Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
SD8 Elite for Galaxy · 14.6″ AMOLED · S Pen
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 512GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular
M5 · Tandem OLED · Wi-Fi + Cellular
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 512GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra lands at 91 and iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 512GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular at 95. That puts iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 512GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular ahead by 4 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 13" (M5) · 512GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular 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 13" (M5) · 512GB · Wi-Fi + CellularCompared on the display sub-score
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 512GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular leads on display (98 vs 96).
Battery
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 512GB · Wi-Fi + CellularCompared on the battery sub-score
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 512GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular 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 $1,699).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra | iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 512GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 14.6″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz | — |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | — |
| RAM | 12 / 16 GB | — |
| Storage | 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB | ▲ 512GB |
| Battery | 11600 mAh | — |
| Charging | 45W USB-C | — |
| Weight | 727 g | — |
| Chip | — | M5 |
| Display size | — | 13" |
| Connectivity | — | Wi-Fi + Cellular |
| 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 13" (M5) · 512GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular
- +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 13" (M5) · 512GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular
Which is better, Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra or iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 512GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular? +
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 512GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. 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 13" (M5) · 512GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular worth the price? +
At $1,699, iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 512GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in display.
Does Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra or iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 512GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular 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 13" (M5) · 512GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular? +
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 512GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular — 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 13" (M5) · 512GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular? +
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 512GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular — leads on battery (88 vs 86). Compared on the battery sub-score.