Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ 12.4" T970

Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 2025, 16GB, 1TB, Cellular, Silver

Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 2025, 16GB, 1TB, Cellular, Silver

Apple
100 Overall Score
vs
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ 12.4" T970 2021, SDM865+, 6GB, 128GB, Mystic Bronze

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ 12.4" T970 2021, SDM865+, 6GB, 128GB, Mystic Bronze

Samsung
48 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 2025, 16GB, 1TB, Cellular, Silver

88 out of 100 medium confidence 15 reviews

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
👍 Performance 8
👍 Display quality 6
👍 Battery life 4
👍 Build quality 4
👍 Accessories 4
🤔 Value for money 3

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ 12.4" T970 2021, SDM865+, 6GB, 128GB, Mystic Bronze

72 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews

The tablet generally receives positive feedback for its large, clear screen, smooth OS, and good battery life. However, there are significant complaints about the S-Pen, with some users receiving broken or counterfeit pens that do not pair or attach properly. A few users also mention minor cosmetic issues and heat buildup during extended use.

Pros
  • Large clear screen
  • Smooth OS without bloatware
  • Good battery life
  • S-Pen works well for note-taking
  • Expandable storage
Cons
  • Fake or broken S-Pen included
  • S-Pen does not pair or attach properly
  • Minor cosmetic scratches and cracks
  • Heating during extended use
  • Battery drains faster than expected
👎 S pen quality 5
👍 Screen quality 4
🤔 Battery life 4
🤔 Cosmetic condition 4
👍 Value for money 3
👍 Performance 3

Scores

Business
Apple
100
Samsung
44
Art Design
Apple
100
Samsung
60
Productivity
Apple
100
Samsung
49
Entertainment
Apple
100
Samsung
55
Student
Apple
95
Samsung
44
Reading
Apple
55
Samsung
42

Specifications

Apple iPad Pro 13" M5Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ 12.4" T970
Processor
CPU*Apple M5 ★2.42 GHz
CPU Multi-Core Score
26,773
6,588
Cores10★8
GPUApple (10-Core)★—
GPU Benchmark Score
8,452
No data
Memory & Storage
RAM16 GB★6 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR5★—
Storage1 TB★128 GB
Storage TypeSSDSSD
Expandable✗✓★
Display
Size13"12.4"
Resolution2752 px2800 px★
PanelOLEDAMOLED
Refresh Rate120 Hz★—
Brightness1600 nits★—
Connectivity
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7★Wi-Fi 5
BluetoothBluetooth 6.0Bluetooth
USB-C11
Cellular✓★✗
Features
Stylus Support✓✓
Stylus ModelApple Pencil ProS Pen
Fingerprint Reader✓★✗
Face Unlock✓★✗
Physical
Weight0.58 kg0.58 kg★
Battery39 Wh★—
OSiPadOSAndroid

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 (4th percentile)4th %ile

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ 12.4" T970 2021, SDM865+, 6GB, 128GB, Mystic Bronze

  • Strong screen (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong feature (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
  • Strong sharpness (78th percentile)
  • Strong storage (67th percentile)
  • Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
  • Below average battery (32nd percentile)

Pricing

Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 2025, 16GB, 1TB, Cellular, Silver

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ 12.4" T970 2021, SDM865+, 6GB, 128GB, Mystic Bronze

No current pricing available

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple iPad Pro 13" M5

Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 15 of 26 specs.

Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 Better at:

ReadingStudentBusinessArt DesignProductivityEntertainment

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