Samsung
Galaxy Tab S11+ 256GB (Silver)
Dimensity 9400+ · 256GB · Silver
87
/ 100
From $1,099
VS
iPad Pro 13" (M5) wins by 8
Apple
iPad Pro 13" (M5)
M5 · Tandem OLED · Apple Pencil Pro
95
/ 100
From $1,299
Specdex verdict
iPad Pro 13" (M5) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Galaxy Tab S11+ 256GB (Silver) lands at 87 and iPad Pro 13" (M5) at 95. That puts iPad Pro 13" (M5) ahead by 8 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Galaxy Tab S11+ 256GB (Silver) if…
- ✓Improved durability
- ✓One UI 7.5 + Galaxy AI Gen 2
- ✓S-Pen on Fold7
Pick iPad Pro 13" (M5) if…
- ✓Biggest generational leap for iPad Pro in years
- ✓M5 ray-traced graphics
- ✓visionOS-adjacent spatial capture
Galaxy Tab S11+ 256GB (Silver) 87
vs 95 iPad Pro 13" (M5)
Score breakdown
Galaxy Tab S11+ 256GB (Silver)
87 performance 87
display 94
battery 86
portability 80
software 84
iPad Pro 13" (M5)
95 performance 97
display 98
battery 88
portability 92
software 82
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S11+ 256GB (Silver) | iPad Pro 13" (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Dimensity 9400+ | — |
| Storage | 256GB | 256 GB – 2 TB |
| Color | Silver | — |
| Release year | 2025 | — |
| Chip | — | Apple M5 |
| Display | — | 13″ Tandem OLED, 120Hz |
| RAM | — | 16 GB |
| OS | — | iPadOS 19 |
Galaxy Tab S11+ 256GB (Silver)
Pros
- +Improved durability
- +One UI 7.5 + Galaxy AI Gen 2
- +S-Pen on Fold7
Cons
- −Crease still visible
- −Premium pricing
- −Inner display can scratch
iPad Pro 13" (M5)
Pros
- +Biggest generational leap for iPad Pro in years
- +M5 ray-traced graphics
- +visionOS-adjacent spatial capture
Cons
- −iPadOS multitasking still limited
- −Keyboard extra
- −Thermals matter on sustained RT workloads
FAQ: Galaxy Tab S11+ 256GB (Silver) vs iPad Pro 13" (M5)
Which is better, Galaxy Tab S11+ 256GB (Silver) or iPad Pro 13" (M5)? +
iPad Pro 13" (M5) scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 8. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Galaxy Tab S11+ 256GB (Silver) worth the price? +
At $1,099, Galaxy Tab S11+ 256GB (Silver) delivers a Specdex score of 87 — 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 S11+ 256GB (Silver) 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.