Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7" 2 9.7in
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 2025, 16GB, 1TB, Cellular, Silver
Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7" 2 9.7in 2017, Exynos 5433, 3GB, 32GB, Cellular, White
What Buyers Say
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
Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7" 2 9.7in 2017, Exynos 5433, 3GB, 32GB, Cellular, White
The tablet receives mixed feedback with several users reporting serious issues like battery draining within 3 hours, screen defects with random black lines, and complete failure after 40 days. Some positive reviews highlight good performance for streaming and lightweight design, but the high number of verified negative experiences with battery, charging, and hardware defects outweigh the positives. The product is also noted to be locked to Verizon, limiting carrier options.
Pros
- Good for streaming Netflix and programs
- Lightweight and thin design
- Easy to use for Android users
- Works great when functional
Cons
- Battery drains within 3 hours
- Screen defects with random black lines
- Takes forever to charge
- Device fails completely after 40 days
- Locked to Verizon carrier
Scores
Specifications
| Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7" 2 9.7in | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 ★ | 1.9 GHz |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10★ | 8 |
| GPU | Apple (10-Core)★ | Integrated Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB★ | 3 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | — |
| Storage | 1 TB★ | 32 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD★ | — |
| Expandable | ✗ | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13" | 9.7" |
| Resolution | 2752 px★ | 2048 px |
| Panel | OLED | AMOLED |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | 802.11abg |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| USB-C | 1★ | — |
| Cellular | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Apple Pencil Pro | — |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✓★ | — |
| Face Unlock | ✓★ | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.58 kg | 0.45 kg★ |
| Battery | 39 Wh★ | — |
| OS | iPadOS | Android 5 |
Pros & Cons
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 (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7" 2 9.7in 2017, Exynos 5433, 3GB, 32GB, Cellular, White
- Strong gpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong affordability (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong screen (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong portability (79th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average cpu (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average storage (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average ram (11th percentile)11th %ile
Pricing
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 2025, 16GB, 1TB, Cellular, Silver
Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7" 2 9.7in 2017, Exynos 5433, 3GB, 32GB, Cellular, White
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 17 of 26 specs.
