Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 (Wi-Fi) / Apple iPad Air (4th generation) Wi-Fi

Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 (Wi-Fi): SM-X730 · 11-inch · 12 GB / 128 GB

Apple iPad Air (4th generation) Wi-Fi: iPad Air (4th generation, 2020), Wi-Fi model; 64 GB or 256 GB. The Wi-Fi + Cellular model (A2324) adds LTE, eSIM and GPS and is 2 g heavier. The iPad Air 5 (M1) and iPad Air 3 are separate models.

SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab S11 (Wi-Fi)Apple iPad Air (4th generation) Wi-Fi
Release year20252020
Launch4 September 2025: announcement and first-market availability Samsung—
Display11-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X; 2560 × 1600; 120 Hz Samsung10.9-inch Liquid Retina, LED-backlit IPS; 2360 × 1640 pixels, 264 ppi; wide colour (P3), True Tone; fully laminated, antireflective coating (1.8% reflectivity); 500 nits

Full lamination removes the gap between glass and panel, so the Apple Pencil tip looks closer to the line and reflections drop. True Tone adjusts white balance to ambient light. The refresh rate is 60 Hz; ProMotion is reserved for the iPad Pro.

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Brightness1600 nits peak; 1000 nits HBM Samsung—
ProcessorMediaTek Dimensity 9400+ Samsung—
Memory12 GB RAM Samsung—
Storage128 GB; microSD expansion up to 2 TB Samsung64 GB or 256 GB

Capacity is chosen at purchase; there is no memory card slot.

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Other storage options256 / 512 GB with 12 GB RAM; separate models Samsung—
Battery and charging8400 mAh typical; wired charging up to 45 W Samsung28.6 Wh lithium-polymer; up to 10 hours of web or video on Wi-Fi; 20 W USB-C power adapter and 1 m USB-C cable in the box Apple
CamerasRear 13 MP autofocus; front 12 MP; 4K/30 video Samsung—
ConnectivityWi-Fi 6E; Bluetooth 5.4; USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Samsung—
Body253.8 × 165.3 × 5.5 mm; 469 g (Wi-Fi) Samsung—
S PenIncluded; no Bluetooth / BLE remote control Samsung—
ResistanceTablet and S Pen: IP68; laboratory test in fresh water at 1.5 m for 30 minutes Samsung—
SoftwareAndroid 16 / One UI 8 at launch; up to 7 OS generations and 7 years of security updates from launch Samsung—
Desktop useDeX; USB-C–HDMI or wireless external display; some apps may not be supported Samsung—
Chip—A14 Bionic, 64-bit architecture, Neural Engine Apple
Rear camera and video—12 MP Wide, ƒ/1.8, five-element lens, autofocus with Focus Pixels, Smart HDR 3; 4K 24/30/60 fps, 1080p 120/240 fps slow motion Apple
Front camera—7 MP FaceTime HD, ƒ/2.2; 1080p 60 fps video; Retina Flash Apple
Authentication—Touch ID in the top button Apple
Pencil and keyboard—Apple Pencil (2nd generation) and Apple Pencil (USB-C) support; magnetic connector and Smart Connector

The Apple Pencil (2nd generation) pairs and charges when attached to the magnetic connector on the side. The Smart Connector links keyboards that need no separate charging or Bluetooth.

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Audio—Stereo speakers (landscape), dual microphones Apple
Wireless—Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), simultaneous dual band 2.4/5 GHz, HT80 MIMO; Bluetooth 5.0

The Wi-Fi model has no built-in GPS; location comes from Wi-Fi networks.

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Port—USB-C

USB-C is used for charging, connecting to a computer and, with suitable accessories, for external displays or storage.

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Sensors—Touch ID, three-axis gyro, accelerometer, barometer, ambient light sensor Apple
Size and weight—247.6 × 178.5 × 6.1 mm; 458 g (Wi-Fi) Apple