Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+
Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5) (#1, best value) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ (#5): in our Display Tablets scoring the Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5) totals 9.7/10 and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ 9/10, the Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5) leading on Brightness and Display Quality and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ on Value.
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TopsFive comparison scores
Side by side
| Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5) | Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $999 | $999 |
| Display | 11.1" Ultra Retina XDR, 2420×1668, 120Hz OLED | 12.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2800×1752, 120Hz |
| Processor | M5 (10-core CPU, 10-core GPU) | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB-2TB | 256GB/512GB + microSD |
| Battery | 31.29Wh | 10,090mAh |
| Weight | 444g | 571g |
| Thickness | 5.3mm | — |
How they differ in real use
Built from our best display tablets scoring, each product's published specifications, and verified owner feedback — not hands-on testing.
Both the Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5) and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ made our Top 5 Display Tablets, at #1 (best value) and #5. Same Tandem OLED technology as 13" in most portable package. Thinnest tablet ever at 5.3mm with identical 1600 nit HDR brightness. 12.4" sweet spot balancing size and portability. Same AMOLED 2X tech as Ultra with S Pen included and IP68 water resistance.
We score display tablets on Display Quality (35%), Brightness (25%), Refresh Rate (20%), Resolution (10%) and Value (10%). On that basis the Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5) totals 9.7 out of 10 and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ 9. The widest gap is Brightness, where the Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5) scores 10 against 8 for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ — peak nits. Display Quality also separates them: 10 for the Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5) versus 9 for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ claws back ground on Value.
On paper, the specifications that actually differ: Display — 11.1" Ultra Retina XDR, 2420×1668, 120Hz OLED on the Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5) versus 12.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2800×1752, 120Hz on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+; Processor — M5 (10-core CPU, 10-core GPU) on the Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5) versus MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+; Storage — 256GB-2TB on the Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5) versus 256GB/512GB + microSD on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+; Battery — 31.29Wh on the Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5) versus 10,090mAh on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+; Weight — 444g on the Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5) versus 571g on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+. They match on RAM.
Both list at $999 as of January 29, 2026. Owners praise the Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5) for thinnest ever 5.3mm and 444g lightest flagship; the most common complaint is $999 entry price. Owners praise the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ for 12.4" sweet spot size and s Pen included ($100+ value); the most common complaint is mediaTek trails Snapdragon.
Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5)
- Thinnest ever 5.3mm
- 444g lightest flagship
- 1600 nits Tandem OLED
- M5 chip
- $999 entry price
- Smaller canvas limits productivity
- Same price as M4 gen
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+
- 12.4" sweet spot size
- S Pen included ($100+ value)
- IP68 water resistant
- microSD expansion
- MediaTek trails Snapdragon
- No cellular in some markets
- Not as bright as iPad Pro
Which should you buy?
The Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5) is the better fit for portable power users and compact premium needs — it is the higher-scoring pick here, chiefly for Brightness and Display Quality. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ is the better fit for android premium buyers and s Pen users, and the stronger choice if Value matters more to you than the overall score. The Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5) is a poor fit for large canvas needs; the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ is a poor fit for max brightness needs.
Choose the Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5) if
- Portable power users
- Compact premium needs
- Travel creatives
Skip it if
- Large canvas needs
- Budget buyers
Choose the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ if
- Android premium buyers
- S Pen users
- Balanced size needs
Skip it if
- Max brightness needs
- Gaming performance
Common questions
Is the Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5) better than the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+?
In our Display Tablets ranking the Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5) scores higher overall, 9.7 to 9, with the biggest advantage in Brightness. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ is stronger on Value, so it is the better pick if that matters most to you.
What is the main difference between the Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5) and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+?
The headline spec difference is Display: 11.1" Ultra Retina XDR, 2420×1668, 120Hz OLED on the Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5) versus 12.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2800×1752, 120Hz on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+. In use, the gap that matters most is Brightness (10 vs 8 in our scoring): peak nits.