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Tablets spec cross-check · 2026-10-14

iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S9

iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 lines up the May 2024 iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) with the August 2023 Samsung Galaxy Tab S9. The spec score is a weighted share of comparable rows in the tablets database.

Spec lead

7.3 / 10

iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) specs

Spec score

2.7 / 10

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 specs

iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) leads iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 on the weighted spec sheet, ahead on display, chip, and storage.

Spec sheet

iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S9. Rows are scored only when both devices publish a comparable figure. This is a spec-sheet cross-check.
SpeciPad Pro 13-inch (M4)Samsung Galaxy Tab S9
Display13-inch Ultra Retina XDR tandem OLED, 2752×2064, 120Hz ProMotionLeads11-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2560×1600, 120Hz
ChipApple M4LeadsSnapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
Storage256GB, 512GB, 1TB, or 2TBLeads128GB or 256GB, 8GB RAM
Camera12MP rear, 12MP landscape front13MP rear, 12MP frontLeads
BatteryUp to 10 hours video8,400 mAh
Weight579 g Wi-Fi498 g Wi-FiLeads
Launch price$1,299$799Leads
StylusApple Pencil ProS Pen included
SoftwareiPadOS, Thunderbolt / USB 4Android, IP68

Who should buy which

Choose the iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) if you want iPadOS. It leads on display, chip, and storage.

Choose the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 if you want Android. It leads on camera, weight, and launch price.

Questions

Which is better, iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) or Samsung Galaxy Tab S9?

iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) leads iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 on the weighted spec sheet, ahead on display, chip, and storage.

iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S9: which has the better display?

iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) leads on display. iPad Pro 13-inch (M4): 13-inch Ultra Retina XDR tandem OLED, 2752×2064, 120Hz ProMotion. Samsung Galaxy Tab S9: 11-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2560×1600, 120Hz.

iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S9: which has the better chip?

iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) leads on chip. iPad Pro 13-inch (M4): Apple M4. Samsung Galaxy Tab S9: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy.

iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S9: which has the better battery?

iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) and Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 do not publish a comparable battery figure. iPad Pro 13-inch (M4): Up to 10 hours video. Samsung Galaxy Tab S9: 8,400 mAh.

What did iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) and Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 cost?

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 leads on price. iPad Pro 13-inch (M4): $1,299. Samsung Galaxy Tab S9: $799.

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