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Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra vs Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026

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01Selected Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra About 120 Hz display refresh rate. About 14.6 inch screen. Mediatek Dimensity 9300+ (4 nm) processor. Storage: UFS. 11,200 mAh battery capacity. KSh 121,000In Stock Choose options	02 Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026 12.9 inch screen. Apple M4 processor. 12 GB RAM in this version. Runs iPadOS. Bluetooth 6 connection. KSh 113,000Out of Stock

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Our quick verdict

Choose the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra if you want a larger 14.6-inch screen and a slimmer 5.4 mm body. Choose the Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026 if you want a sharper 264 ppi screen, a lighter build (616 g) and a newer model (2026).

Display

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra: About 14.6 inch screen
Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026: 12.9 inch screen

Performance

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra: Mediatek Dimensity 9300+ (4 nm) processor
Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026: Apple M4 processor

Software

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra: Runs Android 14, One UI 6.1
Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026: Runs iPadOS

Memory

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra: Up to 16 GB RAM
Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026: 12 GB RAM

Storage

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra: Up to 1 TB storage
Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026: Up to 512 GB storage

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra

Larger 14.6-inch screen (vs 13-inch).
Slimmer: 5.4 mm thick (vs 6.1 mm).
120 Hz display.

Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026

Sharper screen: 264 ppi (vs 239 ppi).
Lighter: 616 g (vs 718 g).
Newer model: released in 2026 (vs 2024).
Video output to a monitor over USB-C (DisplayPort).

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Priority	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra	Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026
Display	14.6-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 239 ppi	13-inch display, 264 ppi
Performance	Mediatek Dimensity 9300+ processor	Apple M4 processor
Memory	Up to 16 GB RAM	12 GB RAM
Storage	Up to 1 TB storage	Up to 512 GB storage
Battery life	11,200 mAh battery	Up to 10 hours per charge
Weight	718 g	616 g
Connections	Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3	Wi-Fi 7
Software	Android 14	iPadOS
Battery capacity	11,200 mAh battery	36.59 Wh battery
Charging	45 W wired charging	Charging through USB-C using a power adapter or computer

Detailed comparison

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General

General specifications comparison
Specification	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra	Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026
Brand	Samsung	Apple
Model	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra	iPad Air 13-inch (M4, 2026)
Announced	2024, September 26	2026
Status	Available. Released 2024, October 03	—
Models	SM-X920, SM-X926B, SM-X926N, SM-X920N	—
SAR EU	0.94 W/kg (body)	—
Connectivity	Mobile network: GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G; Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct; Bluetooth: 5.3, A2DP, LE; USB: USB Type-C 3.2, magnetic connector	Mobile network: 5G, Wi-Fi; Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2x2 MIMO, dual band; Apple N1 wireless chip; Bluetooth: Bluetooth 6; USB: USB-C with charging, DisplayPort and USB 3 data up to 10GbpsNo verified value available; this is an unknown authoring state, not a manufacturer-backed specification.
Cameras	Rear: 13 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, AF 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide); Front: 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide) 12 MP, f/2.4, 120˚ (ultrawide)	Rear: 12MP wide camera, f/1.8; Front: Landscape 12MP Center Stage camera, f/2.0No verified value available; this is an unknown authoring state, not a manufacturer-backed specification.

Design

Design specifications comparison
Specification	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra	Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026
Dimensions	326.4 x 208.6 x 5.4 mm (12.85 x 8.21 x 0.21 in)	280.6 x 214.9 x 6.1mm
Weight	718 g (Wi-Fi), 723 g (5G) (1.58 lb)	616g (Wi-Fi); 617g (Wi-Fi + Cellular)
Build materials	Glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back	—
Frame reinforcement	Enhanced Armor Aluminum	—

Display

Display specifications comparison
Specification	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra	Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026
Display	14.6 inches, 617.8 cm2 (~90.7% screen-to-body ratio); Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+	13-inch marketed size; 12.9 inches measured as a rectangle, with less viewable area
Screen resolution	1848 x 2960 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~239 ppi density)	2732 x 2048 pixels at 264ppi
Display features	120Hz, HDR10+	Liquid Retina IPS display; P3 wide colour, True Tone, full lamination and antireflective coating; 600 nits; Apple Pencil Pro / USB-C support and hover
Display protection	—	Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
Specification	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra	Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026
Processor	Mediatek Dimensity 9300+ (4 nm)	Apple M4
CPU	Octa-core (1x3.4 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.8 GHz Cortex-X4 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A720)	8 cores: 3 performance and 5 efficiency cores
GPU	Immortalis-G720 MC12	9-core GPU with hardware-accelerated ray tracing

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
Specification	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra	Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026
RAM	12GB, 16GB	12GB unified memory
Storage	256GB, 512GB, 1TB	128GB, 256GB, 512GB
Storage technology	UFS	—
Expandable storage	microSDXC (dedicated slot)	—
Internal	256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM	—

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
Specification	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra	Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026
Rear camera	13 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, AF 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide)	12MP wide camera, f/1.8
Front camera	12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide) 12 MP, f/2.4, 120˚ (ultrawide)	Landscape 12MP Center Stage camera, f/2.0
Rear camera features	LED flash, HDR, panorama	Autofocus with Focus Pixels, Smart HDR 4 and up to 5x digital zoom
Rear camera video	4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps	4K at up to 60fps; 1080p slow motion at up to 240fps
Front camera features	HDR	Center Stage, Smart HDR 4 and Retina Flash
Front camera video	4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps	1080p at up to 60fps

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
Specification	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra	Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026
Battery	Li-Po 11200 mAh	36.59Wh rechargeable lithium-polymer battery; up to 10 hours of Wi-Fi browsing/video, or up to 9 hours of cellular browsing on cellular models. Runtime varies with settings, usage and network.
Charging	45W wired	Charging through USB-C using a power adapter or computer

Software

Software specifications comparison
Specification	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra	Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026
Operating system	Android 14, One UI 6.1	iPadOS

Network

Network specifications comparison
Specification	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra	Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026
Network	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G	5G, Wi-Fi
SIM	Nano-SIM + eSIM (cellular model only)	—
2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900	—
3G bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100	—
4G bands	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66	—
5G bands	1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6	—
Speed	HSPA, LTE, 5G - cellular model only	—

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
Specification	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra	Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026
NFC	No	—
Bluetooth	5.3, A2DP, LE	Bluetooth 6
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2x2 MIMO, dual band; Apple N1 wireless chip
Positioning	GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO - cellular model only	All models: digital compass, Wi-Fi and iBeacon; cellular models additionally provide GPS/GNSS
Radio	No	—
USB	USB Type-C 3.2, magnetic connector	USB-C with charging, DisplayPort and USB 3 data up to 10Gbps

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
Specification	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra	Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026
Water resistance	IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)	—

Features

Features specifications comparison
Specification	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra	Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026
Sensors	Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass	Touch ID, three-axis gyroscope, accelerometer, barometer and ambient light sensor
Colors	Moonstone Gray, Platinum Silver	—
Additional features	Wireless Samsung DeX (desktop experience support)	—
Stylus support	2.8ms latency (Bluetooth integration, accelerometer, gyro)	—

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
Specification	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra	Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026
Loudspeakers	Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers)	Landscape stereo speakers
3.5 mm headphone jack	No	—

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
Specification	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra	Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026
Energy	Class G	—
Battery	85:18h endurance, 2000 cycles	—
Free fall	Class E	—
Repairability	Class C	—

Similarities

Both support Wi-Fi 7.
Both support 5G networks.
Both charge over USB-C.
Both have stereo speakers.
Both connect over Bluetooth.
Both use dual-band Wi-Fi.

In summary

Choose Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026 for iPadOS and a smaller, sharper screen; Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra combines Android, a larger screen and a slimmer build.

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