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Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra — Dimensity 9300+ · 14.6″ AMOLED · S-Pen
Samsung

Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra

Dimensity 9300+ · 14.6″ AMOLED · S-Pen

89
/ 100
From $1,199
VS
iPad Pro 13" (M5) wins by 6
iPad Pro 13" (M5) — M5 · 13″ Tandem OLED · Wi-Fi 7
Apple

iPad Pro 13" (M5)

M5 · 13″ Tandem OLED · Wi-Fi 7

95
/ 100
From $1,299
Specdex verdict

iPad Pro 13" (M5) takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra lands at 89 and iPad Pro 13" (M5) at 95. That puts iPad Pro 13" (M5) ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra if…

  • ✓Enormous 14.6″ AMOLED
  • ✓Included S-Pen with haptics
  • ✓DeX desktop mode

Pick iPad Pro 13" (M5) if…

  • ✓13″ Ultra Retina XDR Tandem OLED at 2752×2064
  • ✓9- or 10-core M5 with 10-core GPU and 16-core Neural Engine
  • ✓Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 6 + Thunderbolt / USB 4
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Display

iPad Pro 13" (M5)

Compared on the display sub-score

iPad Pro 13" (M5) leads on display (98 vs 95).

Performance

iPad Pro 13" (M5)

Compared on the performance sub-score

iPad Pro 13" (M5) leads on performance (97 vs 86).

Battery

iPad Pro 13" (M5)

Compared on the battery sub-score

iPad Pro 13" (M5) leads on battery (88 vs 86).

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra 89
vs
95 iPad Pro 13" (M5)

Score breakdown

Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra
89
performance 86
display 95
battery 86
portability 78
software 84
iPad Pro 13" (M5)
95
performance 97
display 98
battery 88
portability 92
software 82

Specs side-by-side

Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra versus iPad Pro 13" (M5) — full spec comparison
Spec Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra iPad Pro 13" (M5)
Chip
MediaTek Dimensity 9300+
Apple M5 chip (9- or 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine)
Display
▲ 14.6″ AMOLED, 120Hz, 2960×1848
13″ Ultra Retina XDR Tandem OLED, 2752×2064 at 264 ppi, ProMotion 10–120 Hz
RAM
12 / 16 GB
12 GB (256/512 GB) or 16 GB (1/2 TB)
Storage
256 GB – 1 TB
256 / 512 GB / 1 / 2 TB
Weight
718 g
▲ 579 g (Wi-Fi)
OS
Android 14, One UI 6.1
iPadOS 19
Connectivity
—
Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, optional 5G
Ports
—
Thunderbolt / USB 4 (40 Gb/s)
Pencil
—
Apple Pencil Pro + Apple Pencil (USB-C)

Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra

Pros
  • +Enormous 14.6″ AMOLED
  • +Included S-Pen with haptics
  • +DeX desktop mode
Cons
  • −Dimensity chip trails M4
  • −Android tablet app gap
  • −Heavy at 718 g

iPad Pro 13" (M5)

Pros
  • +13″ Ultra Retina XDR Tandem OLED at 2752×2064
  • +9- or 10-core M5 with 10-core GPU and 16-core Neural Engine
  • +Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 6 + Thunderbolt / USB 4
Cons
  • −Lower-tier (256/512 GB) configs cap RAM at 12 GB
  • −$1,299 base climbs fast with Magic Keyboard + Pencil Pro
  • −iPadOS multitasking still trails macOS for power workflows

FAQ: Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra vs iPad Pro 13" (M5)

Which is better, Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra or iPad Pro 13" (M5)? +

iPad Pro 13" (M5) scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra worth the price? +

At $1,199, Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in display.

Is iPad Pro 13" (M5) worth the price? +

At $1,299, iPad Pro 13" (M5) delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in display.

Does Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra or iPad Pro 13" (M5) last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for display, Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra or iPad Pro 13" (M5)? +

iPad Pro 13" (M5) — leads on display (98 vs 95). Compared on the display sub-score.

Which is better for performance, Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra or iPad Pro 13" (M5)? +

iPad Pro 13" (M5) — leads on performance (97 vs 86). Compared on the performance sub-score.