Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 256GB (Graphite) · with Smart Folio
Dimensity 9400+ · 256GB · Graphite
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi · Tablet only
M5 · Tandem OLED · Wi-Fi
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi · Tablet only takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 256GB (Graphite) · with Smart Folio lands at 91 and iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi · Tablet only at 95. That puts iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi · Tablet only ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 256GB (Graphite) · with Smart Folio if…
- ✓Improved durability
- ✓One UI 7.5 + Galaxy AI Gen 2
- ✓S-Pen on Fold7
Pick iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi · Tablet only if…
- ✓M5 performance in a tablet
- ✓Tandem OLED display
- ✓Apple Pencil Pro support
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 256GB (Graphite) · with Smart Folio | iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi · Tablet only |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Dimensity 9400+ | — |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
| Color | Graphite | — |
| Release year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Chip | — | M5 |
| Display size | — | 13" |
| Connectivity | — | Wi-Fi |
Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 256GB (Graphite) · with Smart Folio
- +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) · 256GB · Wi-Fi · Tablet only
- +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) · with Smart Folio vs iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi · Tablet only
Which is better, Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 256GB (Graphite) · with Smart Folio or iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi · Tablet only? +
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi · Tablet only 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) · with Smart Folio worth the price? +
At $1,378, Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 256GB (Graphite) · with Smart Folio delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in display.
Is iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi · Tablet only worth the price? +
At $1,299, iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi · Tablet only delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in display.
Does Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 256GB (Graphite) · with Smart Folio or iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi · Tablet only 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.