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iPad Air 13 M2 2024 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra

Compare screen, performance, battery and accessories.

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iPad Air 13 M2 (2024)

iPad Air 13 M2 (2024)

  • About 13 inch screen.
  • Apple M2 processor.
  • 8 GB RAM in this version.
  • 9,705 mAh battery capacity.
  • 36.59 Wh of stored energy.
KSh 111,000Out of Stock
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra

Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra

  • About 120 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 14.6 inch screen.
  • Mediatek Dimensity 9400+ (3 nm) processor.
  • Storage: UFS.
  • 11,600 mAh battery capacity.
KSh 146,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

Choose the iPad Air 13 M2 if you want a sharper 264 ppi screen, a lighter build (617 g) and 4K recording at up to 60 fps. Choose the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra if you want a bigger 11,600 mAh battery, more memory (16 GB RAM) and an OLED display.

Display

iPad Air 13 M2
About 13 inch screen
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
About 14.6 inch screen

Performance

iPad Air 13 M2
Apple M2 processor
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
Mediatek Dimensity 9400+ (3 nm) processor

Capacity

iPad Air 13 M2
9,705 mAh battery capacity
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
11,600 mAh battery capacity

Software

iPad Air 13 M2
Runs iPadOS 17.5.1, upgradable to iPadOS 27
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
Runs Android 16, One UI 8.5

Connections

iPad Air 13 M2
Wi-Fi 6E support
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
Wi-Fi 7 support

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

iPad Air 13 M2

  • Sharper screen: 264 ppi (vs 239 ppi).
  • Lighter: 617 g (vs 692 g).
  • Higher frame rates for 4K recording: up to 60 fps (vs 30 fps).
  • Video output to a monitor over USB-C (DisplayPort).

Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra

  • Bigger battery: 11,600 mAh (vs 9,705 mAh).
  • More memory: up to 16 GB RAM (vs 8 GB).
  • OLED display (vs LCD).
  • Larger 14.6-inch screen (vs 13-inch).
  • Brighter display: up to 1,600 nits (vs 600).
  • Newer Wi-Fi 7 (vs Wi-Fi 6E).

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PriorityiPad Air 13 M2Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
Display13-inch LCD display, 264 ppi14.6-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 239 ppi
PerformanceApple M2 processorMediatek Dimensity 9400+ processor
Memory8 GB RAMUp to 16 GB RAM
Battery life9,705 mAh battery11,600 mAh battery
Weight617 g692 g
SoftwareiPadOS 17.5.1Android 16

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationiPad Air 13 M2 (2024)Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
BrandAppleSamsung
ModelApple iPad Air 13 (2024)Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
Announced2024, May 072025, September 04
StatusAvailable. Released 2024, May 15Available. Released 2025, September 04
ModelsA2898, A2899, A2900, iPad14,10, iPad14,11SM-X930, SM-X936B, SM-X936N, SM-X930N
ConnectivityMobile network: GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G (cellular version only; Wi-Fi version has no cellular connectivity); Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, hotspot; Bluetooth: 5.3, A2DP, LE; USB: USB Type-C 3.1 Gen2, DisplayPort, magnetic connectorMobile network: GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G; Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct; Bluetooth: 5.4, A2DP, LE; USB: USB Type-C 3.2, magnetic connector
CamerasRear: 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, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, AF 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide); Front: 12 MP, f/2.4, 120˚ (ultrawide)
SAR EU—0.80 W/kg (body)

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationiPad Air 13 M2 (2024)Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
Dimensions280.6 x 214.9 x 6.1 mm (11.05 x 8.46 x 0.24 in)326.3 x 208.5 x 5.1 mm (12.85 x 8.21 x 0.20 in)
Weight617 g (Wi-Fi) / 618 g (5G) (1.36 lb)692 g or 695 g (1.53 lb)
Build materialsGlass front, aluminum back, aluminum frameGlass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back
Additional body featuresStylus support—
Frame reinforcement—Enhanced Armor Aluminum

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationiPad Air 13 M2 (2024)Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
Display13.0 inches, 519.3 cm2 (~86.1% screen-to-body ratio); Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 600 nits (typ)14.6 inches, 617.8 cm2 (~90.8% screen-to-body ratio); Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (peak)
Screen resolution2048 x 2732 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~264 ppi density)1848 x 2960 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~239 ppi density)
Display protectionScratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating—
Display features600 nits (typ)120Hz, HDR10+, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (peak)

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationiPad Air 13 M2 (2024)Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
ProcessorApple M2Mediatek Dimensity 9400+ (3 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x3.46 GHz performance cores and 4 efficiency cores)Octa-core (1x3.63 GHz Cortex-X925 & 3x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720)
GPUApple GPU (9-core graphics)Immortalis-G925

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationiPad Air 13 M2 (2024)Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
RAM8GB12GB, 16GB
Storage128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
Expandable storageNomicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 1TB 8GB RAM128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM
Storage technology—UFS

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationiPad Air 13 M2 (2024)Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
Rear camera12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF13 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, AF 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide)
Front camera12 MP, f/2.0, 122˚ (ultrawide)12 MP, f/2.4, 120˚ (ultrawide)
Rear camera featuresHDRLED flash, HDR, panorama
Rear camera video4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Front camera featuresHDRHDR
Front camera video1080p@25/30/60fps; gyro-EIS4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationiPad Air 13 M2 (2024)Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
BatteryLi-Po 9705 mAh (36.59 Wh)Li-Po 11600 mAh
Charging45W wired45W wired

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationiPad Air 13 M2 (2024)Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
Operating systemiPadOS 17.5.1, upgradable to iPadOS 27Android 16, One UI 8.5

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationiPad Air 13 M2 (2024)Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G (cellular version only; Wi-Fi version has no cellular connectivity)GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
SIMeSIM (cellular model only)Nano-SIM + eSIM (cellular model only)
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 (cellular version only)GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 (cellular version only)HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71 - A2899 (cellular version only)LTE
Additional network details1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71 - A2900 (cellular version only)—
5G bands1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A2899, A2900 (cellular version only)SA/NSA/Sub6
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G - cellular model onlyHSPA, LTE, 5G - cellular model only

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationiPad Air 13 M2 (2024)Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
NFCNoNo
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE5.4, A2DP, LE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, hotspotWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
PositioningGPS, GLONASS (5G model only)GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 3.1 Gen2, DisplayPort, magnetic connectorUSB Type-C 3.2, magnetic connector

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationiPad Air 13 M2 (2024)Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
Water resistance—IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationiPad Air 13 M2 (2024)Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
SensorsFingerprint (top-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometerFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
ColorsSpace Gray, Starlight, Purple, BlueMoonstone Gray, Platinum Silver
Additional features—Wireless Samsung DeX (desktop experience support)
Stylus support—Yes

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationiPad Air 13 M2 (2024)Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
LoudspeakersYes, with stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers)
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo

Tests

Tests specifications comparison
SpecificationiPad Air 13 M2 (2024)Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
Loudspeaker—-20.9 LUFS (Excellent)
Battery—Active use score 13:25h

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
SpecificationiPad Air 13 M2 (2024)Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
Energy—Class G
Battery—94:51h endurance, 1200 cycles
Free fall—Class E
Repairability—Class C

Similarities

  • Both support 5G networks.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have stereo speakers.
  • Both support eSIM.
  • Both offer up to 1 TB of storage.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

Choose Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra for Android, a larger battery and an OLED screen; iPad Air 13 M2 combines iPadOS and a smaller, sharper screen.

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