Apple iPad Pro M4 13-inch vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra
Apple's iPad Pro M4 13-inch delivers a more compact, premium experience with its revolutionary Tandem OLED display offering superior color accuracy and contrast, plus the M4 chip provides exceptional performance for professional workflows. Samsung's Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra counters with a larger 14.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED screen, longer battery life (~14 hours vs 10), expandable storage, and lower pricing at $1200. Performance-wise, both excel but the M4 edges ahead for intensive tasks. Samsung offers better value with microSD expansion and a bigger screen at a $100 discount. Choose the iPad Pro for creative professionals prioritizing display quality and performance; select the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra if you want a larger canvas, expandable storage, and superior all-day battery at a better price.
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPad Pro M4 13-inch | Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iPadOS 17 | Android 14 with One UI 6.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 579 g (Wi-Fi) | 718 g (Wi-Fi) |
| Dimensions | 281.6 x 215.5 x 5.1 mm | 326.4 x 208.6 x 5.4 mm |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 10 hours web on Wi-Fi | Up to ~14 hours video |
| Capacity | — | 11200 mAh |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear | 12 MP wide | 13 MP wide + 8 MP ultrawide |
| Front camera | 12 MP ultrawide (landscape) | 12 MP wide + 12 MP ultrawide (landscape) |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13 inches | 14.6 inches |
| Type | Tandem OLED Ultra Retina XDR | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2752 x 2064 | 2960 x 1848 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz ProMotion | 120Hz |
| Storage | ||
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 8 GB (256GB/512GB) / 16 GB (1TB/2TB) | 12 GB / 16 GB |
| Chipset | Apple M4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Thunderbolt / USB 4 | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Cellular | ||
| Stylus Support | ||
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Pros & Cons
Apple iPad Pro M4 13-inch
Pros
- Stunning Tandem OLED display with deep blacks and 1600 nits HDR peak
- Incredibly thin and light for a 13-inch tablet at just 5.1mm
- Blazing-fast Apple M4 chip rivals many laptops
- Thunderbolt / USB 4 supports external displays and fast accessories
- Supports the new Apple Pencil Pro with haptics and squeeze gestures
Cons
- Very expensive, especially with Magic Keyboard and Pencil Pro
- iPadOS still limits true desktop-class workflows
- No headphone jack
- Storage is not user-expandable
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra
Pros
- Massive 14.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with 120Hz
- S Pen included in the box
- IP68 water and dust resistance
- MicroSD card slot for expandable storage
- Wi-Fi 7 support for cutting-edge wireless speeds
Cons
- Very large and pricey, not ideal for one-handed use
- Notch in the display houses the front cameras
- MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ trails Apple M4 in raw performance
- Android tablet apps still lag behind iPadOS optimization
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