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Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra — SD8 Elite for Galaxy · 14.6″ AMOLED · S Pen
Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra

SD8 Elite for Galaxy · 14.6″ AMOLED · S Pen

91
/ 100
From $1,199
VS
iPad Pro 13" (M4) wins by 3
iPad Pro 13" (M4) — M4 · Tandem OLED · Apple Pencil Pro
Apple

iPad Pro 13" (M4)

M4 · Tandem OLED · Apple Pencil Pro

94
/ 100
From $1,299
Specdex verdict

iPad Pro 13" (M4) takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra lands at 91 and iPad Pro 13" (M4) at 94. That puts iPad Pro 13" (M4) ahead by 3 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 13" (M4) if…

  • ✓Tandem OLED with true HDR
  • ✓M4 performance in a tablet
  • ✓Thinnest Apple device ever
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Display

iPad Pro 13" (M4)

Compared on the display sub-score

iPad Pro 13" (M4) leads on display (98 vs 96).

Battery

iPad Pro 13" (M4)

Compared on the battery sub-score

iPad Pro 13" (M4) leads on battery (88 vs 86).

Software

Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra

Compared on the software sub-score

Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra leads on software (84 vs 82).

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 91
vs
94 iPad Pro 13" (M4)

Score breakdown

Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
91
cpu 96
gpu 95
display 96
battery 86
software 84
performance 0
portability 0
iPad Pro 13" (M4)
94
cpu 0
gpu 0
display 98
battery 88
software 82
performance 97
portability 94

Specs side-by-side

Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra versus iPad Pro 13" (M4) — full spec comparison
Spec Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra iPad Pro 13" (M4)
Display
▲ 14.6″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz
13″ Tandem OLED, 120Hz, 2752×2064
Chipset
Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
—
RAM
▲ 12 / 16 GB
8 / 16 GB
Storage
256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
256 GB – 2 TB
Battery
▲ 11600 mAh
38.99 Wh
Charging
45W USB-C
—
Weight
727 g
▲ 579 g
Chip
—
Apple M4 (9C CPU / 10C GPU)
OS
—
iPadOS 18

Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra

Pros
  • +14.6″ Super AMOLED — biggest premium tablet display
  • +S Pen included
  • +DeX desktop mode
Cons
  • −Massive (~727g)
  • −OneUI tablet UI still cramped
  • −Charger sold separately

iPad Pro 13" (M4)

Pros
  • +Tandem OLED with true HDR
  • +M4 performance in a tablet
  • +Thinnest Apple device ever
Cons
  • −iPadOS still window-limited
  • −Keyboard sold separately
  • −Pricey for casual use

FAQ: Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra vs iPad Pro 13" (M4)

Which is better, Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra or iPad Pro 13" (M4)? +

iPad Pro 13" (M4) scores 94 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. 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 13" (M4) worth the price? +

At $1,299, iPad Pro 13" (M4) delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in display.

Does Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra or iPad Pro 13" (M4) 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 13" (M4)? +

iPad Pro 13" (M4) — 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 13" (M4)? +

iPad Pro 13" (M4) — leads on battery (88 vs 86). Compared on the battery sub-score.