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iPad vs Samsung Galaxy Tab

We matched every iPad we track against every Samsung Galaxy Tab in the same class: 9 model-for-model pairs. iPad leads in 5, Samsung Galaxy Tab in 2, and 2 are level. iPad wins most often on weight (Wi-Fi model), pixel density and memory (RAM). Samsung Galaxy Tab wins most often on stylus in the box, peak brightness and pixel density.

Who leads more matchups?

5iPad
2level
2Samsung Galaxy Tab

Out of 9 model-for-model pairs, counted on the specs both makers publish.

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Choose an iPad if

Weight (Wi-Fi model), pixel density and memory (RAM) matter most to you: that is where iPad models win most often. List prices run $449–$1,199.

Choose a Samsung Galaxy Tab if

Stylus in the box, peak brightness and pixel density matter most to you: that is where Samsung Galaxy Tab models win most often. List prices run $400–$1,000.

Every iPad vs Samsung Galaxy Tab matchup

Each row is a full head-to-head. Spec wins are counted on the specs both makers publish.

iPad Samsung Galaxy Tab Spec wins List price Who leads
iPad Air 11" (M4) Galaxy Tab S11 1⁠–⁠3, 3 level $749 vs $999.99 Galaxy Tab S11
iPad Air 11" (M4) Galaxy Tab S10 FE 3⁠–⁠2, 2 level $749 vs $549.99 iPad Air 11" (M4)
iPad Air 11" (M4) Galaxy Tab S10 Lite 3⁠–⁠1, 2 level $749 vs $399.99 iPad Air 11" (M4)
iPad Pro 11" (M5) Galaxy Tab S11 2⁠–⁠2, 4 level $1,199 vs $999.99 Level
iPad Pro 11" (M5) Galaxy Tab S10 FE 6⁠–⁠1, 1 level $1,199 vs $549.99 iPad Pro 11" (M5)
iPad Pro 11" (M5) Galaxy Tab S10 Lite 5⁠–⁠1, 1 level $1,199 vs $399.99 iPad Pro 11" (M5)
iPad (A16) Galaxy Tab S11 0⁠–⁠4, 2 level $449 vs $999.99 Galaxy Tab S11
iPad (A16) Galaxy Tab S10 FE 2⁠–⁠2, 2 level $449 vs $549.99 Level
iPad (A16) Galaxy Tab S10 Lite 2⁠–⁠1, 2 level $449 vs $399.99 iPad (A16)

The iPad models compared

The Samsung Galaxy Tab models compared

The head-to-heads in full

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