Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+
Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) (#2, best overall) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ (#5): in our Display Tablets scoring the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) totals 9.6/10 and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ 9/10, the Apple iPad Pro 13" (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 13" (M5) | Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1199 | $999 |
| Display | 13" Ultra Retina XDR, 2752×2064, 120Hz OLED | 12.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2800×1752, 120Hz |
| Processor | M5 (10-core CPU, 10-core GPU) | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ |
| RAM | 12GB (16GB with 1TB+) | 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB-2TB | 256GB/512GB + microSD |
| Battery | 38.99Wh, 10-11 hours | 10,090mAh |
| Weight | 579g | 571g |
| Thickness | 5.1mm | — |
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 13" (M5) and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ made our Top 5 Display Tablets, at #2 (best overall) and #5. Revolutionary Tandem OLED with 1600 nits peak brightness—brightest tablet display available. Perfect contrast, stunning HDR, outdoor visibility superior to all competitors. 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 13" (M5) totals 9.6 out of 10 and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ 9. The widest gap is Brightness, where the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) scores 10 against 8 for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ — peak nits. Display Quality also separates them: 10 for the Apple iPad Pro 13" (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 — 13" Ultra Retina XDR, 2752×2064, 120Hz OLED on the Apple iPad Pro 13" (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 13" (M5) versus MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+; RAM — 12GB (16GB with 1TB+) on the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) versus 12GB on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+; Storage — 256GB-2TB on the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) versus 256GB/512GB + microSD on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+; Battery — 38.99Wh, 10-11 hours on the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) versus 10,090mAh on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+; Weight — 579g on the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) versus 571g on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+.
Pricing as of January 29, 2026: $1,199 for the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) and $999 for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+, a $200 difference in the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+'s favor. Owners praise the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) for 1600 nits peak brightness and tandem OLED technology; the most common complaint is $1,299+ 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 13" (M5)
- 1600 nits peak brightness
- Tandem OLED technology
- M5 chip fastest
- ProMotion 120Hz
- $1,299+ entry price
- Slight warm color cast
- Overkill for basic use
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 13" (M5) is the better fit for professional creatives and 4K video editing — 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. If the $200 saving matters more than Brightness, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ is the better value. The Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) is a poor fit for budget buyers; the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ is a poor fit for max brightness needs.
Choose the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) if
- Professional creatives
- 4K video editing
- Display enthusiasts
Skip it if
- Budget buyers
- Basic tablet needs
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 13" (M5) better than the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+?
In our Display Tablets ranking the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) scores higher overall, 9.6 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.
How much more does the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) cost than the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+?
$200 more as of January 29, 2026: $1,199 for the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) against $999 for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+. Prices move, so the merchant page shows the current figure. What the extra buys is mostly Brightness — 10 versus 8 in our scoring.
What is the main difference between the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+?
The headline spec difference is Display: 13" Ultra Retina XDR, 2752×2064, 120Hz OLED on the Apple iPad Pro 13" (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.