Samsung - Galaxy Tab S10+ vs Apple - iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB)
Between the Galaxy Tab S10+ and iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB), the Galaxy Tab S10+ comes out ahead in weight, while the iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) wins on storage and peak brightness. Overall, the Galaxy Tab S10+ scores 61.5 and the iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) scores 67.6 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) edges ahead on the Mars Score (61.5 vs 67.6), but the 6.1-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Galaxy Tab S10+ if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. The biggest gaps in its favor are weight.
Pick the iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. Its strongest claims are storage, peak brightness, ram, among others.
Both ship with comparable refresh rate, stylus support, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Samsung - Galaxy Tab S10+ wins
- ▲Weight — 8.00 g less. 571 vs 579.
Why Apple - iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) wins
- ▲Storage — 100.00% more. 512 GB vs 256 GB.
- ▲Peak brightness — 72.04% more. 1600 nits vs 930 nits.
- ▲RAM — 33.33% more. 16 GB vs 12 GB.
- ▲Screen size — 4.84% more. 13 " vs 12.4 ".
Spec comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Tab S10+ | Apple - iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 12.4 " | 13 "lead |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Panelⓘ | OLED | OLED |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 930 nits | 1600 nitslead |
Performance
Design
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Tab S10+ | Apple - iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 571 glead | 579 g |
| Stylus support | true | true |
| Cellular | true | true |
| OS | Androidlead | iPadOS |
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