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It’s time for a showdown between the giants of the tablet world! I’ve recently had the chance to explore both the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra and the iPad Pro M5. Let’s dive into a detailed comparison to see which one might be the best fit for your needs.
With its massive 14.6-inch OLED screen, the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra is one of the biggest tablets on the market. The iPad Pro M5 isn’t far behind, boasting a high-quality OLED display as well, alongside impressive performance and battery longevity. Both devices are highly capable, whether for work or leisure, positioning them as top contenders in the tablet scene. But the question remains: which one should you buy?
In the following sections, I will provide all the necessary details about these two devices to aid in your decision-making process.
| Row 0 – Cell 0 |
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra (tested) |
iPad Pro M5 (tested) |
|
Price |
$1,199 |
$2,099 |
|
Display |
14.6-inch AMOLED (2960 x 1848) |
13-inch Tandem OLED (2752 x 2064 pixels) |
|
Colors |
Gray, Silver |
Silver, Space Black |
|
Chip |
MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ |
M5 (10 CPU cores, 10 GPU cores) |
|
RAM |
12GB |
16GB |
|
Storage |
256GB |
1TB |
|
Cameras |
12MP FF + Ultrawide (front), 13MP AF + 8MP UW (rear) |
12MP front landscape, 12MP rear |
|
Wireless |
Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 |
Wi-Fi 7, 5G, Bluetooth 6 |
|
Size |
12.8 x 8.2 x 0.2 inches |
11.09 x 8.48 x 0.2 inches |
|
Weight |
1.6 pounds |
1.28 pounds |
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra starts at $1,199, while the 13-inch iPad Pro M5 starts at $1,399. They both get pricier when you add more storage, with a Tab S11 Ultra with 1TB of storage topping out at $1,619 and an iPad Pro M5 with 2TB costing $2,299.
The Tab S11 Ultra’s Book Cover Keyboard adds $209 to its cost, while the 13-inch iPad Pro M5’s Magic Keyboard bumps the price by $349. With their respective keyboards included, the starting models of the Tab S11 Ultra and 13-inch iPad Pro cost $1,408 and $1,748 (respectively).
Price-wise, the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra has an advantage over the iPad Pro M5. But as we’ll see ahead, the extra cost for Apple’s tablet might be worth it for some folks.
The Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra and iPad Pro M5 are both thin and light tablets that are easy to travel with. They’re both sturdy pieces of aluminum that won’t easily bend.
The iPad Pro is actually thinner and lighter than the iPad Air M3. Thanks to that, even the large 13-inch iPad Pro is comfortable to hold for long periods of time. There’s a Thunderbolt/USB 4 port on the center right side, and four speakers flanking the tablet (two on the left, two on the right). And of course, there’s also a 12MP camera on the back and another 12MP landscape-oriented camera on the front.
Samsung didn’t redesign the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra. As before, it’s a tablet worthy of Moses thanks to its enormous 12.8 x 8.2 x 0.2 size. Despite that, it only weighs 1.6 pounds. Unfortunately, its size also makes the tablet difficult to hold for long, even with two hands. Since this slate is so cumbersome to hold, you’ll need to prop it up against something like a couch arm or a pillow.
The Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra’s imposing size is certainly impressive, but it’s also its biggest hindrance. The 13-inch iPad Pro is also large, but it’s thinner and lighter, thus
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Tobias Nguyen covers mobile technology and social media trends. He combines a background in digital marketing with a passion for emerging tech to provide readers with data-driven insights and practical tech usage tips.