Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra
Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) (#2, best overall) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra (#4, best premium): in our Display Tablets scoring the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) totals 9.6/10 and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra 9/10. Both list at $1,199.
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TopsFive comparison scores
Side by side
| Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) | Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1199 | $1199 |
| Display | 13" Ultra Retina XDR, 2752×2064, 120Hz OLED | 14.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2960×1848, 120Hz |
| Processor | M5 (10-core CPU, 10-core GPU) | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ |
| RAM | 12GB (16GB with 1TB+) | 12GB/16GB |
| Storage | 256GB-2TB | 256GB-1TB + microSD |
| Battery | 38.99Wh, 10-11 hours | 11,200mAh |
| Weight | 579g | 718g |
| 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 Ultra made our Top 5 Display Tablets, at #2 (best overall) and #4 (best premium). Revolutionary Tandem OLED with 1600 nits peak brightness—brightest tablet display available. Perfect contrast, stunning HDR, outdoor visibility superior to all competitors. 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 13" (M5) totals 9.6 out of 10 and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra 9. The widest gap is Brightness, where the Apple iPad Pro 13" (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 13" (M5) versus 9.5 for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra 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 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 13" (M5) versus MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra; RAM — 12GB (16GB with 1TB+) on the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) versus 12GB/16GB on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra; Storage — 256GB-2TB on the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) versus 256GB-1TB + microSD on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra; Battery — 38.99Wh, 10-11 hours on the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) versus 11,200mAh on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra; Weight — 579g on the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) versus 718g on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra.
Both list at $1,199 as of January 29, 2026. 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 Ultra for 14.6" largest display and dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz; the most common complaint is large bezels vs iPad Pro.
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 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 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 Ultra is the better fit for large screen needs and digital artists, and the stronger choice if Value matters more to you than the overall score. The Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) is a poor fit for budget buyers; the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra is a poor fit for portability priority.
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 Ultra if
- Large screen needs
- Digital artists
- DeX productivity
Skip it if
- Portability priority
- Brightness needs
Common questions
Is the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) better than the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra?
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 Ultra 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 13" (M5) and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra?
The headline spec difference is Display: 13" Ultra Retina XDR, 2752×2064, 120Hz OLED on the Apple iPad Pro 13" (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.