Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4, Wi-Fi, 256 GB) / Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 (11-inch, Wi-Fi)

Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4, Wi-Fi, 256 GB): 11-inch iPad Pro (M4) Wi-Fi 256 GB, standard glass; Space Black and Silver (e.g. MVV83LL/A, MVV83NF/A). 1/2 TB models have 16 GB RAM and a 10-core CPU; cellular models (A2837/A2926) and the M5 iPad Pro are separate products.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 (11-inch, Wi-Fi): Galaxy Tab S8 11-inch; Wi-Fi and 5G versions, 8/12 GB RAM + 128/256 GB storage (options vary by market). The Galaxy Tab S8+ (12.4-inch) and Tab S8 Ultra (14.6-inch) are separate models with different display types and batteries.

Specification	Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4, Wi-Fi, 256 GB)	Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 (11-inch, Wi-Fi)
Release year	2024	2022
Display	11-inch Ultra Retina XDR tandem OLED; 2420 × 1668, 264 ppi; ProMotion 10–120 Hz; P3, True Tone, fully laminated, anti-reflective coating Tandem OLED stacks two OLED layers, reaching the same brightness with less strain than a single-layer OLED. ProMotion lowers refresh down to 10 Hz for static content. Apple	11-inch 2560 × 1600 (WQXGA), 276 ppi LTPS TFT; up to 120Hz LTPS TFT is an LCD panel type; unlike the AMOLED displays on the Tab S8+ and Ultra it uses a backlight. The adaptive refresh rate drops when content is still and can be locked to 60 Hz in settings. Rounded corners and the camera hole make the visible area slightly smaller than 11 inches. Samsung
Brightness and contrast	1,000 nits SDR; XDR 1,000 nits full screen, 1,600 nits peak for HDR content; 2,000,000:1 contrast 1,000 nits full screen means high brightness can be held even on white documents and web pages; 1,600 nits applies only to small areas in HDR content. Apple	—
Chip and memory	Apple M4: 9-core CPU (3 performance, 6 efficiency), 10-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine; 8 GB RAM; 120 GB/s memory bandwidth; hardware ray tracing The 256 and 512 GB models have a 9-core CPU and 8 GB RAM; 1 and 2 TB models get a 10-core CPU and 16 GB RAM. RAM cannot be upgraded later. Apple	—
Storage	256 GB (512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB options); standard glass The nano-texture glass option is offered only on 1 TB and 2 TB models. Apple	—
Port	Thunderbolt / USB 4 (USB-C): charging, DisplayPort, up to 40 Gb/s with Thunderbolt 3 and USB 4, 10 Gb/s with USB 3; one external display up to 6K at 60 Hz Full speed with external SSDs and monitors needs a proper Thunderbolt/USB4 cable; the cable in the box is for charging. Apple	—
Cameras	12MP Wide rear (ƒ/1.8), LiDAR Scanner, flash; 12MP Center Stage front (ƒ/2.0), Face ID Center Stage automatically pans the frame to keep your face centred as you move during video calls. LiDAR measures depth for augmented reality apps. Apple	Rear: 13MP AF + 6MP Ultra-Wide + Flash; front: 12MP (Ultra-Wide); 4K @ 30fps recording The front camera sits on the long edge, suited to landscape video calls. Samsung
Video	4K at 24/25/30/60 fps; ProRes up to 4K 30 fps (1080p 30 fps on the 256 GB model); 1080p 240 fps slo-mo Apple	—
Audio	Four-speaker audio; four studio-quality mics Apple	—
Wireless	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax, 2×2 MIMO); Bluetooth 5.3 Wi-Fi 6E uses the 6 GHz band, which needs a compatible router. The Wi-Fi model has no GPS. Apple	—
Battery	31.29 Wh lithium-polymer; up to 10 hours web or video on Wi-Fi Apple	—
Accessory support	Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C); Smart Connector; magnetic Pencil connector; Apple Pencil hover The Smart Connector powers and connects an attached keyboard without separate charging or Bluetooth pairing. Apple	—
Size and weight	249.7 × 177.5 × 5.3 mm; Wi-Fi model 444 g Apple	165.3 × 253.8 × 6.3 mm; 503 g (Wi-Fi), 507 g (5G) Samsung
In the box	iPad Pro, 1 m USB-C Charge Cable, 20 W USB-C Power Adapter (varies by region) Apple	—
Processor	—	4 nm 64-bit octa-core processor Samsung’s spec table does not name the chip; Tom’s Guide lists it as the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 in its test unit. Samsung
Memory and storage	—	8/12 GB + 128/256 GB; microSD up to 1 TB Memory and storage options vary by market, model and colour; the microSD card is sold separately. Samsung
Battery and charging	—	8,000 mAh (typical); Super Fast Charging 2.0 (up to 45W) Chargers are sold separately; the box includes the S Pen and a USB-C cable. 45W speed needs a compatible adapter. Samsung
Operating system	—	Android 12.0 at launch Samsung
S Pen and accessories	—	S Pen (BLE, in box); compatible with Book Cover Keyboard and Keyboard Slim The S Pen charges wirelessly when attached to the magnetic strip on the back. Keyboard covers attach to the contact pins on the edge and are sold separately. Samsung
Sound	—	Quad Stereo Speakers with Sound by AKG, Dolby Atmos; 3 microphones There is no 3.5 mm headphone jack; wired headphones need USB-C or a USB-C to 3.5 mm adapter. Samsung
Connectivity	—	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 5.2; USB Type-C (USB 3.2); 5G/LTE on cellular model only Wi-Fi 6E’s 6 GHz band needs a compatible router and depends on regional availability. Tom’s Guide confirms DisplayPort video output over USB-C. Samsung
Security	—	Fingerprint with Side Key; Samsung Knox including Knox Vault Samsung
Colours	—	Graphite, Silver, Pink Gold Colour availability varies by market and carrier. Samsung