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Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus

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01Selected Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3 About 13 inch screen. Apple M3 processor. 8 GB RAM in this version. 9,705 mAh battery capacity. 36.59 Wh of stored energy. KSh 82,000Out 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

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE PlusKSh 66,000

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

Xiaomi Pad 8 ProKSh 87,000

Alexa Tablet 12 Pro (2026)KSh 75,900

Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 5GKSh 59,000

Xiaomi Pad 8KSh 60,000

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Our quick verdict

Choose the Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3 if you want a larger 13-inch screen and 4K recording at up to 60 fps. Choose the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus if you want more memory (12 GB RAM), an OLED display and a longer cycle life (2,000 cycles).

Display

Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3: About 13 inch screen
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus: About 12.4 inch screen

Performance

Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3: Apple M3 processor
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus: Mediatek Dimensity 9300+ (4 nm) processor

Memory

Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3: 8 GB RAM in this version
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus: 12 GB RAM in this version

Capacity

Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3: 9,705 mAh battery capacity
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus: 10,090 mAh battery capacity

Software

Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3: Runs iPadOS 18.3.2, upgradable to iPadOS 27
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus: Runs Android 14, One UI 6.1

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3

Larger 13-inch screen (vs 12.4-inch).
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 S10 Plus

More memory: 12 GB RAM (vs 8 GB).
OLED display (vs LCD).
Rated for more charge cycles: 2,000 (vs 1,000).
Lighter: 571 g (vs 616 g).
Slimmer: 5.6 mm thick (vs 6.1 mm).
120 Hz display.

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Priority	Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus
Display	13-inch LCD display, 264 ppi	12.4-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 266 ppi
Performance	Apple M3 processor	Mediatek Dimensity 9300+ processor
Memory	8 GB RAM	12 GB RAM
Storage	Up to 1 TB storage	Up to 512 GB storage
Battery life	9,705 mAh battery	10,090 mAh battery
Weight	616 g	571 g
Connections	Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3	Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
Software	iPadOS 18.3.2	Android 14
Stored energy	36.59 Wh of stored energy	Class G

Detailed comparison

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General

General specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus
Brand	Apple	Samsung
Model	Apple iPad Air 13 (2025)	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+
Announced	2025, March 04	2024, September 26
Status	Available. Released 2025, March 12	Available. Released 2024, October 03
Models	A3269, A3271, A3268, ipad15,5, ipad15,6	SM-X820, SM-X826B, SM-X820N, SM-X826N
SAR	1.09 W/kg (body)	—
SAR EU	1.48 W/kg (body)	0.80 W/kg (body)
Connectivity	Mobile 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 connector	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: 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)

Design

Design specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus
Dimensions	280.6 x 214.9 x 6.1 mm (11.05 x 8.46 x 0.24 in)	285.4 x 185.4 x 5.6 mm (11.24 x 7.30 x 0.22 in)
Weight	616 g (Wi-Fi) / 617 g (5G) (1.36 lb)	571 g (Wi-Fi), 576 g (5G) (1.26 lb)
Build materials	Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame	Glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back
Additional body features	Stylus support	—
Frame reinforcement	—	Enhanced Armor Aluminum

Display

Display specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus
Display	13.0 inches, 519.3 cm2 (~86.1% screen-to-body ratio); Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 600 nits (typ)	12.4 inches, 446.1 cm2 (~84.3% screen-to-body ratio); Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+
Screen resolution	2048 x 2732 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~264 ppi density)	1752 x 2800 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~266 ppi density)
Display protection	Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating	—
Display features	600 nits (typ)	120Hz, HDR10+

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus
Processor	Apple M3	Mediatek Dimensity 9300+ (4 nm)
CPU	Octa-core (4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores)	Octa-core (1x3.4 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.8 GHz Cortex-X4 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A720)
GPU	Apple GPU (9-core graphics)	Immortalis-G720 MC12

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus
RAM	8GB	12GB
Storage	128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB	256GB, 512GB
Expandable storage	No	microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal	128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 1TB 8GB RAM	256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
Storage technology	—	UFS

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus
Rear camera	12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF	13 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, AF 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide)
Front camera	12 MP, f/2.0, 122˚ (ultrawide)	12 MP, f/2.4, 120˚ (ultrawide)
Rear camera features	HDR	LED flash, HDR, panorama
Rear camera video	4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS	4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Front camera features	HDR	HDR
Front camera video	1080p@25/30/60fps; gyro-EIS	4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus
Battery	Li-Po 9705 mAh (36.59 Wh)	Li-Po 10090 mAh
Charging	—	45W wired

Software

Software specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus
Operating system	iPadOS 18.3.2, upgradable to iPadOS 27	Android 14, One UI 6.1

Network

Network specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus
Network	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G (cellular version only; Wi-Fi version has no cellular connectivity)	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
SIM	eSIM (cellular model only)	Nano-SIM + eSIM (cellular model only)
2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 (cellular version only)	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 (cellular version only)	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands	1, 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 - A3269 (cellular version only)	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66
Additional network details	1, 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 - A3271 (cellular version only)	SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave
5G bands	1, 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 - A3269, A3271 (cellular version only)	1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6
Speed	HSPA, LTE, 5G - cellular model only	HSPA, LTE, 5G - cellular model only

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus
NFC	No	No
Bluetooth	5.3, A2DP, LE	5.3, A2DP, LE
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Positioning	GPS, GLONASS (5G model only)	GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO - cellular model only
Radio	No	No
USB	USB Type-C 3.1 Gen2, DisplayPort, magnetic connector	USB Type-C 3.2, magnetic connector

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3	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 2025 M3	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus
Sensors	Fingerprint (top-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer	Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Colors	Space Gray, Starlight, Purple, Blue	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 2025 M3	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus
Loudspeakers	Yes, with stereo speakers	Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers)
3.5 mm headphone jack	No	No

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus
Energy	Class G	Class G
Battery	72:00h endurance, 1000 cycles	73:44h endurance, 2000 cycles
Free fall	Class E	Class E
Repairability	Class C	Class C

Similarities

Both support Wi-Fi 6E.
Both use Bluetooth 5.3.
Both support 5G networks.
Both charge over USB-C.
Both have stereo speakers.
Both support eSIM.

In summary

Choose Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus for Android, an OLED screen and more memory; Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3 combines iPadOS and a larger screen.

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