It scored a 4540 on the same benchmarking test.īoth devices have 4GB of RAM, which is a decent amount for a Windows computer but a very generous one for an iOS model because its applications tend to use less RAM.Īpple sells its tablet with 32GB, 128GB, or 256GB of integrated storage capacity. The Galaxy TabPro S uses a 2.2GHz dual-core Intel Core m3-6Y30 sixth-generation 64-bit processor. We tested it with the Geekbench 3, and it scored about 5400 on the multi-core portion.
The 12.9-inch iPad Pro runs on a 2.26 GHz dual-core Apple A9X 64-bit processor. There are stylus/pens available on the market for each of these, such as the Apple Pencil.īy bundling a keyboard with its tablet, and using an operating system that supports trackpads and mice, Samsung comes out ahead in this area. The TabPro S doesn’t come bundled with an active pen, and neither does the 12.9-Inch iPad Pro. There’s no trackpad because iOS doesn’t support this type of input device. This includes keys that are 0.6 x 0.6 inches with spaces in between, and fit into a 10.6 x 3.5 inch area.
The 12.9-inch iPad Pro isn’t sold with a keyboard, but there are several to choose from, most notably the Smart Keyboard ($169) from Apple itself. Galaxy TabPro S or iPad Pro with Smart Keyboard The keys on this are 0.7 x 0.7 inches, with no spaces between them, and they fit into a 10.6 x 3.7 inch area. Unlike its rival, Samsung bundles the Galaxy TabPro S with a clip-on keyboard that turns this tablet into a laptop equivalent. Neither of these two devices comes out clearly ahead in this category.
Samsung’s tablet has only two, but it can still provide all the sound needed to comfortably watch a movie while sitting a reasonable distance away. The 12.9-inch iPad Pro sports four speakers, so it’s capable of putting out quite a bit of sound.
The Tab Pro S has no equivalent biometric scanner built in (Samsung Flow software enables it via a Samsung Galaxy Smartphone). Apple included a Home Button on the front of its tablet, which also serves as a fingerprint scanner for the iOS security system. Samsung put a physical Windows button on the right side of its offering. Neither the iPad Pro nor the Tab Pro S has a built-in microSD memory card slot, although there are plug-in options for both.īoth models include the usual power and volume buttons. Although USB is a widely-used industry standard and Lightning is proprietary, the popularity of the iPhone means that there’s a broad selection of accessories for Apple’s devices, even if they tend to be more expensive than their USB equivalents. Apple’s device uses a similar setup, except that it employs a single Lightning port for all these tasks. The Galaxy TabPro S includes a single USB Type-C port, which it uses for charging, data transfers, and accessories. It’s larger and sharper, while offering colors about as vivid as its rival’s. The 12.9-Inch iPad Pro’s screen comes out a bit ahead in this category. Samsung’s display is easier to see outdoors thanks to its higher contrast, though. We expected the TabPro S display to have stronger, more vivid colors, but with them side-by-side in an office environment they both look outstanding. Samsung used a Super AMOLED panel, so that each pixel glows on its own, rather than depending on a system of backlights like the traditional LCD Apple put in the iPad Pro. This makes Apple’s display a bit sharper, with a density of 264 pixels per inch to its rival’s 216 pixels per inch. The iPad Pro has a 2732-by-1248 resolution screen, while the Galaxy TabPro S has a 2160-by-1440 resolution panel. The difference is definitely noticeable, and more screen space is always welcome.Įven more noticeable is that the iPad’s panel has a 4:3 aspect ratio, while the Windows device has a 3:2 ratio, which makes Apple’s offering squarer and Samsung’s more oblong. Samsung’s display has 67 square inches, while Apple’s is 80 sqare inches. We recommend a black bezel, no matter the model, as it’s less noticeable in daily use.īecause its offering is slightly smaller, Samsung has a narrow victory in this area.
The silver and gold iPad Pros have a white bezel around their displays, and the grey version has a black one. On the Samsung device, the bezel around the screen is the same color as the back of the device. The TabPro S comes in black or white casings, while Apple offers silver, dark grey, and gold versions.