A few days ago, we compared the most advanced last-generation tablets out there: Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+, iPad Pro M1 12.9, and Huawei MatePad Pro 12 2021. But these tablets also come in smaller variants with more affordable price tags. We are talking about the Huawei MatePad Pro 10.8, the vanilla Samsung Galaxy Tab S7, and the iPad Pro M1 11. Besides the dimensions, there are also other differences in the specs sheets of these tablets. Through this specs comparison, you can discover which differences we are talking about and also the difference between each of these three models.
Huawei MatePad Pro 10.8 vs Apple iPad Pro 11 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S7
| Huawei MatePad Pro 10.8 2021 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 5G | Apple iPad Pro M1 11 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | 246 x 159 x 7.2 mm, 460 g | 253.8 x 165.3 x 6.3 mm, 498 grams | 247.6 x 178.5 x 5.9 mm, 466 g |
| DISPLAY | 10.8 inches, 2560 x 1600p (Quad HD+), IPS LCD | 11 inches, 1600 x 2560p (Quad HD+), LTPS TFT | 11 inches, 1668 x 2388p (Quad HD+), Liquid Retina IPS LCD |
| PROCESSOR | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870, octa-core 3.2 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, octa-core 3.09 GHz | Apple M1, octa-core |
| MEMORY | 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – nano memory card slot | 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 8 GB RAM, 512 GB – micro SD dedicated slot | 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 8 GB RAM, 512 GB – 16 GB RAM, 1 TB – 16 GB RAM, 2 TB |
| SOFTWARE | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 10, One UI | iPadOS |
| CONNECTIVITY | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS |
| CAMERA | Single 13 MP f/1.8 8 MP f/2.0 front camera |
Dual 13 + 5 MP, f/2.0 and f/2.2 8 MP f/2.0 front camera |
Triple 12 + 10 MP + LiDAR f/1.8 and f/2.4 12 MP f/2.4 front camera |
| BATTERY | 7250 mAh, fast charging 40W, wireless charging 27W | 8000 mAh, fast charging 45W | 7538 mAh, fast charging 18W |
| ADDITIONAL FEATURES | LTE, 5G, pen support, keyboard support, reverse wireless charging | 5G, pen support, keyboard support | LTE, 5G, Pen support, stylus support, eSIM |
Design
These tablets are all amazing in terms of design. They come with very narrow bezels around the displays, they are thin and lightweight. I love the iPad Pro M1 11 2021 because it has a thinner profile and it is more square-shaped thanks to the 3:2 aspect ratio. It is just 5.9 mm thin and it is entirely built of aluminum. It supports a physical keyboard and the Apple Pencil for handwriting and drawing.
Display
Unfortunately, none of these tablets comes with an AMOLED display. However, the iPad Pro M1 11 2021 has a stunning screen. It is an 11-inch panel with a 2K resolution, a 120 Hz refresh rate, the HDR10 certification, and Dolby Vision support. One of the best IPS panels you can find in the market. The silver medal goes to the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 offering an 11-inch display with a 120 Hz refresh rate and the HDR10+ certification: it has an inferior color accuracy but still provides a great viewing experience.
Hardware/Software
The tablet with the best hardware is the iPad Pro which is powered by the new Apple M1 platform: the first proprietary processor by Apple. The chipset is paired with up to 16 GB of RAM and a whopping 2 TB of internal storage in the most expensive variant. Right after, we got the Huawei MatePad Pro 11 with a Snapdragon 870 mobile platform, up to 8 GB of RAM, and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 native storage. Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 runs Android 10 customized by One UI, Huawei MatePad Pro runs HarmonyOS 2.0, and iPad Pro M1 runs iPadOS 14.
Camera
If you need the most advanced tablet in terms of the camera department, you must go for the iPad Pro M1. It has a 12 MP main camera with a bright f/1.8 aperture paired with a 10 MP ultrawide camera and a TOF 3D LiDAR scanner for AR appliances. It is able to record 4K videos at 60 fps and it supports dual pixel PDAF. It also comes with an amazing 12 MP front camera. The second place goes to the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 packing a dual rear camera including a 13 MP main sensor and a 5 MP ultrawide sensor.
Battery
These tablets offer a pretty nice battery life but the iPad Pro M1 wins due to better software optimization. However, it has slower charging: with the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7, you can get 45W fast charging instead of just 18W provided by the iPad. The Huawei MatePad Pro supports 40W fast charging and even reverse wireless charging.
Price
The starting price of the Huawei MatePad Pro in Asia is about €500/$609, Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 starts from €700/$852, and the iPad Pro 11 begins at €870/$1059. The iPad Pro 11 is definitely a superior tablet due to its hardware, cameras, and advanced iPadOS features.
Huawei MatePad Pro 10.8 vs Apple iPad Pro 11 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S7: PRO and CONS
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 5G
PROS
- 120 Hz refresh rate
- S Pen
- 45W fast charging
- Micro SD slot
CONS
- TFT display
Huawei MatePad Pro 10.8 2021
PROS
- 40W fast charging
- Wireless charging and reverse charging
- Compact
- Good price
CONS
- Inferior cameras
Apple iPad Pro M1 11
PROS
- Awesome performance
- Awesome cameras
- LiDAR scanner
- Best display
- eSIM
CONS
- Price
