Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 11" A9+ Graphite 2023
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 Space Black 2025
What Buyers Say
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 11" A9+ Graphite 2023
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its large, smooth display, good battery life, and affordable price, making it a solid choice for basic tasks like streaming and reading. However, a significant number of reviews report severe issues with the charging port failing within months, slow performance, and a frustratingly slow charging speed. The device seems to work well for light use but has reliability concerns that make it a risky purchase.
Pros
- Large smooth display
- Good battery life
- Affordable price
- Expandable storage via microSD
- Decent speakers with Dolby Atmos
Cons
- Charging port fails within months
- Slow performance and lag
- Very slow charging speed
- Battery drains quickly or won't charge
- Screen freezes or has yellow tint
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 Space Black 2025
The iPad Pro 13-inch receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its stunning display, blazing speed, and excellent battery life. Users upgrading from older models are particularly impressed, though some note that recent iPad owners may not need the upgrade. A few reviews mention the product hasn't been received yet, but overall sentiment is highly favorable.
Pros
- Stunning display quality
- Blazing fast performance
- Excellent battery life
- Sleek and thin design
- Great for productivity and gaming
Cons
- No headphone jack
- Minor upgrade for recent iPad owners
- Some users haven't received product yet
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 11" A9+ | Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 (SM6375) | Apple M5 ★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 10★ |
| GPU* | X1 | Apple (10-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 16 GB★ |
| Storage | 64 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage Type | eMMC | SSD★ |
| Expandable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 11" | 13" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 2752 px★ |
| Panel | LCD | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 480 nits | 1600 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1★ | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| USB-C | 1 | 1 |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stylus Model | 2-in-1 Stylus Pen | Apple Pencil Pro |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Face Unlock | ✓ | ✓ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.48 kg★ | 0.58 kg |
| Battery | — | 39 Wh★ |
| OS | Android 13 | iPadOS |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 11" A9+ Graphite 2023
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong battery (69th percentile)
- Below average gpu (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average storage (30th percentile)
- Below average ram (31st percentile)
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 Space Black 2025
- Strong screen (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (98th percentile)98th %ile
Pricing
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 11" A9+ Graphite 2023
No current pricing available
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 Space Black 2025
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 17 of 25 specs.