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Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus

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01Selected Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2 12.9 inch screen. Apple M2 processor. 8 GB RAM in this version. Runs iPadOS. Bluetooth 5.3 connection. KSh 112,000Out of Stock	02 Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus About 120 Hz display refresh rate. About 12.4 inch screen. Mediatek Dimensity 9300+ (4 nm) processor. 12 GB RAM in this version. Storage: UFS. KSh 100,000In Stock Choose options

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iPad Air 13 M2 (2024)KSh 111,000

Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026KSh 113,000

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 UltraKSh 121,000

Xiaomi Pad 8 ProKSh 87,000

Alexa Tablet 12 Pro (2026)KSh 75,900

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Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 5GKSh 59,000

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Our quick verdict

Choose the Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2 if you want a larger 13-inch screen. Choose the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus if you want more memory (12 GB RAM), a lighter build (571 g) and a slimmer 5.6 mm body.

Display

Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2: 12.9 inch screen
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus: About 12.4 inch screen

Performance

Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2: Apple M2 processor
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus: Mediatek Dimensity 9300+ (4 nm) processor

Memory

Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2: 8 GB RAM in this version
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus: 12 GB RAM in this version

Software

Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2: Runs iPadOS
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus: Runs Android 14, One UI 6.1

Battery life

Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2: Up to 10 hours per charge
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus: 10,090 mAh battery

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2

Larger 13-inch screen (vs 12.4-inch).
Video output to a monitor over USB-C (DisplayPort).

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus

More memory: 12 GB RAM (vs 8 GB).
Lighter: 571 g (vs 617 g).
Slimmer: 5.6 mm thick (vs 6.1 mm).
120 Hz display.

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Priority	Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus
Display	13-inch display, 264 ppi	12.4-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 266 ppi
Performance	Apple M2 processor	Mediatek Dimensity 9300+ processor
Memory	8 GB RAM	12 GB RAM
Battery life	Up to 10 hours per charge	10,090 mAh battery
Weight	617 g	571 g
Connections	Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3	Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
Software	iPadOS	Android 14
Battery capacity	36.59 Wh battery	10,090 mAh battery
Charging	Charging through USB-C using a power adapter or computer	45 W wired charging

Detailed comparison

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General

General specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus
Brand	Apple	Samsung
Model	iPad Air 13-inch (M2, 2024)	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+
Announced	2024	2024, September 26
Connectivity	Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), 2x2 MIMO, dual band; Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.3; USB: USB-C with charging, DisplayPort and USB 3 data up to 10GbpsNo verified value available; this is an unknown authoring state, not a manufacturer-backed specification.	Mobile network: GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G; Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct; Bluetooth: 5.3, A2DP, LE; USB: USB Type-C 3.2, magnetic connector
Cameras	Rear: 12MP wide camera, f/1.8; Front: Landscape 12MP Ultra Wide front camera, f/2.0No verified value available; this is an unknown authoring state, not a manufacturer-backed specification.	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)
Status	—	Available. Released 2024, October 03
Models	—	SM-X820, SM-X826B, SM-X820N, SM-X826N
SAR EU	—	0.80 W/kg (body)

Design

Design specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus
Dimensions	280.6 x 214.9 x 6.1mm	285.4 x 185.4 x 5.6 mm (11.24 x 7.30 x 0.22 in)
Weight	617g (Wi-Fi); 618g (Wi-Fi + Cellular)	571 g (Wi-Fi), 576 g (5G) (1.26 lb)
Build materials	—	Glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back
Frame reinforcement	—	Enhanced Armor Aluminum

Display

Display specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus
Display	13-inch marketed size; 12.9 inches measured as a rectangle, with less viewable area	12.4 inches, 446.1 cm2 (~84.3% screen-to-body ratio); Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+
Screen resolution	2732 x 2048 pixels at 264ppi	1752 x 2800 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~266 ppi density)
Display protection	Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating	—
Display features	Liquid Retina IPS display; P3 wide colour, True Tone, full lamination and antireflective coating; 600 nits; Apple Pencil Pro / USB-C support and hover	120Hz, HDR10+

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus
Processor	Apple M2	Mediatek Dimensity 9300+ (4 nm)
CPU	8 cores: 4 performance and 4 efficiency cores	Octa-core (1x3.4 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.8 GHz Cortex-X4 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A720)
GPU	9-core GPU	Immortalis-G720 MC12

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus
RAM	8GB	12GB
Storage	—	256GB, 512GB
Storage technology	—	UFS
Expandable storage	—	microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal	—	256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus
Rear camera	12MP wide camera, f/1.8	13 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, AF 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide)
Front camera	Landscape 12MP Ultra Wide front camera, f/2.0	12 MP, f/2.4, 120˚ (ultrawide)
Rear camera features	Autofocus with Focus Pixels, Smart HDR 4 and up to 5x digital zoom	LED flash, HDR, panorama
Rear camera video	4K at up to 60fps; 1080p slow motion at up to 240fps	4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Front camera features	Center Stage, Smart HDR 4 and Retina Flash	HDR
Front camera video	1080p at up to 60fps	4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus
Battery	36.59Wh rechargeable lithium-polymer battery; up to 10 hours of Wi-Fi browsing/video, or up to 9 hours of cellular browsing on cellular models. Runtime varies with settings, usage and network.	Li-Po 10090 mAh
Charging	Charging through USB-C using a power adapter or computer	45W wired

Software

Software specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus
Operating system	iPadOS	Android 14, One UI 6.1

Network

Network specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus
Network	—	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
SIM	—	Nano-SIM + eSIM (cellular model only)
2G bands	—	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands	—	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands	—	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66
5G bands	—	1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6
Additional network details	—	SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave
Speed	—	HSPA, LTE, 5G - cellular model only

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.3	5.3, A2DP, LE
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), 2x2 MIMO, dual band	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Positioning	All models: digital compass, Wi-Fi and iBeacon; cellular models additionally provide GPS/GNSS	GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO - cellular model only
USB	USB-C with charging, DisplayPort and USB 3 data up to 10Gbps	USB Type-C 3.2, magnetic connector
NFC	—	No
Radio	—	No

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus
Water resistance	—	IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)

Features

Features specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus
Sensors	Touch ID, three-axis gyroscope, accelerometer, barometer and ambient light sensor	Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Colors	—	Moonstone Gray, Platinum Silver
Additional features	—	Wireless Samsung DeX (desktop experience support)
Stylus support	—	2.8ms latency (Bluetooth integration, accelerometer, gyro)

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus
Loudspeakers	Landscape stereo speakers	Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers)
3.5 mm headphone jack	—	No

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus
Energy	—	Class G
Battery	—	73:44h endurance, 2000 cycles
Free fall	—	Class E
Repairability	—	Class C

Similarities

Both support Wi-Fi 6E.
Both use Bluetooth 5.3.
Both charge over USB-C.
Both have stereo speakers.
Both connect over Bluetooth.
Both use dual-band Wi-Fi.

In summary

Choose Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus for Android, more memory and a smaller screen; Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2 combines iPadOS and a larger screen.

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