Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus
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| Feature |  Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3 |  Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 82,000 – KSh 115,000 | KSh 97,500 – KSh 100,000 |
| Display | 12.9-inch Liquid Retina IPS LCD | 12.4-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Processor | Apple M3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ (4 nm) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | 36.59 Wh rechargeable lithium-polymer; up to 10 hours web/video | 10,090 mAh |
| Charging | USB-C; fast charging supported | 45 W wired |
| Weight | 616 g (Wi-Fi); 617 g (Cellular) | 571 g (Wi-Fi); 576 g (5G) |
| Stylus support | — | S Pen included; BLE and Air Command supported |
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General
| Specification | Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | Samsung |
| Model | iPad Air 13-inch (M3, 2025) | Galaxy Tab S10+ (SM-X820 Wi-Fi / SM-X826 5G) |
| Announced | March 2025 | September 2024 |
| 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 |
| Cameras | Rear: 12 MP Wide, f/1.8, autofocus; Front: 12 MP Ultra Wide landscape camera | Rear: 13 MP wide + 8 MP ultrawide; Front: 12 MP ultrawide |
Design
| Specification | Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 280.6 x 214.9 x 6.1 mm | 285.4 x 185.4 x 5.6 mm |
| Weight | 616 g (Wi-Fi); 617 g (Cellular) | 571 g (Wi-Fi); 576 g (5G) |
| Build materials | Aluminum unibody | Armor Aluminum frame and back; glass front |
| Construction | — | Armor Aluminum frame and back; glass front |
Display
| Specification | Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 12.9-inch Liquid Retina IPS LCD | 12.4-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Screen resolution | 2732 x 2048 pixels, 264 ppi | 2800 x 1752 pixels |
| Display protection | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating; fully laminated; anti-reflective coating | Anti-reflection coating |
| Display features | Liquid Retina IPS LCD, True Tone, P3 wide color, 500 nits (11-inch) / 600 nits (13-inch) | 120 Hz, HDR10+ |
Performance
| Specification | Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ (4 nm) |
| CPU | 8-core CPU (4 performance, 4 efficiency) | Octa-core up to 3.4 GHz |
| GPU | Apple 9-core GPU | Immortalis-G720 MC12 |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Storage technology | NVMe | UFS |
| Expandable storage | No | microSD up to 1.5 TB |
| Memory card slot | — | microSD up to 1.5 TB |
Cameras
| Specification | Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 12 MP Wide, f/1.8, autofocus | 13 MP wide + 8 MP ultrawide |
| Front camera | 12 MP Ultra Wide landscape camera | 12 MP ultrawide |
| Rear camera features | Smart HDR 4, panorama, True Tone flash | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Rear camera video | 4K at 24/25/30/60 fps; 1080p slow motion up to 240 fps | 4K at 30 fps; 1080p at 30 fps |
| Front camera features | Center Stage, Smart HDR 4 | HDR |
| Front camera video | 1080p at 25/30/60 fps | 4K at 30 fps; 1080p at 30 fps |
| Rear video | — | 4K at 30 fps; 1080p at 30 fps |
| Front video | — | 4K at 30 fps; 1080p at 30 fps |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 36.59 Wh rechargeable lithium-polymer; up to 10 hours web/video | 10,090 mAh |
| Charging | USB-C; fast charging supported | 45 W wired |
Software
| Specification | Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | iPadOS 18 at launch | Android 14, One UI 6.1 at launch |
Network
| Specification | Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Network | Wi-Fi; 5G on cellular models | Wi-Fi; 5G on SM-X826 |
| SIM | eSIM on Wi-Fi + Cellular models | Nano-SIM and eSIM on 5G model |
| Mobile network | — | Wi-Fi; 5G on SM-X826 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| NFC | No | No |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), dual-band, MIMO | Wi-Fi 6E, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Positioning | GPS/GNSS on cellular models; iBeacon | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BDS |
| Radio | No | No FM radio |
| USB | USB-C, USB 3 up to 10 Gb/s, DisplayPort | USB Type-C 3.2, magnetic accessory connector |
Durability
| Specification | Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | No official IP water-resistance rating published by Apple | IP68 dust/water resistant |
Features
| Specification | Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Touch ID, accelerometer, three-axis gyro, barometer, ambient light sensor | Optical fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Colors | Space Gray, Blue, Purple, Starlight | Moonstone Gray, Platinum Silver |
| Speakers | — | Four speakers tuned by AKG, Dolby Atmos |
| Water and dust resistance | — | IP68 dust/water resistant |
| Stylus support | — | S Pen included; BLE and Air Command supported |
| Additional features | — | Samsung DeX; Galaxy AI |
Audio
| Specification | Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Loudspeakers | Landscape stereo speakers | Four speakers tuned by AKG, Dolby Atmos |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No | No |
Protection
| Specification | Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Water and dust resistance | No official IP water-resistance rating published by Apple | — |
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