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Apple iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra
For creative work, get the iPad Pro 13. It's faster, the screen is better, and there are far more apps built for it. The Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra is bigger, includes the pen and costs a little less.
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Which one is for you?
iPad Pro 13 (M5)
Get the iPad Pro if this sounds like you: an iPhone or a Mac, pro video or drawing apps, the best screen on a tablet.
Is the Apple iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) worth it?Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra
An Android phone, a pen in the box, the biggest screen and water resistance? The S12 Ultra.
Is the Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra worth it?Key differences
iPad Pro 13 (M5)Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra
Screen
13-inch tandem OLED✓
14.6-inch OLED, bigger
Speed
M5, the fastest✓
Fast
Pen
Pencil Pro, extra
S Pen in the box✓
Water resistance
No
IP68✓
Tablet-made apps
Far more✓
Fewer, many just stretched
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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.
Updated 1 Nov 2026How we decide