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Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra

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 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 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 a sharper 264 ppi screen and a lighter build (616 g). Choose the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra if you want a larger 14.6-inch screen, a brighter display (1,600 nits) and a slimmer 5.1 mm body.

Display

Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026: 12.9 inch screen
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra: About 14.6 inch screen

Performance

Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026: Apple M4 processor
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra: Mediatek Dimensity 9400+ (3 nm) processor

Software

Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026: Runs iPadOS
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra: Runs Android 16, One UI 8.5

Memory

Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026: 12 GB RAM
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra: Up to 16 GB RAM

Storage

Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026: Up to 512 GB storage
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra: Up to 1 TB storage

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026

Sharper screen: 264 ppi (vs 239 ppi).
Lighter: 616 g (vs 692 g).
Video output to a monitor over USB-C (DisplayPort).

Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra

Larger 14.6-inch screen (vs 13-inch).
Brighter display: up to 1,600 nits (vs 600).
Slimmer: 5.1 mm thick (vs 6.1 mm).
120 Hz display.

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Priority	Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026	Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
Display	13-inch display, 264 ppi	14.6-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 239 ppi
Performance	Apple M4 processor	Mediatek Dimensity 9400+ processor
Memory	12 GB RAM	Up to 16 GB RAM
Storage	Up to 512 GB storage	Up to 1 TB storage
Battery life	Up to 10 hours per charge	11,600 mAh battery
Weight	616 g	692 g
Connections	Wi-Fi 7	Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4
Software	iPadOS	Android 16
Battery capacity	36.59 Wh battery	11,600 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 S11 Ultra
Brand	Apple	Samsung
Model	iPad Air 13-inch (M4, 2026)	Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
Announced	2026	2025, September 04
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/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct; Bluetooth: 5.4, A2DP, LE; USB: USB Type-C 3.2, 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, 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 2025, September 04
Models	—	SM-X930, SM-X936B, SM-X936N, SM-X930N
SAR EU	—	0.80 W/kg (body)

Design

Design specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026	Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
Dimensions	280.6 x 214.9 x 6.1mm	326.3 x 208.5 x 5.1 mm (12.85 x 8.21 x 0.20 in)
Weight	616g (Wi-Fi); 617g (Wi-Fi + Cellular)	692 g or 695 g (1.53 lb)
Build materials	—	Glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back
Frame reinforcement	—	Enhanced Armor Aluminum

Display

Display specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026	Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
Display	13-inch marketed size; 12.9 inches measured as a rectangle, with less viewable area	14.6 inches, 617.8 cm2 (~90.8% screen-to-body ratio); Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (peak)
Screen resolution	2732 x 2048 pixels at 264ppi	1848 x 2960 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~239 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+, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (peak)

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026	Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
Processor	Apple M4	Mediatek Dimensity 9400+ (3 nm)
CPU	8 cores: 3 performance and 5 efficiency cores	Octa-core (1x3.63 GHz Cortex-X925 & 3x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720)
GPU	9-core GPU with hardware-accelerated ray tracing	Immortalis-G925

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026	Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
RAM	12GB unified memory	12GB, 16GB
Storage	128GB, 256GB, 512GB	128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
Storage technology	—	UFS
Expandable storage	—	microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal	—	128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026	Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
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 Center Stage 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 M4 2026	Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
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 11600 mAh
Charging	Charging through USB-C using a power adapter or computer	45W wired

Software

Software specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026	Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
Operating system	iPadOS	Android 16, One UI 8.5

Network

Network specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026	Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
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 S11 Ultra
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 6	5.4, 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/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Positioning	All models: digital compass, Wi-Fi and iBeacon; cellular models additionally provide GPS/GNSS	GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
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 M4 2026	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
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026	Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
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	—	Yes

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026	Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
Loudspeakers	Landscape stereo speakers	Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers)
3.5 mm headphone jack	—	No

Tests

Tests specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026	Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
Loudspeaker	—	-20.9 LUFS (Excellent)
Battery	—	Active use score 13:25h

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026	Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
Energy	—	Class G
Battery	—	94:51h endurance, 1200 cycles
Free fall	—	Class E
Repairability	—	Class C

Similarities

Both support Wi-Fi 7.
Both support 5G networks.
Both charge over USB-C.
Both have stereo speakers.
Both connect over Bluetooth.
Both use dual-band Wi-Fi.

In summary

Choose Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026 for iPadOS and a smaller, sharper screen; Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra combines Android and a larger, brighter screen.

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