Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ (Wi-Fi, 4 GB / 64 GB) / Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation, M2)

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ (Wi-Fi, 4 GB / 64 GB): Wi-Fi model with 4 GB RAM and 64 GB storage. The 8 GB / 128 GB version, the 5G model, the Kids Edition and the 8.7-inch Galaxy Tab A9 are separate configurations and models.

Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation, M2): iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation), Wi‑Fi (A2759) or Wi‑Fi + Cellular (A2761, A2435, A2762); 128 GB–2 TB. The 2021 M1 model, the 12.9-inch 6th generation and the 2024 M4 OLED model are separate products.

Specification	Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ (Wi-Fi, 4 GB / 64 GB)	Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation, M2)
Release year	2023	2022
Display	11.0-inch LCD; up to 90 Hz The size is measured as a full rectangle without the rounded corners, so the visible area is slightly smaller. 90 Hz makes scrolling look smoother than on 60 Hz screens. Samsung	11-inch Liquid Retina, LED-backlit with IPS technology; 2388 × 1668 pixels, 264 ppi; ProMotion; wide colour (P3), True Tone; anti-reflective coating (1.8% reflectivity) ProMotion varies the refresh rate up to 120 Hz to keep scrolling and Apple Pencil drawing smooth. SDR brightness is 600 nits max; the mini-LED XDR display of the 12.9-inch model is not used here. The fully laminated display removes the gap between glass and panel so the pencil tip appears closer to the line. Apple
Processor	Octa-core processor Samsung’s spec table does not name the chip; it may differ by market. Samsung	—
Memory and storage	4 GB RAM + 64 GB; up to 1 TB with microSD Usable storage is less than 64 GB because of preloaded software; 8 GB + 128 GB is a separate configuration. Samsung	8 GB RAM with 128 GB, 256 GB or 512 GB storage; 16 GB RAM with 1 TB or 2 TB storage RAM depends on storage capacity and cannot be upgraded later. On the 128 GB model ProRes video is limited to 1080p at 30 fps. Apple
Battery	7,040 mAh (typical) The typical value is the average of the battery samples tested; real battery life depends on screen brightness and apps. Samsung	—
Charging	Wired, 15 W; QC2.0 and AFC compatible; adapter sold separately There is no charger in the box; a compatible adapter is needed to reach 15 W. Samsung	—
Cameras	8 MP rear, 5 MP front The front camera is used for video calls and the rear one for documents and quick shots; neither lists optical stabilisation. Samsung	—
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 5; Bluetooth 5.1; cellular only on the 5G model This Wi-Fi model has no SIM slot or mobile data. Samsung	—
Audio	Quad speakers; Dolby Atmos The four speakers are split between both sides for stereo sound when the tablet is held horizontally. Samsung	Four speakers; five studio-quality microphones Apple
Software	Launched with Android 13; Samsung Knox Knox is Samsung’s on-device security platform, covering encryption and enterprise management features. Samsung	—
Size and weight	168.7 × 257.1 × 6.9 mm; 480 g The 5G model weighs 491 g. Samsung	247.6 × 178.5 × 5.9 mm; Wi‑Fi 466 g, Wi‑Fi + Cellular 468 g Apple
Colours	Graphite, Silver, Navy (Canada) Colour options can vary by market; the hardware is the same. Samsung	—
Accessories	Book Cover and Book Cover Keyboard Slim sold separately; no stylus support listed The keyboard cover attaches to the contact points on the tablet’s bottom edge. Samsung	—
Chip	—	Apple M2: 8-core CPU (4 performance + 4 efficiency), 10-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine, 100 GB/s memory bandwidth; ProRes encode/decode engine The media engine handles H.264, HEVC, ProRes and ProRes RAW in hardware, easing the CPU during editing and export. Apple lists Apple Intelligence support for this model. Apple
Rear cameras	—	12 MP Wide (ƒ/1.8) and 10 MP Ultra Wide (ƒ/2.4, 125°); 2x optical zoom out, up to 5x digital; LiDAR Scanner; True Tone flash The LiDAR Scanner measures depth for augmented-reality apps and low-light focusing. Apple
Video	—	4K at 24/25/30/60 fps (Wide); ProRes up to 4K at 30 fps; 1080p slo-mo at 120/240 fps Apple
Front camera	—	12 MP Ultra Wide TrueDepth, 122°, ƒ/2.4; Center Stage; Face ID Center Stage pans the frame automatically as the person moves during video calls. Apple
Port and pencil	—	Thunderbolt / USB 4 port; Smart Connector; supports Apple Pencil (2nd generation) and Apple Pencil (USB-C), Apple Pencil hover The Thunderbolt / USB 4 port allows fast external storage and external displays. Apple Pencil hover previews where the tip will land before it touches the screen. Apple
Wireless and cellular	—	Wi‑Fi 6E (802.11ax) 2x2 MIMO, up to 2.4 Gbit/s; Bluetooth 5.3; on Wi‑Fi + Cellular models 5G (sub-6 GHz), Gigabit LTE, nano-SIM and eSIM Cellular model numbers: A2761 (general), A2435 (mmWave, US), A2762 (China); the Wi‑Fi model is A2759. GPS/GNSS is only on cellular models. Apple
Battery and charging	—	28.65 Wh lithium-polymer; up to 10 hours web or video on Wi‑Fi (9 hours on cellular data); 20 W USB-C adapter and 1 m cable in the box Apple
Sensors	—	Face ID, LiDAR Scanner, three-axis gyro, accelerometer, barometer, ambient light sensor Apple
Operating system	—	iPadOS (iPadOS 16 at launch) Apple