Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
SD8 Elite for Galaxy · 14.6″ AMOLED · S Pen
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular
M5 · Tandem OLED · Wi-Fi + Cellular
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra lands at 91 and iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular at 95. That puts iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular ahead by 4 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" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular if…
- ✓M5 performance in a tablet
- ✓Tandem OLED display
- ✓Apple Pencil Pro support
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra | iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | 13" |
| Connectivity | — | Wi-Fi + Cellular |
| 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 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular
- +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 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular
Which is better, Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra or iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular? +
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. 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" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular worth the price? +
At $1,499, iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in display.
Does Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra or iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular 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.