Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 (Wi-Fi): SM-X730 · 11-inch · 12 GB / 128 GB
Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M3): 13-inch Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi + Cellular (A3267/A3269); 128 GB–1 TB; 8 GB RAM; Blue, Purple, Starlight, Space Grey
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 (Wi-Fi) | Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M3) |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Launch | 4 September 2025: announcement and first-market availability Samsung | — |
| Display | 11-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X; 2560 × 1600; 120 Hz Samsung | 13-inch Liquid Retina, LED-backlit IPS; 2732 × 2048, 264 ppi; 600 nits Apple |
| Brightness | 1600 nits peak; 1000 nits HBM Samsung | — |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ Samsung | — |
| Memory | 12 GB RAM Samsung | 8 GB Apple |
| Storage | 128 GB; microSD expansion up to 2 TB Samsung | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB Apple |
| Other storage options | 256 / 512 GB with 12 GB RAM; separate models Samsung | — |
| Battery and charging | 8400 mAh typical; wired charging up to 45 W Samsung | — |
| Cameras | Rear 13 MP autofocus; front 12 MP; 4K/30 video Samsung | — |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6E; Bluetooth 5.4; USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Samsung | — |
| Body | 253.8 × 165.3 × 5.5 mm; 469 g (Wi-Fi) Samsung | — |
| S Pen | Included; no Bluetooth / BLE remote control Samsung | — |
| Resistance | Tablet and S Pen: IP68; laboratory test in fresh water at 1.5 m for 30 minutes Samsung | — |
| Software | Android 16 / One UI 8 at launch; up to 7 OS generations and 7 years of security updates from launch Samsung | — |
| Desktop use | DeX; USB-C–HDMI or wireless external display; some apps may not be supported Samsung | — |
| Chip | — | Apple M3; 8-core CPU (4 performance, 4 efficiency), 9-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine Apple |
| Rear camera | — | 12 MP wide, ƒ/1.8; 4K 60 fps video Apple |
| Front camera | — | 12 MP landscape Center Stage, ƒ/2.0 Apple |
| Audio | — | Landscape stereo speakers; dual microphones Apple |
| Authentication | — | Touch ID in the top button Apple |
| Pencil and accessories | — | Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C), Pencil hover; Smart Connector Apple |
| USB-C | — | Charging, DisplayPort, USB 3 (up to 10 Gb/s); one external display up to 6K at 60 Hz Apple |
| Wireless | — | Wi-Fi 6E (2×2 MIMO), Bluetooth 5.3; 5G (sub-6 GHz) and eSIM only on the Cellular model Apple |
| Battery | — | 36.59 Wh; up to 10 hours of web or video on Wi-Fi Apple |
| Size and weight | — | 280.6 × 214.9 × 6.1 mm; Wi-Fi 616 g, Cellular 617 g Apple |
| In the box | — | iPad Air, 1 m USB-C cable, 20 W USB-C adapter Apple |