Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE vs iPad Pro 12.9‑inch M5
Verdict: The iPad Pro 12.9‑inch M5 leads with a 1,850 single‑core Geekbench 6 score (per Geekbench) and a 1,600‑nit peak brightness (per Apple), making it superior for professional graphics work. The Galaxy Tab S9 FE, however, provides a lighter chassis at 500 g and a far‑lower $549 price, which is attractive for casual users (per GSMArena). Overall, the iPad’s performance and display advantages outweigh its higher cost for power users, while the Tab S9 FE remains a solid budget alternative.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE lists at $549 while iPad Pro 12.9‑inch M5 lists at $1,099 — Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE undercuts iPad Pro 12.9‑inch M5 by $550 (100%).
Winner: iPad Pro 12.9‑inch M5
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE: 7.2/10
iPad Pro 12.9‑inch M5: 8.5/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE | iPad Pro 12.9‑inch M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 10.9" LCD, 120 Hz (per RTINGS) | 12.9" Liquid Retina XDR mini‑LED, 120 Hz (per Apple) |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (per Samsung) | Apple M5 (per Apple) |
| RAM/Storage | 8 GB RAM / 128 GB UFS 3.1 (per Samsung) | 8 GB RAM / 128 GB SSD (per Apple) |
| Battery | 10,090 mAh (per GSMArena) | 10 hours web browsing (per Apple) |
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE
What works
- Lightweight at 500 g (per GSMArena)
- 120 Hz refresh rate for smooth UI (per RTINGS)
- Affordable price point
What doesn't
- LCD panel less bright than OLED (max 600 nits per RTINGS)
- No support for Apple Pencil ecosystem
iPad Pro 12.9‑inch M5
What works
- Mini‑LED display peaks at 1,600 nits (per Apple)
- M5 chip delivers 1,850 single‑core Geekbench 6 score (per Geekbench)
- Apple Pencil 2nd‑gen support with low latency
What doesn't
- Higher price than most Android tablets
- Heavier at 682 g (per Apple)
Bottom line
Our pick: iPad Pro 12.9‑inch M5.
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