Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 256GB (Graphite)
Dimensity 9400+ · 256GB · Graphite
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 512GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular
M5 · Tandem OLED · Wi-Fi + Cellular
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 512GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 256GB (Graphite) lands at 91 and iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 512GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular at 95. That puts iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 512GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 256GB (Graphite) if…
- ✓Improved durability
- ✓One UI 7.5 + Galaxy AI Gen 2
- ✓S-Pen on Fold7
Pick iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 512GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular if…
- ✓M5 performance in a tablet
- ✓Tandem OLED display
- ✓Apple Pencil Pro support
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testDisplay
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 512GB · Wi-Fi + CellularCompared on the display sub-score
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 512GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular leads on display (98 vs 94).
Performance
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 512GB · Wi-Fi + CellularCompared on the performance sub-score
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 512GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular leads on performance (97 vs 91).
Battery
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 512GB · Wi-Fi + CellularCompared on the battery sub-score
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 512GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular leads on battery (88 vs 86).
Value for money
Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 256GB (Graphite)Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 256GB (Graphite) more score per dollar ($1,299 vs $1,699).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 256GB (Graphite) | iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 512GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Dimensity 9400+ | — |
| Storage | 256GB | ▲ 512GB |
| Color | Graphite | — |
| Release year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Chip | — | M5 |
| Display size | — | 13" |
| Connectivity | — | Wi-Fi + Cellular |
Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 256GB (Graphite)
- +Improved durability
- +One UI 7.5 + Galaxy AI Gen 2
- +S-Pen on Fold7
- −Crease still visible
- −Premium pricing
- −Inner display can scratch
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 512GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular
- +M5 performance in a tablet
- +Tandem OLED display
- +Apple Pencil Pro support
- −iPadOS multitasking still limited
- −Keyboard sold separately
- −Pricey for casual use
FAQ: Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 256GB (Graphite) vs iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 512GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular
Which is better, Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 256GB (Graphite) or iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 512GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular? +
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 512GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 256GB (Graphite) worth the price? +
At $1,299, Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 256GB (Graphite) delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in display.
Is iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 512GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular worth the price? +
At $1,699, iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 512GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in display.
Does Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 256GB (Graphite) or iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 512GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular 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 S11 Ultra 256GB (Graphite) or iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 512GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular? +
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 512GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular — leads on display (98 vs 94). Compared on the display sub-score.
Which is better for performance, Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 256GB (Graphite) or iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 512GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular? +
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 512GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular — leads on performance (97 vs 91). Compared on the performance sub-score.