Galaxy Tab S9 vs iPad Pro 13-inch (M4)
57.6Performance81.7
61.6Display81.8
46Battery47.9
81.4Portability77.4
75.2Features74.4
5 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S97 spec wins — iPad Pro 13-inch (M4)
InnoReviews verdict
iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) wins this tablet face-off, 73.5 to 61.3, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+24) and display (+20). Galaxy Tab S9 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Galaxy Tab S9
- Stronger portability score: 81 vs 77
- 125% higher charging: 45 W vs 20 W
- 14% lower weight: 498 g vs 579 g
- 10% higher endurance: 11 h vs 10 h
- Lower launch price: $800 vs $1,299
Reasons to pick the iPad Pro 13-inch (M4)
- Stronger performance score: 82 vs 58
- Stronger display score: 82 vs 62
- 172% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 14,400 vs 5,300
- 113% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 750 nits
- 87% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,700 vs 1,980
Display
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 11 ″ | 13 ″+18% |
| Panel type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Tandem OLED (Ultra Retina XDR) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2752x2064 |
| Pixel density | 274 ppi+4% | 264 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 750 nits | 1,600 nits+113% |
Performance
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | Apple M4 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,500,000 | 2,350,000+57% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,980 | 3,700+87% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,300 | 14,400+172% |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB + microSD | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB |
Battery
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,400 mAh | 10,290 mAh+23% |
| Charging | 45 W+125% | 20 W |
| Endurance | 11 h+10% | 10 h |
Design
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 498 g+14% | 579 g |
| Thickness | 5.9 mm | 5.1 mm+14% |
| Material | Armor Aluminum | Aluminum |
Camera
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP+8% | 12 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Cellular | 5G optional | 5G optional |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 | USB-C (Thunderbolt / USB 4) |
Features
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | S Pen (included) | Apple Pencil Pro |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | Quad | Quad |
| Operating system | Android 13 (One UI 5.1.1) | iPadOS 17 |
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