Apple iPad Pro 13-inch (M4, Wi-Fi) / Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 (11-inch, Wi-Fi)

Apple iPad Pro 13-inch (M4, Wi-Fi): iPad Pro 13-inch (M4), Wi-Fi; 256 GB/512 GB (8 GB RAM, 9-core CPU) or 1 TB/2 TB (16 GB RAM, 10-core CPU); silver and space black. Nano-texture glass is available only on 1 TB and 2 TB. The cellular version (A2926/A2837) is 3 g heavier; the iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) is a separate model.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 (11-inch, Wi-Fi): Galaxy Tab S8 11-inch; Wi-Fi and 5G versions, 8/12 GB RAM + 128/256 GB storage (options vary by market). The Galaxy Tab S8+ (12.4-inch) and Tab S8 Ultra (14.6-inch) are separate models with different display types and batteries.

SpecificationApple iPad Pro 13-inch (M4, Wi-Fi)Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 (11-inch, Wi-Fi)
Release year20242022
Display13-inch Ultra Retina XDR, Tandem OLED; 2752 × 2064, 264 ppi; ProMotion 10–120 Hz

Two OLED layers produce light together, giving higher sustained brightness than single-layer OLED. 1,000 nits SDR, 1,000 nits full-screen and 1,600 nits peak HDR; 2,000,000:1 contrast, P3 and True Tone; anti-reflective coating.

Apple		11-inch 2560 × 1600 (WQXGA), 276 ppi LTPS TFT; up to 120Hz

LTPS TFT is an LCD panel type; unlike the AMOLED displays on the Tab S8+ and Ultra it uses a backlight. The adaptive refresh rate drops when content is still and can be locked to 60 Hz in settings. Rounded corners and the camera hole make the visible area slightly smaller than 11 inches.

Samsung
Glass optionNano-texture glass (optional; only on 1 TB and 2 TB models)

A nanometre-scale texture on the glass scatters reflections to reduce glare in bright rooms; a polishing cloth is included.

Apple		—
ChipApple M4; 9-core CPU on 256/512 GB, 10-core CPU on 1/2 TB; 10-core GPU; 16-core Neural Engine

The GPU supports hardware ray tracing and the Media Engine 8K H.264/HEVC/ProRes encoding and AV1 decoding. Memory bandwidth is 120 GB/s.

Apple		—
Memory and storage8 GB RAM on 256/512 GB, 16 GB on 1/2 TB Apple8/12 GB + 128/256 GB; microSD up to 1 TB

Memory and storage options vary by market, model and colour; the microSD card is sold separately.

Samsung
PortUSB-C with Thunderbolt / USB 4; up to 40 Gb/s

Supports one external display up to 6K at 60 Hz; charging and DisplayPort output share the same port. 10 Gb/s with USB 3 devices.

Apple		—
CamerasRear: 12MP wide (ƒ/1.8), LiDAR Scanner, Adaptive True Tone flash. Front: landscape 12MP Center Stage (ƒ/2)

The front camera sits on the long edge in landscape, giving an angle closer to eye level on video calls. ProRes video is limited to 1080p 30 fps on the 256 GB model.

Apple		Rear: 13MP AF + 6MP Ultra-Wide + Flash; front: 12MP (Ultra-Wide); 4K @ 30fps recording

The front camera sits on the long edge, suited to landscape video calls.

Samsung
AudioFour speakers; four microphones; Dolby Atmos playback Apple—
WirelessWi-Fi 6E (2×2 MIMO); Bluetooth 5.3

With a compatible router, Wi-Fi 6E can use the less crowded 6 GHz band.

Apple		—
Battery and charging38.99 Wh lithium-polymer; up to 10 hours of Wi-Fi web or video; 20W USB-C adapter in the box Apple8,000 mAh (typical); Super Fast Charging 2.0 (up to 45W)

Chargers are sold separately; the box includes the S Pen and a USB-C cable. 45W speed needs a compatible adapter.

Samsung
Pencil and securitySupports Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C) with hover; Face ID

Hover previews where a stroke will land before the pencil touches the screen. Apple lists only these two pencils as supported.

Apple		—
Size and weight281.6 × 215.5 × 5.1 mm; 579 g (Wi-Fi) Apple165.3 × 253.8 × 6.3 mm; 503 g (Wi-Fi), 507 g (5G) Samsung
Processor—4 nm 64-bit octa-core processor

Samsung’s spec table does not name the chip; Tom’s Guide lists it as the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 in its test unit.

Samsung
Operating system—Android 12.0 at launch Samsung
S Pen and accessories—S Pen (BLE, in box); compatible with Book Cover Keyboard and Keyboard Slim

The S Pen charges wirelessly when attached to the magnetic strip on the back. Keyboard covers attach to the contact pins on the edge and are sold separately.

Samsung
Sound—Quad Stereo Speakers with Sound by AKG, Dolby Atmos; 3 microphones

There is no 3.5 mm headphone jack; wired headphones need USB-C or a USB-C to 3.5 mm adapter.

Samsung
Connectivity—Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 5.2; USB Type-C (USB 3.2); 5G/LTE on cellular model only

Wi-Fi 6E’s 6 GHz band needs a compatible router and depends on regional availability. Tom’s Guide confirms DisplayPort video output over USB-C.

Samsung
Security—Fingerprint with Side Key; Samsung Knox including Knox Vault Samsung
Colours—Graphite, Silver, Pink Gold

Colour availability varies by market and carrier.

Samsung