Tablets · Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Tab S 9 256GB- Screen size:
- 11 in
- Storage:
- 256 GB
- Reference price:
- SAR 3,519
Samsung Galaxy Tab S 9 256GB vs Apple iPad 512GB: which one suits you?
The two differ in 5 of the specs we have recorded (prices checked 12 Nov 2026).
Which one should you choose?
- No clear lead in the recorded specs; design or brand preference may decide.
Choose the
Apple iPad 512GB if you care about:- More space for photos and apps (512 GB vs 256 GB)
The deciding difference here: storage.
Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.
Key differences
Storage
256 GB✓ 512 GBResolution
2560 x 16002360 x 1640Connectivity
USB-C, Wi-Fi4G
Specifications side by side
18 of 18 specs
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 3,519 | SAR 3,449 |
| Storage | 256 GB | ✓ 512 GB |
| Memory (RAM) | 12 GB | — |
| Processor | — | Apple A16 Bionic |
| Battery capacity | 10,000 mAh | — |
| Keyboard support | Yes | — |
| Screen size | 11 in | 11 in |
| Stylus support | Yes | Yes |
| Cellular (SIM) | Yes | Yes |
| Display type | AMOLED | — |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2360 x 1640 |
| Screen refresh rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Operating system | Android 13 | iPadOS |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi | 4G |
| Release year | 2023 | 2025 |
| Colour | — | Blue |
| Dimensions | 25.4 x 16.6 x 0.6 cm | — |
| Weight | — | 900 g |
| Warranty | 3 years | — |
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Direct comparison questions
What is the difference in screen size between the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 9 256GB and the Apple iPad 512GB?
No difference here: screen size is 11 in on both.
What is the difference in storage between the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 9 256GB and the Apple iPad 512GB?
Storage is higher on the Apple iPad 512GB: 512 GB vs 256 GB on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 9 256GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.
What is the difference in stylus support between the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 9 256GB and the Apple iPad 512GB?
No difference here: stylus support is Yes on both.
What is the difference in cellular (SIM) between the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 9 256GB and the Apple iPad 512GB?
No difference here: cellular (SIM) is Yes on both.