Apple iPad Pro 13" M5
- + Excellent stylus support
- + Best-in-class display quality
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
- + Excellent stylus support
- + Large vibrant screen
THE VERDICT
Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra is the stronger buy for most people because it combines the broader spec lead with a more defensible price. iPad Pro 13" M5 is not a bad pick, but it only makes more sense if its narrower strengths line up exactly with your workload.
CRITERIA BREAKDOWN
Price Positioning
Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra is the easier buy if your goal is maximum value efficiency in this segment.
Overall Score
Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra carries the stronger OverLKD score and therefore the broader all-round recommendation.
Chip
Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra leads on chip based on the harder spec line.
RAM
Both products are close enough on ram that this row is not a deciding factor alone.
Storage
Both products are close enough on storage that this row is not a deciding factor alone.
Display
Both products are close enough on display that this row is not a deciding factor alone.
THE BIG DIFFERENCES
- Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra wins the value argument while keeping the gap to iPad Pro 13" M5 within the same budget segment.
- Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra leads on Chip: MediaTek Dimensity 9400+, Battery: 11600 mAh.
- iPad Pro 13" M5 still has a case if you care more about weight than balanced value.
| SPEC | Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra | READOUT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chip | Apple M5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra leads on chip based on the harder spec line. |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | Both products are close enough on ram that this row is not a deciding factor alone. |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | Both products are close enough on storage that this row is not a deciding factor alone. |
| Display | 13" Ultra Retina XDR Tandem OLED 120Hz | 14.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz | Both products are close enough on display that this row is not a deciding factor alone. |
| Battery | 10 hrs | 11600 mAh | Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra leads on battery based on the harder spec line. |
| Weight | 579g | 692g | iPad Pro 13" M5 leads on weight based on the harder spec line. |
| OS | iPadOS 26 | Android 16 | iPad Pro 13" M5 leads on os based on the harder spec line. |
| Stylus Support | Yes | Yes | Both products are close enough on stylus support that this row is not a deciding factor alone. |
SPECIFICATIONS
| SPECIFICATIONS | BEST OVERALL Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 | EXCELLENT ALTERNATIVE Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| ACTION | View on Amazon ↗ | View on Amazon ↗ |
| OVERLKD SCORE | 76/100 | 97/100 |
| CHIP | Apple M5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB |
| STORAGE | 256GB | 256GB |
| DISPLAY | 13" Ultra Retina XDR Tandem OLED 120Hz | 14.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz |
| BATTERY | 10 hrs | 11600 mAh |
| WEIGHT | 579g | 692g |
| OS | iPadOS 26 | Android 16 |
| STYLUS SUPPORT | Yes | Yes |
BUYING TAKEAWAY
If you want the shortest answer: buy Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra unless iPad Pro 13" M5's specific advantage is exactly what you need.
Winner: Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra