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Apple iPad Pro 11″ (M4) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S9

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AppleiPad Pro 11″ (M4)SamsungGalaxy Tab S9
Overview
ReleasedMay 2024August 2023
Display
Screen size11.1″11″
Resolution2420 × 16682560 × 1600
Sharpness265 pixels per inch274 pixels per inch
PanelTandem OLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Brightness1,000 nits–
HDR peak brightness1,600 nits–
Display typeUltra Retina XDR display, tandem OLED; sold as 11-inch, 11.1 inches measured diagonally as a rectangleDynamic AMOLED 2X, WQXGA (2560 × 1600), 16 million colours; 11 inches measured diagonally as a full rectangle, with less viewable area at the rounded corners
Pixel density264 ppi–
Brightness detailSDR 1,000 nits max; XDR 1,000 nits max full screen, 1,600 nits peak (HDR content only); 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio–
Display featuresProMotion with adaptive refresh rates from 10Hz to 120Hz; wide colour (P3); True Tone; fully laminated; anti-reflective coating; fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating; nano-texture glass option on 1TB and 2TB modelsAdaptive 60–120 Hz refresh; Vision Booster adjusts contrast and colour outdoors. HDR10+ support described by Trusted Reviews.
Performance
ChipM4Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
Memory8 GB – 16 GB8 GB – 12 GB
Storage256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB128 GB, 256 GB
CPU9-core CPU with 3 performance and 6 efficiency cores (256GB and 512GB models); 10-core CPU with 4 performance and 6 efficiency cores (1TB and 2TB models)Octa-core Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy; CPU speeds 3.36 GHz, 2.8 GHz and 2 GHz
GPU10-core GPU with hardware-accelerated ray tracing; Media Engine with hardware-accelerated 8K H.264, HEVC, ProRes and ProRes RAW, AV1 decode; 120GB/s memory bandwidth–
AI engine16-core Neural Engine–
Cameras
Rear camera12 MP13 MP
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Front camera12 MP12 MP
Rear camera12MP Wide, ƒ/1.8, five-element lens, autofocus with Focus Pixels, Adaptive True Tone flash, digital zoom up to 5x, Smart HDR 4Single 13 MP camera with autofocus and flash; no rear ultra wide camera
Front cameraLandscape 12MP Center Stage TrueDepth camera, ƒ/2.0; Portrait mode and Portrait Lighting12 MP ultra wide camera on the long display edge
Video recording4K at 24, 25, 30 or 60 fps; ProRes up to 4K at 30 fps (1080p at 30 fps on 256GB); slo-mo 1080p at 120 or 240 fps; stereo recording and Audio zoomUp to UHD 4K (3840 × 2160) at 30 fps
Depth sensorLiDAR Scanner–
Battery and connections
Battery life (maker's claim)Up to 10 hoursUp to 15 hours
Battery (mAh)–8,400 mAh
Fastest charging–45 W
Battery capacity31.29 Wh–
Mobile data optionYesYes
StylusSupported, sold separatelySupported, in the box
Keyboard made for itYesYes
Battery life detailUp to 10 hours surfing the web on Wi-Fi or watching video; up to 9 hours surfing the web on mobile data8,400 mAh typical, 8,160 mAh rated minimum. Maker claims up to 15 hours of wireless video playback, 10 hours of Wi-Fi internet use or 149 hours of wireless audio playback; actual life depends on use.
ChargingVia USB-C power adapter (not included) or computerUp to 45 W with an official Samsung 45 W charger and compatible cable, both sold separately. The included USB-C cable supports up to 3 A; original user manual specifies a separate compatible cable for optimal charging.
USB-CThunderbolt / USB 4 with charging, DisplayPort, Thunderbolt 3 (up to 40Gb/s), USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s) and USB 3 (up to 10Gb/s); one external display up to 6K at 60HzUSB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1; Samsung DeX supports a compatible external display connection through a USB-C-to-HDMI adaptor (sold separately)
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMOWi-Fi 6E: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax on 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz; HE160, MIMO, 1024-QAM; Wi-Fi Direct
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
Mobile network5G (sub-6 GHz) with 4x4 MIMO; Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO; eSIM onlyWi-Fi model SM-X710; 5G/LTE model SM-X716B weighs 500 g. Mobile-network support and availability vary by market and carrier.
Stylus supportApple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C); Apple Pencil hoverBluetooth S Pen included, with Air actions and remote controls; magnetic attachment and charging on the rear. Tablet and included pen are IP68, tested in up to 1.5 m of fresh water for 30 minutes; not recommended for beach or pool use.
KeyboardsMagic Keyboard for iPad Pro (black or white)Optional Book Cover Keyboard and Book Cover Keyboard Slim; accessories sold separately. Backlit keys are an Ultra accessory feature, not standard Tab S9.
Design
Weight444 g498 g
Thickness5.3 mm5.9 mm
Height × width249.7 × 177.5 mm254.3 × 165.8 mm
Water and dust resistance–IP68
Operating systemiPadOSAndroid
BiometricsFace IDOn-screen fingerprint sensor; face recognition described in the exact-model user manual
SpeakersFour-speaker audioFour stereo speakers with Sound by AKG and Dolby Atmos
MicrophonesStudio-quality four-mic array–
SensorsThree-axis gyro, accelerometer, barometer, ambient light sensorsAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor and RGB light sensor
Materials100% recycled aluminium enclosure; more than 20% recycled or renewable content overallArmour Aluminium frame; water and dust resistance can diminish with wear
ColoursSilver, Space BlackGraphite and Beige; finish and configuration availability vary by market
Software at launchiPadOS 17Android 13; maker launch commitment of four generations of One UI/Android OS upgrades and five years of security updates
In the boxiPad Pro, USB-C Charge Cable (1 m); polishing cloth with nano-texture glass modelsGalaxy Tab S9, S Pen and USB Type-C cable; maker box-content images also show an ejector tool. Charger and other accessories sold separately.

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