iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) vs Galaxy Tab S12+
92.4Performancechip86.8
81.8Display81.6
42.5Battery63.9
96.2Portability79.3
74.4Features75.2
3 spec wins — iPad Pro 11-inch (M5)3 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S12+
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) scores 77.4 against 78.4 for Galaxy Tab S12+. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Galaxy Tab S12+ edges ahead in battery and features, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the iPad Pro 11-inch (M5)
- Stronger performance score: 92 vs 87
- Stronger portability score: 96 vs 79
- 33% higher charging: 60 W vs 45 W
- 20% lower weight: 444 g vs 553 g
- Lower launch price: $999 vs $1,200
Reasons to pick the Galaxy Tab S12+
- Stronger battery score: 64 vs 43
- 30% higher capacity: 10,600 mAh vs 8,160 mAh
- 14% higher Screen size: 12.6 ″ vs 11.1 ″
Display
| Spec | iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) | Galaxy Tab S12+ |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 11.1 ″ | 12.6 ″+14% |
| Panel type | Tandem OLED (Ultra Retina XDR) | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2420x1668 | 2800x1752 |
| Pixel density | 264 ppi+1% | 262 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits | 1,600 nits |
Performance
| Spec | iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) | Galaxy Tab S12+ |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple M5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 |
| AnTuTu | 3,590,928Top 4% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 869,068Top 20% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 1,573,801Top 2% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 436,035Top 5% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 712,024Top 6% | — |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB + microSD |
Battery
| Spec | iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) | Galaxy Tab S12+ |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,160 mAh | 10,600 mAh+30% |
| Charging | 60 W+33% | 45 W |
| Endurance | 10 h | — |
Design
| Spec | iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) | Galaxy Tab S12+ |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 444 g+20% | 553 g |
| Thickness | 5.3 mm | 5.3 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Armor Aluminum |
Camera
| Spec | iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) | Galaxy Tab S12+ |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 12 MP | 13 MP+8% |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) | Galaxy Tab S12+ |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 6.0 |
| Cellular | 5G optional | 5G optional |
| USB | USB-C (Thunderbolt / USB 4) | USB-C |
Features
| Spec | iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) | Galaxy Tab S12+ |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | Apple Pencil Pro | S Pen included |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | Quad | Quad (4-channel spatial audio) |
| Operating system | iPadOS 26 | Android 17 (One UI 9) |
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