Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 10.4"
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 2025, 16GB, 1TB, Cellular, Silver
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 10.4" 2020, SDM865 Plus, 3GB, 32GB, Silver
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 A7 10.4" 2020, SDM865 Plus, 3GB, 32GB, Silver
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 receives mostly positive feedback for its build quality, display, and sound, with many users finding it a great value as a refurbished device. However, several verified reviews report serious issues like charging failure after a few months, poor battery life, and region-locked software on refurbished units. The mixed experiences mean it's a solid choice for light use if you get a good unit, but quality control and longevity are concerns.
Pros
- Excellent build quality
- Great display and sound
- Good value for refurbished price
- Fast performance for basic tasks
- Durable screen
Cons
- Charging port failure after months
- Poor battery life (3 hours streaming)
- Region-locked software on refurbished units
- Slow download speed when not fully charged
- Minor cosmetic damage on refurbished units
Scores
Specifications
| Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 | Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 10.4" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 ★ | 1.8 GHz |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10★ | 8 |
| GPU* | Apple (10-Core)★ | Qualcomm SDM865 Plus |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB★ | 3 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | — |
| Storage | 1 TB★ | 32 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD★ | — |
| Expandable | ✗ | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13" | 10.4" |
| Resolution | 2752 px★ | 1200 px |
| Panel | OLED★ | LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 5.0★ |
| USB-C | 1 | 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 |
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 A7 10.4" 2020, SDM865 Plus, 3GB, 32GB, Silver
- Strong gpu (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong portability (79th percentile)
- Strong battery (74th percentile)
- Below average storage (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average ram (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average feature (16th percentile)16th %ile
Pricing
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 2025, 16GB, 1TB, Cellular, Silver
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 10.4" 2020, SDM865 Plus, 3GB, 32GB, Silver
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 19 of 26 specs.
