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iPad Pro 11 (2021) vs Galaxy Tab S9 FE

Apple iPad Pro 11 (2021) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE

What iPad Pro 11 (2021) does better (12) and where Galaxy Tab S9 FE wins (7) — every spec side by side.

Apple · 2021iPad Pro 11 (2021)

8.2Score

12 advantages≈ $940

Higher score

Samsung · 2023Galaxy Tab S9 FE

7.2Score

7 advantages≈ $320

7.4Display7.1

9.0Performance6.1

5.1Battery6.7

8.4Memory & storage6.1

9.1Features7.6

Dimensions

Size comparison

iPad Pro 11 (2021)Galaxy Tab S9 FE

	iPad Pro 11 (2021)	Galaxy Tab S9 FE	Difference
Height	247.6 mm	254.3 mm	−6.7 mm
Width	178.5 mm	165.8 mm	+12.7 mm
Thickness	5.9 mm	6.5 mm	−0.6 mm
Weight	466 g	523 g	−57 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is iPad Pro 11 (2021) better than Galaxy Tab S9 FE?

RAM16 GB vs 8 GB2×
Storage (max)2,048 GB vs 256 GB8×
Refresh rate120 Hz vs 90 Hz+33%
CPU frequency3.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz+33%
USB version4 vs 22×
Ultra-wide cameraYes · Galaxy Tab S9 FE: No
Weight466 g vs 523 g+12%
Pixel density265 ppi vs 249 ppi+6%
Rear camera12 MP vs 8 MP+50%
Resolution (short side)1,668 px vs 1,440 px+16%
Thickness5.9 mm vs 6.5 mm+10%
Resolution (long side)2,388 px vs 2,304 px+4%

Why is Galaxy Tab S9 FE better than iPad Pro 11 (2021)?

Battery capacity7,538 mAh vs 8,000 mAh+6%
Wired charging30 W vs 45 W+50%
Peak brightness600 nits vs 750 nits+25%
Memory card slotNo · iPad Pro 11 (2021): Yes
Charged in 30 min25% vs 50%2×
Measured brightness595 nits vs 692 nits+16%
Bluetooth5 vs 5.3+6%

Specifications

Side by side

Only differences	Apple iPad Pro 11 (2021)≈ $9408.2	Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE≈ $3207.2
Design
Weight	466 g	523 g
Thickness	5.9 mm	6.5 mm
Height	247.6 mm	254.3 mm
Width	178.5 mm	165.8 mm
Frame	Aluminium	Aluminium
Back	Aluminium	Aluminium
Ingress protection	—	IP68
Water resistance (IPx)	—	IPx8
Glass protection	Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating	Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Colours	Silver, Space Gray	Mint, Silver, Gray, Lavender
Display
Screen size	11″	10.9″
Panel	Liquid Retina IPS LCD	IPS LCD
OLED panel	No	No
Resolution (short side)	1,668 px	1,440 px
Resolution (long side)	2,388 px	2,304 px
Pixel density	265 ppi	249 ppi
Refresh rate	120 Hz	90 Hz
Peak brightness	600 nits	750 nits
Measured brightness	595 nits	692 nits
Screen-to-body ratio	82.9%	81.7%
HDR	Yes	Yes
Performance
Chipset	Apple M1	Exynos 1380
Chip maker	Apple	Exynos
Process	—	5 nm
CPU cores	8	8
CPU frequency	3.2 GHz	2.4 GHz
GPU	Apple GPU	Mali-G68 MP5
AnTuTu score	—	741,211
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)	—	2,910
Memory
RAM	16 GB	8 GB
Storage (max)	2,048 GB	256 GB
Storage (base)	128 GB	128 GB
Storage type	NVMe	UFS 2.2
Memory card slot	No	Yes
Battery
Battery capacity	7,538 mAh	8,000 mAh
Battery type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Wired charging	30 W	45 W
Charged in 30 min	25%	50%
Wireless charging	No	No
Connectivity
Cellular (LTE)	Yes	Yes
5G	Yes	Yes
eSIM	Yes	Yes
Dual SIM	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 6	Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth	5	5.3
USB	USB Type-C 4 (Thunderbolt 4)	USB Type-C 2.0
USB version	4	2
Video output (USB-C / DisplayPort)	Yes	—
NFC	No	No
GPS	Yes	Yes
Satellite navigation	GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS	GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Features
Stylus support	Yes	Yes
Stereo speakers	Yes	Yes
3.5 mm headphone jack	No	No
Fingerprint sensor	—	Side / power button
3D face unlock (Face ID)	Yes	—
Barometer	Yes	—
Sensors	Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, barometer	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity (accessories only)
Cameras
Rear camera	12 MP	8 MP
Rear camera aperture	f/1.8	f/2
Rear cameras	2	1
Ultra-wide camera	Yes	No
Optical stabilisation	No	No
Max video	4K	4K
4K video frame rate	60 fps	30 fps
Front camera	12 MP	12 MP
4K front-camera video	No	No
Software
OS at launch	iPadOS 14.5.1	Android 13
Platform	iPadOS	Android
Interface	—	One UI 6
Major OS updates promised	—	4