Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra vs Apple iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)
Get the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra. A huge OLED, the pen in the box, water resistance, and hundreds less now it's been replaced. The iPad Pro 13 is for pros who edit and draw for a living.
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Which one is for you?
Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
Get the S11 Ultra if this sounds like you: an Android phone, a huge screen and a pen for less, more films than editing.
Is the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra worth it?iPad Pro 13 (M5)
An iPhone or Mac, pro video or illustration, the best screen and speed? The iPad Pro.
Is the Apple iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) worth it?Key differences
Screen
Speed
Pen
Water resistance
Price
What owners say
Verified buyers only; every 1–3 star review read by us. How we do this
Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
Owners love the huge, sharp screen for films and the size. Complaints are rare: one found it hard to use, one couldn't install apps they needed.
- Excellent, sharp screen for films
- The big size
- Fast and easy to set up
Nothing came up often enough to list.
iPad Pro 13 (M5)
Owners love the big, beautiful screen and how fast and light it is. No one rated it low; a few say it's pricey and not worth it over the M4 model.
- Big, beautiful screen
- Top build quality
- Fast and light
Nothing came up often enough to list.
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: Tom's Guide, TechRadar, manufacturer specifications.
Owner reports for the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra: 36 verified buyer ratings at Currys, read November 2026.
Owner reports for the iPad Pro 13 (M5): 17 verified buyer ratings at Currys, read November 2026.