Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026 vs Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 5G
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| Feature |  Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026 |  Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 99,000 – KSh 134,000 | KSh 59,000.00 |
| Display | 11.0 inches, 357.6 cm2 (~80.9% screen-to-body ratio); Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 500 nits (typ) | 12.1-inch IPS LCD |
| Processor | Apple M4 | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 |
| RAM | 12GB | 12 GB LPDDR4X |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | Li-Po 7606 mAh (28.93 Wh) | 10,200 mAh |
| Charging | — | 45 W wired |
| Weight | 464 g (Wi-Fi) / 465 g (5G) (1.02 lb) | About 530 g |
| Stylus support | Yes | Lenovo Tab Pen Plus supported; availability varies by configuration |
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General
| Specification | Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026 | Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | Lenovo |
| Model | Apple iPad Air 11 (2026) | Idea Tab Plus 5G |
| Announced | 2026, March 02 | 2025 |
| Connectivity | Cellular+Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi | 5G, 4G LTE, 3G, 2G; Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 5, dual-band; Bluetooth: 5.2; USB: USB Type-C 2.0 |
| Cameras | Rear: 12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.22μm, dual pixel PDAF Front: 12 MP, f/2.0, 122˚ (ultrawide) | Rear: 13 MP autofocus; Front: 8 MP fixed focus |
Design
| Specification | Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026 | Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 247.6 x 178.5 x 6.1 mm (9.75 x 7.03 x 0.24 in) | 278.8 x 181.1 x 6.5 mm |
| Weight | 464 g (Wi-Fi) / 465 g (5G) (1.02 lb) | About 530 g |
| Build materials | — | Metal unibody; glass front |
| Construction | — | Metal unibody; glass front |
Display
| Specification | Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026 | Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 11.0 inches, 357.6 cm2 (~80.9% screen-to-body ratio); Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 500 nits (typ) | 12.1-inch IPS LCD |
| Screen resolution | 1640 x 2360 pixels (~264 ppi density) | 2560 x 1600 pixels |
| Display protection | Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating, Mohs level 4 | No named display-protection glass specified by Lenovo |
| Display features | Anti-reflective coating | 90 Hz, up to 800 nits outdoor mode, 96% DCI-P3 |
Performance
| Specification | Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026 | Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M4 | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 |
| CPU | Octa-core (4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores) | 2 x Cortex-A76 up to 2.5 GHz + 6 x Cortex-A55 up to 2.0 GHz |
| GPU | Apple GPU (9-core graphics) | Mali-G57 MC2 |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026 | Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 12GB | 12 GB LPDDR4X |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB | 256 GB |
| Storage technology | — | UFS 2.2 |
| Expandable storage | — | microSD up to 2 TB |
| Memory card slot | — | microSD up to 2 TB |
Cameras
| Specification | Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026 | Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | — | 13 MP autofocus |
| Front camera | — | 8 MP fixed focus |
| Rear camera features | HDR | Autofocus |
| Rear camera video | — | 1080p at 30 fps |
| Front camera features | HDR | Fixed focus |
| Front camera video | — | 1080p at 30 fps |
| Rear video | — | 1080p at 30 fps |
| Front video | — | 1080p at 30 fps |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026 | Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | Li-Po 7606 mAh (28.93 Wh) | 10,200 mAh |
| Charging | — | 45 W wired |
Software
| Specification | Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026 | Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | iPadOS 26.3, upgradable to iPadOS 26.6 | Android 15 with Lenovo ZUI 17 at launch |
Network
| Specification | Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026 | Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Network | — | 5G, 4G LTE, 3G, 2G |
| SIM | eSIM (cellular model only); no SIM on Wi-Fi-only models | Nano-SIM |
| Mobile network | — | 5G, 4G LTE, 3G, 2G |
Connectivity
| Specification | Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026 | Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| NFC | No | No |
| Bluetooth | 6.0, A2DP, LE | 5.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 dual-band, hotspot | Wi-Fi 5, dual-band |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS (5G model only) | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo |
| Radio | No | FM radio support varies by market |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 Gen2, DisplayPort, magnetic connector | USB Type-C 2.0 |
Durability
| Specification | Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026 | Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | — | No official IP water-resistance rating published by Lenovo |
Features
| Specification | Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026 | Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (top-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer | Accelerometer, gyro, ambient light sensor, hall sensor |
| Colors | — | Luna Grey, Cloud Grey |
| 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 | — | Four speakers with Dolby Atmos |
| Stylus support | — | Lenovo Tab Pen Plus supported; availability varies by configuration |
Audio
| Specification | Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026 | Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Loudspeakers | — | Four speakers with Dolby Atmos |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No | No |
| Audio features | — | Four speakers with Dolby Atmos; 3.5 mm headphone jack: No |
Protection
| Specification | Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026 | Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Water and dust resistance | — | No official IP water-resistance rating published by Lenovo |
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