Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 11" S9 Graphite 2023
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 Space Black 2025
What Buyers Say
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 11" S9 Graphite 2023
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 renewed units generally arrive in excellent physical condition with vibrant AMOLED displays and strong performance. However, several buyers reported issues with the S Pen not charging or being a generic copy without Bluetooth, though sellers like Edge Cellular and DNCL-TECHZONE provided prompt replacements. Overall, the value is outstanding for the price, but buyers should verify accessories quickly due to a short return window.
Pros
- Excellent physical condition
- Vibrant AMOLED display
- Fast performance
- Great value for price
- Responsive seller customer service
Cons
- S Pen charging issues
- Generic S Pen without Bluetooth
- Generic charging cable
- Short return window (14 days)
- Missing original packaging
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 Space Black 2025
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
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 11" S9 | Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Samsung | Apple M5 ★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | — | 10★ |
| GPU* | X1 | Apple (10-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB★ |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 11" | 11" |
| Resolution | 2560 px | 2752 px★ |
| Panel | AMOLED | OLED |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 1600 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth |
| USB-C | 1 | 1 |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | S Pen | Apple Pencil Pro |
| Fingerprint Reader | — | ✓★ |
| Face Unlock | ✗ | ✓★ |
| IP Rating | IP68 | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.27 kg | 0.58 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 31 Wh★ |
| OS | Android | iPadOS |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 11" S9 Graphite 2023
- Strong screen (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong storage (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong battery (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong connectivity (79th percentile)
- Below average gpu (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average cpu (35th percentile)
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 Space Black 2025
- Strong screen (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
Pricing
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 Space Black 2025 offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 16 of 27 specs.