Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 256GB (Graphite) · with Smart Folio
Dimensity 9400+ · 256GB · Graphite
iPad Pro 13" (M4)
M4 · Tandem OLED · Apple Pencil Pro
iPad Pro 13" (M4) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 256GB (Graphite) · with Smart Folio lands at 91 and iPad Pro 13" (M4) at 94. That puts iPad Pro 13" (M4) ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 256GB (Graphite) · with Smart Folio if…
- ✓Improved durability
- ✓One UI 7.5 + Galaxy AI Gen 2
- ✓S-Pen on Fold7
Pick iPad Pro 13" (M4) if…
- ✓Tandem OLED with true HDR
- ✓M4 performance in a tablet
- ✓Thinnest Apple device ever
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testDisplay
iPad Pro 13" (M4)Compared on the display sub-score
iPad Pro 13" (M4) leads on display (98 vs 94).
Performance
iPad Pro 13" (M4)Compared on the performance sub-score
iPad Pro 13" (M4) leads on performance (97 vs 91).
Battery
iPad Pro 13" (M4)Compared on the battery sub-score
iPad Pro 13" (M4) leads on battery (88 vs 86).
Value for money
TieSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 256GB (Graphite) · with Smart Folio | iPad Pro 13" (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Dimensity 9400+ | — |
| Storage | 256GB | 256 GB – 2 TB |
| Color | Graphite | — |
| Release year | 2025 | — |
| Chip | — | Apple M4 (9C CPU / 10C GPU) |
| Display | — | 13″ Tandem OLED, 120Hz, 2752×2064 |
| RAM | — | 8 / 16 GB |
| Weight | — | 579 g |
| Battery | — | 38.99 Wh |
| OS | — | iPadOS 18 |
Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 256GB (Graphite) · with Smart Folio
- +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)
- +Tandem OLED with true HDR
- +M4 performance in a tablet
- +Thinnest Apple device ever
- −iPadOS still window-limited
- −Keyboard sold separately
- −Pricey for casual use
FAQ: Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 256GB (Graphite) · with Smart Folio vs iPad Pro 13" (M4)
Which is better, Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 256GB (Graphite) · with Smart Folio or iPad Pro 13" (M4)? +
iPad Pro 13" (M4) 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) · with Smart Folio worth the price? +
At $1,378, Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 256GB (Graphite) · with Smart Folio delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in display.
Is iPad Pro 13" (M4) worth the price? +
At $1,299, iPad Pro 13" (M4) delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in display.
Does Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 256GB (Graphite) · with Smart Folio or iPad Pro 13" (M4) 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) · with Smart Folio or iPad Pro 13" (M4)? +
iPad Pro 13" (M4) — leads on display (98 vs 94). Compared on the display sub-score.
Which is better for performance, Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 256GB (Graphite) · with Smart Folio or iPad Pro 13" (M4)? +
iPad Pro 13" (M4) — leads on performance (97 vs 91). Compared on the performance sub-score.