Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4, Wi-Fi, 256 GB) / Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ (Wi-Fi, 4 GB / 64 GB)

Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4, Wi-Fi, 256 GB): 11-inch iPad Pro (M4) Wi-Fi 256 GB, standard glass; Space Black and Silver (e.g. MVV83LL/A, MVV83NF/A). 1/2 TB models have 16 GB RAM and a 10-core CPU; cellular models (A2837/A2926) and the M5 iPad Pro are separate products.

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.

Specification	Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4, Wi-Fi, 256 GB)	Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ (Wi-Fi, 4 GB / 64 GB)
Release year	2024	2023
Display	11-inch Ultra Retina XDR tandem OLED; 2420 × 1668, 264 ppi; ProMotion 10–120 Hz; P3, True Tone, fully laminated, anti-reflective coating Tandem OLED stacks two OLED layers, reaching the same brightness with less strain than a single-layer OLED. ProMotion lowers refresh down to 10 Hz for static content. Apple	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
Brightness and contrast	1,000 nits SDR; XDR 1,000 nits full screen, 1,600 nits peak for HDR content; 2,000,000:1 contrast 1,000 nits full screen means high brightness can be held even on white documents and web pages; 1,600 nits applies only to small areas in HDR content. Apple	—
Chip and memory	Apple M4: 9-core CPU (3 performance, 6 efficiency), 10-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine; 8 GB RAM; 120 GB/s memory bandwidth; hardware ray tracing The 256 and 512 GB models have a 9-core CPU and 8 GB RAM; 1 and 2 TB models get a 10-core CPU and 16 GB RAM. RAM cannot be upgraded later. Apple	—
Storage	256 GB (512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB options); standard glass The nano-texture glass option is offered only on 1 TB and 2 TB models. Apple	—
Port	Thunderbolt / USB 4 (USB-C): charging, DisplayPort, up to 40 Gb/s with Thunderbolt 3 and USB 4, 10 Gb/s with USB 3; one external display up to 6K at 60 Hz Full speed with external SSDs and monitors needs a proper Thunderbolt/USB4 cable; the cable in the box is for charging. Apple	—
Cameras	12MP Wide rear (ƒ/1.8), LiDAR Scanner, flash; 12MP Center Stage front (ƒ/2.0), Face ID Center Stage automatically pans the frame to keep your face centred as you move during video calls. LiDAR measures depth for augmented reality apps. Apple	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
Video	4K at 24/25/30/60 fps; ProRes up to 4K 30 fps (1080p 30 fps on the 256 GB model); 1080p 240 fps slo-mo Apple	—
Audio	Four-speaker audio; four studio-quality mics Apple	Quad speakers; Dolby Atmos The four speakers are split between both sides for stereo sound when the tablet is held horizontally. Samsung
Wireless	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax, 2×2 MIMO); Bluetooth 5.3 Wi-Fi 6E uses the 6 GHz band, which needs a compatible router. The Wi-Fi model has no GPS. Apple	—
Battery	31.29 Wh lithium-polymer; up to 10 hours web or video on Wi-Fi Apple	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
Accessory support	Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C); Smart Connector; magnetic Pencil connector; Apple Pencil hover The Smart Connector powers and connects an attached keyboard without separate charging or Bluetooth pairing. Apple	—
Size and weight	249.7 × 177.5 × 5.3 mm; Wi-Fi model 444 g Apple	168.7 × 257.1 × 6.9 mm; 480 g The 5G model weighs 491 g. Samsung
In the box	iPad Pro, 1 m USB-C Charge Cable, 20 W USB-C Power Adapter (varies by region) 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
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
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
Software	—	Launched with Android 13; Samsung Knox Knox is Samsung’s on-device security platform, covering encryption and enterprise management features. Samsung
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