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Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra — SD8 Elite for Galaxy · 14.6″ AMOLED · S Pen
Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra

SD8 Elite for Galaxy · 14.6″ AMOLED · S Pen

91
/ 100
From $1,199
VS
iPad Pro M5 13″ wins by 5
iPad Pro M5 13″ — M5 · Tandem OLED · 5G mmWave
Apple

iPad Pro M5 13″

M5 · Tandem OLED · 5G mmWave

96
/ 100
From $1,299
Specdex verdict

iPad Pro M5 13″ takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra lands at 91 and iPad Pro M5 13″ at 96. That puts iPad Pro M5 13″ ahead by 5 points — a decisive 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 M5 13″ if…

  • ✓M5 silicon parity with MacBook Pro
  • ✓Tandem OLED with full Pro Display calibration
  • ✓Apple Pencil Pro hover
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Cpu

iPad Pro M5 13″

Compared on the cpu sub-score

iPad Pro M5 13″ leads on cpu (100 vs 96).

Display

iPad Pro M5 13″

Compared on the display sub-score

iPad Pro M5 13″ leads on display (98 vs 96).

Gpu

iPad Pro M5 13″

Compared on the gpu sub-score

iPad Pro M5 13″ leads on gpu (98 vs 95).

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 91
vs
96 iPad Pro M5 13″

Score breakdown

Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
91
cpu 96
gpu 95
display 96
battery 86
software 84
iPad Pro M5 13″
96
cpu 100
gpu 98
display 98
battery 88
software 86

Specs side-by-side

Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra versus iPad Pro M5 13″ — full spec comparison
Spec Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra iPad Pro M5 13″
Display
▲ 14.6″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz
13″ Tandem OLED, ProMotion 120Hz
Chipset
Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
Apple M5
RAM
12 / 16 GB
12 / 16 GB
Storage
256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
▲ 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB
Battery
▲ 11600 mAh
38.9 Wh
Charging
▲ 45W USB-C
20W USB-C
Weight
727 g
▲ 579 g

Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra

Pros
  • +14.6″ Super AMOLED — biggest premium tablet display
  • +S Pen included
  • +DeX desktop mode
Cons
  • −Massive (~727g)
  • −OneUI tablet UI still cramped
  • −Charger sold separately

iPad Pro M5 13″

Pros
  • +M5 silicon parity with MacBook Pro
  • +Tandem OLED with full Pro Display calibration
  • +Apple Pencil Pro hover
Cons
  • −iPadOS still trails macOS for power users
  • −Magic Keyboard sold separately ($349)
  • −Storage upgrades pricey

FAQ: Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra vs iPad Pro M5 13″

Which is better, Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra or iPad Pro M5 13″? +

iPad Pro M5 13″ scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. 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 M5 13″ worth the price? +

At $1,299, iPad Pro M5 13″ delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in cpu.

Does Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra or iPad Pro M5 13″ 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 cpu, Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra or iPad Pro M5 13″? +

iPad Pro M5 13″ — leads on cpu (100 vs 96). Compared on the cpu sub-score.

Which is better for display, Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra or iPad Pro M5 13″? +

iPad Pro M5 13″ — leads on display (98 vs 96). Compared on the display sub-score.