Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 (Wi-Fi, 8 GB / 128 GB) / Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation, M2)

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 (Wi-Fi, 8 GB / 128 GB): Galaxy Tab S9 11-inch Wi-Fi, SM-X710 (8 GB / 128 GB); Graphite and Beige. The 5G version, Tab S9+ and Tab S9 Ultra are separate 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.

SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab S9 (Wi-Fi, 8 GB / 128 GB)Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation, M2)
Release year20232022
Display11-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X; 60–120 Hz

120 Hz makes scrolling and S Pen drawing smoother; it drops to 60 Hz when content is static.

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
ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy Samsung—
Memory and storage8 GB RAM, 128 GB storage; microSD up to 1 TB (sold separately) Samsung8 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
CamerasRear 13 MP AF; front 12 MP ultra-wide Samsung—
Battery8400 mAh (typical)

No charging adapter is included in the box.

Samsung		—
S PenBluetooth LE S Pen in the box; IP68

The S Pen attaches magnetically to the back of the tablet and charges there; Bluetooth LE enables remote-control gestures.

Samsung		—
DurabilityTablet and S Pen IP68

IP68 describes dust-tightness and water immersion resistance under set conditions; it is not recommended for beach or pool use.

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AudioQuad stereo speakers tuned by AKG; Dolby Atmos SamsungFour speakers; five studio-quality microphones Apple
ConnectivityWi-Fi 6E; Wi-Fi Direct; Bluetooth 5.3

The 6 GHz band requires a Wi-Fi 6E router.

Samsung		—
Operating systemShipped with Android 13 SamsungiPadOS (iPadOS 16 at launch) Apple
Size and weight254.3 × 165.8 × 5.9 mm; 498 g (Wi-Fi) Samsung247.6 × 178.5 × 5.9 mm; Wi‑Fi 466 g, Wi‑Fi + Cellular 468 g Apple
ColoursBeige, Graphite 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