Samsung - Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra 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 Ultra | Apple - iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 718 g | 579 g |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Peak brightness | 930 nits | 1600 nits |
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Screen size | 14.6 " | 13 " |
Between the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra and iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB), the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra comes out ahead in screen size, while the iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) wins on weight / storage. Overall, the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra scores 60.4 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 (60.4 vs 66.2), but the 5.8-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. The biggest gaps in its favor are screen size. The single most decisive one: Screen size — 12.31% more. 14.6 " vs 13 ".
Pick the iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) if you care most about weight / storage. Its strongest claims are weight, storage, peak brightness, among others. The single most decisive one: Weight — 139.00 g less. 579 vs 718.
Both ship with comparable refresh rate, stylus support, so those specs do not 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.
Which should you buy: Samsung - Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra or Apple - iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB)?
Apple - iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) leads the current Mars Score by 5.8 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 Ultra if…
Samsung - Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra has the measurable edge on screen size in.
Choose Apple - iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) if…
Apple - iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) has the measurable edge on weight g, storage gb, peak brightness nits.
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 Ultra wins
- ▲Screen size — 12.31% more. 14.6 " vs 13 ".
Why Apple - iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) wins
- ▲Weight — 139.00 g less. 579 vs 718.
- ▲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.
Spec comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra | Apple - iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.6 "lead | 13 " |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Panelⓘ | OLED | OLED |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 930 nits | 1600 nitslead |
Performance
Design
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra | Apple - iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 718 g | 579 glead |
| Stylus support | true | true |
| Cellular | true | true |
| OS | Androidlead | iPadOS |