Galaxy Tab S9 vs iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)
57.6Performance73.3
61.6Display81.8
46Battery53.4
81.4Portability77.4
75.2Features74.4
4 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S96 spec wins — iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)
InnoReviews verdict
iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) wins this tablet face-off, 72 to 61.3, pulling ahead mainly in display (+20) and performance (+16). 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
- 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 (M5)
- Stronger performance score: 73 vs 58
- Stronger display score: 82 vs 62
- Stronger battery score: 53 vs 46
- 113% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 750 nits
- 50% higher RAM: 12 GB vs 8 GB
Display
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | Apple M5 |
| AnTuTu | 1,500,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,980Top 48% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,300Top 46% | — |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB + microSD | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB |
Battery
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,400 mAh | 10,209 mAh+22% |
| Charging | 45 W | 60 W+33% |
| Endurance | 11 h+10% | 10 h |
Design
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP+8% | 12 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6 |
| 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 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | S Pen (included) | Apple Pencil Pro |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | Quad | Quad |
| Operating system | Android 13 (One UI 5.1.1) | iPadOS 26 |
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