Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 vs Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M4

By Billy G. · Founder & Lead EditorVerified Oct 28 by Billy G.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9
Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M4

Decision sheet: the facts that decide it

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9: 7 of 8 decision facts sourced.

Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M4: 7 of 8 decision facts sourced.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M4
Price todayPrice not yet checkedPrice not yet checked
Screen size11 inches bestbuy.com13 inches bestbuy.com
Resolution2560 x 1600 bestbuy.com2752 x 2064 bestbuy.com
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon® 8 Gen 2 bestbuy.comApple M4 bestbuy.com
Storage128 gigabytes bestbuy.com256 gigabytes bestbuy.com
Battery life15 hours bestbuy.com10 hours bestbuy.com
Weight17.6 ounces bestbuy.com20.48 ounces bestbuy.com
Starting MSRP$799.99 bestbuy.com$1,299.00 bestbuy.com

Not yet sourced — Samsung Galaxy Tab S9: Refresh rate. Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M4: Refresh rate. No manufacturer, official or retailer source we read publishes these yet; we don't estimate them.

Pick Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 if

Pick Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M4 if

Skip both if

  • Neither publishes refresh rate yet.

Verdict: The Galaxy Tab S9 offers longer battery life (15 h vs 10 h), lighter (17.6 ounces vs 20.48 ounces) and lower starting price ($799.99 vs $1,299); the iPad Pro 13-inch M4 counters with more storage (256 GB vs 128 GB). Neither publishes refresh rate yet.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 lists at $749 while Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M4 lists at $1,099 — Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 undercuts Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M4 by $350 (47%).

Winner: Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M4

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9: 6.5/10

Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M4: 8/10

Spec-by-spec comparison

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M4
Screen size11 inches13 inches
Resolution2560 x 16002752 x 2064
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon® 8 Gen 2Apple M4
RAM8 gigabytes8 gigabytes
Storage128 gigabytes256 gigabytes
Battery life15 hours10 hours

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9

What works

  • Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 provides strong Android performance
  • S Pen included for note‑taking

What doesn't

  • Battery life lower than iPad Pro in mixed use
  • Android tablet app ecosystem less optimized for creative work

Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M4

What works

  • M4 chip delivers industry‑leading performance
  • Mini‑LED XDR display with extreme brightness and contrast

What doesn't

  • Higher price point
  • No native stylus included (Apple Pencil sold separately)
  • Limited multitasking flexibility compared to desktop OS

Bottom line

Our pick: Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M4.

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