Samsung
Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 1TB (Graphite)
Dimensity 9400+ · 1TB · Graphite
91
/ 100
From $1,499
VS
iPad Pro 13" (M5) wins by 4
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 S11 Ultra 1TB (Graphite) lands at 91 and iPad Pro 13" (M5) at 95. That puts iPad Pro 13" (M5) ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 1TB (Graphite) if…
- ✓Improved durability
- ✓One UI 7.5 + Galaxy AI Gen 2
- ✓S-Pen on Fold7
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
Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 1TB (Graphite) 91
vs 95 iPad Pro 13" (M5)
Score breakdown
Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 1TB (Graphite)
91 performance 91
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 Ultra 1TB (Graphite) | iPad Pro 13" (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Dimensity 9400+ | — |
| Storage | 1TB | ▲ 256 / 512 GB / 1 / 2 TB |
| Color | Graphite | — |
| Release year | 2025 | — |
| Chip | — | Apple M5 chip (9- or 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine) |
| Display | — | 13″ Ultra Retina XDR Tandem OLED, 2752×2064 at 264 ppi, ProMotion 10–120 Hz |
| RAM | — | 12 GB (256/512 GB) or 16 GB (1/2 TB) |
| Weight | — | 579 g (Wi-Fi) |
| Connectivity | — | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, optional 5G |
| Ports | — | Thunderbolt / USB 4 (40 Gb/s) |
| Pencil | — | Apple Pencil Pro + Apple Pencil (USB-C) |
| OS | — | iPadOS 19 |
Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 1TB (Graphite)
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
- +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 S11 Ultra 1TB (Graphite) vs iPad Pro 13" (M5)
Which is better, Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 1TB (Graphite) or iPad Pro 13" (M5)? +
iPad Pro 13" (M5) scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 1TB (Graphite) worth the price? +
At $1,499, Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 1TB (Graphite) delivers a Specdex score of 91 — 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 Ultra 1TB (Graphite) 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.