iPad Air 13 M2 (2024) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Plus
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| Feature |  iPad Air 13 M2 (2024) |  Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 111,000.00 | KSh 105,000.00 |
| Display | 12.9-inch Liquid Retina IPS LCD | 10.9 inches, 344.5 cm2 (~81.7% screen-to-body ratio); IPS LCD, 90Hz |
| Processor | Apple M2 | Exynos 1580 (4 nm) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8GB, 12GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 128GB, 256GB |
| Battery | 36.59 Wh rechargeable lithium-polymer; up to 10 hours web/video | Li-Po 8000 mAh |
| Charging | USB-C; fast charging supported | 45W wired, QC2.0 |
| Weight | 617 g (Wi-Fi); 618 g (Cellular) | 497 g or 500 g (1.10 lb) |
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General
| Specification | iPad Air 13 M2 (2024) | Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | Samsung |
| Model | iPad Air 13-inch (M2, 2024) | Galaxy Tab S12 Plus |
| Announced | May 2024 | 2025, April 02 |
| 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, Wi-Fi |
| Cameras | Rear: 12 MP Wide, f/1.8, autofocus; Front: 12 MP Ultra Wide landscape camera | Rear: 13 MP, f/2.0, (wide) Front: 12 MP, f/2.4, (ultrawide) |
Design
| Specification | iPad Air 13 M2 (2024) | Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 280.6 x 214.9 x 6.1 mm | 254.3 x 165.8 x 6 mm (10.01 x 6.53 x 0.24 in) |
| Weight | 617 g (Wi-Fi); 618 g (Cellular) | 497 g or 500 g (1.10 lb) |
| Build materials | Aluminum unibody | — |
Display
| Specification | iPad Air 13 M2 (2024) | Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 12.9-inch Liquid Retina IPS LCD | 10.9 inches, 344.5 cm2 (~81.7% screen-to-body ratio); IPS LCD, 90Hz |
| Screen resolution | 2732 x 2048 pixels, 264 ppi | 1440 x 2304 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~249 ppi density) |
| Display protection | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating; fully laminated; anti-reflective coating | Mohs level 5 |
| Display features | Liquid Retina IPS LCD, True Tone, P3 wide color, 500 nits (11-inch) / 600 nits (13-inch) | — |
Performance
| Specification | iPad Air 13 M2 (2024) | Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M2 | Exynos 1580 (4 nm) |
| CPU | 8-core CPU (4 performance, 4 efficiency) | Octa-core (1x2.9 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | Apple 9-core GPU | Xclipse 540 |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | iPad Air 13 M2 (2024) | Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8 GB | 8GB, 12GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 128GB, 256GB |
| Storage technology | NVMe | — |
| Expandable storage | No | — |
Cameras
| Specification | iPad Air 13 M2 (2024) | Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 12 MP Wide, f/1.8, autofocus | — |
| Front camera | 12 MP Ultra Wide landscape camera | — |
| Rear camera features | Smart HDR 4, panorama, True Tone flash | Best Face |
| Rear camera video | 4K at 24/25/30/60 fps; 1080p slow motion up to 240 fps | — |
| Front camera features | Center Stage, Smart HDR 4 | — |
| Front camera video | 1080p at 25/30/60 fps | — |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | iPad Air 13 M2 (2024) | Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 36.59 Wh rechargeable lithium-polymer; up to 10 hours web/video | Li-Po 8000 mAh |
| Charging | USB-C; fast charging supported | 45W wired, QC2.0 |
Software
| Specification | iPad Air 13 M2 (2024) | Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | iPadOS 17.5 at launch | Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, One UI 8.5 |
Network
| Specification | iPad Air 13 M2 (2024) | Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Network | Wi-Fi; 5G on cellular models | — |
| SIM | eSIM on Wi-Fi + Cellular models | Nano-SIM + eSIM (cellular model only); no SIM on Wi-Fi-only models |
Connectivity
| Specification | iPad Air 13 M2 (2024) | Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| NFC | No | No |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), dual-band, MIMO | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Positioning | GPS/GNSS on cellular models; iBeacon | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS - cellular model only |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB-C, USB 3 up to 10 Gb/s, DisplayPort | USB Type-C 2.0, magnetic connector |
Durability
| Specification | iPad Air 13 M2 (2024) | Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | No official IP water-resistance rating published by Apple | — |
Features
| Specification | iPad Air 13 M2 (2024) | Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Touch ID, accelerometer, three-axis gyro, barometer, ambient light sensor | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity (accessories only) |
| Colors | Space Gray, Blue, Purple, Starlight | — |
| Construction | — | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame |
| Memory card slot | — | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Rear video | — | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Front video | — | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Audio features | — | High-bitrate audio support |
| Mobile network | — | Wi-Fi models: no cellular network; cellular models: GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| Speakers | — | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| Water and dust resistance | — | Stylus support IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Audio
| Specification | iPad Air 13 M2 (2024) | Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Loudspeakers | Landscape stereo speakers | — |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No | No |
Protection
| Specification | iPad Air 13 M2 (2024) | Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Water and dust resistance | No official IP water-resistance rating published by Apple | — |
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