Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE vs Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M4
Verdict: The iPad Pro 11-inch M4 wins on display quality (tandem OLED vs LCD per RTINGS), sustained CPU performance (M4 vs Exynos 1380 per Geekbench 6), and software support length. The Tab S9 FE offers better value for basic use and includes microSD plus IP68. iPad Pro leads in 4 of 6 scored categories with clear numerical gaps in brightness and thinness.
Winner: Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M4
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE: 6.5/10
Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M4: 9/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE | Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M4 | |
|---|---|---|
| display | 10.9-inch LCD 90Hz | 11-inch Tandem OLED 120Hz |
| processor | Exynos 1380 | Apple M4 |
| ram | 6GB | 8GB |
| storage_options | 128GB/256GB | 256GB/512GB/1TB |
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE
What works
- Affordable entry into Samsung's S Pen ecosystem
- IP68 water and dust resistance
- Expandable storage via microSD
What doesn't
- LCD panel reaches only 600 nits peak brightness
- Exynos 1380 trails current flagships in sustained performance
Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M4
What works
- Tandem OLED delivers 1000 nits full-screen brightness
- M4 chip sustains high performance in pro apps
- Ultra-thin 5.1 mm aluminum design
What doesn't
- No microSD expansion or headphone jack
- Higher starting price than LCD alternatives
Bottom line
Our pick: Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M4.
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