Apple iPad Pro 13-inch (M4, Wi-Fi) / Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ (Wi-Fi, 4 GB / 64 GB)

Apple iPad Pro 13-inch (M4, Wi-Fi): iPad Pro 13-inch (M4), Wi-Fi; 256 GB/512 GB (8 GB RAM, 9-core CPU) or 1 TB/2 TB (16 GB RAM, 10-core CPU); silver and space black. Nano-texture glass is available only on 1 TB and 2 TB. The cellular version (A2926/A2837) is 3 g heavier; the iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) is a separate model.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ (Wi-Fi, 4 GB / 64 GB): Wi-Fi model with 4 GB RAM and 64 GB storage. The 8 GB / 128 GB version, the 5G model, the Kids Edition and the 8.7-inch Galaxy Tab A9 are separate configurations and models.

SpecificationApple iPad Pro 13-inch (M4, Wi-Fi)Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ (Wi-Fi, 4 GB / 64 GB)
Release year20242023
Display13-inch Ultra Retina XDR, Tandem OLED; 2752 × 2064, 264 ppi; ProMotion 10–120 Hz

Two OLED layers produce light together, giving higher sustained brightness than single-layer OLED. 1,000 nits SDR, 1,000 nits full-screen and 1,600 nits peak HDR; 2,000,000:1 contrast, P3 and True Tone; anti-reflective coating.

Apple		11.0-inch LCD; up to 90 Hz

The size is measured as a full rectangle without the rounded corners, so the visible area is slightly smaller. 90 Hz makes scrolling look smoother than on 60 Hz screens.

Samsung
Glass optionNano-texture glass (optional; only on 1 TB and 2 TB models)

A nanometre-scale texture on the glass scatters reflections to reduce glare in bright rooms; a polishing cloth is included.

Apple		—
ChipApple M4; 9-core CPU on 256/512 GB, 10-core CPU on 1/2 TB; 10-core GPU; 16-core Neural Engine

The GPU supports hardware ray tracing and the Media Engine 8K H.264/HEVC/ProRes encoding and AV1 decoding. Memory bandwidth is 120 GB/s.

Apple		—
Memory and storage8 GB RAM on 256/512 GB, 16 GB on 1/2 TB Apple4 GB RAM + 64 GB; up to 1 TB with microSD

Usable storage is less than 64 GB because of preloaded software; 8 GB + 128 GB is a separate configuration.

Samsung
PortUSB-C with Thunderbolt / USB 4; up to 40 Gb/s

Supports one external display up to 6K at 60 Hz; charging and DisplayPort output share the same port. 10 Gb/s with USB 3 devices.

Apple		—
CamerasRear: 12MP wide (ƒ/1.8), LiDAR Scanner, Adaptive True Tone flash. Front: landscape 12MP Center Stage (ƒ/2)

The front camera sits on the long edge in landscape, giving an angle closer to eye level on video calls. ProRes video is limited to 1080p 30 fps on the 256 GB model.

Apple		8 MP rear, 5 MP front

The front camera is used for video calls and the rear one for documents and quick shots; neither lists optical stabilisation.

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AudioFour speakers; four microphones; Dolby Atmos playback AppleQuad speakers; Dolby Atmos

The four speakers are split between both sides for stereo sound when the tablet is held horizontally.

Samsung
WirelessWi-Fi 6E (2×2 MIMO); Bluetooth 5.3

With a compatible router, Wi-Fi 6E can use the less crowded 6 GHz band.

Apple		—
Battery and charging38.99 Wh lithium-polymer; up to 10 hours of Wi-Fi web or video; 20W USB-C adapter in the box Apple—
Pencil and securitySupports Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C) with hover; Face ID

Hover previews where a stroke will land before the pencil touches the screen. Apple lists only these two pencils as supported.

Apple		—
Size and weight281.6 × 215.5 × 5.1 mm; 579 g (Wi-Fi) Apple168.7 × 257.1 × 6.9 mm; 480 g

The 5G model weighs 491 g.

Samsung
Processor—Octa-core processor

Samsung’s spec table does not name the chip; it may differ by market.

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Battery—7,040 mAh (typical)

The typical value is the average of the battery samples tested; real battery life depends on screen brightness and apps.

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Charging—Wired, 15 W; QC2.0 and AFC compatible; adapter sold separately

There is no charger in the box; a compatible adapter is needed to reach 15 W.

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Connectivity—Wi-Fi 5; Bluetooth 5.1; cellular only on the 5G model

This Wi-Fi model has no SIM slot or mobile data.

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Software—Launched with Android 13; Samsung Knox

Knox is Samsung’s on-device security platform, covering encryption and enterprise management features.

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Colours—Graphite, Silver, Navy (Canada)

Colour options can vary by market; the hardware is the same.

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Accessories—Book Cover and Book Cover Keyboard Slim sold separately; no stylus support listed

The keyboard cover attaches to the contact points on the tablet’s bottom edge.

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