Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M3) / Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ (Wi-Fi, 4 GB / 64 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

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 13-inch (M3)	Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ (Wi-Fi, 4 GB / 64 GB)
Release year	2025	2023
Display	13-inch Liquid Retina, LED-backlit IPS; 2732 × 2048, 264 ppi; 600 nits Fully laminated with an anti-reflective coating; P3 wide colour and True Tone. Apple does not list a refresh rate; there is no ProMotion and the screen is 60 Hz. 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 M3; 8-core CPU (4 performance, 4 efficiency), 9-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine The GPU supports hardware-accelerated ray tracing; the Media Engine handles ProRes and AV1 decoding in hardware. Apple	—
Memory	8 GB Apple	—
Storage	128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB Apple	—
Rear camera	12 MP wide, ƒ/1.8; 4K 60 fps video Apple	—
Front camera	12 MP landscape Center Stage, ƒ/2.0 Because the camera sits on the long edge, your face stays centred in video calls with the tablet in landscape on a keyboard; Center Stage adjusts the framing to follow you. Apple	—
Audio	Landscape stereo speakers; dual microphones Apple	Quad speakers; Dolby Atmos The four speakers are split between both sides for stereo sound when the tablet is held horizontally. Samsung
Authentication	Touch ID in the top button Apple	—
Pencil and accessories	Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C), Pencil hover; Smart Connector Pencil hover previews where a stroke will land before the pencil touches the screen. 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 Web browsing on mobile data is rated at 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
Size and weight	280.6 × 214.9 × 6.1 mm; Wi-Fi 616 g, Cellular 617 g Apple	168.7 × 257.1 × 6.9 mm; 480 g The 5G model weighs 491 g. Samsung
In the box	iPad Air, 1 m USB-C cable, 20 W USB-C adapter The adapter is listed on the Australian spec page; it may not be included in some countries. Apple	—
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
Cameras	—	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
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
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