Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 512GB (Graphite) · with Magic Keyboard
Dimensity 9400+ · 512GB · 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 512GB (Graphite) · with Magic Keyboard 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 512GB (Graphite) · with Magic Keyboard 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
iPad Pro 13" (M4)Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
iPad Pro 13" (M4) more score per dollar ($1,299 vs $1,748).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 512GB (Graphite) · with Magic Keyboard | iPad Pro 13" (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Dimensity 9400+ | — |
| Storage | ▲ 512GB | 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 512GB (Graphite) · with Magic Keyboard
- +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 512GB (Graphite) · with Magic Keyboard vs iPad Pro 13" (M4)
Which is better, Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 512GB (Graphite) · with Magic Keyboard 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 512GB (Graphite) · with Magic Keyboard worth the price? +
At $1,748, Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 512GB (Graphite) · with Magic Keyboard 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 512GB (Graphite) · with Magic Keyboard 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 512GB (Graphite) · with Magic Keyboard 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 512GB (Graphite) · with Magic Keyboard or iPad Pro 13" (M4)? +
iPad Pro 13" (M4) — leads on performance (97 vs 91). Compared on the performance sub-score.