Galaxy Tab S11+ 256GB (Graphite) · with Apple Pencil Pro
Dimensity 9400+ · 256GB · Graphite
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, Galaxy Tab S11+ 256GB (Graphite) · with Apple Pencil Pro lands at 87 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 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Galaxy Tab S11+ 256GB (Graphite) · with Apple Pencil Pro if…
- ✓Improved durability
- ✓One UI 7.5 + Galaxy AI Gen 2
- ✓S-Pen on Fold7
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 94).
Performance
iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi · Tablet onlyCompared on the performance sub-score
iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi · Tablet only leads on performance (97 vs 87).
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).
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 $1,228).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S11+ 256GB (Graphite) · with Apple Pencil Pro | iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi · Tablet only |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Dimensity 9400+ | — |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
| Color | Graphite | — |
| Release year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Chip | — | M5 |
| Display size | — | 11" |
| Connectivity | — | Wi-Fi |
Galaxy Tab S11+ 256GB (Graphite) · with Apple Pencil Pro
- +Improved durability
- +One UI 7.5 + Galaxy AI Gen 2
- +S-Pen on Fold7
- −Crease still visible
- −Premium pricing
- −Inner display can scratch
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: Galaxy Tab S11+ 256GB (Graphite) · with Apple Pencil Pro vs iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi · Tablet only
Which is better, Galaxy Tab S11+ 256GB (Graphite) · with Apple Pencil Pro 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 6. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Galaxy Tab S11+ 256GB (Graphite) · with Apple Pencil Pro worth the price? +
At $1,228, Galaxy Tab S11+ 256GB (Graphite) · with Apple Pencil Pro delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in display.
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 Galaxy Tab S11+ 256GB (Graphite) · with Apple Pencil Pro 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, Galaxy Tab S11+ 256GB (Graphite) · with Apple Pencil Pro or iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi · Tablet only? +
iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi · Tablet only — leads on display (98 vs 94). Compared on the display sub-score.
Which is better for performance, Galaxy Tab S11+ 256GB (Graphite) · with Apple Pencil Pro or iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi · Tablet only? +
iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi · Tablet only — leads on performance (97 vs 87). Compared on the performance sub-score.