Galaxy Tab S11+ 512GB (Graphite) · with Apple Pencil Pro
Dimensity 9400+ · 512GB · Graphite
iPad Pro 13" (M5)
M5 · 13″ Tandem OLED · Wi-Fi 7
iPad Pro 13" (M5) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Galaxy Tab S11+ 512GB (Graphite) · with Apple Pencil Pro lands at 87 and iPad Pro 13" (M5) at 95. That puts iPad Pro 13" (M5) ahead by 8 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Galaxy Tab S11+ 512GB (Graphite) · with Apple Pencil Pro if…
- ✓Improved durability
- ✓One UI 7.5 + Galaxy AI Gen 2
- ✓S-Pen on Fold7
Pick iPad Pro 13" (M5) if…
- ✓13″ Ultra Retina XDR Tandem OLED at 2752×2064
- ✓9- or 10-core M5 with 10-core GPU and 16-core Neural Engine
- ✓Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 6 + Thunderbolt / USB 4
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testDisplay
iPad Pro 13" (M5)Compared on the display sub-score
iPad Pro 13" (M5) leads on display (98 vs 94).
Performance
iPad Pro 13" (M5)Compared on the performance sub-score
iPad Pro 13" (M5) leads on performance (97 vs 87).
Battery
iPad Pro 13" (M5)Compared on the battery sub-score
iPad Pro 13" (M5) leads on battery (88 vs 86).
Value for money
iPad Pro 13" (M5)Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
iPad Pro 13" (M5) more score per dollar ($1,299 vs $1,328).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S11+ 512GB (Graphite) · with Apple Pencil Pro | iPad Pro 13" (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Dimensity 9400+ | — |
| Storage | ▲ 512GB | 256 / 512 GB / 1 / 2 TB |
| Color | Graphite | — |
| Release year | 2025 | — |
| Chip | — | Apple M5 chip (9- or 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine) |
| Display | — | 13″ Ultra Retina XDR Tandem OLED, 2752×2064 at 264 ppi, ProMotion 10–120 Hz |
| RAM | — | 12 GB (256/512 GB) or 16 GB (1/2 TB) |
| Weight | — | 579 g (Wi-Fi) |
| Connectivity | — | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, optional 5G |
| Ports | — | Thunderbolt / USB 4 (40 Gb/s) |
| Pencil | — | Apple Pencil Pro + Apple Pencil (USB-C) |
| OS | — | iPadOS 19 |
Galaxy Tab S11+ 512GB (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 13" (M5)
- +13″ Ultra Retina XDR Tandem OLED at 2752×2064
- +9- or 10-core M5 with 10-core GPU and 16-core Neural Engine
- +Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 6 + Thunderbolt / USB 4
- −Lower-tier (256/512 GB) configs cap RAM at 12 GB
- −$1,299 base climbs fast with Magic Keyboard + Pencil Pro
- −iPadOS multitasking still trails macOS for power workflows
FAQ: Galaxy Tab S11+ 512GB (Graphite) · with Apple Pencil Pro vs iPad Pro 13" (M5)
Which is better, Galaxy Tab S11+ 512GB (Graphite) · with Apple Pencil Pro or iPad Pro 13" (M5)? +
iPad Pro 13" (M5) scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 8. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Galaxy Tab S11+ 512GB (Graphite) · with Apple Pencil Pro worth the price? +
At $1,328, Galaxy Tab S11+ 512GB (Graphite) · with Apple Pencil Pro delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in display.
Is iPad Pro 13" (M5) worth the price? +
At $1,299, iPad Pro 13" (M5) delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in display.
Does Galaxy Tab S11+ 512GB (Graphite) · with Apple Pencil Pro or iPad Pro 13" (M5) 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+ 512GB (Graphite) · with Apple Pencil Pro or iPad Pro 13" (M5)? +
iPad Pro 13" (M5) — leads on display (98 vs 94). Compared on the display sub-score.
Which is better for performance, Galaxy Tab S11+ 512GB (Graphite) · with Apple Pencil Pro or iPad Pro 13" (M5)? +
iPad Pro 13" (M5) — leads on performance (97 vs 87). Compared on the performance sub-score.