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

Compare screen, performance, battery and accessories.

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01Selected 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 Choose options	02 Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra About 120 Hz display refresh rate. About 14.6 inch screen. Mediatek Dimensity 9400+ (3 nm) processor. Storage: UFS. 11,600 mAh battery capacity. KSh 144,000In Stock Choose options

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Apple iPad Pro 11 M4 (2024)KSh 125,000

Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M5 2025KSh 169,000

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 UltraKSh 121,000

Xiaomi Pad 8 ProKSh 87,000

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Our quick verdict

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra runs Android and has a much bigger battery (11,600 mAh), a larger 14.6-inch screen and a longer cycle life (1,200 cycles), while the Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025 runs iPadOS, has a sharper screen, is lighter (444 g) and has 4K recording at up to 60 fps.

Display

Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025: About 11 inch screen
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra: About 14.6 inch screen

Performance

Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025: Apple M5 processor
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra: Mediatek Dimensity 9400+ (3 nm) processor

Capacity

Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025: 8,160 mAh battery capacity
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra: 11,600 mAh battery capacity

Software

Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025: Runs iPadOS 26, upgradable to iPadOS 27
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra: Runs Android 16, One UI 8.5

Storage

Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025: Up to 2 TB storage
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra: Up to 1 TB storage

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025

Sharper screen: 267 ppi (vs 239 ppi).
Newer Bluetooth 6.0 (vs 5.4).
Lighter: 444 g (vs 692 g).
Higher frame rates for 4K recording: up to 60 fps (vs 30 fps).
Video output to an external display over USB-C.
Records ProRes for editing.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra

Bigger battery: 11,600 mAh (vs 8,160 mAh).
Larger 14.6-inch screen (vs 11-inch).
Rated for more charge cycles: 1,200 (vs 1,000).

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Priority	Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025	Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
Display	11-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 267 ppi	14.6-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 239 ppi
Performance	Apple M5 processor	Mediatek Dimensity 9400+ processor
Memory	Up to 16 GB RAM	Up to 16 GB RAM
Storage	Up to 2 TB storage	Up to 1 TB storage
Battery life	8,160 mAh battery	11,600 mAh battery
Weight	444 g	692 g
Connections	Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0	Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4
Software	iPadOS 26	Android 16
Charging	50% in 30 min	45 W wired charging

Detailed comparison

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General

General specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025	Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
Brand	Apple	Samsung
Model	Apple iPad Pro 11 (2025)	Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
Announced	2025, October 16	2025, September 04
Status	Available. Released 2025, October 22	Available. Released 2025, September 04
Models	A3357, A3358, A3359, iPad17,1, iPad17,2	SM-X930, SM-X936B, SM-X936N, SM-X930N
SAR	1.19 W/kg (body)	—
SAR EU	1.50 W/kg (body)	0.80 W/kg (body)
Connectivity	Mobile 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	Mobile network: GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G; Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct; Bluetooth: 5.4, A2DP, LE; USB: USB Type-C 3.2, magnetic connector
Cameras	Rear: 12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), dual pixel PDAF TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth); Front: 12 MP, f/2.0, 122˚ (ultrawide)	Rear: 13 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, AF 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide); Front: 12 MP, f/2.4, 120˚ (ultrawide)

Design

Design specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025	Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
Dimensions	249.7 x 177.5 x 5.3 mm (9.83 x 6.99 x 0.21 in)	326.3 x 208.5 x 5.1 mm (12.85 x 8.21 x 0.20 in)
Weight	444 g (Wi-Fi), 446 g (5G) (1.03 lb)	692 g or 695 g (1.53 lb)
Build materials	Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame	Glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back
Additional body features	Stylus support	—
Frame reinforcement	—	Enhanced Armor Aluminum

Display

Display specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025	Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
Display	11.0 inches, 364.8 cm2 (~82.3% screen-to-body ratio); Ultra Retina Tandem OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 1600 nits (peak)	14.6 inches, 617.8 cm2 (~90.8% screen-to-body ratio); Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (peak)
Screen resolution	1668 x 2420 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~267 ppi density)	1848 x 2960 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~239 ppi density)
Display protection	Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating	—
Display features	120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 1600 nits (peak); Antireflective coating Nano-texture display glass option on 1TB and 2TB models	120Hz, HDR10+, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (peak)

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025	Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
Processor	Apple M5	Mediatek Dimensity 9400+ (3 nm)
CPU	9-core (3 performance cores, 6 efficiency cores) - 256/512GB models 10-core (4 performance cores, 6 efficiency cores) - 1/2TB models	Octa-core (1x3.63 GHz Cortex-X925 & 3x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720)
GPU	Apple GPU (10-core graphics)	Immortalis-G925

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025	Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
RAM	12GB, 16GB	12GB, 16GB
Storage	256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB	128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
Expandable storage	No	microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal	256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM, 2TB 16GB RAM	128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM
Storage technology	—	UFS

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025	Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
Rear camera	12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), dual pixel PDAF TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)	13 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, AF 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide)
Front camera	12 MP, f/2.0, 122˚ (ultrawide)	12 MP, f/2.4, 120˚ (ultrawide)
Rear camera features	Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR	LED flash, HDR, panorama
Rear camera video	4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, ProRes (4K, 1080p)	4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Front camera features	Face detection, HDR, panorama	HDR
Front camera video	1080p@25/30/60fps, gyro-EIS, HDR	4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025	Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
Battery	Li-Po 8160 mAh	Li-Po 11600 mAh
Charging	50% in 30 min	45W wired

Software

Software specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025	Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
Operating system	iPadOS 26, upgradable to iPadOS 27	Android 16, One UI 8.5

Network

Network specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025	Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
Network	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G (cellular version only; Wi-Fi version has no cellular connectivity)	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
SIM	eSIM - cellular model only	Nano-SIM + eSIM (cellular model only)
2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - cellular model only	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - cellular model only	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
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	LTE
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	SA/NSA/Sub6
Speed	HSPA, LTE, 5G - cellular model only	HSPA, LTE, 5G - cellular model only

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025	Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
NFC	No	No
Bluetooth	6.0, A2DP, LE, EDR	5.4, A2DP, LE
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band, hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Positioning	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS (Wi‑Fi + Cellular model only)	GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Radio	No	No
USB	USB Type-C 4 (Thunderbolt 3), DisplayPort, magnetic connector	USB Type-C 3.2, magnetic connector

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025	Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
Water resistance	—	IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)

Features

Features specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025	Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
Sensors	Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer	Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Colors	Silver, Space Black	Moonstone Gray, Platinum Silver
Additional features	—	Wireless Samsung DeX (desktop experience support)
Stylus support	—	Yes

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025	Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
Loudspeakers	Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers)	Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers)
3.5 mm headphone jack	No	No

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025	Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
Energy	Class G	Class G
Battery	71:00h endurance, 1000 cycles	—
Free fall	Class E (47 falls)	Class E
Repairability	Class C	Class C
Battery	—	94:51h endurance, 1200 cycles

Tests

Tests specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025	Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
Loudspeaker	—	-20.9 LUFS (Excellent)
Battery	—	Active use score 13:25h

Similarities

Both support Wi-Fi 7.
Both have an aluminium frame.
Both have stereo speakers.
Both support 5G networks.
Both charge over USB-C.
Both support eSIM.

In summary

Get the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra if you want Android and a much bigger battery, or the Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025 if you would rather have iPadOS and a sharper screen.

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