Apple iPad Pro 13-inch (M5, Wi-Fi) / Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 (11-inch, Wi-Fi)

Apple iPad Pro 13-inch (M5, Wi-Fi): 13-inch iPad Pro (M5) Wi-Fi; 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB; Silver and Space Black. 256/512 GB: 9-core CPU and 12 GB memory; 1/2 TB: 10-core CPU, 16 GB memory and optional nano-texture glass. The Wi-Fi + Cellular version (C1X modem) and the 11-inch model are separate.

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 13-inch (M5, Wi-Fi)	Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 (11-inch, Wi-Fi)
Release year	2025	2022
Chip	Apple M5; 10-core GPU (with Neural Accelerators, hardware ray tracing); 16-core Neural Engine; 153 GB/s memory bandwidth 256/512 GB models have a 9-core CPU (3 super cores + 6 efficiency), 1/2 TB models a 10-core CPU (4 + 6). The media engine supports ProRes and ProRes RAW plus AV1 decode. Apple	—
Memory and storage	12 GB with 256 GB or 512 GB; 16 GB unified memory with 1 TB or 2 TB Memory cannot be upgraded later; more memory requires choosing 1 TB or higher capacity. Apple	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
Display	13-inch Ultra Retina XDR, tandem OLED; 2752 × 2064, 264 ppi; ProMotion 10–120 Hz SDR up to 1000 nits, XDR 1000 nits full screen and 1600 nits peak for HDR content only, down to 1 nit. Tandem OLED uses two light-emitting layers to reach higher brightness. P3, True Tone and an antireflective coating are included. 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
Display glass option	Nano-texture glass optional; 1 TB and 2 TB models only The matte glass reduces reflections in bright rooms; a polishing cloth is included. Apple	—
Port	Thunderbolt / USB4 (charging and DisplayPort); 40 Gbit/s for Thunderbolt 3 and USB4, 10 Gbit/s for USB 3 It drives one external display up to 6K at 60 Hz or 5K at 120 Hz. The Smart Connector and magnetic connector are for keyboards and Pencil. Apple	—
Wireless	Apple N1 chip; Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, 2×2 MIMO); Bluetooth 6; Thread This version has no cellular modem or eSIM. Apple	—
Cameras	Rear 12 MP wide (ƒ/1.8) and LiDAR Scanner; landscape 12 MP Center Stage front camera (ƒ/2.0); Face ID The rear camera records 4K 60 fps and ProRes up to 4K 30 fps; on the 256 GB model ProRes is limited to 1080p 30 fps. 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
Audio	Four speakers; studio-quality four-mic array Apple	—
Battery and charging	38.99 Wh lithium-polymer; up to 10 hours of web or video on Wi-Fi; about 50% in around 30 minutes with a 60 W or higher adapter A 20 W adapter is in the box; fast charging needs a separately sold 60 W or higher adapter. Apple	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
Pencil support	Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C); hover Apple	—
Size and weight	281.6 × 215.5 × 5.1 mm; 579 g (Wi-Fi) Apple	165.3 × 253.8 × 6.3 mm; 503 g (Wi-Fi), 507 g (5G) Samsung
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
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