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43 facts in comparison

Apple iPad Pro 11 (2025) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S11

DesignDisplayPerformanceBatteryCamerasProductivity & connectivitySensors

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74Points
82Points

Why is Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 better than Apple iPad Pro 11 (2025)?

  • 140 px more Resolution ?2,560 px vs 2,420 px
  • 7 ppi more Pixel density ?274 ppi vs 267 ppi
  • Has Expandable storage (microSD) ?
  • 240 mAh more Battery capacity ?8,400 mAh vs 8,160 mAh
  • Wired charging ?
  • 1 MP more Rear camera ?13 MP vs 12 MP
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Design
Display
Performance
Battery
Cameras
Productivity & connectivity
Your ranking
Apple iPad Pro 11 (2025)Your pick70
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11Your pick83

Score breakdown

Design
Apple iPad Pro 11 (2025)100
Samsung Galaxy Tab S1114
Display
Apple iPad Pro 11 (2025)69
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11100
Performance
Apple iPad Pro 11 (2025)88
Samsung Galaxy Tab S1163
Battery
Apple iPad Pro 11 (2025)20
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11100
Cameras
Apple iPad Pro 11 (2025)60
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11100
Productivity & connectivity
Apple iPad Pro 11 (2025)100
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11100
Sensors
Apple iPad Pro 11 (2025)0
Samsung Galaxy Tab S110

Design

Weight ?
444 g
469 g

A lighter tablet is more comfortable to hold.

Thickness ?
5.3 mm
5.5 mm

A thinner tablet is easier to carry.

Build material ?
Glass front
Glass front

The frame and back materials of the device.

Biometric unlock ?
Apple iPad Pro 11 (2025)
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11

Unlock with a fingerprint or face scan.

Colors ?
Silver, Space Black
Moonstone Gray, Platinum Silver

The colour options the tablet is sold in.

Display

Screen size ?
11 "
11 "

A larger screen is better for media and productivity.

Resolution ?
2,420 px
2,560 px

The vertical pixel count; higher is sharper.

Pixel density ?
267 ppi
274 ppi

More pixels per inch produce crisper text and images.

Refresh rate ?
120 Hz
120 Hz

A higher refresh rate produces smoother motion and scrolling.

Peak brightness ?
1,600 nits
1,600 nits

Higher peak brightness is easier to read in bright light.

Panel type ?
Ultra Retina Tandem OLED
Dynamic AMOLED 2X

The underlying panel technology (e.g. OLED, IPS).

OLED display ?
Apple iPad Pro 11 (2025)
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11

OLED panels offer deeper blacks and better contrast than LCD.

Laminated display ?
Apple iPad Pro 11 (2025)
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11

A laminated screen reduces glare and stylus parallax.

Contrast ratio ?
? Unknown (Apple iPad Pro 11 (2025))
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy Tab S11)

The ratio between the brightest white and darkest black.

Performance

Chipset ?
Apple M5
Mediatek Dimensity 9400+ (3 nm)

The system-on-chip that powers the device.

RAM ?
12 GB
12 GB

More RAM keeps more apps running smoothly at once.

Internal storage ?
256 GB
128 GB

More storage holds more apps, media and files.

Storage type ?
? Unknown (Apple iPad Pro 11 (2025))
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy Tab S11)

The storage standard (e.g. UFS 4.0); newer is faster.

Expandable storage (microSD) ?
Apple iPad Pro 11 (2025)
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11

Storage can be expanded with a memory card.

AnTuTu benchmark ?
? Unknown (Apple iPad Pro 11 (2025))
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy Tab S11)

A synthetic score estimating overall performance.

Geekbench multi-core ?
? Unknown (Apple iPad Pro 11 (2025))
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy Tab S11)

Multi-core CPU benchmark score; higher is faster.

Geekbench single-core ?
? Unknown (Apple iPad Pro 11 (2025))
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy Tab S11)

Single-core CPU benchmark score; higher is faster.

RAM type ?
? Unknown (Apple iPad Pro 11 (2025))
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy Tab S11)

The memory standard (e.g. LPDDR5X); newer is faster.

Battery

Battery capacity ?
8,160 mAh
8,400 mAh

A larger battery generally lasts longer between charges.

Battery life ?
? Unknown (Apple iPad Pro 11 (2025))
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy Tab S11)

Estimated hours of mixed use on a charge.

Wired charging ?
? Unknown (Apple iPad Pro 11 (2025))
45 W

Higher wattage charges the battery faster.

USB-C ?
Apple iPad Pro 11 (2025)
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11

A reversible, widely compatible charging and data port.

Battery type ?
Li-Po
Li-Po

The battery chemistry (e.g. Li-Po, Li-Ion).

Cameras

Rear camera ?
12 MP
13 MP

A higher megapixel count can capture more detail.

Front camera ?
12 MP
12 MP

A higher resolution front camera improves video calls.

Records 4K video ?
Apple iPad Pro 11 (2025)
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11

Captures high-resolution 4K footage.

Front camera aperture ?
2 f/
2.4 f/

A lower f-number lets in more light for video calls.

Productivity & connectivity

Stylus support ?
Apple iPad Pro 11 (2025)
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11

Works with an active stylus for notes and drawing.

Keyboard support ?
Apple iPad Pro 11 (2025)
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11

Pairs with a dedicated keyboard accessory.

5G support ?
Apple iPad Pro 11 (2025)
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11

Connects to fast 5G mobile networks on the go.

Wi-Fi standard ?
Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi 6E

The Wi-Fi generation supported; later is faster.

Stereo speakers ?
Apple iPad Pro 11 (2025)
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11

Multiple speakers deliver richer, more immersive sound.

Bluetooth version ?
6
5.4

A newer Bluetooth version improves range and efficiency.

NFC ?
Apple iPad Pro 11 (2025)
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11

Enables contactless pairing and payments.

Operating system ?
iPadOS 26
Android 16

The software platform the device runs.

Sensors

Accelerometer ?
Apple iPad Pro 11 (2025)
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11

Detects motion and orientation for auto-rotate.

Gyroscope ?
Apple iPad Pro 11 (2025)
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11

Senses rotation for gaming and photography.

Compass ?
Apple iPad Pro 11 (2025)
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11

A magnetometer for navigation and maps.

The bottom line

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 comes out ahead, scoring 82 to 74 on our VS Score. It leads on Display, Battery and Cameras. The Apple iPad Pro 11 (2025) answers back with stronger Design and Performance. Pick the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 unless Design and Performance matters most to you — then the Apple iPad Pro 11 (2025) is the smarter buy.

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