Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
SD8 Elite for Galaxy · 14.6″ AMOLED · S Pen
iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 512GB · Tablet only
512GB · 2024
iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 512GB · Tablet only takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra lands at 91 and iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 512GB · Tablet only at 94. That puts iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 512GB · Tablet only 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) · 512GB · Tablet only if…
- ✓Portable creative canvas
- ✓Strong SoC
- ✓App ecosystem matures per year
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testDisplay
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 UltraCompared on the display sub-score
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra leads on display (96 vs 92).
Software
iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 512GB · Tablet onlyCompared on the software sub-score
iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 512GB · Tablet only leads on software (90 vs 84).
Battery
TieCompared on the battery sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 UltraSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra more score per dollar ($1,199 vs $1,599).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra | iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 512GB · 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 | ▲ 512GB |
| Battery | 11600 mAh | — |
| Charging | 45W USB-C | — |
| Weight | 727 g | — |
| Release year | — | 2024 |
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 13 (M4) · 512GB · Tablet only
- +Portable creative canvas
- +Strong SoC
- +App ecosystem matures per year
- −Keyboard/pen extra cost
- −RAM often soldered
- −Mid-tier cameras
FAQ: Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra vs iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 512GB · Tablet only
Which is better, Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra or iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 512GB · Tablet only? +
iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 512GB · Tablet only 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) · 512GB · Tablet only worth the price? +
At $1,599, iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 512GB · Tablet only delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in performance.
Does Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra or iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 512GB · 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 13 (M4) · 512GB · Tablet only? +
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra — leads on display (96 vs 92). Compared on the display sub-score.
Which is better for software, Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra or iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 512GB · Tablet only? +
iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 512GB · Tablet only — leads on software (90 vs 84). Compared on the software sub-score.