Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 11" vs Apple iPad Pro 13" M5
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 11" 2022, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 8GB, 128GB, Graphite
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 2025, 16GB, 1TB, Cellular, Silver
What Buyers Say
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 11" 2022, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 8GB, 128GB, Graphite
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 receives mostly positive feedback for its performance, display quality, and value as a refurbished device. However, several verified buyers report missing or defective S-Pens and other hardware issues like a non-functional network adapter, which significantly lowers satisfaction for those affected. The tablet itself is praised for being fast, smooth, and great for daily use, gaming, and multitasking, but the inconsistent quality control on refurbished units is a major concern.
Pros
- Fast and smooth performance
- Excellent display quality
- Good value for refurbished price
- Long battery life
- Lightweight and portable
Cons
- Missing or defective S-Pen
- Hardware defects in refurbished units
- Inconsistent refurbished quality control
- Tablet feels thin and fragile
- Screen protector may affect S-Pen accuracy
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 2025, 16GB, 1TB, Cellular, Silver
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this iPad Pro, praising its speed, display quality, and battery life. Many mention it as a worthy upgrade from older iPads, with the Magic Keyboard and Pencil adding versatility. A few reviews are brief but still enthusiastic, and one reviewer notes they haven't received the product yet but trust the brand. Overall, it's seen as a premium, high-performance device.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Excellent display quality
- Long battery life
- Sleek and thin design
- Great camera
Cons
- Expensive
- No cons mentioned
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 11" | Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Apple M5 ★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 10★ |
| GPU | Adreno 730 | Apple (10-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | LPDDR5★ |
| Storage | 128 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 11" | 13" |
| Resolution | 2560 px | 2752 px★ |
| Panel | LCD | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 1600 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2★ | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| USB-C | 1 | 1 |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | S Pen | Apple Pencil Pro |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✓ | ✓ |
| Face Unlock | ✓ | ✓ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.50 kg★ | 0.58 kg |
| Battery | — | 39 Wh★ |
| OS | Android 12 | iPadOS |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 11" 2022, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 8GB, 128GB, Graphite
- Strong feature (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sharpness (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong screen (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 2025, 16GB, 1TB, Cellular, Silver
- Strong screen (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong cpu (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Below average affordability (4th percentile)4th %ile
Pricing
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 11" 2022, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 8GB, 128GB, Graphite
No current pricing available
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 2025, 16GB, 1TB, Cellular, Silver
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 14 of 26 specs.
