Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 2025, 12GB, 512GB, Cellular, Space Black
Apple
98 Overall Score
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Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 SM-X308U 8" 2024, Samsung Exynos 1380, 6GB, 128GB, Cellular, Dark Green
Samsung
55 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 2025, 12GB, 512GB, Cellular, Space Black
87 out of 100 medium confidence 20 reviews
The iPad Pro M5 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with users praising its speed, display quality, and battery life. Many note it as a significant upgrade from older models, ideal for travel, creative work, and media consumption. A few minor criticisms include the lack of a headphone jack and the learning curve with the new interface. Overall, it's seen as a premium, high-performing device that justifies its cost.
Pros
- Blazing fast performance
- Stunning display quality
- Excellent battery life
- Great camera
- Sleek and thin design
Cons
- No headphone jack
- Learning curve with new interface
- Keyboard compatibility issues
- Expensive
Performance 8
Display quality 7
Battery life 5
Camera quality 3
Design 3
Ease of use 4
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 SM-X308U 8" 2024, Samsung Exynos 1380, 6GB, 128GB, Cellular, Dark Green
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Scores
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Specifications
| Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 | Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 SM-X308U 8" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 ★ | Samsung Exynos 1380 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10★ | 8 |
| GPU | Apple (10-Core)★ | — |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 12 GB★ | 6 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X★ | — |
| Storage | 512 GB★ | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD★ | UFS |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 11" | 8" |
| Resolution | 2752 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | OLED★ | LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 600 nits |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | 5.3★ |
| USB-C | 1 | 1 |
| Cellular | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Apple Pencil Pro | S Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✓ | ✓ |
| Face Unlock | ✓ | ✓ |
| IP Rating | — | IP68 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.58 kg | 0.43 kg★ |
| Battery | 31 Wh★ | — |
| OS | iPadOS | Android 14 |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 2025, 12GB, 512GB, Cellular, Space Black
- Strong screen (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong cpu (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong gpu (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average affordability (9th percentile)9th %ile
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 SM-X308U 8" 2024, Samsung Exynos 1380, 6GB, 128GB, Cellular, Dark Green
- Strong feature (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong water resistance (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sharpness (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average affordability (16th percentile)16th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Apple iPad Pro 13" M5
Scores 98 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 14 of 27 specs.