Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5G vs Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025
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| Feature |  Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5G |  Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 87,000.00 | KSh 153,000 – KSh 220,000 |
| Display | 11.0-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz, HDR10+ | 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) |
| Processor | Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) | Apple M5 |
| RAM | 8 GB or 12 GB | 12GB, 16GB |
| Storage | 128 GB or 256 GB; configurations: 128 GB/8 GB RAM, 256 GB/8 GB RAM, 256 GB/12 GB RAM | 1TB | 2TB | 256GB | 512GB |
| Battery | 8400 mAh non-removable Li-Po | Li-Po 8160 mAh |
| Charging | 45 W wired charging | — |
| Weight | 498 g | 444 g (Wi-Fi), 446 g (5G) (1.03 lb) |
| Stylus support | — | Yes |
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General
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5G | Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Samsung | Apple |
| Model | Galaxy Tab S9 5G (SM-X716B) | Apple iPad Pro 11 (2025) |
| Announced | 26 July 2023; released 11 August 2023 | 2025, October 16 |
| Connectivity | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G; Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct; Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE; USB: USB Type-C 3.2; magnetic connector | Wi-Fi | 5G |
| Cameras | Rear: 13 MP, f/2.0, 26 mm wide, 1/3.4-inch sensor, 1.0 µm pixels, autofocus; Front: 12 MP, f/2.4, 120° ultrawide | Rear: 12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), dual pixel PDAF TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) Front: 12 MP, f/2.0, 122˚ (ultrawide) |
Design
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5G | Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 254.3 × 165.8 × 5.9 mm | 249.7 x 177.5 x 5.3 mm (9.83 x 6.99 x 0.21 in) |
| Weight | 498 g | 444 g (Wi-Fi), 446 g (5G) (1.03 lb) |
| Build materials | Glass front, aluminium frame, aluminium back | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame |
Display
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5G | Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 11.0-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz, HDR10+ | 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) |
| Screen resolution | 1600 × 2560 pixels | 1668 x 2420 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~267 ppi density) |
| Display protection | Corning Gorilla Glass | Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating, Mohs level 4 |
| Display features | 16:10 aspect ratio; approximately 274 ppi | Antireflective coating Nano-texture display glass option on 1TB and 2TB models |
Performance
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5G | Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) | Apple M5 |
| CPU | Octa-core: 1×3.36 GHz Cortex-X3, 2×2.8 GHz Cortex-A715, 2×2.8 GHz Cortex-A710, 3×2.0 GHz Cortex-A510 | 9-core (3 performance cores, 6 efficiency cores) - 256/512GB models 10-core (4 performance cores, 6 efficiency cores) - 1/2TB models |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Apple GPU (10-core graphics) |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5G | Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8 GB or 12 GB | 12GB, 16GB |
| Storage | 128 GB or 256 GB; configurations: 128 GB/8 GB RAM, 256 GB/8 GB RAM, 256 GB/12 GB RAM | 1TB | 2TB | 256GB | 512GB |
| Storage technology | UFS | — |
| Expandable storage | microSDXC | No |
Cameras
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5G | Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP, f/2.0, 26 mm wide, 1/3.4-inch sensor, 1.0 µm pixels, autofocus | — |
| Front camera | 12 MP, f/2.4, 120° ultrawide | — |
| Rear camera features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR |
| Rear camera video | 4K at 30 fps; 1080p at 30 fps | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, ProRes (4K, 1080p) |
| Front camera features | HDR | Face detection, HDR, panorama |
| Front camera video | 4K at 30 fps; 1080p at 30 fps | 1080p@25/30/60fps, gyro-EIS, HDR |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5G | Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 8400 mAh non-removable Li-Po | Li-Po 8160 mAh |
| Charging | 45 W wired charging | — |
Software
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5G | Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6; up to four major Android upgrades | iPadOS 26, upgradable to iPadOS 26.6 |
Network
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5G | Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G (cellular model) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM | eSIM - cellular model only |
Connectivity
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5G | Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| NFC | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE | 6.0, A2DP, LE, EDR |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band, hotspot |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS (Wi‑Fi + Cellular model only) |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2; magnetic connector | USB Type-C 4 (Thunderbolt 3), DisplayPort, magnetic connector |
Durability
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5G | Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | IP68 dust-tight and water-resistant up to 1.5 m for 30 minutes | No official IP water-resistance rating published by Apple |
Features
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5G | Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Under-display optical fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass; S Pen accelerometer and gyro | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer |
| Colors | Beige, Graphite | Silver, Space Black |
| Construction | — | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame |
| Memory card slot | — | No |
| Rear video | — | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, ProRes (4K, 1080p) |
| Front video | — | 1080p@25/30/60fps, gyro-EIS, HDR |
| Mobile network | — | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G (cellular model) |
| Speakers | — | Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers) |
| Stylus support | — | Yes |
| Additional features | — | Face ID; LiDAR scanner; Thunderbolt / USB 4; Magic Keyboard support |
Audio
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5G | Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Loudspeakers | Four stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers) |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No | No |
Protection
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5G | Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Water and dust resistance | — | No official IP water-resistance rating published by Apple |