Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ 12.4" Tab S9 FE+ Silver 2026

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ 12.4" Tab S9 FE+ Silver 2026

Samsung
67 Overall Score
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Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 Space Black 2025

Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 Space Black 2025

Apple
100 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ 12.4" Tab S9 FE+ Silver 2026

85 out of 100 medium confidence 18 reviews

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ is widely praised for its excellent value, offering a premium feel at a mid-range price. Users highlight the beautiful display, long battery life, and included S Pen as standout features, making it ideal for students, artists, and everyday use. A few isolated issues include a defective S Pen button and missing accessories in some refurbished units, but overall satisfaction is very high.

Pros
  • Excellent value for money
  • Beautiful display with vibrant colors
  • Long battery life lasting all day
  • Included S Pen with low latency
  • Premium build quality with IP68 rating
Cons
  • Defective S Pen button on some units
  • Missing accessories in refurbished units
  • Battery drains quickly initially
  • Heavier than some users prefer
  • Not for heavy gaming or pro creative work
👍 Value for money 6
👍 Display quality 5
👍 Battery life 5
🤔 S pen functionality 4
👍 Build quality 4
👍 Performance 4

Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 Space Black 2025

85 out of 100 medium confidence 21 reviews

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
👍 Display quality 5
👍 Performance speed 6
👍 Battery life 3
👍 Design 3
🤔 Upgrade value 2
👍 Camera quality 2

Scores

Reading
Samsung
57
Apple
100
Student
Samsung
62
Apple
100
Business
Samsung
59
Apple
100
Art Design
Samsung
78
Apple
100
Productivity
Samsung
63
Apple
100
Entertainment
Samsung
65
Apple
100

Specifications

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ 12.4" Tab S9 FE+Apple iPad Pro 13" M5
Processor
CPU2 GHzApple M5 ★
CPU Multi-Core ScoreNo data
26,857
Cores810★
GPU—Apple (10-Core)★
GPU Benchmark ScoreNo data
8,452
Memory & Storage
RAM8 GB16 GB★
Storage256 GB1 TB★
Storage Type—SSD★
Expandable✓★✗
Display
Size12.4"13"
Resolution2560 px2752 px★
Panel—OLED★
Refresh Rate90 Hz120 Hz★
Brightness—1600 nits★
Connectivity
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 7★
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3★Bluetooth 6.0
USB-C11
Cellular✗✓★
Features
Stylus Support✓✓
Stylus ModelS PenApple Pencil Pro
Fingerprint Reader✓✓
Face Unlock—✓★
IP RatingIP68—
Physical
Weight0.63 kg0.58 kg★
Battery—39 Wh★
OSAndroidiPadOS

Pros & Cons

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ 12.4" Tab S9 FE+ Silver 2026

  • Strong feature (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
  • Strong cpu (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
  • Strong gpu (79th percentile)
  • Below average battery (30th 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

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple iPad Pro 13" M5

Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 17 of 26 specs.

Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 Better at:

ReadingStudentBusinessArt DesignProductivityEntertainment