Samsung
Galaxy Tab S11+ 256GB (Silver)
Dimensity 9400+ · 256GB · Silver
87
/ 100
From $1,099
VS
iPad Pro M5 13″ wins by 9
Apple
iPad Pro M5 13″
M5 · Tandem OLED · 5G mmWave
96
/ 100
From $1,299
Specdex verdict
iPad Pro M5 13″ takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Galaxy Tab S11+ 256GB (Silver) lands at 87 and iPad Pro M5 13″ at 96. That puts iPad Pro M5 13″ ahead by 9 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 M5 13″ if…
- ✓M5 silicon parity with MacBook Pro
- ✓Tandem OLED with full Pro Display calibration
- ✓Apple Pencil Pro hover
Galaxy Tab S11+ 256GB (Silver) 87
vs 96 iPad Pro M5 13″
Score breakdown
Galaxy Tab S11+ 256GB (Silver)
87 performance 87
display 94
battery 86
portability 80
software 84
cpu 0
gpu 0
iPad Pro M5 13″
96 performance 0
display 98
battery 88
portability 0
software 86
cpu 100
gpu 98
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S11+ 256GB (Silver) | iPad Pro M5 13″ |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Dimensity 9400+ | Apple M5 |
| Storage | 256GB | ▲ 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB |
| Color | Silver | — |
| Release year | 2025 | — |
| Display | — | 13″ Tandem OLED, ProMotion 120Hz |
| RAM | — | 12 / 16 GB |
| Battery | — | 38.9 Wh |
| Charging | — | 20W USB-C |
| Weight | — | 579 g |
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 M5 13″
Pros
- +M5 silicon parity with MacBook Pro
- +Tandem OLED with full Pro Display calibration
- +Apple Pencil Pro hover
Cons
- −iPadOS still trails macOS for power users
- −Magic Keyboard sold separately ($349)
- −Storage upgrades pricey
FAQ: Galaxy Tab S11+ 256GB (Silver) vs iPad Pro M5 13″
Which is better, Galaxy Tab S11+ 256GB (Silver) or iPad Pro M5 13″? +
iPad Pro M5 13″ scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 9. 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 M5 13″ worth the price? +
At $1,299, iPad Pro M5 13″ delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in cpu.
Does Galaxy Tab S11+ 256GB (Silver) or iPad Pro M5 13″ 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.