Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.7" T220 vs Apple iPad Pro 13" M5
Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.7" T220 2022, MediaTek MT8768T, 3GB, 64GB, Gray
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 2025, 16GB, 1TB, Cellular, Silver
What Buyers Say
Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.7" T220 2022, MediaTek MT8768T, 3GB, 64GB, Gray
The Samsung tablet receives mixed feedback. While many users praise its GPS performance, build quality, and value as a dedicated device for specific tasks like navigation or Bible study, a significant number of complaints center on misleading storage specifications. Several verified buyers report that the advertised 64 GB model actually has only 32 GB of internal memory, with the rest relying on an SD card, which limits app installation and causes frustration. Battery life and slow charging are also noted as drawbacks, especially for refurbished units.
Pros
- Fast GPS lock outdoors
- Good build quality
- Good value for the price
- Easy setup
- Samsung brand reliability
Cons
- Misleading storage capacity (32 GB vs 64 GB)
- Short battery life
- Slow charging time
- Apps cannot run from SD card
- Refurbished units may have battery issues
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 2025, 16GB, 1TB, Cellular, Silver
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this iPad Pro, praising its speed, display quality, and battery life. Many mention it as a worthy upgrade from older iPads, with the Magic Keyboard and Pencil adding versatility. A few reviews are brief but still enthusiastic, and one reviewer notes they haven't received the product yet but trust the brand. Overall, it's seen as a premium, high-performance device.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Excellent display quality
- Long battery life
- Sleek and thin design
- Great camera
Cons
- Expensive
- No cons mentioned
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.7" T220 | Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | 1.8 GHz | Apple M5 ★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 10★ |
| GPU | PowerVR | Apple (10-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 3 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR5★ |
| Storage | 64 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 8.7" | 13" |
| Resolution | 1340 px | 2752 px★ |
| Panel | LCD | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 1600 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0★ | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| USB-C | 1 | 1 |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stylus Model | — | Apple Pencil Pro |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Face Unlock | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.45 kg★ | 0.58 kg |
| Battery | — | 39 Wh★ |
| OS | Android | iPadOS |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.7" T220 2022, MediaTek MT8768T, 3GB, 64GB, Gray
- Strong portability (79th percentile)
- Strong reading battery (66th percentile)
- Strong affordability (66th percentile)
- Below average gpu (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average cpu (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average screen (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average ram (11th percentile)11th %ile
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 2025, 16GB, 1TB, Cellular, Silver
- Strong screen (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong cpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Below average affordability (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
Pricing
Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.7" T220 2022, MediaTek MT8768T, 3GB, 64GB, Gray
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 2025, 16GB, 1TB, Cellular, Silver
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 18 of 26 specs.
