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Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 vs Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S11

Samsung Galaxy Tab S11

  • Screen: 2560 x 1600 pixels (WQXGA).
  • MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ processor.
  • 12 GB RAM in this version.
  • Bluetooth 5.4 connection.
  • 13 MP main camera.
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Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025

Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025

  • About 120 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 11 inch screen.
  • Apple M5 processor.
  • 8,160 mAh battery capacity.
  • Runs iPadOS 26, upgradable to iPadOS 27.
KSh 154,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025 runs iPadOS, is lighter (444 g) and offers video output to a monitor over USB-C and newer Wi-Fi 7, while the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 runs Android.

Display

Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
2560 x 1600 pixels (WQXGA)
Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025
1668 x 2420 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~267 ppi density)

Performance

Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ processor
Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025
Apple M5 processor

Memory

Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
12 GB RAM
Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025
Up to 16 GB RAM

Battery life

Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
Up to 18 hours per charge
Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025
8,160 mAh battery

Weight

Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
469 g
Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025
444 g

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S11

  • 11-inch OLED display, 120 Hz.
  • MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ processor.
  • 12 GB RAM.
  • 13 MP main camera.

Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025

  • Newer Wi-Fi 7 (vs Wi-Fi 6E).
  • Newer Bluetooth 6.0 (vs 5.4).
  • Lighter: 444 g (vs 469 g).
  • Video output to an external display over USB-C.
  • Records ProRes for editing.
  • Video output to a monitor over USB-C (DisplayPort).

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PrioritySamsung Galaxy Tab S11Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025
Display11-inch OLED display, 120 Hz11-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 267 ppi
PerformanceMediaTek Dimensity 9400+ processorApple M5 processor
Memory12 GB RAMUp to 16 GB RAM
Battery lifeUp to 18 hours per charge8,160 mAh battery
Weight469 g444 g
Battery capacity8,400 mAh battery8,160 mAh battery

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab S11Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025
BrandSamsungApple
ModelGalaxy Tab S11 (11-inch)Apple iPad Pro 11 (2025)
Announced20252025, October 16
ConnectivityWi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), 2.4GHz, 5GHz and 6GHz; local availability depends on network and regulations; Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.4; USB: USB Type-C; USB 3.2 Gen 1Mobile network: GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G (cellular version only; Wi-Fi version has no cellular connectivity); Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band, hotspot; Bluetooth: 6.0, A2DP, LE, EDR; USB: USB Type-C 4 (Thunderbolt 3), DisplayPort, magnetic connector
CamerasRear: 13MP; Front: 12MP ultra-wideRear: 12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), dual pixel PDAF TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth); Front: 12 MP, f/2.0, 122˚ (ultrawide)
Status—Available. Released 2025, October 22
Models—A3357, A3358, A3359, iPad17,1, iPad17,2
SAR—1.19 W/kg (body)
SAR EU—1.50 W/kg (body)

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab S11Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025
Dimensions253.8 x 165.3 x 5.5mm249.7 x 177.5 x 5.3 mm (9.83 x 6.99 x 0.21 in)
Weight469g (Wi-Fi); 471g (5G)444 g (Wi-Fi), 446 g (5G) (1.03 lb)
Build materialsArmor Aluminium constructionGlass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Additional body features—Stylus support

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab S11Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025
Display11-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X; rounded corners reduce viewable area11.0 inches, 364.8 cm2 (~82.3% screen-to-body ratio); Ultra Retina Tandem OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 1600 nits (peak)
Screen resolution2560 x 1600 pixels (WQXGA)1668 x 2420 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~267 ppi density)
Display featuresUp to 120Hz refresh rate; 1600-nit peak / 1000-nit HBM brightness; S Pen support120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 1600 nits (peak); Antireflective coating Nano-texture display glass option on 1TB and 2TB models
Display protection—Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab S11Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025
ProcessorMediaTek Dimensity 9400+Apple M5
CPUOcta-core; reference specifications list 3.73GHz, 3.3GHz and 2.4GHz9-core (3 performance cores, 6 efficiency cores) - 256/512GB models 10-core (4 performance cores, 6 efficiency cores) - 1/2TB models
GPU—Apple GPU (10-core graphics)

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab S11Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025
RAM12GB12GB, 16GB
Expandable storagemicroSD expansion up to 2TB; card sold separatelyNo
Storage—256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB
Internal—256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM, 2TB 16GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab S11Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025
Rear camera13MP12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), dual pixel PDAF TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)
Front camera12MP ultra-wide12 MP, f/2.0, 122˚ (ultrawide)
Rear camera featuresAutofocus and flashQuad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR
Rear camera videoUp to 4K (3840 x 2160) at 30fps4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, ProRes (4K, 1080p)
Front camera features—Face detection, HDR, panorama
Front camera video—1080p@25/30/60fps, gyro-EIS, HDR

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab S11Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025
Battery8400mAh typical; manufacturer rates up to 18 hours of wireless video playback under test conditionsLi-Po 8160 mAh
ChargingUp to 45W wired charging with compatible equipment50% in 30 min

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab S11Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025
Operating systemAndroid 16 / One UI 8 at launch; installed software may differ after updatesiPadOS 26, upgradable to iPadOS 27

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab S11Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025
Network—GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G (cellular version only; Wi-Fi version has no cellular connectivity)
SIM—eSIM - cellular model only
2G bands—GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - cellular model only
3G bands—HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - cellular model only
4G bands—1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71 - A3358 - cellular model only
Additional network details—1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71 - A3359 - cellular model only
5G bands—1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3358, A3359 - cellular model only
Speed—HSPA, LTE, 5G - cellular model only

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab S11Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025
BluetoothBluetooth 5.46.0, A2DP, LE, EDR
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), 2.4GHz, 5GHz and 6GHz; local availability depends on network and regulationsWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band, hotspot
USBUSB Type-C; USB 3.2 Gen 1USB Type-C 4 (Thunderbolt 3), DisplayPort, magnetic connector
NFC—No
Positioning—GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS (Wi‑Fi + Cellular model only)
Radio—No

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab S11Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025
Water resistanceIP68 under manufacturer laboratory conditions; resistance is not permanent and can diminish—

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab S11Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025
SensorsAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyroscope, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor and light sensorFace ID, accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer
Colors—Silver, Space Black

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab S11Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025
LoudspeakersFour speakersYes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers)
3.5 mm headphone jack—No

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab S11Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025
Energy—Class G
Battery—71:00h endurance, 1000 cycles
Free fall—Class E (47 falls)
Repairability—Class C

Similarities

  • Both have 120 Hz displays.
  • Both have an aluminium frame.
  • Both have stereo speakers.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have 11-inch screens.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

For most buyers the Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025 is the better buy; the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 makes sense if you want Android.

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