OnePlus Pad 2 · 64GB · with Smart Folio
64GB · 2024
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular
M5 · Tandem OLED · Wi-Fi + Cellular
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, OnePlus Pad 2 · 64GB · with Smart Folio lands at 82 and iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular at 95. That puts iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular ahead by 13 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick OnePlus Pad 2 · 64GB · with Smart Folio if…
- ✓Portable creative canvas
- ✓Strong SoC
- ✓App ecosystem matures per year
Pick iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular if…
- ✓M5 performance in a tablet
- ✓Tandem OLED display
- ✓Apple Pencil Pro support
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPortability
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + CellularCompared on the portability sub-score
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular leads on portability (92 vs 88).
Performance
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + CellularCompared on the performance sub-score
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular leads on performance (97 vs 82).
Display
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + CellularCompared on the display sub-score
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular leads on display (98 vs 80).
Value for money
OnePlus Pad 2 · 64GB · with Smart FolioSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
OnePlus Pad 2 · 64GB · with Smart Folio more score per dollar ($628 vs $1,499).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | OnePlus Pad 2 · 64GB · with Smart Folio | iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | 64GB | ▲ 256GB |
| Release year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Chip | — | M5 |
| Display size | — | 13" |
| Connectivity | — | Wi-Fi + Cellular |
OnePlus Pad 2 · 64GB · with Smart Folio
- +Portable creative canvas
- +Strong SoC
- +App ecosystem matures per year
- −Keyboard/pen extra cost
- −RAM often soldered
- −Mid-tier cameras
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular
- +M5 performance in a tablet
- +Tandem OLED display
- +Apple Pencil Pro support
- −iPadOS multitasking still limited
- −Keyboard sold separately
- −Pricey for casual use
FAQ: OnePlus Pad 2 · 64GB · with Smart Folio vs iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular
Which is better, OnePlus Pad 2 · 64GB · with Smart Folio or iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular? +
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 13. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is OnePlus Pad 2 · 64GB · with Smart Folio worth the price? +
At $628, OnePlus Pad 2 · 64GB · with Smart Folio delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in portability.
Is iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular worth the price? +
At $1,499, iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in display.
Does OnePlus Pad 2 · 64GB · with Smart Folio or iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for portability, OnePlus Pad 2 · 64GB · with Smart Folio or iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular? +
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular — leads on portability (92 vs 88). Compared on the portability sub-score.
Which is better for performance, OnePlus Pad 2 · 64GB · with Smart Folio or iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular? +
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular — leads on performance (97 vs 82). Compared on the performance sub-score.