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9.6Display9.0
7.5Battery9.2
9.5Memory & storage8.9
9.2Features9.4
Dimensions
Size comparison
iPad Pro 13 (2024)Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra
| iPad Pro 13 (2024) | Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 281.6 mm | 326.4 mm | −44.8 mm |
| Width | 215.5 mm | 208.6 mm | +6.9 mm |
| Thickness | 5.1 mm | 5.5 mm | −0.4 mm |
| Weight | 579 g | 726 g | −147 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is iPad Pro 13 (2024) better than Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra?
- Peak brightness1,600 nits vs 600 nits2.7×
- Storage (max)2,048 GB vs 512 GB4×
- Measured brightness1,000 nits vs 600 nits+67%
- CPU frequency4.4 GHz vs 3 GHz+47%
- Weight579 g vs 726 g+25%
- Storage (base)256 GB vs 128 GB2×
- eSIMYes · Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra: No
- Pixel density264 ppi vs 240 ppi+10%
- USB version4 vs 3.2+25%
- Charged in 30 min39% vs 33%+18%
- Resolution (short side)2,064 px vs 1,848 px+12%
- Thickness5.1 mm vs 5.5 mm+8%
Why is Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra better than iPad Pro 13 (2024)?
- Battery capacity10,290 mAh vs 11,200 mAh+9%
- Wired charging30 W vs 45 W+50%
- Screen size13″ vs 14.6″+12%
- Memory card slotNo · iPad Pro 13 (2024): Yes
- Ultra-wide cameraNo · iPad Pro 13 (2024): Yes
- Rear camera12 MP vs 13 MP+8%
- Resolution (long side)2,752 px vs 2,960 px+8%
- Screen-to-body ratio86.9% vs 90%+4%
Specifications
Side by side
| Design | ||
| Weight | 579 g | 726 g |
| Thickness | 5.1 mm | 5.5 mm |
| Height | 281.6 mm | 326.4 mm |
| Width | 215.5 mm | 208.6 mm |
| Frame | Aluminium | — |
| Back | Aluminium | — |
| Glass protection | Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Colours | Silver, Space Black | Graphite |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 13″ | 14.6″ |
| Panel | Ultra Retina Tandem OLED | Super AMOLED |
| OLED panel | Yes | Yes |
| Resolution (short side) | 2,064 px | 1,848 px |
| Resolution (long side) | 2,752 px | 2,960 px |
| Pixel density | 264 ppi | 240 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits | 600 nits |
| Measured brightness | 1,000 nits | 600 nits |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 86.9% | 90% |
| HDR | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple M4 | Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| Chip maker | Apple | Qualcomm |
| Process | — | 4 nm |
| CPU cores | — | 8 |
| CPU frequency | 4.4 GHz | 3 GHz |
| GPU | Apple GPU | Adreno 730 |
| AnTuTu score | — | 1,288,476 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi-core) | — | 4,000 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | 2,300 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage (max) | 2,048 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage (base) | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe | UFS 3.1 |
| Memory card slot | No | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 10,290 mAh | 11,200 mAh |
| Battery type | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Wired charging | 30 W | 45 W |
| Charged in 30 min | 39% | 33% |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular (LTE) | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
| Dual SIM | No | No |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| USB | USB Type-C 4 (Thunderbolt 3) | USB Type-C 3.2 |
| USB version | 4 | 3.2 |
| Video output (USB-C / DisplayPort) | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | No | No |
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite navigation | GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS | GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Features | ||
| Stylus support | Yes | Yes |
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No | No |
| Fingerprint sensor | — | Under display |
| 3D face unlock (Face ID) | Yes | — |
| Barometer | Yes | — |
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear camera | 12 MP | 13 MP |
| Rear camera aperture | f/1.8 | f/2 |
| Rear cameras | 1 | 2 |
| Ultra-wide camera | No | Yes |
| Optical stabilisation | No | No |
| Max video | 4K | 4K |
| 4K video frame rate | 60 fps | 60 fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| 4K front-camera video | No | Yes |
| Software | ||
| OS at launch | iPadOS 17.5.1 | Android 12 |
| Platform | iPadOS | Android |
| Interface | — | One UI 6.1.1 |
| Major OS updates promised | — | 4 |
| EU label | ||
| Energy class | G | — |
| Battery charge cycles | 1,000 | — |
| Endurance per cycle | 77 h | — |
| Repairability class | C | — |
| Drop resistance class | E | — |
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