Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
Get the iPad Pro. The best screen on a tablet, the fastest chip, the pro apps, and thin enough to hold all day. The Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra is a big desk tablet, and it's already been replaced.
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Which one is for you?
iPad Pro (M5)
Editing, serious drawing, held in your hands, an iPhone or Mac? The iPad Pro.
Is the Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) worth it?Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
The biggest screen, a desk with a keyboard or monitors, an Android phone? Then it's the S11 Ultra.
Is the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra worth it?Key differences
Screen
Pen
Holding it
Pro creative apps
What owners say
Verified buyers only; every 1–3 star review read by us. How we do this
iPad Pro (M5)
Owners love how thin and light it is, its battery life and how good it is for drawing. Complaints are rare.
- Thin and light
- Long battery life
- Great for drawing and creative work
Nothing came up often enough to list.
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.
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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 iPad Pro (M5): 40 verified buyer ratings at Currys, Otto (Germany), Takealot (South Africa) and Costco (Canada), read November 2026.
Owner reports for the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra: 36 verified buyer ratings at Currys, read November 2026.