Tablet Comparison · 2025
Apple iPad Pro M4 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra
Definitive head-to-head: specs, display, value, and which tablet you should actually buy.
Apple
Apple iPad Pro M4
vs
Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra
Choose Apple iPad Pro M4
Best for creative professionals, Apple ecosystem users, and those who need the thinnest, lightest premium tablet.
Choose Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra
Best for Android users, those who want the largest screen, S Pen in-box, and maximum DeX productivity.
Spec Sheet
Side by Side
| Specification | Apple iPad Pro M4 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Apple M4WINS | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Display | 13″ Tandem OLED ProMotion | 14.6″ Dynamic AMOLED 120Hz |
| Peak Brightness | 1,600 nits HDRWINS | 930 nits |
| Display Size | Up to 13" | 14.6"WINS |
| Pen Included | No (sold separately) | Yes — S Pen in boxWINS |
| Thinness | 5.1 mmWINS | 5.4 mm |
| Weight | 579 gWINS | 718 g |
| Battery | 10 hr web | All-day heavy useWINS |
| Connectivity | Thunderbolt 4WINS | USB-C 3.2 |
| Desktop Mode | Stage Manager | DeX Mode |
| Updates | 6+ years iPadOS | 7 years AndroidWINS |
Verdict
The Verdict
The iPad Pro M4 wins on display quality (tandem OLED vs AMOLED), thinness, and M4 raw performance. The Tab S10 Ultra wins on sheer screen size (14.6" vs max 13"), included S Pen, Android flexibility, and DeX desktop mode. If you're in the Apple ecosystem, iPad Pro is the obvious choice. Android users will appreciate the Tab S10 Ultra's larger canvas and S Pen value.
Choose Apple iPad Pro M4
Pros and cons
- Thinnest tablet ever at 5.1mm
- Tandem OLED — best portable display
- M4 chip — desktop-class performance
- Apple Pencil Pro hover & barrel roll
- Thunderbolt 4 for 6K displays
- S Pen equivalent (Pencil Pro) sold separately
- No file system like Android
- More expensive when you add keyboard + pencil
- Smaller 13" max vs 14.6" Ultra
Choose Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra
Pros and cons
- 14.6" largest premium tablet display
- S Pen included in box
- DeX desktop mode on external display
- Android flexibility and file management
- 11,200 mAh enormous battery
- Heavier at 718g vs 579g iPad Pro 13"
- No OLED — AMOLED quality gap vs tandem OLED
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 trails M4 in raw performance
- Keyboard sold separately