Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
SD8 Elite for Galaxy · 14.6″ AMOLED · S Pen
iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 2TB · Wi-Fi
M5 · Tandem OLED · Wi-Fi
iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 2TB · Wi-Fi takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra lands at 91 and iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 2TB · Wi-Fi at 93. That puts iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 2TB · Wi-Fi ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra if…
- ✓14.6″ Super AMOLED — biggest premium tablet display
- ✓S Pen included
- ✓DeX desktop mode
Pick iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 2TB · Wi-Fi 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) · 2TB · Wi-FiCompared on the display sub-score
iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 2TB · Wi-Fi leads on display (98 vs 96).
Battery
iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 2TB · Wi-FiCompared on the battery sub-score
iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 2TB · Wi-Fi leads on battery (88 vs 86).
Software
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 UltraCompared on the software sub-score
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra leads on software (84 vs 82).
Value for money
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 UltraSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra more score per dollar ($1,199 vs $1,599).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra | iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 2TB · Wi-Fi |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 14.6″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz | — |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | — |
| RAM | 12 / 16 GB | — |
| Storage | ▲ 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB | 2TB |
| Battery | 11600 mAh | — |
| Charging | 45W USB-C | — |
| Weight | 727 g | — |
| Chip | — | M5 |
| Display size | — | 11" |
| Connectivity | — | Wi-Fi |
| Release year | — | 2025 |
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
- +14.6″ Super AMOLED — biggest premium tablet display
- +S Pen included
- +DeX desktop mode
- −Massive (~727g)
- −OneUI tablet UI still cramped
- −Charger sold separately
iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 2TB · Wi-Fi
- +M5 performance in a tablet
- +Tandem OLED display
- +Apple Pencil Pro support
- −iPadOS multitasking still limited
- −Keyboard sold separately
- −Pricey for casual use
FAQ: Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra vs iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 2TB · Wi-Fi
Which is better, Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra or iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 2TB · Wi-Fi? +
iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 2TB · Wi-Fi scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra worth the price? +
At $1,199, Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in cpu.
Is iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 2TB · Wi-Fi worth the price? +
At $1,599, iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 2TB · Wi-Fi delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in display.
Does Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra or iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 2TB · Wi-Fi 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, Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra or iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 2TB · Wi-Fi? +
iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 2TB · Wi-Fi — leads on display (98 vs 96). Compared on the display sub-score.
Which is better for battery, Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra or iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 2TB · Wi-Fi? +
iPad Pro 11" (M5) · 2TB · Wi-Fi — leads on battery (88 vs 86). Compared on the battery sub-score.