Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE
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| Feature |  Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025 |  Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 55,000 – KSh 72,000 | KSh 55,000 – KSh 63,000 |
| Display | 11.0 inches, 357.6 cm2 (~80.1% screen-to-body ratio); Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 500 nits (typ) | 10.9-inch IPS LCD |
| Processor | Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) | Samsung Exynos 1380 (5 nm) |
| RAM | 6GB | 6 GB, 8 GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | Li-Po (28.93 Wh) | 8,000 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired, PD | 45 W wired |
| Weight | 477 g (Wi-Fi) / 481 g (LTE) (1.05 lb) | 523 g |
| Stylus support | Yes | S Pen included; S Pen Creator Edition supported |
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General
| Specification | Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | Samsung |
| Model | Apple iPad (2025) | Galaxy Tab S9 FE (SM-X510 Wi-Fi / SM-X516 5G) |
| Announced | 2025, March 04 | October 2023 |
| Connectivity | 5G, Cellular+Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi | Cellular, Wi-Fi |
| Cameras | Rear: 12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF Front: 12 MP, f/2.4, 122˚ (ultrawide) | Rear: 8 MP wide, autofocus; Front: 12 MP ultrawide |
Design
| Specification | Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 248.6 x 179.5 x 7 mm (9.79 x 7.07 x 0.28 in) | 254.3 x 165.8 x 6.5 mm |
| Weight | 477 g (Wi-Fi) / 481 g (LTE) (1.05 lb) | 523 g |
| Build materials | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame | Aluminum frame and back; glass front |
| Construction | — | Aluminum frame and back; glass front |
Display
| Specification | Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 11.0 inches, 357.6 cm2 (~80.1% screen-to-body ratio); Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 500 nits (typ) | 10.9-inch IPS LCD |
| Screen resolution | 1640 x 2360 pixels (~264 ppi density) | 2304 x 1440 pixels |
| Display protection | Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating, Mohs level 4 | No named display-protection glass specified by Samsung |
| Display features | — | 90 Hz |
Performance
| Specification | Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) | Samsung Exynos 1380 (5 nm) |
| CPU | 5-core | 4 x 2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Mali-G68 MP5 |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 6GB | 6 GB, 8 GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Storage technology | — | UFS |
| Expandable storage | No | microSD |
| Memory card slot | — | microSD |
Cameras
| Specification | Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | — | 8 MP wide, autofocus |
| Front camera | — | 12 MP ultrawide |
| Rear camera features | HDR, panorama | Panorama |
| Rear camera video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS | 4K at 30 fps; 1080p at 30 fps |
| Front camera features | HDR | Auto framing |
| Front camera video | 1080p@25/30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 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 11-inch A16 2025 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | Li-Po (28.93 Wh) | 8,000 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired, PD | 45 W wired |
Software
| Specification | Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | iPadOS 18.3.2, upgradable to iPadOS 26.6 | Android 13, One UI 5.1 at launch |
Network
| Specification | Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Network | Wi-Fi models: no cellular network; cellular models: GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | Wi-Fi; 5G on SM-X516 |
| SIM | eSIM (cellular model only); no SIM on Wi-Fi-only models | Nano-SIM and eSIM on 5G model |
| Mobile network | — | Wi-Fi; 5G on SM-X516 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE |
|---|---|---|
| NFC | No | No |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, EDR, LE | 5.3 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot | Wi-Fi 6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS (Wi‑Fi + Cellular model only) | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BDS |
| Radio | No | No FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort; magnetic connector | USB Type-C 2.0, magnetic accessory connector |
Durability
| Specification | Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | No official IP water-resistance rating published by Apple | IP68 dust/water resistant |
Features
| Specification | Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (top-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer | Fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Colors | Blue, Pink, Yellow, Silver | Mint, Silver, Gray, Lavender |
| Construction | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame | — |
| Memory card slot | No | — |
| Rear video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS | — |
| Front video | 1080p@25/30/60fps, gyro-EIS | — |
| Mobile network | Wi-Fi models: no cellular network; cellular models: GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | — |
| Speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers | — |
| Stylus support | Yes | — |
| Speakers | — | Stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos |
| Water and dust resistance | — | IP68 dust/water resistant |
| Stylus support | — | S Pen included; S Pen Creator Edition supported |
Audio
| Specification | Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Loudspeakers | Yes, with stereo speakers | Stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No | No |
| Audio features | — | Stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos; 3.5 mm headphone jack: No |
Protection
| Specification | Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Water and dust resistance | No official IP water-resistance rating published by Apple | — |
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