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Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) (A3357) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+

On the EU energy label the Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+ comes out ahead in 3 of the 4 measured categories where the two differ. Durability score: Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) (A3357) 40/100, Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+ 41/100.

Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) (A3357)Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+
Energy classGG
Durability score40/10041/100
Devicetablettablet
Operating systemiOSAndroid
Battery endurance per charge71 h80.6 h
Battery lasts at least1,000 charge cycles1,200 charge cycles
Battery capacity8,160 mAh10,392 mAh
Drops survived without defect470
Drop reliability classEE
Repairability index2.7/52.86/5
Repairability classCC
OS updates for at least5 years5 years
Dust & water protectionIP42IP68
Scratch resistanceMohs 4Mohs 5
User-replaceable batteryNoNo
FoldableNoNo
Charging power15 W20 W
Charging portUSB-CUSB-C
Model numbersA3357SM-X840

Highlighted cells are better on that measure. Source: EU energy label register (EPREL); values as declared by the suppliers.