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

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Compared products
01Selected 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 66,000In 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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Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 5GKSh 59,000

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 PlusKSh 100,000

Redmi Pad ProKSh 39,000

Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3KSh 82,000

Xiaomi Pad 8KSh 60,000

Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025KSh 66,000

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FEKSh 55,000

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Our quick verdict

Choose the Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026 if you want Wi-Fi 7 and a lighter build (616 g). Choose the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus if you prefer Exynos 1580 and Android 15.

Display

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus: About 13.1 inch screen
Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026: 12.9 inch screen

Performance

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus: Exynos 1580 (4 nm) processor
Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026: Apple M4 processor

Software

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus: Runs Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, One UI 8.5
Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026: Runs iPadOS

Connections

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus: Wi-Fi 6E support
Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026: Wi-Fi 7 support

Memory

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

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus

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

Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026

Newer Wi-Fi 7 (vs Wi-Fi 6E).
Lighter: 616 g (vs 664 g).
Video output to a monitor over USB-C (DisplayPort).

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Priority	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus	Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026
Display	13.1-inch LCD display, 90 Hz, 259 ppi	13-inch display, 264 ppi
Performance	Exynos 1580 processor	Apple M4 processor
Memory	Up to 12 GB RAM	12 GB RAM
Storage	Up to 256 GB storage	Up to 512 GB storage
Battery life	10,090 mAh battery	Up to 10 hours per charge
Weight	664 g	616 g
Connections	Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3	Wi-Fi 7
Software	Android 15	iPadOS
Battery capacity	10,090 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 FE Plus	Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026
Brand	Samsung	Apple
Model	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+	iPad Air 13-inch (M4, 2026)
Announced	2025, April 02	2026
Connectivity	Cellular+Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi	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, (wide) Front: 12 MP, f/2.4, (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 FE Plus	Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026
Dimensions	300.6 x 194.7 x 6 mm (11.83 x 7.67 x 0.24 in)	280.6 x 214.9 x 6.1mm
Weight	664 g or 668 g (1.46 lb)	616g (Wi-Fi); 617g (Wi-Fi + Cellular)

Display

Display specifications comparison
Specification	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus	Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026
Display	13.1 inches, 497.6 cm2 (~85.0% screen-to-body ratio); IPS LCD, 90Hz	13-inch marketed size; 12.9 inches measured as a rectangle, with less viewable area
Screen resolution	1800 x 2880 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~259 ppi density)	2732 x 2048 pixels at 264ppi
Display protection	Mohs level 5	Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
Display features	—	Liquid Retina IPS display; P3 wide colour, True Tone, full lamination and antireflective coating; 600 nits; Apple Pencil Pro / USB-C support and hover

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
Specification	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus	Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026
Processor	Exynos 1580 (4 nm)	Apple M4
CPU	Octa-core (1x2.9 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520)	8 cores: 3 performance and 5 efficiency cores
GPU	Xclipse 540	9-core GPU with hardware-accelerated ray tracing

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
Specification	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus	Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026
RAM	8GB, 12GB	12GB unified memory
Storage	128GB, 256GB	128GB, 256GB, 512GB

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
Specification	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus	Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026
Rear camera features	Best Face	Autofocus with Focus Pixels, Smart HDR 4 and up to 5x digital zoom
Rear camera	—	12MP wide camera, f/1.8
Front camera	—	Landscape 12MP Center Stage camera, f/2.0
Rear camera video	—	4K at up to 60fps; 1080p slow motion at up to 240fps
Front camera features	—	Center Stage, Smart HDR 4 and Retina Flash
Front camera video	—	1080p at up to 60fps

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
Specification	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus	Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026
Battery	Li-Po 10090 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, QC2.0	Charging through USB-C using a power adapter or computer

Software

Software specifications comparison
Specification	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus	Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026
Operating system	Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, One UI 8.5	iPadOS

Network

Network specifications comparison
Specification	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus	Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026
SIM	Nano-SIM + eSIM (cellular model only); no SIM on Wi-Fi-only models	—
Network	—	5G, Wi-Fi

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
Specification	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus	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, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2x2 MIMO, dual band; Apple N1 wireless chip
Positioning	GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS - cellular model only	All models: digital compass, Wi-Fi and iBeacon; cellular models additionally provide GPS/GNSS
Radio	No	—
USB	USB Type-C 2.0, magnetic connector	USB-C with charging, DisplayPort and USB 3 data up to 10Gbps

Features

Features specifications comparison
Specification	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus	Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026
Sensors	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity (accessories only)	Touch ID, three-axis gyroscope, accelerometer, barometer and ambient light sensor
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

Audio specifications comparison
Specification	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus	Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026
3.5 mm headphone jack	No	—
Loudspeakers	—	Landscape stereo speakers

Similarities

Both charge over USB-C.
Both have similar screen sizes (13.1 and 13 inches).
Both connect over Bluetooth.
Both record 4K video.
Both use dual-band Wi-Fi.

In summary

Choose Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026 for iPadOS, a lighter build and newer Wi-Fi; Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus combines Android and a slightly larger screen.

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