Apple iPad Pro M4 13-inch vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
The Verdict
The Apple iPad Pro M4 13-inch and Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 is the cheaper of the two at $800 versus $1,299, a difference of about $499. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Apple iPad Pro M4 13-inch stands out for stunning tandem oled display with deep blacks and 1600 nits hdr peak, while Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 is praised for ip68 water and dust resistance for a tablet. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPad Pro M4 13-inch if…
- →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
Buy the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 if…
- →IP68 water and dust resistance for a tablet
- →S Pen included in the box
- →Dimensity 9400+ delivers flagship performance
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 S11
Pros
- IP68 water and dust resistance for a tablet
- S Pen included in the box
- Dimensity 9400+ delivers flagship performance
- MicroSD expansion up to 2TB
- Slim 5.5mm profile
Cons
- Starting price of $800 is steep for 11-inch tablet
- 13MP rear camera is basic for the price
- No HDMI or Thunderbolt port
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPad Pro M4 13-inch | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iPadOS 17 | Android 16, One UI 8 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 579 g (Wi-Fi) | 469 g |
| Dimensions | 281.6 x 215.5 x 5.1 mm | 253.8 x 165.3 x 5.5 mm |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 10 hours web on Wi-Fi | Up to 17 hours video |
| Capacity | — | 8400 mAh |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear | 12 MP wide | 13 MP, f/2.0, AF |
| Front camera | 12 MP ultrawide (landscape) | 12 MP, f/2.4, ultrawide |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13 inches | 11.0 inches |
| Type | Tandem OLED Ultra Retina XDR | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, HDR10+ |
| Resolution | 2752 x 2064 | 1600 x 2560 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz ProMotion | 120Hz |
| Storage | ||
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 2 TB |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 8 GB (256GB/512GB) / 16 GB (1TB/2TB) | 12 GB |
| Chipset | Apple M4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Thunderbolt / USB 4 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E (tri-band) |
| Cellular | ||
| Stylus Support | ||
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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