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Apple iPad Pro 11 (2025) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro

What iPad Pro 11 (2025) does better (15) and where Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro wins (8) — every spec side by side.

Apple iPad Pro 11 (2025)
Apple · 2025iPad Pro 11 (2025)
8.6Score
15 advantages≈ $1,200
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Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro
Samsung · 2025Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro
8.0Score
8 advantages≈ $970
9.2Display6.3
5.9Battery8.8
9.5Memory & storage6.1
9.4Features9.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

iPad Pro 11 (2025)Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro
177.5 × 249.75.3170.2 × 242.910.2
iPad Pro 11 (2025)Galaxy Tab Active5 ProDifference
Height249.7 mm242.9 mm+6.8 mm
Width177.5 mm170.2 mm+7.3 mm
Thickness5.3 mm10.2 mm−4.9 mm
Weight444 g680 g−236 g

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

Why is iPad Pro 11 (2025) better than Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro?

  1. RAM16 GB vs 8 GB2×
  2. Storage (max)2,048 GB vs 256 GB8×
  3. OLED panelYes · Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro: No
  4. Weight444 g vs 680 g+53%
  5. Screen size11″ vs 10.1″+9%
  6. Storage (base)256 GB vs 128 GB2×
  7. Pixel density267 ppi vs 224 ppi+19%
  8. Thickness5.3 mm vs 10.2 mm+92%
  9. Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7 vs Wi-Fi 6E+8%
  10. Front camera12 MP vs 8 MP+50%
  11. Resolution (short side)1,668 px vs 1,200 px+39%
  12. Resolution (long side)2,420 px vs 1,920 px+26%

Why is Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro better than iPad Pro 11 (2025)?

  1. Battery capacity8,160 mAh vs 10,100 mAh+24%
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx2 vs IPx84×
  3. Endurance per cycle71 h vs 143 h2×
  4. Memory card slotNo · iPad Pro 11 (2025): Yes
  5. 3.5 mm headphone jackNo · iPad Pro 11 (2025): Yes
  6. Energy classG vs E
  7. Battery charge cycles1,000 vs 2,0002×
  8. Repairability classC vs B
Specifications

Side by side

Design
Weight444 g680 g
Thickness5.3 mm10.2 mm
Height249.7 mm242.9 mm
Width177.5 mm170.2 mm
FrameAluminium—
BackAluminium—
Ingress protectionIP42IP68
Water resistance (IPx)IPx2IPx8
Glass protectionScratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coatingCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+
ColoursSilver, Space BlackGreen
Display
Screen size11″10.1″
PanelUltra Retina Tandem OLEDTFT LCD
OLED panelYesNo
Resolution (short side)1,668 px1,200 px
Resolution (long side)2,420 px1,920 px
Pixel density267 ppi224 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,600 nits—
Measured brightness974 nits—
Screen-to-body ratio82.3%71.5%
HDRYes—
Performance
ChipsetApple M5Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
Chip makerAppleQualcomm
Process—4 nm
CPU cores—8
CPU frequency—2.5 GHz
GPUApple GPUAdreno 810
Memory
RAM16 GB8 GB
Storage (max)2,048 GB256 GB
Storage (base)256 GB128 GB
Storage typeNVMe—
Memory card slotNoYes
Battery
Battery capacity8,160 mAh10,100 mAh
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
Wired charging30 W—
Charged in 30 min50%—
Wireless chargingNo—
Connectivity
Cellular (LTE)YesYes
5GYesYes
eSIMYesYes
Dual SIMNoYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth65.4
USBUSB Type-C 4 (Thunderbolt 3)USB Type-C 3.2
USB version43.2
Video output (USB-C / DisplayPort)Yes—
NFCNoYes
GPSYesYes
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, QZSSGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Features
Stylus supportYesYes
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoYes
Fingerprint sensor—Front / Home button
3D face unlock (Face ID)Yes—
BarometerYes—
SensorsFace ID, accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometerFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, proximity (accessories only)
Cameras
Rear camera12 MP12 MP
Rear camera aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Rear cameras11
Ultra-wide cameraNoNo
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Max video4K4K
4K video frame rate60 fps30 fps
Front camera12 MP8 MP
4K front-camera videoNoNo
Software
OS at launchiPadOS 26Android 15
PlatformiPadOSAndroid
Interface—One UI 7
EU label
Energy classGE
Battery charge cycles1,0002,000
Endurance per cycle71 h143 h
Repairability classCB
Drop resistance classEE
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