Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 11" vs Apple iPad Pro 13" M5
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 11", Snapdragon 695, 4GB, 1TB, Graphite
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 2025, 16GB, 1TB, Cellular, Silver
What Buyers Say
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 11", Snapdragon 695, 4GB, 1TB, Graphite
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ is generally well-received for its large, smooth 90Hz display, solid performance for everyday tasks, and excellent battery life, making it a great value for the price. However, a significant number of users report frustrating issues with slow charging, Wi-Fi connectivity drops, and a known battery defect that can stop charging after a few months. Some also find the device sluggish for gaming or complex operations, and a few experienced severe difficulties with basic file transfers via USB.
Pros
- Large smooth 90Hz display
- Excellent battery life
- Great value for the price
- Good performance for everyday tasks
- Quad speakers with Dolby Atmos
Cons
- Slow charging speed (15W)
- Known battery defect after months
- Wi-Fi connectivity drops
- Sluggish for gaming and complex tasks
- USB file transfer difficulties
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 2025, 16GB, 1TB, Cellular, Silver
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this iPad Pro, praising its speed, display quality, and battery life. Many mention it as a worthy upgrade from older iPads, with the Magic Keyboard and Pencil adding versatility. A few reviews are brief but still enthusiastic, and one reviewer notes they haven't received the product yet but trust the brand. Overall, it's seen as a premium, high-performance device.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Excellent display quality
- Long battery life
- Sleek and thin design
- Great camera
Cons
- Expensive
- No cons mentioned
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 11" | Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Qualcomm SM6375 | Apple M5 ★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 10★ |
| GPU | — | Apple (10-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR5★ |
| Storage | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage Type | — | SSD★ |
| Expandable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 11" | 13" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 2752 px★ |
| Panel | LCD | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 1600 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | WiFi 5 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1★ | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| USB-C | — | 1★ |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | — | ✓★ |
| Stylus Model | — | Apple Pencil Pro |
| Fingerprint Reader | — | ✓★ |
| Face Unlock | — | ✓★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.48 kg★ | 0.58 kg |
| Battery | — | 39 Wh★ |
| OS | Android 13 | iPadOS |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 11", Snapdragon 695, 4GB, 1TB, Graphite
- Strong storage (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong battery (74th percentile)
- Below average reading battery (23rd percentile)
- Below average affordability (25th percentile)
- Below average sharpness (30th percentile)
- Below average ram (31st percentile)
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 2025, 16GB, 1TB, Cellular, Silver
- Strong screen (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong cpu (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Below average affordability (4th percentile)4th %ile
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 19 of 26 specs.