Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra
Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5) (#1, best value) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra (#4, best premium): in our Display Tablets scoring the Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5) totals 9.7/10 and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra 9/10, the Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5) leading on Brightness and Display Quality.
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TopsFive comparison scores
Side by side
| Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5) | Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $999 | $1199 |
| Display | 11.1" Ultra Retina XDR, 2420×1668, 120Hz OLED | 14.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2960×1848, 120Hz |
| Processor | M5 (10-core CPU, 10-core GPU) | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB/16GB |
| Storage | 256GB-2TB | 256GB-1TB + microSD |
| Battery | 31.29Wh | 11,200mAh |
| Weight | 444g | 718g |
| 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 Ultra made our Top 5 Display Tablets, at #1 (best value) and #4 (best premium). Same Tandem OLED technology as 13" in most portable package. Thinnest tablet ever at 5.3mm with identical 1600 nit HDR brightness. Largest 14.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X creates immersive canvas for creators. Anti-reflective coating, 120Hz LTPO, S Pen included. Punchier colors than iPad.
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 Ultra 9. The widest gap is Brightness, where the Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5) scores 10 against 8 for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra — peak nits. Display Quality also separates them: 10 for the Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5) versus 9.5 for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra.
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 14.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2960×1848, 120Hz on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra; 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 Ultra; RAM — 12GB on the Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5) versus 12GB/16GB on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra; Storage — 256GB-2TB on the Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5) versus 256GB-1TB + microSD on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra; Battery — 31.29Wh on the Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5) versus 11,200mAh on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra; Weight — 444g on the Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5) versus 718g on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra.
Pricing as of January 29, 2026: $999 for the Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5) and $1,199 for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra, a $200 difference in the Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5)'s favor. 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 Ultra for 14.6" largest display and dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz; the most common complaint is large bezels vs iPad Pro.
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 Ultra
- 14.6" largest display
- Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz
- S Pen included
- Anti-reflective coating
- Large bezels vs iPad Pro
- 930 nits lower than Apple
- 14.6" unwieldy for some
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 Ultra is the better fit for large screen needs and digital artists. Since the Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5) is both the higher scorer and $200 cheaper, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra only makes sense for large screen needs. The Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5) is a poor fit for large canvas needs; the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra is a poor fit for portability priority.
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 Ultra if
- Large screen needs
- Digital artists
- DeX productivity
Skip it if
- Portability priority
- Brightness needs
Common questions
Is the Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5) better than the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra?
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 Ultra does not out-score it on any criterion we weigh.
How much more does the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra cost than the Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5)?
$200 more as of January 29, 2026: $1,199 for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra against $999 for the Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5). Prices move, so the merchant page shows the current figure.
What is the main difference between the Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5) and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra?
The headline spec difference is Display: 11.1" Ultra Retina XDR, 2420×1668, 120Hz OLED on the Apple iPad Pro 11" (M5) versus 14.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2960×1848, 120Hz on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra. In use, the gap that matters most is Brightness (10 vs 8 in our scoring): peak nits.