Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 256GB (Graphite)
Dimensity 9400+ · 256GB · Graphite
iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 256GB · Tablet only
256GB · 2024
iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 256GB · Tablet only takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 256GB (Graphite) lands at 91 and iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 256GB · Tablet only at 94. That puts iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 256GB · Tablet only ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 256GB (Graphite) if…
- ✓Improved durability
- ✓One UI 7.5 + Galaxy AI Gen 2
- ✓S-Pen on Fold7
Pick iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 256GB · 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
Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 256GB (Graphite)Compared on the display sub-score
Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 256GB (Graphite) leads on display (94 vs 92).
Performance
iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 256GB · Tablet onlyCompared on the performance sub-score
iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 256GB · Tablet only leads on performance (94 vs 91).
Software
iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 256GB · Tablet onlyCompared on the software sub-score
iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 256GB · Tablet only leads on software (90 vs 84).
Value for money
Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 256GB (Graphite)Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 256GB (Graphite) more score per dollar ($1,299 vs $1,499).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 256GB (Graphite) | iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 256GB · Tablet only |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Dimensity 9400+ | — |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
| Color | Graphite | — |
| Release year | 2025 | 2024 |
Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 256GB (Graphite)
- +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 (M4) · 256GB · Tablet only
- +Portable creative canvas
- +Strong SoC
- +App ecosystem matures per year
- −Keyboard/pen extra cost
- −RAM often soldered
- −Mid-tier cameras
FAQ: Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 256GB (Graphite) vs iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 256GB · Tablet only
Which is better, Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 256GB (Graphite) or iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 256GB · Tablet only? +
iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 256GB · Tablet only scores 94 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 256GB (Graphite) worth the price? +
At $1,299, Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 256GB (Graphite) delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in display.
Is iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 256GB · Tablet only worth the price? +
At $1,499, iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 256GB · Tablet only delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in performance.
Does Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 256GB (Graphite) or iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 256GB · 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 Ultra 256GB (Graphite) or iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 256GB · Tablet only? +
Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 256GB (Graphite) — leads on display (94 vs 92). Compared on the display sub-score.
Which is better for performance, Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 256GB (Graphite) or iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 256GB · Tablet only? +
iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 256GB · Tablet only — leads on performance (94 vs 91). Compared on the performance sub-score.