Samsung - Galaxy Tab S10+ vs Apple - iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB)
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Tab S10+ | Apple - iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Peak brightness | 930 nits | 1600 nits |
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Weight | 571 g | 579 g |
| Screen size | 12.4 " | 13 " |
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 / peak brightness. Overall, the Galaxy Tab S10+ scores 62.1 and the iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) scores 66.2 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) edges ahead on the Mars Score (62.1 vs 66.2), but the 4.1-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. The single most decisive one: Weight — 8.00 g less. 571 vs 579.
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. The single most decisive one: Storage — 100.00% more. 512 GB vs 256 GB.
Both ship with comparable refresh rate, stylus support, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: Samsung - Galaxy Tab S10+ or Apple - iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB)?
Apple - iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) leads the current Mars Score by 4.1 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare screen size, ram, storage against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Samsung - Galaxy Tab S10+ if…
Samsung - Galaxy Tab S10+ has the measurable edge on weight g.
Choose Apple - iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) if…
Apple - iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) has the measurable edge on storage gb, peak brightness nits, ram gb.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
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 |