Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation) with M2 chip vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ 12.4 Inch

Name: Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation) with M2 chip vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ 12.4-inch — Comparison Review
Item: Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation) with M2 chip vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ 12.4-inch
Rating: 7.5
Author: Billy G.

By Billy G. · Founder & Lead EditorVerified Oct 19 by Billy G.

Apple iPad Pro

Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation) with M2 chip

Samsung Galaxy Tab

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ 12.4-inch

Decision sheet: the facts that decide it

Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation) with M2 chip: 7 of 8 decision facts sourced.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ 12.4-inch: 7 of 8 decision facts sourced.

	Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation) with M2 chip	Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ 12.4-inch
Price today	Price not yet checked	Price not yet checked
Screen size	11 inches bestbuy.com	12.4 inches bestbuy.com
Resolution	2388 x 1668 bestbuy.com	2800 x 1752 bestbuy.com
Chip	Apple M2 chip with 8-core CPU bestbuy.com	Qualcomm Snapdragon® 8 Gen 2 bestbuy.com
Storage	128 gigabytes bestbuy.com	256 gigabytes bestbuy.com
Battery life	10 hours bestbuy.com	16 hours bestbuy.com
Weight	16.44 ounces bestbuy.com	20.5 ounces bestbuy.com
Starting MSRP	$799.00 bestbuy.com	$999.99 bestbuy.com

Not yet sourced — Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation) with M2 chip: Refresh rate. Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ 12.4-inch: Refresh rate. No manufacturer, official or retailer source we read publishes these yet; we don't estimate them.

Pick Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation) with M2 chip if

Lighter — 16.44 ounces vs 20.5 ounces (bestbuy.com, bestbuy.com)
Lower starting price — $799 vs $999.99 (bestbuy.com, bestbuy.com)

Pick Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ 12.4-inch if

More storage — 256 GB vs 128 GB (bestbuy.com, bestbuy.com)
Longer battery life — 16 h vs 10 h (bestbuy.com, bestbuy.com)

Skip both if

Neither publishes refresh rate yet.

The Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation) with M2 chip and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ 12.4-inch represent two distinct approaches to premium Android and iPadOS tablets, each drawing praise in public reviews for display quality, performance, and ecosystem integration. The iPad Pro relies on its compact 11-inch Liquid Retina XDR panel, M2 processor, and tight iPadOS workflow, while the Galaxy Tab S9+ offers a larger 12.4-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, and greater flexibility with DeX desktop mode and microSD storage. Reviewers consistently note the iPad’s superior app optimization and accessory ecosystem against the Tab’s advantages in screen real estate and cross-device continuity with Android phones. Public specifications also highlight differences in refresh rates, battery capacities, and stylus latency that shape daily use. Bottom line: buyers should weigh the iPad Pro’s refined software experience against the Galaxy Tab S9+’s larger, more versatile hardware depending on their preferred platform and screen-size priorities.

Verdict: The iPad Pro 11-inch with M2 chip offers lighter (16.44 ounces vs 20.5 ounces) and lower starting price ($799 vs $999.99); the Galaxy Tab S9+ 12.4-inch counters with more storage (256 GB vs 128 GB) and longer battery life (16 h vs 10 h). Neither publishes refresh rate yet.

Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation) with M2 chip lists at $799 while Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ 12.4 Inch lists at $999 — Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation) with M2 chip undercuts Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ 12.4 Inch by $200 (25%).

Winner: Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation) with M2 chip

Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation) with M2 chip: 7.5/10

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ 12.4 Inch: 7/10

Spec-by-spec comparison

	Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation) with M2 chip	Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ 12.4 Inch
Screen size	11 inches	12.4 inches
Resolution	2388 x 1668	2800 x 1752
Chip	Apple M2 chip with 8-core CPU	Qualcomm Snapdragon® 8 Gen 2
RAM	8 gigabytes	12 gigabytes
Storage	128 gigabytes	256 gigabytes
Battery life	10 hours	16 hours

Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation) with M2 chip

What works

M2 chip architecture provides integrated CPU/GPU performance
Supports Apple Pencil 2nd generation for precise input
Runs iPadOS with advanced multitasking features

What doesn't

Typically higher launch price than many Android tablets
Limited external storage expansion options

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ 12.4 Inch

What works

Super AMOLED display offers vibrant colors and deep blacks
Includes S Pen in the box for immediate stylus use
Runs Android with flexible app ecosystem

What doesn't

App optimization for tablet form factor can be inconsistent

Bottom line

Our pick: Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation) with M2 chip.

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