Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
SD8 Elite for Galaxy · 14.6″ AMOLED · S Pen
iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi · Tablet only
M5 · Tandem OLED · Wi-Fi
iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi · Tablet only takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra lands at 91 and iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi · Tablet only at 93. That puts iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi · Tablet only ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra if…
- ✓14.6″ Super AMOLED — biggest premium tablet display
- ✓S Pen included
- ✓DeX desktop mode
Pick iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi · Tablet only 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 11" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi · Tablet onlyCompared on the display sub-score
iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi · Tablet only leads on display (98 vs 96).
Battery
iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi · Tablet onlyCompared on the battery sub-score
iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi · Tablet only leads on battery (88 vs 86).
Software
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 UltraCompared on the software sub-score
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra leads on software (84 vs 82).
Value for money
iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi · Tablet onlySpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi · Tablet only more score per dollar ($999 vs $1,199).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra | iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi · Tablet only |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 14.6″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz | — |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | — |
| RAM | 12 / 16 GB | — |
| Storage | 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB | 256GB |
| Battery | 11600 mAh | — |
| Charging | 45W USB-C | — |
| Weight | 727 g | — |
| Chip | — | M5 |
| Display size | — | 11" |
| Connectivity | — | Wi-Fi |
| Release year | — | 2025 |
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
- +14.6″ Super AMOLED — biggest premium tablet display
- +S Pen included
- +DeX desktop mode
- −Massive (~727g)
- −OneUI tablet UI still cramped
- −Charger sold separately
iPad Pro 11" (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: Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra vs iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi · Tablet only
Which is better, Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra or iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi · Tablet only? +
iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi · Tablet only scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra worth the price? +
At $1,199, Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in cpu.
Is iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi · Tablet only worth the price? +
At $999, iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi · Tablet only delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in display.
Does Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra or iPad Pro 11" (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.
Which is better for display, Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra or iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi · Tablet only? +
iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi · Tablet only — leads on display (98 vs 96). Compared on the display sub-score.
Which is better for battery, Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra or iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi · Tablet only? +
iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi · Tablet only — leads on battery (88 vs 86). Compared on the battery sub-score.