Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) / Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ (Wi-Fi, 4 GB / 64 GB)

Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M5): A3357 · 11-inch · Wi-Fi · 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB

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.

SpecificationApple iPad Pro 11-inch (M5)Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ (Wi-Fi, 4 GB / 64 GB)
Release year20252023
LaunchAnnounced 15 October 2025; in stores from 22 October 2025 Apple—
Model numbersA3357 (Wi-Fi); A3358 (Wi-Fi + Cellular); A3359 (Wi-Fi + Cellular, mainland China only)

This record describes the 11-inch model; CPU cores and memory change with the storage option.

Apple
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Display11-inch Ultra Retina XDR; tandem OLED; 2420 × 1668, 264 ppi; ProMotion 10–120 Hz; P3 wide colour

Measured as a rectangle the diagonal is 11.1 inches; the viewable area is smaller.

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
BrightnessSDR 1000 nits; XDR 1000 nits full screen, 1600 nits peak (HDR content only); 1 nit minimum; 2,000,000:1 contrast Apple—
Display surfaceFully laminated; antireflective coating; fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating; True Tone Apple—
Matte glass optionOptional nano-texture glass; 1 TB and 2 TB models only Apple—
ProcessorApple M5; 256 / 512 GB models: 9-core CPU (3 super + 6 efficiency); 1 TB / 2 TB models: 10-core CPU (4 super + 6 efficiency) AppleOcta-core processor

Samsung’s spec table does not name the chip; it may differ by market.

Samsung
Graphics and AI10-core GPU; Neural Accelerators; hardware-accelerated ray tracing; 16-core Neural Engine Apple—
Memory12 GB unified memory on 256 / 512 GB models, 16 GB on 1 TB / 2 TB models; 153 GB/s memory bandwidth Apple—
Storage256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB or 2 TB Apple—
Rear camera12 MP Wide; f/1.8; five-element lens; autofocus; Smart HDR 4; LiDAR Scanner Apple—
Front cameraLandscape 12 MP Center Stage camera; f/2.0; Face ID Apple—
Video recording4K at 24 / 25 / 30 / 60 fps; 1080p slo-mo at 120 or 240 fps; ProRes up to 4K at 30 fps (1080p at 30 fps on 256 GB) Apple—
AudioFour speakers; studio-quality four-mic array AppleQuad speakers; Dolby Atmos

The four speakers are split between both sides for stereo sound when the tablet is held horizontally.

Samsung
WirelessApple N1 networking chip; Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) 2×2 MIMO; Bluetooth 6; Thread Apple—
CellularWi-Fi + Cellular models only (A3358, A3359): Apple C1X modem; 5G (sub-6 GHz) 4×4 MIMO; eSIM only; GPS/GNSS Apple—
PortOne Thunderbolt / USB 4 port: USB 4 and Thunderbolt 3 (40 Gb/s), USB 3 (10 Gb/s), DisplayPort, charging Apple—
External displayOne external display: up to 6K at 60 Hz or up to 5K at 120 Hz Apple—
Battery31.29 Wh rechargeable lithium-polymer battery; up to 10 hours of web surfing or video on Wi-Fi (Apple claim) Apple7,040 mAh (typical)

The typical value is the average of the battery samples tested; real battery life depends on screen brightness and apps.

Samsung
ChargingUSB-C; up to 50% in about 30 minutes with a 60 W or higher adapter (such as Apple’s 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max)

Box contents can vary by region.

Apple
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
Size and weight249.7 × 177.5 × 5.3 mm; 444 g (Wi-Fi); 446 g (Wi-Fi + Cellular) Apple168.7 × 257.1 × 6.9 mm; 480 g

The 5G model weighs 491 g.

Samsung
ColoursSpace black; silver AppleGraphite, Silver, Navy (Canada)

Colour options can vary by market; the hardware is the same.

Samsung
PencilApple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C); Apple Pencil hover Apple—
SensorsFace ID; LiDAR Scanner; three-axis gyro; accelerometer; barometer; ambient light sensors Apple—
SoftwareIntroduced with iPadOS 26 AppleLaunched with Android 13; Samsung Knox

Knox is Samsung’s on-device security platform, covering encryption and enterprise management features.

Samsung
Video playbackHEVC, H.264, AV1, ProRes; Dolby Vision, HDR10+/HDR10, HLG Apple—
Operating temperature0–35 °C Apple—
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
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
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