The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra vs iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2022) are the two easy-to-recommend tablets for tech enthusiasts. Although which one to buy out of these two devices majorly depends on which ecosystem you are keen on. Having pointed that out, let’s now unravel their similarities and differences.

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Prices

Let’s start with their pricing. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is slightly cheaper than the iPad Pro 12.9-inch tablet. The Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra pricing starts at $1,199, while the Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch starts at $1,299. Both tablets are now available for purchase. You can use the boxes underneath.

Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra	Price
Buy on Amazon(UK)	£1,199.00
Buy on Amazon(EUR)	€1,339.00

Apple iPad Pro 2022 (12.9-inch)	Price
Buy on Amazon	$1,099.00
Buy on Amazon (EUR)	€1,449.00

Design and Display

For the sake of comfort and long-term usage- either for working, surfing the internet, etc. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is lightweight compared to the iPad Pro when the Magic Keyboard is attached. That means you can hold or use the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra for so long without getting tired as compared to the iPad Pro 12.9-inch when the keyboard is attached.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra vs iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2022) are big devices. For context, the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is as big as a 14-inch laptop and the iPad Pro with 12.9-inch is just as big too. In order words, both tablets are big devices. They both support external keyboards and S-pen.

The displays are bright and colorful. Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra features 2X Dynamic OLED panel 120Hz refresh rate support. In contrast, the iPad Pro has a mini-LED display with Apple’s Liquid Retina XDR technology and a 120Hz variable refresh rate. From our experience, the Mini-LED panel is stunning and the best we’ve seen on a tablet.

Performance

Performance-wise, the Apple iPad 12.9-inch is faster and more powerful than the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra. The iPad is powered by Apple’s M2 silicone which also powered laptops such as the MacBook Air. In contrast, the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is using the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 5G chipset. Both SoCs are powerful and more than capable for any user. But in comparison, the M2 iPad Pro is faster than the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra.

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Software

When it comes to software for big tablets, the Apple iPad Pro is miles ahead. Especially when it comes to app support. The iPadOS 17 software is more developed than that of Android and there are many extensive range of iPad-specific applications available to download in the App Store.

Both tablets support split screen and drag-and-drop functions for multitasking. The Samsung OneUI is one of the most advanced software for Android tablets. But in comparison, the iPad is a leap ahead.

Camera

The truth is that no one buys a tablet because of the camera. Those big devices are not camera-centric but rather are mainly for productivity. However, since the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra vs iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2022) has cameras, we might as well relate our experience.

Both tablets are sharp and crisp for video calls. The Webcams are 12MP and you should know that while the pictures you will get on both devices may not be as crisp as the iPhone 14 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, what you get from them ain’t as bad either. The quality you get is decent for tablets.

Battery

At the end of the day, bigger screens consume more battery. That’s the primary reason these tablets always have large battery capacities. And in that regard, both tablets can offer you up to 10 hours of rigorous use. For a normal user, that’s like 2-3 days of usage.

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Conclusion: Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra vs iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2022)

The tablet you’ll get here majorly depends on the Ecosystem you are keen on. For iOS users, we recommend the iPad Pro but for Android users, we strongly recommend the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra ahead of any other Android tablet in the market.