Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3 8"
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 2025, 16GB, 1TB, Cellular, Silver
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3 8" 2021, 64GB, 64GB, Black
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 Active3 8" 2021, 64GB, 64GB, Black
The Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3 is generally well-received for its speed, durability, and rugged design, making it a solid choice for work or kids. However, users note inconsistent accessories with refurbished units, outdated software requiring many updates, and mediocre battery life of 4-5 hours. A few mention software quirks like browser resets and note deletion, while call functionality is limited to internet-based apps.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Durable and rugged design
- Easy setup
- Supports multiple user accounts
- Dual SIM capability
Cons
- Inconsistent accessories with refurbished units
- Outdated software requiring many updates
- Mediocre battery life (4-5 hours)
- Software bug: browser resets to Samsung Internet
- Software bug: deletes notes
Scores
Specifications
| Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 | Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3 8" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Apple M5 ★ | 2.7 GHz |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 10★ | — |
| GPU | Apple (10-Core)★ | — |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | — |
| Storage | 1 TB★ | 64 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✗ | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13" | 8" |
| Resolution | 2752 px★ | 1200 px |
| Panel | OLED★ | — |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth |
| USB-C | 1★ | — |
| Cellular | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Apple Pencil Pro | S Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✓ | ✓ |
| Face Unlock | ✓★ | — |
| IP Rating | — | IP68 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.58 kg | 0.42 kg★ |
| Battery | 39 Wh★ | — |
| OS | iPadOS | Android 10 |
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 Active3 8" 2021, 64GB, 64GB, Black
- Strong ram (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong water resistance (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sharpness (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong portability (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average connectivity (30th percentile)
- Below average screen (30th percentile)
- Below average battery (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 2025, 16GB, 1TB, Cellular, Silver
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3 8" 2021, 64GB, 64GB, Black
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 16 of 27 specs.
