Apple iPad Pro 13 M4 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra
Verdict: Apple iPad Pro 13 M4 wins on raw performance and premium build quality with M4 chip benchmarks 25% higher in multi-core than the Tab S10 Ultra per Notebookcheck. Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra counters with a larger 14.6-inch display, included S Pen, and microSD slot at a lower entry price. iPad Pro leads in app ecosystem depth while Tab S10 Ultra excels at split-screen productivity and file management flexibility.
Winner: Apple iPad Pro 13 M4
Apple iPad Pro 13 M4: 8.5/10
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra: 7.8/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Apple iPad Pro 13 M4 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 13-inch Tandem OLED | 14.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Processor | Apple M4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB |
| Battery Life | Up to 10 hours video (per Apple) | Up to 12 hours video (per Samsung) |
Apple iPad Pro 13 M4
What works
- M4 chip delivers 1,847 single-core Geekbench 6 score (per Geekbench)
- Tandem OLED reaches 1,000 nits full-screen brightness (per RTINGS)
- Thin 5.1mm design with 579g weight
What doesn't
- Starts at $1,299 with limited base storage
- No microSD expansion or native file system access
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra
What works
- 14.6-inch 120Hz display with 1,600 nits peak (per DisplayMate)
- Includes S Pen and DeX desktop mode
- Starts at $1,199 with 256GB storage and microSD support
What doesn't
- Heavier 718g build than iPad Pro
- Android tablet app optimization lags behind iPadOS
Bottom line
Our pick: Apple iPad Pro 13 M4. It edges out the alternative on m4 chip delivers 1,847 single-core geekbench 6 score (per geekbench). That said, Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra still wins on 14.6-inch 120hz display with 1,600 nits peak (per displaymate) — consider it if that single trade matters most for your use.
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