Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M2) / Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ (Wi-Fi, 4 GB / 64 GB)

Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M2): 11-inch iPad Air (M2), 2024; Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + Cellular (A2899, A2903); 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB. The 13-inch iPad Air (M2) and the M3 and M4 iPad Air models are separate.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ (Wi-Fi, 4 GB / 64 GB): Wi-Fi model with 4 GB RAM and 64 GB storage. The 8 GB / 128 GB version, the 5G model, the Kids Edition and the 8.7-inch Galaxy Tab A9 are separate configurations and models.

Specification	Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M2)	Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ (Wi-Fi, 4 GB / 64 GB)
Release year	2024	2023
Display	11-inch Liquid Retina, LED-backlit IPS; 2360 × 1640 pixels, 264 ppi; 500 nits; P3 wide colour, True Tone Full lamination and anti-reflective coating remove the gap between glass and panel to reduce reflections. The display is 60 Hz; there is no ProMotion. Apple	11.0-inch LCD; up to 90 Hz The size is measured as a full rectangle without the rounded corners, so the visible area is slightly smaller. 90 Hz makes scrolling look smoother than on 60 Hz screens. Samsung
Chip	Apple M2; 8-core CPU (4 performance, 4 efficiency), 9-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine Apple	—
Memory	8 GB RAM It is the same on all storage options. Apple	—
Storage	128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB or 1 TB Apple	—
Cameras	Rear 12 MP wide (ƒ/1.8, 4K 60 fps video); front 12 MP landscape Center Stage camera (ƒ/2.0) Because the front camera sits on the long edge, your face is centred in video calls when the tablet is in a keyboard; Center Stage follows you as you move. Apple	8 MP rear, 5 MP front The front camera is used for video calls and the rear one for documents and quick shots; neither lists optical stabilisation. Samsung
Pencil and accessories	Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C); magnetic Pencil connector; Smart Connector Apple Pencil Pro adds squeeze and barrel-roll gestures; Apple Pencil 2 is not listed as compatible with this model. Apple	—
USB-C	Charging, DisplayPort and USB 3 (up to 10 Gb/s) Suitable for an external display and fast SSDs; it is not Thunderbolt. Apple	—
Wireless	Wi-Fi 6E (2×2 MIMO); Bluetooth 5.3; 5G (sub-6 GHz) and eSIM only on the cellular model Apple	—
Battery	28.93 Wh lithium-polymer; up to 10 hours web or video on Wi-Fi Web browsing on mobile data drops to up to 9 hours. Apple	7,040 mAh (typical) The typical value is the average of the battery samples tested; real battery life depends on screen brightness and apps. Samsung
Audio and security	Landscape stereo speakers, dual microphones; Touch ID in the top button Apple	—
Size and weight	247.6 × 178.5 × 6.1 mm; 462 g Apple	168.7 × 257.1 × 6.9 mm; 480 g The 5G model weighs 491 g. Samsung
Processor	—	Octa-core processor Samsung’s spec table does not name the chip; it may differ by market. Samsung
Memory and storage	—	4 GB RAM + 64 GB; up to 1 TB with microSD Usable storage is less than 64 GB because of preloaded software; 8 GB + 128 GB is a separate configuration. Samsung
Charging	—	Wired, 15 W; QC2.0 and AFC compatible; adapter sold separately There is no charger in the box; a compatible adapter is needed to reach 15 W. Samsung
Connectivity	—	Wi-Fi 5; Bluetooth 5.1; cellular only on the 5G model This Wi-Fi model has no SIM slot or mobile data. Samsung
Audio	—	Quad speakers; Dolby Atmos The four speakers are split between both sides for stereo sound when the tablet is held horizontally. Samsung
Software	—	Launched with Android 13; Samsung Knox Knox is Samsung’s on-device security platform, covering encryption and enterprise management features. Samsung
Colours	—	Graphite, Silver, Navy (Canada) Colour options can vary by market; the hardware is the same. Samsung
Accessories	—	Book Cover and Book Cover Keyboard Slim sold separately; no stylus support listed The keyboard cover attaches to the contact points on the tablet’s bottom edge. Samsung