Apple iPad Pro M5 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra

Apple iPad Pro M5 wins — The Apple iPad Pro M5 wins for most users due to its M5 chip delivering 25-30% better multi-core scores than the Snapdra…

Scores: Apple iPad Pro M5 9/10 · Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 7.5/10

The Apple iPad Pro M5 wins for most users due to its M5 chip delivering 25-30% better multi-core scores than the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 in Tab S11 Ultra per early Geekbench 6 results. It also offers superior build thinness at 5.1mm versus the Tab's 5.4mm and longer OS updates. The Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra counters with a larger 14.6-inch display and included S Pen making it preferable for heavy note-ta...

Spec-by-spec comparison

Apple iPad Pro M5Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
Display13-inch Tandem OLED 120Hz14.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz
ProcessorApple M5Snapdragon 8 Gen 4
RAM16GB16GB
Storage Options256GB-2TB256GB-1TB

Apple iPad Pro M5

What works

  • Superior M5 chip performance for creative apps
  • Excellent build quality and thin design
  • Seamless macOS/iOS ecosystem integration

What doesn't

  • Higher starting price than competitors
  • Limited to Apple Pencil Pro only

Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra

What works

  • Larger high-brightness display for multitasking
  • S Pen included with low latency
  • Strong DeX desktop mode for productivity

What doesn't

  • Heavier than iPad Pro at 1.4 lbs
  • Android tablet app optimization varies

Bottom line

Our pick: Apple iPad Pro M5. It edges out the alternative on superior m5 chip performance for creative apps. That said, Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra still wins on larger high-brightness display for multitasking — consider it if that single trade matters most for your use.

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