Samsung
Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 256GB (Graphite)
Dimensity 9400+ · 256GB · Graphite
91
/ 100
From $1,299
VS
iPad Pro M5 13″ wins by 5
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 Ultra 256GB (Graphite) lands at 91 and iPad Pro M5 13″ at 96. That puts iPad Pro M5 13″ ahead by 5 points — a decisive 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 M5 13″ if…
- ✓M5 silicon parity with MacBook Pro
- ✓Tandem OLED with full Pro Display calibration
- ✓Apple Pencil Pro hover
Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 256GB (Graphite) 91
vs 96 iPad Pro M5 13″
Score breakdown
Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 256GB (Graphite)
91 performance 91
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 Ultra 256GB (Graphite) | iPad Pro M5 13″ |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Dimensity 9400+ | Apple M5 |
| Storage | 256GB | ▲ 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB |
| Color | Graphite | — |
| 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 Ultra 256GB (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 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 Ultra 256GB (Graphite) vs iPad Pro M5 13″
Which is better, Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 256GB (Graphite) or iPad Pro M5 13″? +
iPad Pro M5 13″ scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. 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 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 Ultra 256GB (Graphite) 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.