Apple iPad Air 11 M2 (2024) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE
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| Feature |  Apple iPad Air 11 M2 (2024) |  Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 78,000 – KSh 149,500 | KSh 55,000 – KSh 63,000 |
| Display | 10.86-inch Liquid Retina IPS LCD | 10.9-inch IPS LCD |
| Processor | Apple M2 | Samsung Exynos 1380 (5 nm) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB, 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | 28.93 Wh rechargeable lithium-polymer; up to 10 hours web/video | 8,000 mAh |
| Charging | USB-C; fast charging supported | 45 W wired |
| Weight | 462 g | 523 g |
| Stylus support | — | S Pen included; S Pen Creator Edition supported |
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General
| Specification | Apple iPad Air 11 M2 (2024) | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | Samsung |
| Model | iPad Air 11-inch (M2, 2024) | Galaxy Tab S9 FE (SM-X510 Wi-Fi / SM-X516 5G) |
| Announced | May 2024 | October 2023 |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi; 5G on cellular models; Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), dual-band, MIMO; Bluetooth: 5.3; USB: USB-C, USB 3 up to 10 Gb/s, DisplayPort | Cellular, Wi-Fi |
| Cameras | Rear: 12 MP Wide, f/1.8, autofocus; Front: 12 MP Ultra Wide landscape camera | Rear: 8 MP wide, autofocus; Front: 12 MP ultrawide |
Design
| Specification | Apple iPad Air 11 M2 (2024) | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 247.6 x 178.5 x 6.1 mm | 254.3 x 165.8 x 6.5 mm |
| Weight | 462 g | 523 g |
| Build materials | Aluminum unibody | Aluminum frame and back; glass front |
| Construction | — | Aluminum frame and back; glass front |
Display
| Specification | Apple iPad Air 11 M2 (2024) | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 10.86-inch Liquid Retina IPS LCD | 10.9-inch IPS LCD |
| Screen resolution | 2360 x 1640 pixels, 264 ppi | 2304 x 1440 pixels |
| Display protection | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating; fully laminated; anti-reflective coating | No named display-protection glass specified by Samsung |
| Display features | Liquid Retina IPS LCD, True Tone, P3 wide color, 500 nits (11-inch) / 600 nits (13-inch) | 90 Hz |
Performance
| Specification | Apple iPad Air 11 M2 (2024) | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M2 | Samsung Exynos 1380 (5 nm) |
| CPU | 8-core CPU (4 performance, 4 efficiency) | 4 x 2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Apple 9-core GPU | Mali-G68 MP5 |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | Apple iPad Air 11 M2 (2024) | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB, 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Storage technology | NVMe | UFS |
| Expandable storage | No | microSD |
| Memory card slot | — | microSD |
Cameras
| Specification | Apple iPad Air 11 M2 (2024) | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 12 MP Wide, f/1.8, autofocus | 8 MP wide, autofocus |
| Front camera | 12 MP Ultra Wide landscape camera | 12 MP ultrawide |
| Rear camera features | Smart HDR 4, panorama, True Tone flash | Panorama |
| Rear camera video | 4K at 24/25/30/60 fps; 1080p slow motion up to 240 fps | 4K at 30 fps; 1080p at 30 fps |
| Front camera features | Center Stage, Smart HDR 4 | Auto framing |
| Front camera video | 1080p at 25/30/60 fps | 4K at 30 fps; 1080p at 30 fps |
| Rear video | — | 4K at 30 fps; 1080p at 30 fps |
| Front video | — | 4K at 30 fps; 1080p at 30 fps |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Apple iPad Air 11 M2 (2024) | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 28.93 Wh rechargeable lithium-polymer; up to 10 hours web/video | 8,000 mAh |
| Charging | USB-C; fast charging supported | 45 W wired |
Software
| Specification | Apple iPad Air 11 M2 (2024) | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | iPadOS 17.5 at launch | Android 13, One UI 5.1 at launch |
Network
| Specification | Apple iPad Air 11 M2 (2024) | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Network | Wi-Fi; 5G on cellular models | Wi-Fi; 5G on SM-X516 |
| SIM | eSIM on Wi-Fi + Cellular models | Nano-SIM and eSIM on 5G model |
| Mobile network | — | Wi-Fi; 5G on SM-X516 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Apple iPad Air 11 M2 (2024) | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE |
|---|---|---|
| NFC | No | No |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), dual-band, MIMO | Wi-Fi 6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Positioning | GPS/GNSS on cellular models; iBeacon | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BDS |
| Radio | No | No FM radio |
| USB | USB-C, USB 3 up to 10 Gb/s, DisplayPort | USB Type-C 2.0, magnetic accessory connector |
Durability
| Specification | Apple iPad Air 11 M2 (2024) | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | No official IP water-resistance rating published by Apple | IP68 dust/water resistant |
Features
| Specification | Apple iPad Air 11 M2 (2024) | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Touch ID, accelerometer, three-axis gyro, barometer, ambient light sensor | Fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Colors | Space Gray, Blue, Purple, Starlight | Mint, Silver, Gray, Lavender |
| Speakers | — | Stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos |
| Water and dust resistance | — | IP68 dust/water resistant |
| Stylus support | — | S Pen included; S Pen Creator Edition supported |
Audio
| Specification | Apple iPad Air 11 M2 (2024) | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Loudspeakers | Landscape stereo speakers | Stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No | No |
| Audio features | — | Stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos; 3.5 mm headphone jack: No |
Protection
| Specification | Apple iPad Air 11 M2 (2024) | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Water and dust resistance | No official IP water-resistance rating published by Apple | — |
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