Skip to content

Tablet comparison

iPad Air 13 M2 2024 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus

Compare screen, performance, battery and accessories.

Compared products
01Selected
iPad Air 13 M2 (2024)

iPad Air 13 M2 (2024)

  • About 13 inch screen.
  • Apple M2 processor.
  • 8 GB RAM in this version.
  • 9,705 mAh battery capacity.
  • 36.59 Wh of stored energy.
KSh 111,000Out of Stock
02
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus

  • About 90 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 13.1 inch screen.
  • Exynos 1580 (4 nm) processor.
  • 10,090 mAh battery capacity.
  • 45 W rated wired charging power.
KSh 60,000In Stock
Choose options

Add to comparison

2 spaces available

Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2KSh 112,000
Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026KSh 113,000
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 PlusKSh 100,000
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 UltraKSh 121,000
Xiaomi Pad 8 ProKSh 87,000
Alexa Tablet 12 Pro (2026)KSh 75,900
Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 5GKSh 59,000
2 of 4 products

Our quick verdict

Choose the iPad Air 13 M2 if you want a lighter build (617 g) and 4K recording at up to 60 fps. Choose the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus if you prefer Exynos 1580 and Android 15.

Display

iPad Air 13 M2
About 13 inch screen
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus
About 13.1 inch screen

Performance

iPad Air 13 M2
Apple M2 processor
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus
Exynos 1580 (4 nm) processor

Capacity

iPad Air 13 M2
9,705 mAh battery capacity
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus
10,090 mAh battery capacity

Software

iPad Air 13 M2
Runs iPadOS 17.5.1, upgradable to iPadOS 27
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus
Runs Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, One UI 8.5

Memory

iPad Air 13 M2
8 GB RAM
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus
Up to 12 GB RAM

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

iPad Air 13 M2

  • Lighter: 617 g (vs 664 g).
  • Higher frame rates for 4K recording: up to 60 fps (vs 30 fps).
  • Video output to a monitor over USB-C (DisplayPort).

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus

  • Slightly larger 13.1-inch screen (vs 13-inch).
  • 90 Hz display.

What matters most to you?

Choose any priorities

How each product answers the questions buyers ask most. Tick a topic to add it, untick one to hide it.

More topicsFewer topics
6 priorities selected.
How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityiPad Air 13 M2Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus
Display13-inch LCD display, 264 ppi13.1-inch LCD display, 90 Hz, 259 ppi
PerformanceApple M2 processorExynos 1580 processor
Memory8 GB RAMUp to 12 GB RAM
StorageUp to 1 TB storageUp to 256 GB storage
Battery life9,705 mAh battery10,090 mAh battery
Weight617 g664 g

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationiPad Air 13 M2 (2024)Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus
BrandAppleSamsung
ModelApple iPad Air 13 (2024)Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+
Announced2024, May 072025, April 02
StatusAvailable. Released 2024, May 15Available. Released 2025, April 03
ModelsA2898, A2899, A2900, iPad14,10, iPad14,11SM-X620, SM-X626, SM-X626B
ConnectivityMobile network: GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G (cellular version only; Wi-Fi version has no cellular connectivity); Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, hotspot; Bluetooth: 5.3, A2DP, LE; USB: USB Type-C 3.1 Gen2, DisplayPort, magnetic connectorMobile network: GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G; Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct; Bluetooth: 5.3, A2DP, LE; USB: USB Type-C 2.0, magnetic connector
CamerasRear: 12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF; Front: 12 MP, f/2.0, 122˚ (ultrawide)Rear: 13 MP, f/2.0, (wide); Front: 12 MP, f/2.4, (ultrawide)
SAR EU—0.84 W/kg (body)

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationiPad Air 13 M2 (2024)Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus
Dimensions280.6 x 214.9 x 6.1 mm (11.05 x 8.46 x 0.24 in)300.6 x 194.7 x 6 mm (11.83 x 7.67 x 0.24 in)
Weight617 g (Wi-Fi) / 618 g (5G) (1.36 lb)664 g or 668 g (1.46 lb)
Build materialsGlass front, aluminum back, aluminum frameGlass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Additional body featuresStylus support—

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationiPad Air 13 M2 (2024)Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus
Display13.0 inches, 519.3 cm2 (~86.1% screen-to-body ratio); Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 600 nits (typ)13.1 inches, 497.6 cm2 (~85.0% screen-to-body ratio); IPS LCD, 90Hz
Screen resolution2048 x 2732 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~264 ppi density)1800 x 2880 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~259 ppi density)
Display protectionScratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating—
Display features600 nits (typ)90Hz

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationiPad Air 13 M2 (2024)Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus
ProcessorApple M2Exynos 1580 (4 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x3.46 GHz performance cores and 4 efficiency cores)Octa-core (1x2.9 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520)
GPUApple GPU (9-core graphics)Xclipse 540

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationiPad Air 13 M2 (2024)Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus
RAM8GB8GB, 12GB
Storage128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB128GB, 256GB
Expandable storageNomicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 1TB 8GB RAM128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationiPad Air 13 M2 (2024)Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus
Rear camera12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF13 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Front camera12 MP, f/2.0, 122˚ (ultrawide)12 MP, f/2.4, (ultrawide)
Rear camera featuresHDRBest Face
Rear camera video4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Front camera featuresHDR—
Front camera video1080p@25/30/60fps; gyro-EIS4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationiPad Air 13 M2 (2024)Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus
BatteryLi-Po 9705 mAh (36.59 Wh)Li-Po 10090 mAh
Charging45W wired45W wired, QC2.0

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationiPad Air 13 M2 (2024)Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus
Operating systemiPadOS 17.5.1, upgradable to iPadOS 27Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, One UI 8.5

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationiPad Air 13 M2 (2024)Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G (cellular version only; Wi-Fi version has no cellular connectivity)GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
SIMeSIM (cellular model only)Nano-SIM + eSIM (cellular model only)
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 (cellular version only)GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 (cellular version only)HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71 - A2899 (cellular version only)LTE
Additional network details1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71 - A2900 (cellular version only)—
5G bands1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A2899, A2900 (cellular version only)SA/NSA/Sub6
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G - cellular model onlyHSPA, LTE, 5G - cellular model only

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationiPad Air 13 M2 (2024)Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus
NFCNoNo
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE5.3, A2DP, LE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, hotspotWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
PositioningGPS, GLONASS (5G model only)GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS - cellular model only
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 3.1 Gen2, DisplayPort, magnetic connectorUSB Type-C 2.0, magnetic connector

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationiPad Air 13 M2 (2024)Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus
Water resistance—IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationiPad Air 13 M2 (2024)Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus
SensorsFingerprint (top-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometerFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity (accessories only)
ColorsSpace Gray, Starlight, Purple, BlueSilver, Gray, Blue
Stylus support—Yes

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationiPad Air 13 M2 (2024)Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus
LoudspeakersYes, with stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Audio features—High-bitrate audio support

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
SpecificationiPad Air 13 M2 (2024)Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus
Energy—Class F
Battery—99:06h endurance, 2000 cycles
Free fall—Class E
Repairability—Class C

Similarities

  • Both support Wi-Fi 6E.
  • Both use Bluetooth 5.3.
  • Both have LCD displays.
  • Both support 5G networks.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have stereo speakers.

In summary

Choose iPad Air 13 M2 for iPadOS and a lighter build; Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus combines Android and a slightly larger screen.

Back to compared products ↑

In-stock alternatives

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 UltraFor iPad Air 13 M2 (2024)Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 UltraView product ↗Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 PlusFor iPad Air 13 M2 (2024)Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 PlusView product ↗Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 5GFor Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE PlusLenovo Idea Tab Plus 5GView product ↗

Related comparisons

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE PlusSamsung Galaxy Tab S10 PlusSamsung Galaxy Tab S10 PlusLenovo Idea Tab Plus 5GApple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026iPad Air 13 M2 (2024)Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 PlusSamsung Galaxy Tab S10 UltraSamsung Galaxy Tab S10 PlusSamsung Galaxy Tab S10 PlusApple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE PlusLenovo Idea Tab Plus 5GRedmi Pad ProSamsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE PlusSamsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE PlusXiaomi Pad 8
Menu
Need Help? +254 112891117
Back to Top

My Cart