Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 vs Apple iPad Pro 11 Inch M4
Verdict: iPad Pro 11 M4 wins on raw speed, display brightness and software support per Notebookcheck and Geekbench tests. Galaxy Tab S9 counters with included S Pen, IP68 rating and cheaper entry price. Choose M4 if you need Mac-level app performance; pick Tab S9 for Android flexibility and water resistance.
Winner: Apple iPad Pro 11 Inch M4
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9: 7/10
Apple iPad Pro 11 Inch M4: 8.5/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 | Apple iPad Pro 11 Inch M4 | |
|---|---|---|
| screen | 11-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz | 11-inch Tandem OLED 120Hz |
| chip | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Apple M4 |
| ram_storage | 8/12GB LPDDR5X + 128/256GB | 8/16GB unified + 256GB-2TB |
| battery | 8400 mAh | 38.99 Wh |
| display size | 11 inches | 11 inches |
| processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Plus | M4 chip with 6-core CPU and 5-core GPU |
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9
What works
- DeX desktop mode with full windowed apps
- IP68 dust/water resistance
- S Pen included with low latency
What doesn't
- Only 4 years of OS updates promised
- LCD backlight on S9+ model shows bloom in HDR
Apple iPad Pro 11 Inch M4
What works
- M4 delivers 1.5x faster GPU than M2 iPad Pro (per Geekbench 6)
- Ultra-thin 5.1 mm body with 1.51 lb weight
- 7 years of iPadOS updates confirmed
What doesn't
- Apple Pencil Pro costs extra
Bottom line
Our pick: Apple iPad Pro 11 Inch M4.
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