Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 5G vs Apple iPad Pro (12.9-inch) 2018 Wi-Fi + Cellular

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 5G vs Apple iPad Pro 12.9 inch 2018 Wi Fi Comparision

We got Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 in and today we’re gonna be comparing it with Apple’s 11-inch iPad Pro. Samsung did a fantastic job but there was one thing that kept us from recommending it to most people who like to buy a tablet every to say two to three years. And that was the processor inside of it, now the Tab S6 is going to fix that and might even give little trouble to apple lets find out.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 5G vs Apple iPad Pro 12.9 inch 2018 Wi Fi Cellular Pen

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 5G vs Apple iPad Pro 12.9 inch 2018 Wi Fi Cellular Front Screen

Galaxy Tab S6 5GApple iPad Pro
Excellent build quality, display, and performanceAmazing screen in a small body
S-Pen included in the boxNew Apple Pencil is terrific
Tab S6 features quad AKG speakersGood cameras
Price and limited availabilityNo HDR support
No headphone jackNo USB-C storage device support

Key Specification

Galaxy Tab S6 5GApple iPad Pro
$CHECK PRICECheck Price
ChipsetQualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855+Apple A12X Bionic
Display10.5 inches12.9 inches
Memory128GB1TB
Camera13 MP12 MP
Fingerprint Sensor PositionOn-ScreenFace ID
SimNano-SIMNano-SIM, eSIM

Design

Galaxy Tab S6 5GApple iPad Pro
Dimensions244.5 x 159.5 x 5.7 mm280.6 x 214.9 x 5.9 mm
Weight420 g633 g
Screen Size10.5 inches12.9 inches
TechnologySuper AMOLEDIPS LCD
ColorsMountain GraySilver, Space Gray
MaterialsAluminum FrameAluminum Frame

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 5G vs Apple iPad Pro 12.9 inch 2018 Wi Fi Cellular Rear view

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 5G vs Apple iPad Pro 12.9 inch 2018 Wi Fi Cellular Side view

As you guys can see they look quite similar from the top but that does change if we pick it up. Tab S6 is super thin and super lightweight you definitely feel it in the hands compared to the iPad Pro. There is a decent size difference between the two even though the specs don’t make it seem like there is. So the iPad is actually a little bit taller and quite a bit wider because of the different display aspect ratios. Both of these high-end tablets do use USB type-c neither of them has a headphone jack unfortunately and both of them also do have quad speakers, so two at the bottom and two at the top.

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Performance

Galaxy Tab S6 5GApple iPad Pro
ProcessorOcta-coreOcta-core
GPUAdreno 640 (700 MHz)Apple GPU (7-core graphics)
RAM6GB6GB
Internal storage128GB1TB
Storage expansionYesNo
OSAndroid 10iPadOS 13.4.1

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 5G vs Apple iPad Pro 12.9 inch 2018 Wi Fi Cellular Side view

Let’s get into the performance we just ran a GeekBench 4 test and as you guys can see there is a pretty substantial performance difference. Tab S6 is still really respectable in its top of the line as far as smartphones go. It has a Qualcomm 855 processor but the A12x bionic that’s in the iPad Pro is on a whole another level. This is laptop-like performance actually beating out a fair number of laptops. So in performance iPad, Pro is still one of the most powerful tablets out there.

Camera

Galaxy Tab S6 5GApple iPad Pro
Rear13 MP, 5 MP12 MP
Front8 MP7 MP
Rear FlashYesYes

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 5G vs Apple iPad Pro 12.9 inch 2018 Wi Fi Cellular Rear camera

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 5G vs Apple iPad Pro 12.9 inch 2018 Wi Fi Cellular Keyboard

Let’s take a quick look at the cameras. We have a dual system with Tab S6 so not only the standard, but we also have an ultra-wide camera. But we do not have a flash which is weird for anyone because you would think with the tablet you would use it to scan documents maybe deposit checks that kind of stuff and a flash comes in handy. Now with the iPad, we have that single camera, so you can’t switch but we have that flash and we also have a portrait mode but only for the front. The iPad Pro camera is far superior to Tab S6 camera.

Multimedia

Galaxy Tab S6 5GApple iPad Pro
Headphone jackNoNo
LoudspeakerYesYes
Audio Features

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 5G vs Apple iPad Pro 12.9 inch 2018 Wi Fi Cellular Speaker1

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 5G vs Apple iPad Pro 12.9 inch 2018 Wi Fi Cellular Speaker

Now it’s time to compare the speakers, both of these have quad speakers which is great if you want to watch videos, listen to music. The iPad sounds good, it had good volume, but the Tab S6 sounded more full of music and vibrations than the iPad, and Tab S6 is far better in sound output.

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Battery

Galaxy Tab S6 5GApple iPad Pro
Capacity7040 mAh9720 mAh
Fast ChargingYesYes
TypeNon-removable Li-PoNon-removable Li-Po
User ReplaceableNoNo

Connectivity

Galaxy Tab S6 5GApple iPad Pro
SimNano-SIMNano-SIM, eSIM
Bluetooth5.05.0
WifiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/acWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Usb OTGYesYes
SensorsFingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFace ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 5G vs Apple iPad Pro 12.9 inch 2018 Wi Fi Cellular Body

Which is better!

Let’s talk about prices the iPad Pro retails at $800 for this 11-inch model and that is with 64 gigabytes of storage, 4 gigs of ram and no pen, or anything else included. Whereas the Tab S6 starts at $649. So $150 less and that’s actually with $128 gigs of storage 6 gigs of ram and with that s-pen included. So right off the get-go that gives you a much better value but not only that with the Tab S6 we have a MicroSD expansion slot that can support up to one terabyte MicroSD cards.

If you spend a little bit more money for $730 this is the model we have with 256 gigs of storage and also 8 gigs of ram. So not that much more money and gives you an extra bang for the buck there. But with the iPad you can’t get a 128 gig setup, you have to go straight to the 256 and that cost an extra 150 dollars. Tab S6 is a better value but some other things come into play such as software and performance. So if need a value for money and a tablet that works like a charm without any hiccups then tab s6 for you. But if you are creative and want something that’s far more powerful and productive then the iPad is your choice.

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