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Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite vs Apple iPad Air 11-inch M2

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite

  • 524 g.
  • About 90 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 10.9 inch screen.
  • Exynos 1380 (5 nm) processor.
  • 8,000 mAh battery capacity.
KSh 55,500In Stock
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Apple iPad Air 11-inch M2

Apple iPad Air 11-inch M2

  • 462 g.
  • 10.86 inch screen.
  • Apple M2 processor.
  • 8 GB RAM in this version.
  • Runs iPadOS.
KSh 75,000Out of Stock

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Our quick verdict

Choose the Apple iPad Air 11-inch M2 if you want a sharper 264 ppi screen, 4K video and Wi-Fi 6E. Choose the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite if you prefer Exynos 1380 and Android 15.

Weight

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite
524 g
Apple iPad Air 11-inch M2
462 g

Display

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite
About 10.9 inch screen
Apple iPad Air 11-inch M2
10.86 inch screen

Performance

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite
Exynos 1380 (5 nm) processor
Apple iPad Air 11-inch M2
Apple M2 processor

Connections

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite
Wi-Fi 6 support
Apple iPad Air 11-inch M2
Wi-Fi 6E support

Memory

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite
Up to 8 GB RAM
Apple iPad Air 11-inch M2
8 GB RAM

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite

  • 90 Hz display.

Apple iPad Air 11-inch M2

  • Sharper screen: 264 ppi (vs 228 ppi).
  • Higher video resolution: 4K (vs 1080p).
  • Newer Wi-Fi 6E (vs Wi-Fi 6).
  • Lighter: 462 g (vs 524 g).
  • Slimmer: 6.1 mm thick (vs 6.6 mm).
  • Video output to a monitor over USB-C (DisplayPort).

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PrioritySamsung Galaxy Tab S10 LiteApple iPad Air 11-inch M2
Display10.9-inch LCD display, 90 Hz, 228 ppi11-inch display, 264 ppi
PerformanceExynos 1380 processorApple M2 processor
MemoryUp to 8 GB RAM8 GB RAM
Battery life8,000 mAh batteryUp to 10 hours per charge
Battery capacity8,000 mAh battery28.93 Wh battery
Charging25 W wired chargingCharging through USB-C using a power adapter or computer

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab S10 LiteApple iPad Air 11-inch M2
BrandSamsungApple
ModelSamsung Galaxy Tab S10 LiteiPad Air 11-inch (M2, 2024)
Announced2025, August 252024
ConnectivityWi-Fi + 5G cellularWi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), 2x2 MIMO, dual band; Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.3; 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.
CamerasRear: 8 MP, (wide), AF Front: 5 MP, (wide)Rear: 12MP wide camera, f/1.8; Front: Landscape 12MP Ultra Wide front camera, f/2.0No verified value available; this is an unknown authoring state, not a manufacturer-backed specification.

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab S10 LiteApple iPad Air 11-inch M2
Dimensions254.3 x 165.8 x 6.6 mm (10.01 x 6.53 x 0.26 in)247.6 x 178.5 x 6.1mm
Weight524 g (1.16 lb)462g (Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + Cellular)

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab S10 LiteApple iPad Air 11-inch M2
Display10.9 inches, 344.5 cm2 (~81.7% screen-to-body ratio); TFT LCD, 90Hz11-inch marketed size; 10.86 inches measured as a rectangle, with less viewable area
Screen resolution1320 x 2112 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~228 ppi density)2360 x 1640 pixels at 264ppi
Display protectionMohs level 5Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
Display features—Liquid Retina IPS display; P3 wide colour, True Tone, full lamination and antireflective coating; 500 nits; Apple Pencil Pro / USB-C support and hover

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab S10 LiteApple iPad Air 11-inch M2
ProcessorExynos 1380 (5 nm)Apple M2
CPUOcta-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)8 cores: 4 performance and 4 efficiency cores
GPUMali-G68 MP59-core GPU

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab S10 LiteApple iPad Air 11-inch M2
RAM6GB, 8GB8GB
Storage128GB, 256GB—

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab S10 LiteApple iPad Air 11-inch M2
Rear camera—12MP wide camera, f/1.8
Front camera—Landscape 12MP Ultra Wide front camera, f/2.0
Rear camera features—Autofocus with Focus Pixels, Smart HDR 4 and up to 5x digital zoom
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
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab S10 LiteApple iPad Air 11-inch M2
BatteryLi-Po 8000 mAh28.93Wh 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.
Charging25W wiredCharging through USB-C using a power adapter or computer

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab S10 LiteApple iPad Air 11-inch M2
Operating systemAndroid 15, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 7iPadOS

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab S10 LiteApple iPad Air 11-inch M2
SIMNano-SIM + eSIM (cellular model only)—

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab S10 LiteApple iPad Air 11-inch M2
NFCNo—
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LEBluetooth 5.3
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), 2x2 MIMO, dual band
PositioningGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS - cellular model onlyAll models: digital compass, Wi-Fi and iBeacon; cellular models additionally provide GPS/GNSS
RadioNo—
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB-C with charging, DisplayPort and USB 3 data up to 10Gbps

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab S10 LiteApple iPad Air 11-inch M2
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity (accessories only), compass (cellular model only)Touch ID, three-axis gyroscope, accelerometer, barometer and ambient light sensor
ConstructionGlass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame—
Memory card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)—
Rear video1080p@30fps—
Front video1080p@30fps—
Mobile networkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G (cellular model)—
SpeakersYes, with stereo speakers—
Stylus supportYes—

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab S10 LiteApple iPad Air 11-inch M2
3.5 mm headphone jackNo—
Loudspeakers—Landscape stereo speakers

Similarities

  • Both use Bluetooth 5.3.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have similar screen sizes (10.9 and 11 inches).
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both use dual-band Wi-Fi.

In summary

Choose Apple iPad Air 11-inch M2 for iPadOS, a sharper screen and a lighter build; Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite is the choice for Android.

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