Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 vs Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M4

By Billy G. · Founder & Lead EditorVerified May 30 by Billy G.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A8
Samsung Galaxy Tab A8
Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M4
Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M4

Verdict: The iPad Pro 11-inch M4 outperforms the Galaxy Tab A8 by wide margins in every benchmark category including 120Hz OLED display (RTINGS), M4 multi-core scores exceeding 14,000 (Geekbench), and sustained software support. The Tab A8 remains a basic media device but trails significantly in speed, screen quality, and future-proofing. This is not a close call.

Winner: Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M4

Samsung Galaxy Tab A8: 4.5/10

Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M4: 9/10

Spec-by-spec comparison

Samsung Galaxy Tab A8Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M4
display10.5-inch TFT LCD 1920x120011-inch Tandem OLED 2420x1668 120Hz
processorUnisoc T618Apple M4
ram3GB or 4GB8GB or 16GB
storage_options32GB or 64GB256GB to 2TB

Samsung Galaxy Tab A8

What works

  • Affordable entry-level pricing
  • Expandable storage via microSD
  • Lightweight at 1.04 lbs

What doesn't

  • Only 3-4 years of software updates
  • 720p front camera

Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M4

What works

  • Exceptional performance with M4 chip
  • Ultra-thin 5.1mm design
  • Long software support through 2030+

What doesn't

  • No microSD expansion
  • Higher starting price

Bottom line

Our pick: Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M4.

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