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Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus

Compare screen, performance, battery and accessories.

Compared products
01Selected Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026 12.9 inch screen. Apple M4 processor. 12 GB RAM in this version. Runs iPadOS. Bluetooth 6 connection. KSh 113,000Out of Stock	02 Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus About 90 Hz display refresh rate. About 13.1 inch screen. Exynos 1580 (4 nm) processor. 10,090 mAh battery capacity. 45 W rated wired charging power. KSh 60,000In Stock Choose options

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Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2KSh 112,000

iPad Air 13 M2 (2024)KSh 111,000

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 PlusKSh 100,000

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 UltraKSh 121,000

Xiaomi Pad 8 ProKSh 87,000

Alexa Tablet 12 Pro (2026)KSh 75,900

Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 5GKSh 59,000

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Our quick verdict

Choose the Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026 if you want Wi-Fi 7 and a lighter build (616 g). Choose the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus if you prefer Exynos 1580 and Android 15.

Display

Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026: 12.9 inch screen
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus: About 13.1 inch screen

Performance

Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026: Apple M4 processor
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus: Exynos 1580 (4 nm) processor

Software

Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026: Runs iPadOS
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus: Runs Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, One UI 8.5

Connections

Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026: Wi-Fi 7 support
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus: Wi-Fi 6E support

Memory

Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026: 12 GB RAM
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus: Up to 12 GB RAM

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026

Newer Wi-Fi 7 (vs Wi-Fi 6E).
Lighter: 616 g (vs 664 g).
Video output to a monitor over USB-C (DisplayPort).

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus

Slightly larger 13.1-inch screen (vs 13-inch).
90 Hz display.

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Priority	Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus
Display	13-inch display, 264 ppi	13.1-inch LCD display, 90 Hz, 259 ppi
Performance	Apple M4 processor	Exynos 1580 processor
Memory	12 GB RAM	Up to 12 GB RAM
Storage	Up to 512 GB storage	Up to 256 GB storage
Battery life	Up to 10 hours per charge	10,090 mAh battery
Weight	616 g	664 g
Connections	Wi-Fi 7	Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
Software	iPadOS	Android 15
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 M4 2026	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus
Brand	Apple	Samsung
Model	iPad Air 13-inch (M4, 2026)	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+
Announced	2026	2025, April 02
Connectivity	Mobile network: 5G, Wi-Fi; Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2x2 MIMO, dual band; Apple N1 wireless chip; Bluetooth: Bluetooth 6; 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, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct; Bluetooth: 5.3, A2DP, LE; USB: USB Type-C 2.0, magnetic connector
Cameras	Rear: 12MP wide camera, f/1.8; Front: Landscape 12MP Center Stage camera, f/2.0No verified value available; this is an unknown authoring state, not a manufacturer-backed specification.	Rear: 13 MP, f/2.0, (wide); Front: 12 MP, f/2.4, (ultrawide)
Status	—	Available. Released 2025, April 03
Models	—	SM-X620, SM-X626, SM-X626B
SAR EU	—	0.84 W/kg (body)

Design

Design specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus
Dimensions	280.6 x 214.9 x 6.1mm	300.6 x 194.7 x 6 mm (11.83 x 7.67 x 0.24 in)
Weight	616g (Wi-Fi); 617g (Wi-Fi + Cellular)	664 g or 668 g (1.46 lb)
Build materials	—	Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame

Display

Display specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus
Display	13-inch marketed size; 12.9 inches measured as a rectangle, with less viewable area	13.1 inches, 497.6 cm2 (~85.0% screen-to-body ratio); IPS LCD, 90Hz
Screen resolution	2732 x 2048 pixels at 264ppi	1800 x 2880 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~259 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	90Hz

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus
Processor	Apple M4	Exynos 1580 (4 nm)
CPU	8 cores: 3 performance and 5 efficiency cores	Octa-core (1x2.9 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520)
GPU	9-core GPU with hardware-accelerated ray tracing	Xclipse 540

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus
RAM	12GB unified memory	8GB, 12GB
Storage	128GB, 256GB, 512GB	128GB, 256GB
Expandable storage	—	microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal	—	128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus
Rear camera	12MP wide camera, f/1.8	13 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Front camera	Landscape 12MP Center Stage camera, f/2.0	12 MP, f/2.4, (ultrawide)
Rear camera features	Autofocus with Focus Pixels, Smart HDR 4 and up to 5x digital zoom	Best Face
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	—
Front camera video	1080p at up to 60fps	4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE 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, QC2.0

Software

Software specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus
Operating system	iPadOS	Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, One UI 8.5

Network

Network specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus
Network	5G, Wi-Fi	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	—	LTE
5G bands	—	SA/NSA/Sub6
Speed	—	HSPA, LTE, 5G - cellular model only

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 6	5.3, A2DP, LE
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2x2 MIMO, dual band; Apple N1 wireless chip	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Positioning	All models: digital compass, Wi-Fi and iBeacon; cellular models additionally provide GPS/GNSS	GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS - cellular model only
USB	USB-C with charging, DisplayPort and USB 3 data up to 10Gbps	USB Type-C 2.0, magnetic connector
NFC	—	No
Radio	—	No

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE 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 M4 2026	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus
Sensors	Touch ID, three-axis gyroscope, accelerometer, barometer and ambient light sensor	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity (accessories only)
Colors	—	Silver, Gray, Blue
Stylus support	—	Yes

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus
Loudspeakers	Landscape stereo speakers	Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5 mm headphone jack	—	No
Audio features	—	High-bitrate audio support

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus
Energy	—	Class F
Battery	—	99:06h endurance, 2000 cycles
Free fall	—	Class E
Repairability	—	Class C

Similarities

Both have 12 GB RAM.
Both support 5G networks.
Both charge over USB-C.
Both have stereo speakers.
Both have similar screen sizes (13 and 13.1 inches).
Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

Choose Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026 for iPadOS, a lighter build and newer Wi-Fi; Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus combines Android and a slightly larger screen.

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