Tab S9 Ultra vs 12.9" iPad Pro - Ultimate Comparison! 

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Even though the iPad has a lot of horse power, iPad os doesn't allow it to utilize it's full potential 😅

I changed from the ipad pro to the s9 ultra and damn. Numbers are nice but in real life the s9 ultra feels so much nicer! And i got upgraded storage for free xD ✌️👌

I have both S9 ultra and 12.9 ipad pro m2. The sound on the Samsung is better for me. I also find the S9 ultra just more fun to use. I use iphone, ipad and apple watch ultra - so I obviously like Apple - but I have to give the tablet points to Samsung this time. ipad pro is fantastic but S9 Ultra is just over the top great!

Have an iPad Pro M1 but I just bought a S9 ultra and a Galaxy fold 5. The s9 is a consumption KING plus Dex helps make work flow a breeze, especially with screen formats. Speakers better imo. I do miss the floating Apple keyboard. That things always been a beast.

I actually disagree with the "app optimization" argument. Especially if you are in Dex. Most apps work much better with resizeable windows, but in regular tablet mode, you still have the option to resize apps that are not optimized for bigger screens. This versatility in my opinion gives users way more flexibility on how they wanna view an app and how it fits on the tablet for better optimization.

Nice review I currently have an iPad Pro but I ordered the s9 because the multitasking is just on another level and the flexibility you get with android for side loading and emulators also expandable storage and the file manager system, and I think now that android has Lumafusion is just great. I don’t like how apple iPads are extremely lockdown and there is just so many small things that makes the experience feels like a bloated iPhone. Not to mention office seems to give you a better experience on android pretty close to the PC experience, Just my opinion every persons use case is different.

I was all set to buy an M2 iPad Pro. Apple screwed up my trade in, which delayed my purchase. But I am sort of happy that it happened. The Tab S9 Ultra is the first Android based tablet that I am considering purchasing. The screen, the Dex mode, the multi-tasking.

I have both. Tab Ultra crushes iPad. Especially for content consumption.

Each of them has their pros and cons. Samsung does allow you to do a little bit more with their gadgets, while Apple is not. But, everyone has their own preferences ! Thank you for making this video comparison between the 2 of them !

Samsung ftw. Apple fan boy as usual. Samsung sounded better on the music test.

The Dex alone and it's "laptop's replace usability" is already enough to win !

I would be keen to see how well each tablet maintains its performance under a sustained load. On benchmarks that run for a short while, I don’t think is a fair test. On paper the M2 is a lot faster, but knowing that it throttles quite a fair bit even in a thicker MacBook Air, I don’t believe it can sustain its performance in a thinner iPad. I know the M1 in the iPad Pro 12.9 will throttle, and likely even more so with the M2.

Man I wish we could have a mix of both. The screen, battery and features of the Samsung with the performance and apps of the iPad.

I enjoy your reviews and appreciate your objectivity, could not ask for more. In the end, each user has different requirments so those ultimately dictate the optimal soltuion. :)

2 things are imp for me: Spen included in box and notes app (built in) is top notch

Nice vid. Getting Tab S9 Ultra this weekend. Haven't had a tablet in like 8 years lol.

Great comparison. But note that the benchmarking apps are totally different on different OS, using different API so they are not comparable. The only way to compare the performance on both, is by using the same applications on both and see how they perform in terms of responsiveness, loading speeds and battery usage ! They are both great powerhouses and each one is the best on his world !

For specific use like photo or video editing I would choose the iPad Pro over the S9 Ultra. But I would more likely get a 13" MacBook Air and trade the touch screen and rear camera for a real file system, an extra USB port and a properly placed front camera.

Very helpful and thorough review, thanks!

You should do a comparison of how the most common apps for each. Samsung has optimized quite a few apps over the last year. I don't use any that are stuck in a partial screen format (mobile version) like I have on the iPad.

I know the video is a few months old, but I wanted to quickly chime in. First, thanks for the comparison video; it was great; I am sure some people are looking for such a comparison. I know this channel is Apple leaning, but in the end, you chose the S9 Ultra, although with some hesitation. With this said... I currently have the iPad 12.9 M2, and I love it. I haven't a single complaint because of how I use it: streaming content, email, browsing, and watching Flickr pictures. And when I am on the road or in the car waiting for my wife to finish shopping, it is the perfect media consumption. I have a Mac Studio M1 Ultra as my primary desktop (an overkill for me, but I got an open box for under $2K a couple months ago) for my demanding photography needs. Now, I have a Samsung S22 Ultra and soon-to-be S24 Ultra, and I have been a Samsung/Andriod for as long as I can remember when it comes to phones; that will never change. So, what do my comments have to do with the Samsung S9 Ultra? I wasn't looking to replace my iPad, but Samsung presented me with a too-good-of deal to pass up. In short, I got the S9 Ultra 256 Wifi for only $339. How? They gave me a $600 trade-in credit for my S7 FE (which I got from Bestbuy today for only $150 OB), another $185 off from promotional and educational discounts, and a $75 promotional code they, surprisingly, gave me (because of pre-order issues with my S24 Ultra ). I haven't received my S9 Ultra yet, which is due toward the end of February, but I have played with it at Best Buy extensively, and it seems like it will exceed my iPad for my purposes (mentioned above). The screen is gorgeous, and the build quality is as good as my iPad. While I understand the iPad's CPU/GPU may be better, I have never taken advantage of it, though I know some will. I am not wedded to any ecosystem, and both Apple IOS/iPad OS and Samsung/Andriod One UI have pros and cons; it comes down to the person's needs/requirements. I wasn't in the market for a new tablet, but with the deal I got for a new Samsung S9 Ultra, it is hard to pass up. One thing about the iPad is the resale value; they hold pretty well. (which doesn't matter if one plans to keep it for a couple of years). I am still determining which one I will keep, but judging by the time I spent with the S9 Ultra in Best Buy, it may be the iPad (and I love my iPad). You can't go wrong with either tablet. Just my two cents. Once again, great video!!

Samsung (Not the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra but the regular sized Galaxy Tab S9 12GB RAM model) is better because of the AMOLED screen, has an microSD card slot, has a pen included in the box and it's $528 cheaper than the iPad Pro 11" with the desired storage capacity I wanted plus an Apple Pencil in my country. This is coming from an iPhone user and having a mix of both Android and iOS/iPadOS devices is not a problem for me.

I use my tab for media consumption, so it’s the better choice because the display is just so much better. You mentioned the ecosystem, and as someone who prefers android I have settled with an iPhone for my main device, I need messages, FaceTime, really important for family and friends. I did have an iPad Air but when I I got the tab I had no reason to stick iPad tablets as I use it as an entertainment system

my 2018 iPad pro is still performing like a beast!

Samsung Notes app should be used for comparing S Pen latency.

It would be nice to have a larger iPad, but it gets to a point where it’s just not comfortably portable. A 13” lighter iPad and keyboard combo would be my preference with the latest iPhone cameras. Can always connect to a monitor which really makes a difference.

I prefer the sound on the Tab S9 Ultra because, and you rightly point this out, the sound is brighter on the Galaxy (high tones/treble). Just my preference. Good review, thanks.

Great review! I agree with the verdict on this one.

I use my iPad for drawing with Apps like Procreate quite a bit… My iPad is a 2018 pro and I can do layered artwork up to 30 x 30” output size at 300dpi in Procreate, which is nuts for a tablet. I also occasionally make and edit videos, draft documents and use the entire Affinity suite of graphic design Apps and my 5 year old iPad doesn’t break a sweat. I would be interested to see if the Samsung can keep up… but I would definitely choose the Samsung over a Surface Pro any day of the week.

Samsung hands down. IPad is now just status symbol. You can do more work on the tab s9 ultra. Better management of files and can read from USB devices without third party apps. USB devices such as mice and keyboard works better and you can use USB hubs. Plays well with windows. Can mirror to any screen without the need for special adapters. Presentation mode cam be ran via the included s pen. Samsung book case is more portable and less intrusive to use. No need to have the keyboard attached at all times, plus it's a thinner profile.

If I’m looking for a tablet to just do streaming, notes and browsing the web which would you recommend? I have an iPhone but have no interest in having the ecosystem between the two devices. I currently have iPad with a separate apple Id anyways

Do you think it's efficient to code in Samsung dex mode? I have a good laptop but it lacks a lot in battery and I was planning to buy a new laptop for my studies. But it seems like this one would do the trick, right? Please help me with this one. Also the gap between gpu performance is worrying.

The major issue with the iPad is iOS, I had the 3rd gen iPad Pro and used it for years with Lightroom for editing. The editing part is fine. Whats not fine is that background syncing does not exist on iOS. You have to have Lightroom open and at the front (no switching to another app) with with the screen always on. With android it will just sync with the screen off or watching youtube etc. Major reason why Im ditching the ipad pro for an android tablet. The iPad Pro is just awful for a portable workflow ironically. Consider the splash screen video demo on the iPad Pros in store also specifically shows off Lightroom... its just bad.

My issue with the iPad is that there is no use for all the extra cpu and gpu power for me. That will be different per user need. With a tablet, the screen is my most needed spec and having both the m2 iPad and the tab s9 ultra, I only use my tab now. For example, just got back from vacation. I needed a tablet for media consumption (Netflix, RU-vid etc) and a screen for game streaming for Xbox game pass. The S9 ultra is flat out better in every way for these activities. Honestly, I know the iPad is stronger cpu and gpu wise, but I can’t find use for that power. I don’t game on my tablet outside of streaming games, so the extra gpu doesn’t really matter.

Ultimate comparison ❤

As far as Photoshop/Photo Editing goes, one of the GREATEST features of my Tab S8 Ultra that no one talks about is the 'Second Screen' feature. SuperDisplay a $10 app works really great. The Tab S8 Ultra has basically replaced my Wacom Cintiq as my main Photoshop editing device. It's higher resolution, wireless, lighter, portable, and the S-Pen might be even better... Samsung's built-in 'Second Screen' works OK, but it used to work much better than it does now, I don't know what happened, but hopefully they will update it to work as good as SuperDisplay does. Plus, your files stay resident on your workstation and you don't have to copy files back and forth. I find that SuperDisplay works exactly the same wired or over WiFi. If there's a difference, I don't see any. As I mentioned, it's SO much better than Samsung's Second Screen. It's pretty crazy to me that Samsung definitely knows how much of a superior product SuperDisplay is and they could easily license the technology (like they do Wacom's EMR) or even purchase the company without even batting an eye, instead they ship a vastly inferior piece of software... Plus, the device is awesome all on its own... Literally blown away by how great it is! The S-Pen is fantastic and FREE in the box. You don't need to add a paper-like screen protector ($40) in addition to the $130 you'll pay extra for the Apple Pencil... I'm a 30+ year Professional Graphic Artist. When some say that there aren't Professional Visual Arts apps on android it's just really incorrect, because I use them everyday. Autodesk Sketchbook, Infinite Painter, Concepts, Krita are just a few of the apps available on the Google Play store... There are many more... Are there a few apps available on iPad that aren't on the Play store? Yes, of course, but a good carpenter never blames his tools, and with expertise and talent you can do anything and everything on android apps that you can do on iOS apps - NO DOUBT. If you're already entrenched in the Apple 'eco-system'... Then pay the extra $500 to $1500...

Samsung no doubt I left all apple product and never going back

As diferenças são impressionantes, muito boa sua avaliação como sempre.

I love the 16:10 ratio with 14.6 inches great watching movies, Dex mode is the best made me get older Samsung s7+ great for multi tasking on tablet, 12GB RAM is lots, Storage 256 GB plus 1TB SD For Data Prefect. not apple person but they do got nice m2 chip for power and less battery use. Tab S9 Ultra on it's way

It is a simple as this; - all-rounder, specially as a desktop substitute for office, web browser, NAS/Network or multi window: every tablet with the Samsung DeX; Multimedia editing, games: iPad Pro The thing is, the iPad is still a tablet; the Tab (even my Tab S6 Lite) is a hybrid between an android tablet and a PC. You can do MUCH more with a Tab than with an apple, but it depends what you want: if I has to edit multimedia, the apps and chip acceleration are much better on apple. The extra speed from the M2 is nonsense because Apple won't change to an hybrid OS, so it is lost. Even the M1 is already "too" powerful...

"Today we're going to compare everthing you don't see online." Then proceeds to list the same things people always compare

I tried both the ipad for 40 days and ended up with the S9 for the win

I would have unsubscribed from your channel if you had chosen the iPad. Good review. Thanks.

To me the speakers on the Samsung sound better & cleaner and not as muffled like on the iPad.

At 5:12 he says you can use the ipad while he's reviewing the s9 lol

Please suggest which is better for Gaming Tab S9 Ultra or Fold 5 ❓️

great comparison

The ecosystem is what really keeps me with the Ipad. The handoff feature really makes the relationship between ipad and Mac a cohesive relationship. You can drag and drop files and use the ipad as a second display. I even have the Ipad magic keyboard than can work for both the Mac and ipad at the same time.

Dude is an apple lover

I liked my ipad pro! No complaints.. i just received the s9 ultra. I LOVE IT, thinking about converting all of my gear to android. So smooth, and i can literally use it as my computer. Ios is amazing yes, but it just feels very limited

5:12 bro even said iPad cuz clearly he was disappointed with that case 😂

Hopefully they will have 5g for the ultra tablet soon in the states soon 🙂

As I see it, if you're planning to keep the tablet for the longest time possible, The iPad is the way to go, but to be honest, if you're not using apple only apps Samsung is a great choice. That screen is amazing!! If iPad os wasn't too limited it could really take all the advantages of having that M2 like a better file app and all the multitasking features

You can add any app on the Samsung tablet?

I wish all those amazing creative apps would come to Android. I just picked up an iPad Pro 12.9 because of needing these design apps for on the go usage. On my S8 Ultra, I have Krita and Clip Studio. Wheres Affinity Design? Heck, I'd even take a gimped Illustrator.

I've had a samsung tablet and a few ipads and if you just want to stream movies/tv shows the samsung is kinda hard to beat. Especially with the new waterproofing. I use my ipad for more than just streaming however and have way too many apple products so not quite ready to give up the ecosystem benefits or the overall better feel from a user perspective. Hard to beat the responsiveness and speed of the iPad.

I'm sorry to say this but your an apple fan😂😂

If you're an artist the S-Pen uses emr tech so you can use any other full size emr compatible pens.

Best Comparison till date for s9 ultra

They offering the Samsung now with a free keyboard which makes it actually a good deal.

Ok I don't have either tablet, but when mentioning Samsung Dex, I remembered that the iPad has support for floating windows as well? Perhaps Dex still supports superior multitasking, but why was stage manager not mentioned 😓

Samsung for movies, tv shows, videos iPad for everything else

Much awaited video 🎉🎉

I have both so the best of both worlds the only thing holding back the IPAD PRO is the software for me. IPAD OS just feels very limited. It has improved a lot with stage manager but it just needs more functionality from a multitasking stand point as well as a better file system.

Look, I am not fan of any company. But it is obvious to me that no one should get advice from this channel in a comparisson against apple products. He is incredibly biased, even when he tries not to be.

Both Ipad Pro and Tab S9 have pros and cons. Apple products contains lots of horse power but they lack multitasking function a bit. My two younger sister use Iphone and Ipad ( Ipad pro4 and Air5) but i still stay with Samsung products since Touchwiz era until now (One UI). Android just suit my style in terms of multitasking, playing games via emulator, doing document works and etc ( I use S21U , Tab S8 , A05S -- new budget phone). This is only my opinion. Just select what suit you the most. But in my community, they believe that Apple products are not the device but they are gadgets to separate the class of people.

I traded in my 2020 IPAD Pro for the Galaxy Tab S9+, with my extra 15% discount I got the 512gb model for $542. Everything I did on my Ipad I am able to do on my S9+ and more. Dex is the unsung hero of this device. Watching videos is much better than than the Ipad due to the aspect ratio. Since my phone is a S23U, Quick Share ( Samsungs answer to Airdrop) works flawlessly, is extremely fast, Google Messages is synced with my phone, I can even take my calls on it. Google Photos app is 100 times better than what Apple has to offer without having to pay for a subscription based service. Samsung Notes is better Apple's, Spen has more fuctions than Apple Pencil, it can be used as a remote control for certain apps. I still have my Ipad mini when I do Facetime with the stubborn Apple friends that refuse to download Google Meet or refuse to interact with green bubbles. ( so stupid )

Was the speaker test performed with dolby atmos enabled? Def makes a difference to me. I had both. Sold my iPad 12.9 inch. I love the versatility of the tab s9u. I am not tied to any eco system. They can coexist and I use one drive and Google photos and drive so I can access anything from anything. I also have an s23 ultra and 14pm. Not biased I like what I like and will give my honest opinion. Also in your video while the ipad has the m2 and its "more powerful" since you are talking about real world use. Outside of a few ipad only apps its no real difference. Ipad os severly limits what that m1 or m1 can do. Stage manager is still janky and doesnt even compare to samsung dex which you failed to mention which makes the tablet much more user friendly when multitasking. You missed a big point when trying to say who makes something better. Its more of matter of preference and who these large tablets are geared for.

I must say apple for soft and samsung s9 ultra for real men 😂

Great comparison. For regular users benchmarks aren't that important as these tablets are used for regular tasks. Processors might be fast in the iPad but for day to day use it's not that significant as a millisecond difference is minimal.

Which one is best for uhd movies?

V good comparison. Informative

Samsung all the way ❤

S9 ultra is so much better I have both and the iPad is waste of money because the ultra is almost a fulll computer I can do what I want and the iPad is so restricted is makes me mad that apple does that bs.couldnt finish video cause of fanboy that you are

As someone who has owned the tab 7+, 8+ and 9 ultra…. I purchased the iPad Pro today and I’m giving my ultra to my wife. The 9 Ultra is a rockstar tablet for day to day and I seriously enjoy using it. But I work in the field with blue prints, editing blueprints and uploading/downloading files and after seeing how effortlessly my bosses iPad Pro renders in blueprints while the tab 9 ultra is clear in some areas and blurry in others… iPad is the clear winner for my line of work with heavy files and on the go quick rendering.

I have an iPad Pro 11 2018 model. I like it much but the other day I’ve tried to use my external ssd or stick and iPad os was very stubborn to read directly videos and pictures from it. Only VLC had directly access to the ssd but it was still pain in the ass to find it. It’s time to move on to Samsung for tablet. Definitely m2 chip is a monster of performance but in real world you wouldn’t notice the difference. As about apps ok AppStore has some very good apps but the most of apps are trash.

Samsung is best for entertainment purposes.. Apple is best for gaming and heavy tasks like editing..😊😂

I find the iPads shape and size work better for me. It fees more like a large sketchbook rather than a laptop screen and can be handled easier. The size of the Samsung reaches a point of wanting it to be a laptop instead a tablet. There is a point where the size becomes detrimental

The S Pen is not just a stylus. There's so many functions for that thing. So many that you can do a whole video teaching how to use it. The keyboard? Meh, you can get a cheaper option off Amazon as Dex works with anything. Again, you can do a whole video on using it. Maybe even a series. And benchmarks? Meh, I'm still using an S7 plus and it's still working like a dream and I use it like a workhorse. So idk how important benchmarks are. Worth that said I plan on upgrading to the S9U after the holidays as there should be a price drop. Nice vid. Cheers.

What about Portrait mode using front cams? Which is better?

iPad has clarity of sound and Samsung is louder but in Samsung it can be tuned into Dolby Atmos menu there is no difference in mic quality

S pen actually has a shorter delay than the apple pencil! Just test in Samsung notes

I have owned the iPad since it's come out and recently had the iPad pro. 12.9 5th Generation. I got really bored of it as I felt like it wouldn't allow me to be as productive as I needed to be. I wanted something more convenient. So I switched to the Samsung, and I've been blown away. Since then, I've switched my entire ecosystem to Samsung because of the freedom and the productivity that I'm allowed.

Does the samsung have the same problem with the app’s not being adapted properly to when you use the tablet as a laptop like the M2 IPad Pro 2022 🧐?

it's the apps that's keeping from Apple.

I got my Ultra at launch and love it, it hasnt skipped a beat, does everything i throw at it. The benchmark test is stupid, the ultra can do so much more than the ipad, yes the ipad has a more powerful processor but its not being used to its max ability where the ultra does, with proper multitasking and dex mode. Also watching content is just glorious on the ultra!!! I must admit i use the pen alot more than i thought, it just glides on the screen and picks up my chicken stratch handwriting. Another thing is samsungs ecosystem, i have a S23 Ultra, buds pro and watch, they all work together. If i get a call on my phone while using the buds on the tab the buds auto switch to phone and i can answer the call, no issues. Overall the ultra has been a beast for me and im loving it.

Wait what??? Just believe the number? Why didn't you just put rendering test on lumafusion? Available on both

Just take what you want to. both are crazy good. as I wanna go for apple ecosystem so ipad. waiting for m3 one.

Thanks for the compare. I just got the Tab 9 Ultra since Samsung offered it at such a great discount. 512GB model for only $800. With the trade in model they have, in a year or two I can just trade it up again. I was surprised to see such a big difference in the performance area, and would be nice to see if a storage speed is further boosted with the 512GB S9 model. In day to day tasks the RAM and SSD speed might have a much greater impact than the CPU/GPU performance differences, but for someone who wants to use the tablet for "production" work like video editing. That is where the iPad will do much better I am sure. But you would have to lock me away on a remote island with only a tablet before I would do my work on one lol, need my big powerful multi monitor desktop for that work. The biggest difference is OS and that is why I will not change I have so many cool apps on Android, especially on the techy side where we can side load .apk files and get cool projects of github.

One important you didn’t talk about is optimised library of applications

help me please ı m going to buy one of those tabs for universty. in turkey tab s9 ultra comes to 842$(12/512) but m2 ıpad pro with 128 gb storage comes to 1312$ (included apple pencil). wıch one -ı should choose . share ur thoughts with me:)

Let's compare Tab S9 with M1 iPad. Let the world know Samsung cannot beat 2 years old Apple Silicon.

Nope, for longevity, interconnectivity with my phone and desktop/mini Mac along with the apps- the apple ipad is the way to go for me

One thing to note is that when we compare the S9's camera and the iPad's camera, the iPad looks more natural while Samsung looks a bit more vivid and sharp.

You forgot to mention the Spen gestures! As far as I know, apple doesn't have any gestures in the AP

Honestly, samsung crushes the ipad in almost every way, asides for the benchmark test. Which, i might add, the m2 processor is crazy overkill for, well, anything. It's not even like people use tablets to do heavy editing, worst i can think of is 3d modeling. Its stupid overkill for gaming and drawing and using social media. And the tab s9 ultra is like half the price of this ipad with 1 terabyte and more ram (WHICH DOESNT EVEN HAVE THE DAMN PENCIL???). Only problem samsung tabs have is app support, which is almost entirely solved with dex. Apple better step up their game or lower their prices, lest they get dethroned in the tablet department

I love the Samsung display it's sooooo good🎉

4:00 Actually the S-pen is much faster and have better latency however somehow you chose the only app where the spen doesn't work well

Man that single core performance are really close and keep in mind that an SD 8 Gen 2 is a smartphone chip which means it have lot less transistors to start with.