Apple iPad Pro 2024 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra- which to buy?

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The biggest competition seems to be between these two tablets right now- which one to buy my wife for her birthday? I love the Samsung tablet because it looks very large (great for flights) and inredibly thin which my wife will love but I've heard amazing things about the new Apple tablet.. Would I be missing a beat by getting a Samsung tablet rather than the new Apple ipad? 

[RocketRaccoon]

Well first off they're both premium tablets so I think your wife will love either choice here's a few comparisons for you to think about before making your choice. 

1. The main difference between these two devices is the thickness. Apple announced that the iPad Pro 13-inch Edition is 5.1mm thick. As for the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra, you’re looking at a thickness of 5.5mm. Overall, the difference in thickness is minuscule. 
2. When it comes to display technology, the iPad is now on a more even playing field. Apple announced that the new iPad Pro series has adopted an OLED display. The company calls it the Ultra Retina XDR Display, and it has a trick up its sleeve that Samsung’s tablet doesn’t.
3. When it comes to performance, we can mark this as a landslide victory for the iPad. The Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra comes with the powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. It was the most powerful chip on the Android market last year, and it gives this tablet some blazing-fast speed.
4. When it comes to overall usability and stability, both operating systems are great. Apple has top-of-the-line optimization, a beautiful marriage between hardware and software. However, Samsung’s One UI is no slouch either. The company put a lot of time and effort into optimizing the software to create its own unique Galaxy experience.

 

The Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is an exceptional device, boasting excellent software, impressive hardware, and strong performance. Yet, Apple's latest update seems to surpass it with a quicker processor, a more comprehensive array of professional apps, and a brighter display. The 11-inch model is more affordable than the S9 Ultra, while the 13-inch version costs only $100 more.

Both tablets are top choices, but the new iPad Pro edges out as the superior option.