Overview
- Benchmarks show about 11% higher single‑core and 13% multi‑core scores versus the M4, with up to roughly 50% faster 3D ray‑traced rendering and a commanding lead over Samsung’s Tab S11.
- The Tandem OLED panel hit a measured 1,608 cd/m² peak on a 10% window, and the optional nanotexture glass cuts reflections at the expense of a touch of maximum brilliance.
- iPadOS 26 now supports true resizable windows and background tasks like rendering or file copies, pushing the tablet closer to notebook workflows.
- Apple’s N1 chip adds Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0 and Thread, with a test showing a 1.2 GB AirDrop in 21 seconds to the new iPad versus 45 seconds to a Wi‑Fi 6 MacBook; the optional C1X modem is eSIM‑only and costs €250 extra.
- In real‑world testing, the 13‑inch model streamed YouTube for about 21 hours at 200 cd/m², while pricing starts at €1,449 and can reach €2,098 with 512 GB and Magic Keyboard, matching a MacBook Air’s carry weight when attached.