandem OLED at 1668 x 2420 pixels (267 ppi) in a 3:2 ratio, running at ProMotion adaptive 120Hz, with 1,000-nit HBM, 1,600-nit peak brightness, Dolby Vision, HDR10, and antireflective coating. Mohs level 4 glass. The Tandem OLED dual-panel construction delivers true black levels alongside 1,600-nit brightness simultaneously.
Camera:
Identical to the 13-inch model: 12MP main camera (f/1.8, dual-pixel PDAF) with TOF 3D LiDAR scanner, quad-LED flash, and HDR. Video: 4K at 24/25/30/60fps, 1080p at 25/30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, and ProRes at 4K and 1080p. The 12MP ultrawide front camera (f/2.0, 122 degrees) with Center Stage records 1080p at 25/30/60fps with gyro-EIS and HDR.
Performance:
Identical chip to the 13-inch: Apple M5 with 10-core GPU. CPU configuration varies by storage tier: 9-core (3+6) on 256GB and 512GB models, 10-core (4+6) on 1TB and 2TB models. RAM: 12GB on 256GB and 512GB, 16GB on 1TB and 2TB. iPadOS 26 with Apple Intelligence. Software support approximately 5 to 7 years based on Apple's historical track record.
Connectivity:
Identical connectivity to the 13-inch: 5G via eSIM (no physical SIM), Wi-Fi 7 dual-band, Bluetooth 6.0, no NFC, GPS on cellular model only, USB-C 4 Thunderbolt 3 with DisplayPort at up to 40Gbps, and magnetic connector. Confirm Safaricom or Airtel eSIM support for iPad before purchase.
Battery and Charging:
The iPad Pro 11 M5 carries an 8,160mAh battery compared to the 13-inch model's 10,290mAh. Charging reaches 50% in 30 minutes. Apple does not publish the wired charging wattage. No wireless charging. Apple's internal testing suggests approximately 10 hours of typical use.
Apple iPad Pro 11 M5 Full Specifications:
| Models | A3357, A3358, A3359, iPad17,1, iPad17,2 |
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G (cellular model, eSIM only) |
| Announced | October 16, 2025 |
| Released | October 22, 2025 |
| Dimensions | 249.7 x 177.5 x 5.3 mm |
| Weight | 444g (Wi-Fi) / 446g (cellular) |
| Build | Scratch-resistant glass front (Mohs 4), aluminum back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | eSIM only (cellular model), no physical SIM, no microSD |
| Display | 11.0-inch Ultra Retina Tandem OLED, 1668 x 2420px, 267ppi, 3:2, ProMotion 120Hz, 1,000 nit HBM, 1,600 nit peak, Dolby Vision, HDR10, antireflective + oleophobic coating, Mohs 4 |
| Nano-texture Glass | 1TB and 2TB models only |
| OS | iPadOS 26 (approx 5 to 7 years support based on Apple historical track record) |
| Chipset | Apple M5 |
| CPU (256GB/512GB) | 9-core (3 performance + 6 efficiency cores) |
| CPU (1TB/2TB) | 10-core (4 performance + 6 efficiency cores) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (10-core) |
| RAM and Storage | 12GB / 256GB or 512GB; 16GB / 1TB or 2TB (no microSD) |
| Main Camera | 12MP f/1.8 dual-pixel PDAF, TOF 3D LiDAR scanner, quad-LED flash, HDR |
| Camera Video | 4K at 24/25/30/60fps, 1080p at 25/30/60/120/240fps, ProRes (4K and 1080p), gyro-EIS |
| Front Camera | 12MP f/2.0 ultrawide (122 degrees), Center Stage, HDR, panorama |
| Front Video | 1080p at 25/30/60fps, gyro-EIS, HDR |
| Audio | 4 stereo speakers, no 3.5mm jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7), dual-band, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 6.0, A2DP, LE, EDR |
| NFC | Not present |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS (cellular model only) |
| USB | USB-C 4 (Thunderbolt 3, up to 40Gbps), DisplayPort, magnetic connector |
| Biometrics | Face ID |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer |
| Battery | 8,160mAh Li-Po |
| Charging | Wired (50% in 30 min, wattage not published by Apple) |
| Wireless Charging | Not supported |
| Colours | Silver, Space Black |
| Price in Kenya | KES 169,000 |
Pros
- Apple M5, same chip as 13-inch model
- Tandem OLED 1,600-nit peak, same display technology as 13-inch
- ProRes 4K video with LiDAR, same as 13-inch
- USB-C 4 Thunderbolt 3 at 40Gbps, same as 13-inch
- Face ID, Apple Pencil Pro, Magic Keyboard support
- 444g, lightest tablet in this catalogue
- 5.3mm slim body
- 5G via eSIM
- Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 6.0
- 4 stereo speakers
- Up to 2TB storage
- iPadOS 26 with Apple Intelligence
Cons
- Smaller 11.0-inch panel vs 13.0-inch on the larger model
- Smaller 8,160mAh battery vs 10,290mAh
- eSIM only, no physical SIM
- No NFC, no Apple Pay
- Display glass Mohs 4
- CPU and RAM vary by storage tier
- Nano-texture glass on 1TB/2TB only
- No microSD
- No wireless charging
- No 3.5mm jack
- Apple Pencil Pro and Magic Keyboard sold separately
- Only 2 colour options
- Warranty duration not stated in spec sheet, confirm at purchase