Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Plus
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| Feature |  Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 55,000 – KSh 72,000 | KSh 105,000.00 |
| Display | 11.0 inches, 357.6 cm2 (~80.1% screen-to-body ratio); Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 500 nits (typ) | 10.9 inches, 344.5 cm2 (~81.7% screen-to-body ratio); IPS LCD, 90Hz |
| Processor | Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) | Exynos 1580 (4 nm) |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB, 12GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB | 128GB, 256GB |
| Battery | Li-Po (28.93 Wh) | Li-Po 8000 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired, PD | 45W wired, QC2.0 |
| Weight | 477 g (Wi-Fi) / 481 g (LTE) (1.05 lb) | 497 g or 500 g (1.10 lb) |
| Stylus support | Yes | — |
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General
| Specification | Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | Samsung |
| Model | Apple iPad (2025) | Galaxy Tab S12 Plus |
| Announced | 2025, March 04 | 2025, April 02 |
| Connectivity | 5G, Cellular+Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi | Cellular+Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi |
| Cameras | Rear: 12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF Front: 12 MP, f/2.4, 122˚ (ultrawide) | Rear: 13 MP, f/2.0, (wide) Front: 12 MP, f/2.4, (ultrawide) |
Design
| Specification | Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| 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 mm (10.01 x 6.53 x 0.24 in) |
| Weight | 477 g (Wi-Fi) / 481 g (LTE) (1.05 lb) | 497 g or 500 g (1.10 lb) |
| Build materials | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame | — |
Display
| Specification | Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 11.0 inches, 357.6 cm2 (~80.1% screen-to-body ratio); Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 500 nits (typ) | 10.9 inches, 344.5 cm2 (~81.7% screen-to-body ratio); IPS LCD, 90Hz |
| Screen resolution | 1640 x 2360 pixels (~264 ppi density) | 1440 x 2304 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~249 ppi density) |
| Display protection | Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating, Mohs level 4 | Mohs level 5 |
Performance
| Specification | Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) | Exynos 1580 (4 nm) |
| CPU | 5-core | Octa-core (1x2.9 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Xclipse 540 |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB, 12GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB | 128GB, 256GB |
| Expandable storage | No | — |
Cameras
| Specification | Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera features | HDR, panorama | Best Face |
| Rear camera video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS | — |
| Front camera features | HDR | — |
| Front camera video | 1080p@25/30/60fps, gyro-EIS | — |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | Li-Po (28.93 Wh) | Li-Po 8000 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired, PD | 45W wired, QC2.0 |
Software
| Specification | Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | iPadOS 18.3.2, upgradable to iPadOS 26.6 | Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, One UI 8.5 |
Network
| Specification | Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Network | Wi-Fi models: no cellular network; cellular models: GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | — |
| SIM | eSIM (cellular model only); no SIM on Wi-Fi-only models | Nano-SIM + eSIM (cellular model only); no SIM on Wi-Fi-only models |
Connectivity
| Specification | Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| NFC | No | No |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, EDR, LE | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS (Wi‑Fi + Cellular model only) | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS - cellular model only |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort; magnetic connector | USB Type-C 2.0, magnetic connector |
Durability
| Specification | Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | No official IP water-resistance rating published by Apple | — |
Features
| Specification | Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (top-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity (accessories only) |
| Colors | Blue, Pink, Yellow, Silver | — |
| Construction | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame |
| Memory card slot | No | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Rear video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Front video | 1080p@25/30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Mobile network | Wi-Fi models: no cellular network; cellular models: GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | Wi-Fi models: no cellular network; cellular models: GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| Speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| Stylus support | Yes | — |
| Audio features | — | High-bitrate audio support |
| Water and dust resistance | — | Stylus support IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Audio
| Specification | Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Loudspeakers | Yes, with stereo speakers | — |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No | No |
Protection
| Specification | Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Water and dust resistance | No official IP water-resistance rating published by Apple | — |
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