Apple iPad Pro 12.9" (6th Gen, 2022) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ (Plus)

Compared 2 smartphones : Apple iPad Pro 12.9" (6th Gen, 2022) Manufactured in October, 2022, with display 12.9 with chipsetApple M2 (iPad), vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ (Plus), Manufactured in December, 2025with chipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7300. Below are specs, tests, pros and cons for each device

Key Differences

Device key advantages
Reasons to choose Apple iPad Pro 12.9" (6th Gen, 2022)
  • Larger display: 12.9in
  • Higher pixel density: 265ppi
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz
  • Higher battery capacity: 10758mAh vs 7040mAh
  • Newer Bluetooth version: 5.3 vs 5.1
  • Supports newer USB: 4.0 vs 2
  • Includes charger
Reasons to choose Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ (Plus)

    Versions

    Available versions and configurations
    Memory Options - 8/128 GB
    - 8/256 GB
    - 8/512 GB
    - 16/1024 GB
    - 16/2048 GB
    - 6/128 GB
    - 8/256 GB

    Review

    Key Specs Apple iPad Pro 12.9" (6th Gen, 2022) and Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ (Plus)
    Display
    Color accuracy, sharpness & brightness
    Performance
    App & system performance
    Battery
    Battery life, charging speed & type
    Connectivity
    Connectivity features
    NanoReview Score
    Overall score by NanoReview
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    Function
    Importance (Weight)
    Display:
    Camera:
    Performance:
    Gaming:
    Battery:
    Connectivity:
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    Tests & specs

    Specs & test comparison

    Display

    Display quality comparison
    Type Mini LED TFT LCD
    Size 12.9 in 11 in
    Resolution 2048x2732 pixels 1200x1920 pixels
    Aspect ratio 4:3 5:3
    Pixel density 265 ppi 206 ppi
    Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
    Adaptive refresh rate Yes (24-120 Hz) n/a
    Max brightness 1000 nits n/a
    HDR support Yes HDR10 No
    Screen-to-body ratio 85.5 % 79.4 %
    Features DCI-P3 n/a
    Display test
    Peak brightness (auto)
    Apple iPad Pro 12.9" (6th Gen, 2022)
    602 nits
    Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ (Plus)
    n/a
    sRGB gamut100 %n/a
    PWM (Flicker)6401 Hzn/a
    Response time36 msn/a
    Contrast∞ Infiniten/a

    Design & Build

    Design and ergonomics comparison
    Height 280.6 mm (11.05 in) 257.1 mm (10.12 in)
    Width 214.9 mm (8.46 in) 168.7 mm (6.64 in)
    Thickness 6.4 mm (0.25 in) 6.9 mm (0.27 in)
    Weight 682 g (24.06 oz) n/a
    Area 603 cm² (93.47 in²) 434 cm² (67.27 in²)
    Water resistance No No
    Back panel Metal Metal
    Frame Metal Metal
    Colors - Silver
    - Gray
    - Silver
    - Gray
    Fingerprint sensor No No
    Screen-to-body ratio
    Apple iPad Pro 12.9" (6th Gen, 2022)
    85.5 %
    Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ (Plus)
    79.4 %

    Performance

    Testing Apple iPad Pro 12.9" (6th Gen, 2022) and Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ (Plus) In benchmarks
    Processor
    Chipset Apple M2 (iPad) MediaTek Dimensity 7300
    Max Frequency 3490 MHz 2500 MHz
    CPU Cores 8 (4 + 4) 8 (4 + 4)
    Architecture - 4/2.42 (Blizzard)
    - 4/3.49 (Avalanche)
    - 4/2 (Cortex-A55)
    - 4/2.5 (Cortex-A78)
    Process TSMC TSMC
    Transistor Size 5 nm 4 nm
    Neural Processor Apple Neural Engine MediaTek APU 655
    Graphics Apple M2 GPU Mali-G615 MP2
    GPU Cores 1024 256
    GPU Frequency 1398 MHz 1047 MHz
    FLOPS 2918 GFLOPS 536.1 GFLOPS
    GeekBench v6
    Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
    Apple iPad Pro 12.9" (6th Gen, 2022)
    2617
    Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ (Plus)
    1050
    Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
    Apple iPad Pro 12.9" (6th Gen, 2022)
    10085
    Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ (Plus)
    3102
    Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)26171050
    Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)100853102
    AnTuTu 10
    AnTuTu 10
    Apple iPad Pro 12.9" (6th Gen, 2022)
    2151843
    Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ (Plus)
    n/a
    CPU545040212028
    GPU922447143778
    Memory342602165593
    UX341754173039
    NanoReview Score2151843n/a
    3DMark Wild Life
    3DMark Wild Life
    Apple iPad Pro 12.9" (6th Gen, 2022)
    19845
    Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ (Plus)
    n/a
    Max Surface Temp.39.1 °Cn/a
    Stability74 %n/a
    Graphics Test118 fpsn/a
    Graphics Score19845n/a

    Memory

    RAM
    RAM Size 8 GB 6 GB
    Memory Type LPDDR5 LPDDR4X
    Memory Frequency 6400 MHz 2133 MHz
    Channels 4 2
    Storage
    Storage Capacity128 GB128 GB
    Storage TypeNVMeUFS 2.2
    Memory CardNoMicroSD

    Software

    OS iPadOS 16.1 (Upgradeable to iPadOS 18.3) Android 16
    UI Skin n/a One UI 8.0

    Battery

    Volume 10758 mAh 7040 mAh
    Max Charging Power 30 W 25 W
    Battery Type Li-Po Li-ion
    Removable No No
    Wireless Charging No No
    Reverse Charging No No
    Fast Charging Yes (50% in 40 min) Yes
    Full Charge Time 2:00 h n/a
    Battery Life Test
    Battery Life
    Apple iPad Pro 12.9" (6th Gen, 2022)
    30:20
    Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ (Plus)
    n/a
    Web Browsing10:34 hn/a
    Video Playback15:35 hn/a
    Games07:16 hn/a
    Standby Mode173 hn/a

    Main camera

    Matrix 12 MP 8 MP
    Photo resolution 4032x3024 pixels n/a
    Zoom n/a Digital
    Flash Quad LED No
    Stabilization Digital Digital
    8K Recording No No
    4K Recording Yes (Up to 60 fps) No
    1080p Recording Yes (Up to 60 fps) Yes (Up to 30 fps)
    Slow Motion 240 fps (1080p) No
    Wide-angle lens 125 ° n/a
    Lenses count Standard: 12 MP
    Ultra-wide: 10 MP
    Depth
    Standard: 8 MP
    Features Bokeh effect
    Main lens
    Matrix12 MP8 MP
    Aperturef/1.8n/a
    Sensor size1/3.0"n/a
    AutofocusPhase autofocus (Dual Pixel)Phase autofocus
    StabilizationDigitalDigital
    Ultra-wide lens
    Matrix10 MPn/a
    Aperturef/2.4n/a
    StabilizationDigitaln/a

    Front camera

    Matrix 12 MP 5 MP
    Matrix 4032x3024 pixels n/a
    Aperture f/2.4 n/a
    Sensor CMOS CMOS
    Autofocus No No
    Stabilization Digital No
    Video resolution 1080p (Full HD) at 60 fps 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps
    TOF 3D sensor No No

    Connectivity

    Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
    Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
    - Wi-Fi MiMO
    - Wi-Fi Direct
    - Wi-Fi Hotspot
    - Wi-Fi Display
    - Dual Band
    - Wi-Fi Direct
    - Wi-Fi Hotspot
    - Wi-Fi Display
    Bluetooth version 5.3 5.1
    Bluetooth features LE LE
    USB type USB Type-C USB Type-C
    USB version 4.0 2
    USB features - Charging
    - USB Storage Mode
    - OTG
    - Charging
    - USB Storage Mode
    DisplayPort Yes Yes
    GPS - GPS
    - GLONASS
    - GPS
    - GLONASS
    - Beidou
    - Galileo
    - QZSS
    NFC* No No
    Infrared Port No No
    Connectivity
    SIM Count*11
    SIM TypeNanoNano
    eSIM Support *YesYes
    Hybrid SlotNoNo
    2G Bandsn/aGSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900
    3G BandsUMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC‑HSDPA 850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHzUMTS B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)
    LTE Bands*LTE (B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B11/B12/B13/B14/B17/B18/B19/B20/B21/B25/B26/B28/B29/B30/B32/B34/B38/B39/B40/B41/B42/B46/B48/B66/B71)LTE (B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B17/B20/B28/B66)
    5G SupportYesNo

    Sound

    Speakers 4.0 4.0
    3.5 mm Jack No Yes
    FM Radio No No
    Dolby Atmos Yes Yes
    Speaker Test
    Max Volume
    Apple iPad Pro 12.9" (6th Gen, 2022)
    84.3 dB
    Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ (Plus)
    n/a

    Other

    Class Flagship Mid-range
    Announced October, 2022 yr September, 2025 yr
    Release Date October, 2022 yr December, 2025 yr
    Launch Price ($) 1099 n/a
    Sensors - Barometer
    - Gyroscope
    - Accelerometer
    - Ambient Light Sensor
    - Compass
    - Face Sensor
    - Proximity Sensor
    - Gyroscope
    - Accelerometer
    - Ambient Light Sensor
    - Compass
    Charger Included Yes 20 W No
    * Attention! Config, frequencies, NFC, and other specs may vary by region.

    Results

    After analyzing the data, we consider Apple iPad Pro 12.9" (6th Gen, 2022) the clear winner in this comparison.

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