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Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 vs Apple iPad Pro 13 (2025)

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67Points
82Points

Why is Apple iPad Pro 13 (2025) better than Samsung Galaxy Tab S11?

  • 0.4 mm less Thickness ?5.1 mm vs 5.5 mm
  • 2 " more Screen size ?13 " vs 11 "
  • 192 px more Resolution ?2,752 px vs 2,560 px
  • 665 nits more Peak brightness ?1,600 nits vs 935 nits
  • 128 GB more Internal storage ?256 GB vs 128 GB
  • 1,890 mAh more Battery capacity ?10,290 mAh vs 8,400 mAh
  • Battery life ?
  • 0.4 f/ less Front camera aperture ?2 f/ vs 2.4 f/
  • 0.6 more Bluetooth version ?6 vs 5.4
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Design
Display
Performance
Battery
Cameras
Productivity & connectivity
Your ranking
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11Your pick67
Apple iPad Pro 13 (2025)Your pick83

Score breakdown

Design
Samsung Galaxy Tab S1171
Apple iPad Pro 13 (2025)43
Display
Samsung Galaxy Tab S1150
Apple iPad Pro 13 (2025)88
Performance
Samsung Galaxy Tab S1173
Apple iPad Pro 13 (2025)88
Battery
Samsung Galaxy Tab S1143
Apple iPad Pro 13 (2025)100
Cameras
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11100
Apple iPad Pro 13 (2025)60
Productivity & connectivity
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11100
Apple iPad Pro 13 (2025)100
Sensors
Samsung Galaxy Tab S110
Apple iPad Pro 13 (2025)0

Design

Weight ?
469 g
579 g

A lighter tablet is more comfortable to hold.

Thickness ?
5.5 mm
5.1 mm

A thinner tablet is easier to carry.

Build material ?
Glass front
Glass front

The frame and back materials of the device.

Biometric unlock ?
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
Apple iPad Pro 13 (2025)

Unlock with a fingerprint or face scan.

Colors ?
Moonstone Gray, Platinum Silver
Silver, Space Black

The colour options the tablet is sold in.

Display

Screen size ?
11 "
13 "

A larger screen is better for media and productivity.

Resolution ?
2,560 px
2,752 px

The vertical pixel count; higher is sharper.

Pixel density ?
274 ppi
265 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 ?
935 nits
1,600 nits

Higher peak brightness is easier to read in bright light.

Panel type ?
Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Ultra Retina Tandem OLED

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

OLED display ?
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
Apple iPad Pro 13 (2025)

OLED panels offer deeper blacks and better contrast than LCD.

Laminated display ?
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
Apple iPad Pro 13 (2025)

A laminated screen reduces glare and stylus parallax.

Contrast ratio ?
∞:1
2000000:1

The ratio between the brightest white and darkest black.

Performance

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

The system-on-chip that powers the device.

RAM ?
12 GB
12 GB

More RAM keeps more apps running smoothly at once.

Internal storage ?
128 GB
256 GB

More storage holds more apps, media and files.

Storage type ?
UFS 3.1
NVMe

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

Expandable storage (microSD) ?
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
Apple iPad Pro 13 (2025)

Storage can be expanded with a memory card.

AnTuTu benchmark ?
2,873,296
? Unknown (Apple iPad Pro 13 (2025))

A synthetic score estimating overall performance.

Geekbench multi-core ?
8,933
? Unknown (Apple iPad Pro 13 (2025))

Multi-core CPU benchmark score; higher is faster.

Geekbench single-core ?
2,742
? Unknown (Apple iPad Pro 13 (2025))

Single-core CPU benchmark score; higher is faster.

RAM type ?
LPDDR5X
LPDDR5X

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

Battery

Battery capacity ?
8,400 mAh
10,290 mAh

A larger battery generally lasts longer between charges.

Battery life ?
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy Tab S11)
10 h

Estimated hours of mixed use on a charge.

Wired charging ?
45 W
? Unknown (Apple iPad Pro 13 (2025))

Higher wattage charges the battery faster.

USB-C ?
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
Apple iPad Pro 13 (2025)

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 ?
13 MP
12 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 ?
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
Apple iPad Pro 13 (2025)

Captures high-resolution 4K footage.

Front camera aperture ?
2.4 f/
2 f/

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

Productivity & connectivity

Stylus support ?
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
Apple iPad Pro 13 (2025)

Works with an active stylus for notes and drawing.

Keyboard support ?
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
Apple iPad Pro 13 (2025)

Pairs with a dedicated keyboard accessory.

5G support ?
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
Apple iPad Pro 13 (2025)

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 ?
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
Apple iPad Pro 13 (2025)

Multiple speakers deliver richer, more immersive sound.

Bluetooth version ?
5.4
6

A newer Bluetooth version improves range and efficiency.

NFC ?
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
Apple iPad Pro 13 (2025)

Enables contactless pairing and payments.

Operating system ?
Android 16
iPadOS 26

The software platform the device runs.

Sensors

Accelerometer ?
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
Apple iPad Pro 13 (2025)

Detects motion and orientation for auto-rotate.

Gyroscope ?
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
Apple iPad Pro 13 (2025)

Senses rotation for gaming and photography.

Compass ?
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
Apple iPad Pro 13 (2025)

A magnetometer for navigation and maps.

The bottom line

The Apple iPad Pro 13 (2025) is the clear winner, scoring 82 to 67 on our VS Score. It leads on Display, Performance and Battery. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 answers back with stronger Design and Cameras. Pick the Apple iPad Pro 13 (2025) unless Design and Cameras matters most to you — then the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 is the smarter buy.

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