How do the scores compare?

iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) scores 72/100 overall; Galaxy Tab S11 scores 76.6/100. iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) wins 4 individual spec rows, Galaxy Tab S11 wins 4.

What are the main differences between the iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) and the Galaxy Tab S11?

iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) advantages: 33% higher charging: 60 W vs 45 W; 22% higher capacity: 10,209 mAh vs 8,400 mAh; 18% higher Screen size: 13 ″ vs 11 ″. Galaxy Tab S11 advantages: Stronger battery score: 68 vs 53; Stronger portability score: 90 vs 77; 80% higher endurance: 18 h vs 10 h; 19% lower weight: 469 g vs 579 g; Lower launch price: $700 vs $1,299.

Which is cheaper: iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) or Galaxy Tab S11?

Galaxy Tab S11 launched cheaper at $700, versus $1,299 for the iPad Pro 13-inch (M5).

iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) vs Galaxy Tab S11

Apple

iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)

$1,299

WINNER

Samsung

Galaxy Tab S11

$700

73.3Performance73.3

81.8Display82.8

53.4Battery68.2

77.4Portability90.2

74.4Features75.2

4 spec wins — iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)4 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S11

InnoReviews verdict

Galaxy Tab S11 wins this tablet face-off, 76.6 to 72, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+15) and portability (+13). iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)

33% higher charging: 60 W vs 45 W
22% higher capacity: 10,209 mAh vs 8,400 mAh
18% higher Screen size: 13 ″ vs 11 ″

Reasons to pick the Galaxy Tab S11

Stronger battery score: 68 vs 53
Stronger portability score: 90 vs 77
80% higher endurance: 18 h vs 10 h
19% lower weight: 469 g vs 579 g
Lower launch price: $700 vs $1,299

Display

Display comparison: iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) versus Galaxy Tab S11
Spec	iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)	Galaxy Tab S11
Screen size	13 ″+18%	11 ″
Panel type	Tandem OLED (Ultra Retina XDR)	Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution	2752x2064	2560x1600
Pixel density	264 ppi	274 ppi+4%
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	1,600 nits	1,600 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) versus Galaxy Tab S11
Spec	iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)	Galaxy Tab S11
Chipset	Apple M5	MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
RAM	12 GB	12 GB
Storage options	256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB	256GB / 512GB / 1TB + microSD

Battery

Battery comparison: iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) versus Galaxy Tab S11
Spec	iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)	Galaxy Tab S11
Capacity	10,209 mAh+22%	8,400 mAh
Charging	60 W+33%	45 W
Endurance	10 h	18 h+80%

Design

Design comparison: iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) versus Galaxy Tab S11
Spec	iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)	Galaxy Tab S11
Weight	579 g	469 g+19%
Thickness	5.1 mm+7%	5.5 mm
Material	Aluminum	Armor Aluminum

Camera

Camera comparison: iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) versus Galaxy Tab S11
Spec	iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)	Galaxy Tab S11
Rear camera	12 MP	13 MP+8%
Front camera	12 MP	12 MP

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) versus Galaxy Tab S11
Spec	iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)	Galaxy Tab S11
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7	Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth	6	—
Cellular	5G optional	5G optional
USB	USB-C (Thunderbolt / USB 4)	—

Features

Features comparison: iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) versus Galaxy Tab S11
Spec	iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)	Galaxy Tab S11
Stylus	Apple Pencil Pro	S Pen (included)
Keyboard support	Yes	Yes
Speakers	Quad	—
Operating system	iPadOS 26	Android 16 (One UI 8.0)

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