The Samsung is much cheaper. Is the M5 worth the difference? It depends on what you do.
Short answer
Galaxy Tab S11 - AMOLED 120 Hz, S Pen included, IP68, 8400 mAh, much cheaper. iPad Pro 11 (M5) - M5, Tandem OLED, 444 g.
Key differences
| Spec | Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) Wi-Fi | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Wi-Fi |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Apple M5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ |
| Display | 11", Tandem OLED, 2420×1668, 120 Hz | 11", Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2560×1600, 120 Hz |
| RAM / storage | 12/256 GB, 12/512 GB, 16/1024 GB, 16/2048 GB | 12/128 GB, 12/256 GB, 12/512 GB |
| Rear cameras | 12 MP | 13 MP |
| Front | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Battery | — | 8400 mAh |
| Charging | — | 45 W |
| Stylus | Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil (USB-C) | S Pen (included) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Speakers | 4 | 4 |
| Protection | — | IP68 |
| Thickness / weight | 5.3 mm / 444 g | 5.5 mm / 469 g |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Chips
Apple M5 and MediaTek Dimensity 9400+. The M5 is faster in pro workloads.
Display
11" Tandem OLED 2420×1668 vs 11" AMOLED 2560×1600, both 120 Hz.
Body
5.3 mm and 444 g vs 5.5 mm and 469 g.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Professional work in iPadOS - iPad Pro 11 (M5).
- Stylus, protection, price - Galaxy Tab S11.
FAQ
How much RAM?
12 or 16 GB on the iPad, 12 GB on the Samsung.
Do both have four speakers?
Yes.
Which is cheaper?
The Galaxy Tab S11.