Apple iPad Pro 11 (M4) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+
Tablets comparison: specs, VersusAnything Score, key differences and a clear recommendation.
Choosing between Apple iPad Pro 11 (M4) and Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ comes up constantly, so we ran both through the same 11-row comparison and our category scoring. The 11-inch iPad Pro M4 is the thinnest Apple device ever made, with a tandem OLED display, 120 Hz ProMotion and the M4 chip. The Galaxy Tab S10+ pairs a 12.4-inch 120 Hz AMOLED display with an included S Pen, 12 GB of RAM and Samsung DeX desktop mode.
Quick verdict
Galaxy Tab S10+ scores 64 to iPad Pro M4's 59 on our category weighting, making it the stronger overall pick for Android users who want a large stylus tablet that doubles as a laptop. iPad Pro M4 remains the right call for professionals who edit video, draw or want the best tablet display available.
VersusAnything Score
Scores are calculated from measurable specifications normalised within the tablets category and weighted by the factors above. Text-only rows (such as chipset or operating system) are explained but not scored. How the score works.
Side-by-side overview
Apple iPad Pro 11 (M4)
The 11-inch iPad Pro M4 is the thinnest Apple device ever made, with a tandem OLED display, 120 Hz ProMotion and the M4 chip.
Best for professionals who edit video, draw or want the best tablet display available
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+
The Galaxy Tab S10+ pairs a 12.4-inch 120 Hz AMOLED display with an included S Pen, 12 GB of RAM and Samsung DeX desktop mode.
Best for Android users who want a large stylus tablet that doubles as a laptop
Key differences
- Screen size: iPad Pro M4 11" vs Galaxy Tab S10+ 12.4" — a preference, not a scored win
- Panel type: iPad Pro M4 Ultra Retina XDR (tandem OLED) vs Galaxy Tab S10+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X — a preference, not a scored win
- Chipset: iPad Pro M4 Apple M4 vs Galaxy Tab S10+ MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ — a preference, not a scored win
- Stylus support: iPad Pro M4 Apple Pencil Pro / USB-C vs Galaxy Tab S10+ S Pen (included) — a preference, not a scored win
- Operating system: iPad Pro M4 iPadOS vs Galaxy Tab S10+ Android (One UI) — a preference, not a scored win
Specification comparison table
| Specification | iPad Pro M4 | Galaxy Tab S10+ |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 11" | 12.4" |
| Panel type | Ultra Retina XDR (tandem OLED) | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Chipset | Apple M4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Base storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Weight | 444 g | 571 g |
| Stylus support | Apple Pencil Pro / USB-C | S Pen (included) |
| Rated battery life | 10 h | 16 h |
| Operating system | iPadOS | Android (One UI) |
| Launch price (USD) | $999 | $999 |
Display: iPad Pro M4 vs Galaxy Tab S10+ Score: iPad Pro M4 90 · Galaxy Tab S10+ 90
The two differ on screen size (11" against 12.4"), and screen size decides whether a tablet is a reader or a laptop stand-in. The two differ on panel type (Ultra Retina XDR (tandem OLED) against Dynamic AMOLED 2X), and OLED gives deeper blacks for video, LCD is cheaper and often brighter in sunlight.
On refresh rate the two match exactly (120 Hz).
Performance: iPad Pro M4 vs Galaxy Tab S10+ Score: iPad Pro M4 72 · Galaxy Tab S10+ 96
For chipset, iPad Pro M4 uses Apple M4 whereas Galaxy Tab S10+ goes with MediaTek Dimensity 9300+. This is a preference rather than a scored win: the chip decides how long the tablet stays fast and whether it runs desktop-class apps. Galaxy Tab S10+ leads on RAM with 12 GB versus 8 GB, a margin of 4 GB. In practice more RAM helps with split-screen multitasking.
Both list 256 GB for base storage, so nothing separates them here.
Portability: iPad Pro M4 vs Galaxy Tab S10+ Score: iPad Pro M4 80 · Galaxy Tab S10+ 0
On weight, iPad Pro M4 keeps it to 444 g while Galaxy Tab S10+ lists 571 g. That 127 g edge counts since a lighter tablet is easier to hold for reading and travel.
The two differ on stylus support (Apple Pencil Pro / USB-C against S Pen (included)), and stylus support and whether the pen is included changes the real cost.
Battery: iPad Pro M4 vs Galaxy Tab S10+ Score: iPad Pro M4 30 · Galaxy Tab S10+ 100
Galaxy Tab S10+ leads on rated battery life with 16 h versus 10 h, a margin of 6 h. In practice manufacturer ratings are for video playback and are useful for relative comparison.
Value: iPad Pro M4 vs Galaxy Tab S10+ Score: iPad Pro M4 10 · Galaxy Tab S10+ 10
For operating system, iPad Pro M4 uses iPadOS whereas Galaxy Tab S10+ goes with Android (One UI). This is a preference rather than a scored win: the OS decides the app library and how well the tablet works as a laptop.
Launch price (USD) is identical at $999.
Pros and cons
iPad Pro M4
Pros
- Ultra Retina XDR tandem OLED
- 5.3 mm thin
- M4 performance
- Better weight (444 g)
Cons
- Weaker RAM (8 GB)
- Weaker rated battery life (10 h)
Galaxy Tab S10+
Pros
- S Pen included in the box
- 12.4-inch 120 Hz AMOLED
- DeX desktop mode
- Better weight (571 g)
Cons
- Weaker RAM (12 GB)
- Weaker rated battery life (16 h)
Which one should you buy?
Choose Apple iPad Pro 11 (M4) for…
Professionals who edit video, draw or want the best tablet display available. It stands out for ultra retina xdr tandem oled, 5.3 mm thin, m4 performance.
Choose Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ for…
Android users who want a large stylus tablet that doubles as a laptop. It stands out for s pen included in the box, 12.4-inch 120 hz amoled, dex desktop mode.
Final verdict
Galaxy Tab S10+ scores 64 to iPad Pro M4's 59 on our category weighting, making it the stronger overall pick for Android users who want a large stylus tablet that doubles as a laptop. iPad Pro M4 remains the right call for professionals who edit video, draw or want the best tablet display available. The VersusAnything Score is a transparent starting point, not a command; weight the rows you care about and the right answer for you may differ.
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Frequently asked questions
Is iPad Pro M4 better than Galaxy Tab S10+?
On the VersusAnything Score, Galaxy Tab S10+ finishes ahead 64 to 59. That makes Galaxy Tab S10+ the better overall pick for Android users who want a large stylus tablet that doubles as a laptop, while iPad Pro M4 is still the right choice for professionals who edit video, draw or want the best tablet display available.
What is the biggest difference between iPad Pro M4 and Galaxy Tab S10+?
The largest gap is screen size: iPad Pro M4 lists 11" while Galaxy Tab S10+ lists 12.4". Screen size decides whether a tablet is a reader or a laptop stand-in.
Which is cheaper, iPad Pro M4 or Galaxy Tab S10+?
They match on launch price (USD) at $999.
Who should choose Galaxy Tab S10+ over iPad Pro M4?
Galaxy Tab S10+ is the better fit for Android users who want a large stylus tablet that doubles as a laptop. Its strongest points are s pen included in the box, 12.4-inch 120 hz amoled, dex desktop mode.
Sources
- iPad Pro M4: Apple official (manufacturer)
- Galaxy Tab S10+: Samsung official (manufacturer)
Specifications last verified: 2026-10-01. Prices are launch or official list prices in US dollars unless stated. See our sources and data policy.