Samsung's Galaxy Tab S7 is trying to outdo the iPad Pro by offering something that Apple's powerful tablet lacks.

According to a new report from Notebookcheck, the Wi-Fi Alliance has certified a new tablet that offers both 5G and Wi-Fi 6 connectivity. iPad Pro is stuck with the old 4G LTE standard, which could give Samsung a could give it a significant advantage.

The Wi-Fi Alliance certification does not reveal the name of this new Samsung tablet, but does indicate a model number: the Samsung SM-T976B. GalaxyClub also reports that this codename refers to a 12.4-inch tablet called the Galaxy Tab S7 Plus.

According to previous rumors, the 12.4-inch Galaxy Tab S7 Plus will be joined by the 11-inch Galaxy Tab S7. And these slates will go head-to-head with Apple's 11-inch iPad Pro and 12.9-inch models.

The previous Galaxy Tab S6 was already the best Android tablet and already offered a keyboard with touchpad before the Magic Keyboard debuted on the iPad Pro. We also liked the built-in holster for the S Pen, the tablet's powerful speakers, and the excellent camera, although battery life was so-so.

With the addition of 5G, the Galaxy Tab S7 will be able to download much faster than the iPad Pro without being near a hotspot. In fact, we wouldn't pay extra for a 4G LTE version of the iPad Pro. Why pay an extra $150 for outdated wireless technology?

The next iPad Pro should offer 5G connectivity, but since the latest model debuted in March, Samsung could get a real head start with the Galaxy Tab S7. The tablet may appear alongside Samsung's new Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Fold 2 at Samsung's virtual unpacking event this August.