Tablets / Compare
Apple iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+
Product A: Apple
104 of 168 known
Change Apple iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)
Product B: Samsung
81 of 168 known
Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M5)
Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
Apple iPad Pro 13-inch (M4)
Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M3)
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M4)
HONOR MagicPad3
Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2-inch 2025
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+
Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2)
Change Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+
Compare the Apple iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) with
Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M5)
Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
Apple iPad Pro 13-inch (M4)
Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M3)
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M4)
HONOR MagicPad3
Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2-inch 2025
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+
Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2)105 of 160 fields differ
- 47 different values
- 58 known for one only
- 11 the same
- 44 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 101 tablets.
- BatteryA: 10,209mAhB: 6,840mAhApple is 3,369 mAh higher.
- Battery lifeA: 76hB: 96hSamsung is 20 h higher.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AApple: 215.5 × 281.6 mm
- BSamsung: 168.7 × 257.1 mm
Weight
0 to 800 g
All 168 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
SM-X230, SM-X236B, SM-X230NZAREUB, SM-X230NZAPEUB, SM-X236BZAREUB1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-a/galaxy-tab-a11-plus-grey-128gb-wi-fi-sm-x230nzareubRead 5 October 20262Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/tablets/galaxy-tab-a/galaxy-tab-a11-plus-gray-256gb-sm-x230nzapeubRead 5 October 20264Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 202610Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-a/galaxy-tab-a11-plus-grey-128gb-5g-sm-x236bzareubRead 5 October 2026
GTIN / EAN
Not available
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Announced
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Predecessor
Successor
Not available
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Launch price (US)
Not available
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Markets
US, DE3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/10/apple-introduces-the-powerful-new-ipad-pro-with-the-m5-chipRead 5 October 20265Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2025/10/apple-introduces-the-powerful-new-ipad-pro-with-the-m5-chipRead 5 October 20266Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/de-de/125407Read 5 October 2026
Colours
Silver, Space Black1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125407Read 5 October 2026
Form factor
Slate7Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 2026Regulated device type is Tablet. The exact tablet uses a separate optional keyboard.8Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 2026Regulated device type is Tablet. The exact tablet uses a separate optional keyboard.9EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2402632Read 5 October 2026Public record deviceType TABLET and isFoldable false.
Security updates promised
Not available
Security updates until
Not available
Body
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Height
Width
Thickness
Weight
Frame
Not available
Front
Not available
Back
Not available
Dust and water rating
IP427Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 2026EU regulatory sheet for A3360 explicitly lists IP42. Apple does not separately market the tablet as water-resistant.8Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 2026EU regulatory sheet for A3361 explicitly lists IP42. Apple does not separately market the tablet as water-resistant.9EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2402632Read 5 October 2026
IP523Maker spec sheet (PDF)tchibo.de/service/documents/48a0aa06dd125223c7f027e76c70dc45136b5b0bc4dc6f23f930a29cb146261d/Technische-Daten-Samsung-Galaxy-TAB-A11.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 4 IP52, exact regulatory sheet independently agrees. Datasheet Wi-Fi SIM1+microSD template row contradicts exact model manual and is excluded.5Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-x230nzareub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 202611Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-x236bzareub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 202612Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.bechtle.com/asrc/180712/1c4b3d4ee288fc9434f5175bf56070570/c3/-/1c3731cd7d414e1b9ce5f6d8edd0c8a4/samsung-galaxy-tab-a11-plus-5g-256-gb-gray-datenblatt-1Read 5 October 2026
MIL-STD-810
Not available
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SIM
Not available
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Built-in kickstand
Not available
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Display
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Screen size
Resolution
Pixel density
264.6ppi
205.8ppi
Aspect ratio
Not available
Display type
Display type (as published)
Ultra Retina XDR display1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125407Read 5 October 2026
Dimming zones
Not available
Not available
Refresh rate modes
AApple iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)
| Mode | Min (Hz) | Max (Hz) | Variable |
|---|---|---|---|
| ProMotion | 10 | 120 | Yes |
BSamsung Galaxy Tab A11+
| Mode | Max (Hz) | Variable |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 60 | Not available |
| Adaptive | 90 | Yes |
Source3Maker spec sheet (PDF)tchibo.de/service/documents/48a0aa06dd125223c7f027e76c70dc45136b5b0bc4dc6f23f930a29cb146261d/Technische-Daten-Samsung-Galaxy-TAB-A11.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 2 Standard 60 Hz and Adaptive up to 90 Hz. Unpublished minimums omitted.12Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.bechtle.com/asrc/180712/1c4b3d4ee288fc9434f5175bf56070570/c3/-/1c3731cd7d414e1b9ce5f6d8edd0c8a4/samsung-galaxy-tab-a11-plus-5g-256-gb-gray-datenblatt-1Read 5 October 2026
Max refresh rate
120Hz
90Hz
Min refresh rate
10Hz
Not available
Brightness (typical, SDR)
Not available
Not available
Peak brightness
Not available
Full-screen HDR brightness
Not available
Contrast ratio
Not available
Colour depth
Not available
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DCI-P3 coverage
Not available
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HDR playback formats
Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125407Read 5 October 2026Video Playback lists Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10 and HLG support.
Not available
Anti-reflection coating
Antireflective coating1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125407Read 5 October 2026
Not available
Screen surface
Not available
Nano-texture option
Not available
PWM dimming frequency
Not available
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Platform
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OS at launch
Android 163Maker spec sheet (PDF)tchibo.de/service/documents/48a0aa06dd125223c7f027e76c70dc45136b5b0bc4dc6f23f930a29cb146261d/Technische-Daten-Samsung-Galaxy-TAB-A11.pdfRead 5 October 202612Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.bechtle.com/asrc/180712/1c4b3d4ee288fc9434f5175bf56070570/c3/-/1c3731cd7d414e1b9ce5f6d8edd0c8a4/samsung-galaxy-tab-a11-plus-5g-256-gb-gray-datenblatt-1Read 5 October 2026
Software
Not available
One UI 83Maker spec sheet (PDF)tchibo.de/service/documents/48a0aa06dd125223c7f027e76c70dc45136b5b0bc4dc6f23f930a29cb146261d/Technische-Daten-Samsung-Galaxy-TAB-A11.pdfRead 5 October 202612Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.bechtle.com/asrc/180712/1c4b3d4ee288fc9434f5175bf56070570/c3/-/1c3731cd7d414e1b9ce5f6d8edd0c8a4/samsung-galaxy-tab-a11-plus-5g-256-gb-gray-datenblatt-1Read 5 October 2026
Latest OS
Not available
Chipset
MediaTek MT87753Maker spec sheet (PDF)tchibo.de/service/documents/48a0aa06dd125223c7f027e76c70dc45136b5b0bc4dc6f23f930a29cb146261d/Technische-Daten-Samsung-Galaxy-TAB-A11.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 2 literal MediaTek MT8775, eight cores and 2.5 / 2.0 GHz. No SoC wireless/camera maxima substituted as tablet capabilities.12Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.bechtle.com/asrc/180712/1c4b3d4ee288fc9434f5175bf56070570/c3/-/1c3731cd7d414e1b9ce5f6d8edd0c8a4/samsung-galaxy-tab-a11-plus-5g-256-gb-gray-datenblatt-1Read 5 October 2026
Process
4nm3Maker spec sheet (PDF)tchibo.de/service/documents/48a0aa06dd125223c7f027e76c70dc45136b5b0bc4dc6f23f930a29cb146261d/Technische-Daten-Samsung-Galaxy-TAB-A11.pdfRead 5 October 202612Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.bechtle.com/asrc/180712/1c4b3d4ee288fc9434f5175bf56070570/c3/-/1c3731cd7d414e1b9ce5f6d8edd0c8a4/samsung-galaxy-tab-a11-plus-5g-256-gb-gray-datenblatt-1Read 5 October 2026
CPU cores
CPU configuration
AApple iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)
| Count | Core |
|---|---|
| 3 | Super |
| 6 | Efficiency |
BSamsung Galaxy Tab A11+
| Count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Arm Cortex-A78 | 2.5 |
| 4 | Arm Cortex-A55 | 2 |
Max CPU clock
Not available
2.5GHz
GPU
GPU cores
NPU performance
Not available
Not available
Memory
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RAM
RAM type
Not available
LPDDR53Maker spec sheet (PDF)tchibo.de/service/documents/48a0aa06dd125223c7f027e76c70dc45136b5b0bc4dc6f23f930a29cb146261d/Technische-Daten-Samsung-Galaxy-TAB-A11.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 5 explicitly LPDDR5. Its 3200 MHz RAM clock is not copied into an MT/s field or doubled.12Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.bechtle.com/asrc/180712/1c4b3d4ee288fc9434f5175bf56070570/c3/-/1c3731cd7d414e1b9ce5f6d8edd0c8a4/samsung-galaxy-tab-a11-plus-5g-256-gb-gray-datenblatt-1Read 5 October 2026Original Samsung Product Marketing six-page SM-X236B 5G datasheet dated 5 November 2025, hosted by Bechtle. All six pages read. Page 5 explicitly publishes LPDDR5 for 6/8 GB memory and generic UFS for 128/256 GB storage. No memory type is inferred from the Wi-Fi model.
Memory bandwidth
Not available
Storage
Storage type
Not available
UFS3Maker spec sheet (PDF)tchibo.de/service/documents/48a0aa06dd125223c7f027e76c70dc45136b5b0bc4dc6f23f930a29cb146261d/Technische-Daten-Samsung-Galaxy-TAB-A11.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 5 says UFS without revision. Specific 3.1 from tested 5G unit retained only in that matching row.12Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.bechtle.com/asrc/180712/1c4b3d4ee288fc9434f5175bf56070570/c3/-/1c3731cd7d414e1b9ce5f6d8edd0c8a4/samsung-galaxy-tab-a11-plus-5g-256-gb-gray-datenblatt-1Read 5 October 2026
Memory card
Not available
Rear cameras
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Rear cameras
AApple iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Autofocus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 12 | 1.8 | PDAF |
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125407Read 5 October 202612 MP Wide camera with f/1.8 aperture and autofocus with Focus Pixels. Apple documents Focus Pixels as phase detection in its camera reference.20Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/Cameras/Cameras.htmlRead 5 October 2026Apple Focus Pixels documentation explains phase detection. The exact tablet specification says Autofocus with Focus Pixels, establishing PDAF without copying another camera sensor.
BSamsung Galaxy Tab A11+
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Sensor size | Autofocus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 8 | 2 | 1/4.0 inch | Autofocus, mechanism not stated |
Source3Maker spec sheet (PDF)tchibo.de/service/documents/48a0aa06dd125223c7f027e76c70dc45136b5b0bc4dc6f23f930a29cb146261d/Technische-Daten-Samsung-Galaxy-TAB-A11.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 3 effective 8 MP, optical sensor format 1/4.0, f/2 and unspecified-mechanism autofocus. 4x digital crop is not optical zoom.12Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.bechtle.com/asrc/180712/1c4b3d4ee288fc9434f5175bf56070570/c3/-/1c3731cd7d414e1b9ce5f6d8edd0c8a4/samsung-galaxy-tab-a11-plus-5g-256-gb-gray-datenblatt-1Read 5 October 2026
Number of rear cameras
1
1
Main camera
12MP
8MP
Flash
Adaptive True Tone flash1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125407Read 5 October 2026
Video recording
AApple iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Max frame rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 60 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 240 |
| 1280 | 720 | 30 |
BSamsung Galaxy Tab A11+
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Max frame rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1080 | 30 |
Source3Maker spec sheet (PDF)tchibo.de/service/documents/48a0aa06dd125223c7f027e76c70dc45136b5b0bc4dc6f23f930a29cb146261d/Technische-Daten-Samsung-Galaxy-TAB-A11.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 3 explicitly publishes rear-camera FHD recording at 30 fps. The UK product page UHD 4K at 30 fps figure is video playback and is not used for camera recording.12Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.bechtle.com/asrc/180712/1c4b3d4ee288fc9434f5175bf56070570/c3/-/1c3731cd7d414e1b9ce5f6d8edd0c8a4/samsung-galaxy-tab-a11-plus-5g-256-gb-gray-datenblatt-1Read 5 October 2026Page 3 explicitly publishes rear-camera FHD recording at 30 fps. The UK product page UHD 4K at 30 fps figure is video playback and is not used for camera recording.
Max video resolution
3840 × 2160px
1920 × 1080px
Video HDR
Not available
Not available
Video formats
Front camera
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Front cameras
AApple iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) |
|---|---|---|
| Ultrawide | 12 | 2 |
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125407Read 5 October 2026Camera specifications state 12 MP and f/2.0. The exact model identification page independently names the front camera Ultra Wide on the landscape edge. No field of view is inferred from another generation.2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108043Read 5 October 2026Exact 13-inch M5 section explicitly names the front camera Ultra Wide on the landscape edge.
BSamsung Galaxy Tab A11+
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Sensor size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 5 | 2.2 | 1/5.0 inch |
Source3Maker spec sheet (PDF)tchibo.de/service/documents/48a0aa06dd125223c7f027e76c70dc45136b5b0bc4dc6f23f930a29cb146261d/Technische-Daten-Samsung-Galaxy-TAB-A11.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 3 effective 5 MP, optical sensor format 1/5.0 and f/2.2. Autofocus absence not inferred from silence.12Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.bechtle.com/asrc/180712/1c4b3d4ee288fc9434f5175bf56070570/c3/-/1c3731cd7d414e1b9ce5f6d8edd0c8a4/samsung-galaxy-tab-a11-plus-5g-256-gb-gray-datenblatt-1Read 5 October 2026
Front camera resolution (as published)
Not available
Not available
Front camera position
Front video
AApple iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Max frame rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1080 | 60 |
BSamsung Galaxy Tab A11+
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Max frame rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1080 | 30 |
Source3Maker spec sheet (PDF)tchibo.de/service/documents/48a0aa06dd125223c7f027e76c70dc45136b5b0bc4dc6f23f930a29cb146261d/Technische-Daten-Samsung-Galaxy-TAB-A11.pdfRead 5 October 202612Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.bechtle.com/asrc/180712/1c4b3d4ee288fc9434f5175bf56070570/c3/-/1c3731cd7d414e1b9ce5f6d8edd0c8a4/samsung-galaxy-tab-a11-plus-5g-256-gb-gray-datenblatt-1Read 5 October 2026
Front autofocus
Not available
Not available
Audio
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Number of speakers
43Maker spec sheet (PDF)tchibo.de/service/documents/48a0aa06dd125223c7f027e76c70dc45136b5b0bc4dc6f23f930a29cb146261d/Technische-Daten-Samsung-Galaxy-TAB-A11.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 4 explicitly Quad speakers, corroborated full manual four labelled speakers. 1.2 W claim on UK page has unclear total/per-driver scope and is not multiplied.12Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.bechtle.com/asrc/180712/1c4b3d4ee288fc9434f5175bf56070570/c3/-/1c3731cd7d414e1b9ce5f6d8edd0c8a4/samsung-galaxy-tab-a11-plus-5g-256-gb-gray-datenblatt-1Read 5 October 2026
Speaker layout
Quad1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125407Read 5 October 2026Four-speaker audio. The exact 13-inch review also explicitly calls the layout quad.21Reviewphonearena.com/reviews/Apple-iPad-Pro-13-inch-M5-review-A-fantastic-overkill_id7762Read 5 October 2026Audio Quality section explicitly says the 13-inch M5 has quad speakers. No unverified measurement or unspecified review configuration is transferred.
Quad3Maker spec sheet (PDF)tchibo.de/service/documents/48a0aa06dd125223c7f027e76c70dc45136b5b0bc4dc6f23f930a29cb146261d/Technische-Daten-Samsung-Galaxy-TAB-A11.pdfRead 5 October 202612Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.bechtle.com/asrc/180712/1c4b3d4ee288fc9434f5175bf56070570/c3/-/1c3731cd7d414e1b9ce5f6d8edd0c8a4/samsung-galaxy-tab-a11-plus-5g-256-gb-gray-datenblatt-1Read 5 October 2026
Stereo speakers
Not available
Not available
Microphones
3.5 mm jack
Not available
Audio features
Four speaker audio, Spatial Audio playback, Dolby Atmos1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125407Read 5 October 2026
Network
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Cellular
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-a/galaxy-tab-a11-plus-grey-128gb-wi-fi-sm-x230nzareubRead 5 October 2026Family includes verified 5G model. Wi-Fi configuration rows explicitly false. No US SM-X238 hardware inherited.10Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-a/galaxy-tab-a11-plus-grey-128gb-5g-sm-x236bzareubRead 5 October 2026Exact branded 5G product marketed. No US SM-X238 eSIM/carrier variant merged.
Network
Not available
2G bands
Not available
Not available
3G bands
850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1700/2100 MHz, 1900 MHz, 2100 MHz1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125407Read 5 October 2026Exact A3361 cellular table: UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA at 850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900 and 2100 MHz. A3358 in the same table is the 11-inch model and is not used here.
Not available
4G bands
B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B11, B12, B13, B14, B17, B18, B19, B20, B21, B25, B26, B28, B29, B30, B32, B66, B71, B34, B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B481Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125407Read 5 October 2026Exact A3361 FDD-LTE and TD-LTE bands, combined into one list. These apply to cellular models only.
Not available
5G bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n70, n71, n75, n77, n78, n791Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125407Read 5 October 2026Exact A3361 5G NR band list. These apply to cellular models only. China-only A3362 configurations are omitted because their regional radio and package inheritance is not verified.
Not available
5G mmWave
Not available
Max download speed
Not available
Not available
Connectivity
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
Bluetooth
Bluetooth codecs
Not available
AAC, aptX, LDAC, SBC, SSC3Maker spec sheet (PDF)tchibo.de/service/documents/48a0aa06dd125223c7f027e76c70dc45136b5b0bc4dc6f23f930a29cb146261d/Technische-Daten-Samsung-Galaxy-TAB-A11.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact page 2 A2DP list. UHQ also appears but is an unclarified quality/mode label, so it is not invented as a separate codec.12Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.bechtle.com/asrc/180712/1c4b3d4ee288fc9434f5175bf56070570/c3/-/1c3731cd7d414e1b9ce5f6d8edd0c8a4/samsung-galaxy-tab-a11-plus-5g-256-gb-gray-datenblatt-1Read 5 October 2026
NFC
Not available
Positioning
Digital compass, Wi-Fi, iBeacon microlocation, GPS/GNSS, Cellular1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125407Read 5 October 2026Digital compass, Wi-Fi and iBeacon microlocation on all configurations. GPS/GNSS and cellular location only on A3361. Each variant explicitly lists the applicable methods.
GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-a/galaxy-tab-a11-plus-grey-128gb-wi-fi-sm-x230nzareubRead 5 October 2026
Dual-band GNSS
Not available
Not available
Connector
USB ports
USB speed
USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125407Read 5 October 2026
Thunderbolt
Not available
Video out over USB
Not available
Max external display
Not available
Not available
Stylus
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Stylus
Supported1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125407Read 5 October 202614Maker product pageapple.com/apple-pencilRead 5 October 2026
Not available
Compatible styluses
AApple iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)
| Name | Included | Tilt | Hover | Haptics | Charging |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Pencil Pro | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Magnetic, on the device |
| Apple Pencil (USB-C) | No | Yes | Yes | No | USB-C |
Source3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/10/apple-introduces-the-powerful-new-ipad-pro-with-the-m5-chipRead 5 October 202614Maker product pageapple.com/apple-pencilRead 5 October 2026Both pencils explicitly support 13-inch M5. Pro supports tilt, hover, haptics and magnetic pairing/charging. USB-C supports tilt and hover, charges over USB-C and has no haptic feedback. Pressure-level counts and latency are unpublished. Both are separate purchases.
BSamsung Galaxy Tab A11+
Not availablePressure levels
Not available
Not available
Tilt support
Yes
Not available
Hover
Yes
Not available
Keyboard and accessories
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Accessory connector
Smart Connector1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125407Read 5 October 202612Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/ipad/ipad-pro-13-inch-m5-ipad84f213e7/ipadosRead 5 October 2026
Not available
Official keyboards
AApple iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)
| Name | Connection | Trackpad | Backlit | Function row | Included |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) | Pogo pins | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Source3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/10/apple-introduces-the-powerful-new-ipad-pro-with-the-m5-chipRead 5 October 202613-inch Magic Keyboard is sold separately. Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C) are also sold separately.15Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/mwr53ll/a/magic-keyboard-for-ipad-pro-13%E2%80%91inch-m5-us-english-blackRead 5 October 2026Exact 13-inch M5 compatible keyboard. Published features include glass trackpad with haptics, 14-key function row and backlit keys. The USB-C connector is for pass-through charging, not the tablet data connection.16Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108983Read 5 October 2026Magic Keyboard troubleshooting explicitly identifies the keyboard and tablet Smart Connector. Its magnetic contact connection is represented by the existing pogo_pins enum.
BSamsung Galaxy Tab A11+
Not availableKeyboard with trackpad
Yes
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Keyboard in box
No
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Features and sensors
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Sensors
Face ID, LiDAR Scanner, Three-axis gyro, Accelerometer, Barometer, Ambient light sensors1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125407Read 5 October 2026
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, Light sensor1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-a/galaxy-tab-a11-plus-grey-128gb-wi-fi-sm-x230nzareubRead 5 October 2026
Extra buttons
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Battery and charging
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Battery capacity
10,209mAh7Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 2026Original Apple product information sheet for A3360: rated capacity 10209 mAh. This is distinct from secondary claims of 10290 mAh typical capacity.8Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 2026Original Apple product information sheet for A3361: rated capacity 10209 mAh. This is distinct from secondary claims of 10290 mAh typical capacity.9EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2402632Read 5 October 2026Public record ratedBatteryCapacity is 10209 mAh.
6,840mAh1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-a/galaxy-tab-a11-plus-grey-128gb-wi-fi-sm-x230nzareubRead 5 October 2026Footnote explicitly rated/minimum 6840 mAh, separately from typical 7040 mAh. No pack voltage/Wh inferred.5Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-x230nzareub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 202611Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-x236bzareub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Battery capacity (typical)
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Battery energy
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Claimed battery life
AApple iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)
| Use case | Connection | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| Web browsing | Wi-Fi | 10 |
| Video playback | Not available | 10 |
| Web browsing | Cellular | 9 |
BSamsung Galaxy Tab A11+
| Use case | Connection | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| Web browsing | Wi-Fi | 13 |
| Video playback | Not available | 15 |
| Audio playback | Not available | 227 |
Source3Maker spec sheet (PDF)tchibo.de/service/documents/48a0aa06dd125223c7f027e76c70dc45136b5b0bc4dc6f23f930a29cb146261d/Technische-Daten-Samsung-Galaxy-TAB-A11.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 5 explicit upper bounds 13 h Wi-Fi browsing, 15 h video and 227 h music. Video/music connection, codec, brightness and firmware unstated, omitted. Regulatory endurance is separate.12Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.bechtle.com/asrc/180712/1c4b3d4ee288fc9434f5175bf56070570/c3/-/1c3731cd7d414e1b9ce5f6d8edd0c8a4/samsung-galaxy-tab-a11-plus-5g-256-gb-gray-datenblatt-1Read 5 October 2026Page 5 exact SM-X236B claims up to 13 h WLAN browsing, 15 h video and 227 h music. These match the Wi-Fi claims independently. Brightness, volume, codec and battery-test setup are unstated. No cellular runtime is substituted for WLAN.
Video playback (claimed)
10h
15h
Wired charging
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Wired charging standards
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Charging guidance
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Charge 0 to 100 %
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Reverse wired
Charger in box
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Included charger
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Measured
None of 19 known
Geekbench 6 single-core
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Geekbench 6 multi-core
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Geekbench 6 GPU
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3DMark Wild Life Extreme
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3DMark stress test stability
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AnTuTu
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Manual SDR brightness (measured)
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Brightness with auto (measured)
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HDR brightness (measured)
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Contrast ratio (measured)
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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
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Reflections (measured)
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PWM dimming (measured)
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PWM up to brightness (measured)
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Stylus latency (measured)
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Battery life (measured)
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Battery tests (measured)
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Full charge time (measured)
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Loudspeaker loudness (measured)
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EU label and regulatory
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EU energy class
G7Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 20268Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 20269EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2402632Read 5 October 2026
E5Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-x230nzareub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Samsung EU 2023/1669 sheet, English first page, exact SM-X230 Wi-Fi reference. Radio-model regulatory values are not claimed by this base source.11Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-x236bzareub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)
76h7Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 202676 hours 0 minutes under the EU regulated test. This is distinct from Apple web/video runtime claims.8Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 202676 hours 0 minutes under the EU regulated test. This is distinct from Apple web/video runtime claims.9EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2402632Read 5 October 2026
96h5Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-x230nzareub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Published whole-hour ENDdevice 96 h. Not claimed 15 h video playback or measured ordinary-use battery life. Registry precision/registration id not found in opened source.11Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-x236bzareub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)
1,000cycles7Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 2026At least 1000 cycles, default settings. Stored value is the published lower bound.8Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 2026At least 1000 cycles, default settings. Stored value is the published lower bound.9EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2402632Read 5 October 2026API stores 10 in hundreds of cycles. Original Apple sheet independently establishes at least 1000 cycles.
1,200cycles5Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-x230nzareub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Published 1200 cycles, no dropped zero.11Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-x236bzareub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Drop resistance class
E7Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 20268Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 20269EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2402632Read 5 October 2026
E5Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-x230nzareub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Published class E. Drop count 0 is a regulated test declaration, not guessed hardware absence.11Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-x236bzareub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Repairability class
C7Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 20268Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 20269EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2402632Read 5 October 2026
C5Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-x230nzareub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 202611Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-x236bzareub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026
SAR body (US)
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SAR body (EU)
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In the box
1 of 1 differ
In the box
Not available
Galaxy Tab A11+, Quick start guide, SIM/microSD tray tool, USB-C data cable1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-a/galaxy-tab-a11-plus-grey-128gb-wi-fi-sm-x230nzareubRead 5 October 2026Exact UK FAQ and footnote exclude travel adapter. Cable connector detail from exact German sheet/manual is retained only where stated.
Links
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Product page
www.samsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-a/galaxy-tab-a11-plus-grey-128gb-wi-fi-sm-x230nzareub1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-a/galaxy-tab-a11-plus-grey-128gb-wi-fi-sm-x230nzareubRead 5 October 2026Exact UK 128 GB Wi-Fi maker technical table, FAQ and footnotes opened. Base body is Wi-Fi. Family cellular capability is separately proven by exact 5G maker page. Every represented row states its own capability.
Spec sheet
support.apple.com/en-us/1254071Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125407Read 5 October 2026Original Apple technical specifications for iPad Pro 13-inch (M5).
www.tchibo.de/service/documents/48a0aa06dd125223c7f027e76c70dc45136b5b0bc4dc6f23f930a29cb146261d/Technische-Daten-Samsung-Galaxy-TAB-A11.pdf3Maker spec sheet (PDF)tchibo.de/service/documents/48a0aa06dd125223c7f027e76c70dc45136b5b0bc4dc6f23f930a29cb146261d/Technische-Daten-Samsung-Galaxy-TAB-A11.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original six-page Samsung Product Marketing/IM Commercial Operations sheet for exact SM-X230, dated 5 November 2025. Retailer hosts the maker document. Pages 2-5 technical tables inspected.
Manual
support.apple.com/guide/ipad/ipad-pro-13-inch-m5-ipad84f213e7/ipados12Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/ipad/ipad-pro-13-inch-m5-ipad84f213e7/ipadosRead 5 October 2026Original iPad User Guide hardware chapter for iPad Pro 13-inch (M5). Hardware callouts identify the single USB-C port, rear Smart Connector, landscape front camera and LiDAR Scanner. The actual top-button callout does not claim Touch ID.
org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Original 120-page SM-X230/SM-X236B EU Android16 English guide. Device layout 5, reverse charge 8, nano-SIM 10, camera recording settings and DeX 70 read. DeX here is on-device Desktop mode. No wired video-output claim inferred.
Warranty
1 of 1 differ
Manufacturer warranty (source market)
2years5Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-x230nzareub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact EU SM-X230 Product Information Sheet minimum supplier guarantee is 24 months. This supports the German Wi-Fi row separately from the UK manufacturer warranty page.7Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/support/warrantyRead 5 October 2026Exact UK Standard Manufacturer Warranty Tablet section 24 Months, distinct from separate accessory/battery terms. Scope is UK, not universal statutory guarantee.
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