Alright,
Laptopy tablets.
Apple Vs. Samsung The M1 iPad Pro vs Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra
For general comparison, let’s go over the raw stats
The M1 iPad Pro is Apple’s flagship professional-grade tablet, starting at $800 for the small version and $1,100 for the larger one
Meanwhile, the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra is Samsung’s new chief tablet that starts at $1,100, priced competitively against that larger iPad Pro.
And, with that, they share many competitive features
Starting with form factor
The M1 iPad Pro comes in two sizes. The 11 inch and the 12.9 inch
Both are fairly similar,
such as with having 120Hz refresh rates, but the 12.9 inch one has MiniLED.
On the other hand, the Tab S8 Ultra is massive
14.6 inches with a Super AMOLED display that’s also 120Hz.
Both tablets have amazing displays,
but I will say that the Tab S8 Ultra does get a *slight* edge
OLED has better contrast, better black levels, and better in-motion performance
Also,
The screen is bigger
However, MiniLED is still incredible,
and the iPad Pro has an adaptive refresh rate, meaning you’re going to save battery over time
So, the winner of this section is far more subjective than the others,
such as connectivity
Both tablets have 1 USB-C port for charging and potential docking,
but the Tab S8 Ultra does NOT come with the charging brick.
However, it does come with the S Pen
For the iPad, you’re going to need to pay extra for the Apple Pencil.
Both of these styluses can be docked onto the tablets for charging and ease of travel
Both are well-renowned by creatives,
especially with those 120Hz refresh rates which will aid in writing smoothness.
But, also, Samsung has stated that the S Pen has this new “Predictive Algorithm,”
which will aid in pen accuracy
However, there isn’t too much information on this, so I can’t really compare it to the Apple Pencil
These tablets also have great camera systems,
with the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra having a notch on its display for not one,
but two front cameras
The iPad Pro also has a LIDAR scanner which is great for those who need it.
And, now for internal specs, both tablets are very powerful
The iPad Pro has the M1 Chip and the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra has the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1.
Qualcomm’s new chip is impressive, but it is not as fast as the Apple M1 Chip
For reference, here is an idea of the single core performance benchmarks:
And here is the multicore:
As you can see, the M1 Chip is a bit faster
However, given that both of these devices are tablets and no inherently computers,
The amount of processing power you may need will, of course, depend on your workload and the programs that you would run,
but I’d say that the apps for these devices are fairly well-optimized,
And, given that they’re flagships, you shouldn’t have to worry about performance
But, just a little tidbit, both of these tablets can actually kinda run like laptops,
with the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra having Samsung DeX, which turns it into almost a full blown laptop,
and the iPad Pro having many of its apps ported over from the computer
It is likely, though, that neither of these can run like genuine 2-in-1s just yet, but they certainly come close
For storage, both these devices start with 128GB which is low especially given the price,
but the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra does come with a MicroSD card slot for expandable storage
And, lastly, one more thing before we get onto my suggestion would be operating systems
The M1 iPad Pro runs Apple’s iPadOS,
while the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra runs Samsung’s OneUI.
So, before purchasing either device, make sure it can run
Because both operating systems don’t always run the same programs So, make sure you cover your bases.
So, which one should you buy?
Well, that depends on two things:
Personal preference and your needs
And, since I can only talk broadly about your situation, let’s discuss your needs, because those should probably be covered first anyway
Starting with the elephant in the room: sizing.
Firstly, do you need or do you think you can use a 14.6 inch tablet?
Because the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra is massive.
If you don’t, you could always get the other Tab S8 options
So let’s go a little deeper
What are you going to be doing with this device?
As I already stated, I recommend you look into the current app support for both of these tablets
because you might not be able to run everything you need
Also, what kind of experience are you looking for?
More of an IOS one or Android?
They may be similar in some respects, but they each have their own quirks, such as Android with Samsung DeX
So, before making your purchase, I recommend looking into all of these things to ensure that you’re making the right choice
But, put broadly, I’d say if you’re already into the Apple ecosystem and like its user interface,
I’d recommend the iPad Pro.
But, if you have Samsung or any other Android devices and you prefer their options,
I’d recommend you get the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra.
But, ultimately, all of this is your decision based on your preferences.
Don’t just watch my video on this. I’ve linked many more down the description to view at your discretion.
My name is Cyrus.
It’s spelled like “Cyrus,” pronounced like “See Rooster,” just take out the “ter”
Thank you very much for watching, good luck with your purchase, and have a wonderful day!