Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra
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| Feature |  Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 153,000 – KSh 220,000 | KSh 140,000.00 |
| 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) |
| Processor | Apple M5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 (MT6993) |
| RAM | 12GB, 16GB | 12GB |
| Storage | 1TB | 2TB | 256GB | 512GB | 256GB, 512GB |
| Battery | Li-Po 8160 mAh | Li-Po 11,600mAh |
| Charging | — | 45W wired |
| Weight | 444 g (Wi-Fi), 446 g (5G) (1.03 lb) | 692 g or 695 g (1.53 lb) |
| Stylus support | Yes | — |
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General
| Specification | Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | Samsung |
| Model | Apple iPad Pro 11 (2025) | Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra |
| Announced | 2025, October 16 | 2025, September 04 |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi | 5G | Cellular, Wi-Fi |
| 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
| Specification | Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 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 | — |
Display
| Specification | Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 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, Mohs level 4 | Mohs level 5 |
| Display features | Antireflective coating Nano-texture display glass option on 1TB and 2TB models | — |
Performance
| Specification | Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 (MT6993) |
| 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
| Specification | Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 12GB, 16GB | 12GB |
| Storage | 1TB | 2TB | 256GB | 512GB | 256GB, 512GB |
| Storage technology | — | UFS |
| Expandable storage | No | — |
Cameras
| Specification | Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | — |
| Front camera features | Face detection, HDR, panorama | HDR |
| Front camera video | 1080p@25/30/60fps, gyro-EIS, HDR | — |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | Li-Po 8160 mAh | Li-Po 11,600mAh |
| Charging | — | 45W wired |
Software
| Specification | Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | iPadOS 26, upgradable to iPadOS 26.6 | Android 16, One UI 8.5 |
Network
| Specification | Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G (cellular model) | — |
| SIM | eSIM - cellular model only | Nano-SIM + eSIM (cellular model only); no SIM on Wi-Fi-only models |
Connectivity
| Specification | Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 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
| Specification | Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | No official IP water-resistance rating published by Apple | — |
Features
| Specification | Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Colors | Silver, Space Black | — |
| Construction | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame | Glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back |
| Memory card slot | No | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Rear video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, ProRes (4K, 1080p) | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Front video | 1080p@25/30/60fps, gyro-EIS, HDR | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Mobile network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G (cellular model) | Wi-Fi models: no cellular network; cellular models: GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| Speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers) | Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers) |
| Stylus support | Yes | — |
| Additional features | Face ID; LiDAR scanner; Thunderbolt / USB 4; Magic Keyboard support | — |
| Water and dust resistance | — | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) Stylus support Enhanced Armor Aluminum |
| Additional features | — | Wireless Samsung DeX (desktop experience support) |
Audio
| Specification | Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Loudspeakers | Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers) | — |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No | No |
Protection
| Specification | Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Water and dust resistance | No official IP water-resistance rating published by Apple | — |
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