Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4) / Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra (Wi-Fi, 12/256 GB)

Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4): 11-inch · Wi-Fi

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra (Wi-Fi, 12/256 GB): SM-X920 Wi-Fi, 12 GB RAM, 256 GB; Moonstone Gray and Platinum Silver. The 512 GB, 1 TB and 5G versions and the 12.4-inch Tab S10+ are separate models.

SpecificationApple iPad Air 11-inch (M4)Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra (Wi-Fi, 12/256 GB)
Release year20262024
Display10.86-inch true rectangle diagonal; 2360 × 1640 Liquid Retina IPS; 264 ppi; 500 nits; P3; True Tone; antireflective coating; fully laminated Apple14.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X; 2960 × 1848; 120 Hz; anti-reflection coating

The anti-reflection coating aims to reduce glare in bright rooms.

Samsung
ProcessorM4; 8-core CPU (3 performance + 5 efficiency); 16-core Neural Engine AppleMediaTek Dimensity 9300+

Samsung quotes gains over the Tab S9 Ultra of 18% CPU, 28% GPU and 14% NPU.

Samsung
Graphics9-core GPU; hardware ray tracing Apple—
Memory12 GB unified memory; 120 GB/s bandwidth Apple—
Storage128 / 256 / 512 GB / 1 TB Apple—
Rear camera12 MP wide; ƒ/1.8; 4K video at 24/25/30/60 fps Apple—
Front camera12 MP Center Stage on the long edge; ƒ/2.0; 1080p 60 fps

The camera sits centred in landscape for video calls.

Apple		—
AudioLandscape stereo speakers; two microphones AppleQuad speakers Samsung
USB-CUSB 3, 10 Gbit/s; charging and DisplayPort; one external display up to 6K 60 Hz Apple—
WirelessApple N1: Wi-Fi 7 (2×2 MIMO) and Thread

The cellular model adds an Apple C1X modem, 5G and eSIM only; this entry is the Wi-Fi model.

Apple		Wi-Fi 7; Wi-Fi Direct; Bluetooth 5.3

This Wi-Fi model has no cellular connection; the 5G version is a separate model.

Samsung
Battery28.93 Wh; up to 10 hours web or video on Wi-Fi Apple—
Size / weight247.6 × 178.5 × 6.1 mm; 464 g (Wi-Fi) Apple—
StylusApple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil USB-C

The display can detect the pencil tip before contact to show a hover preview.

Apple		—
BiometricsTouch ID in the top button Apple—
ColoursBlue, Purple, Starlight, Space Grey Apple—
Memory and storage—12 GB RAM, 256 GB (this record); other options 12/512 GB and 16 GB / 1 TB; microSD up to 1.5 TB Samsung
S Pen—IP68 S Pen (Bluetooth LE) included in the box

Bluetooth LE lets the pen work as a remote, for example as a camera shutter or presentation clicker.

Samsung
Cameras—Rear 13 MP + 8 MP ultra-wide; front 12 MP + 12 MP ultra-wide Samsung
Battery and charging—11,200 mAh; 45 W fast charging

Samsung notes charging speed varies with battery level and approved adapters and cables should be used.

Samsung
Body and durability—Enhanced Armor Aluminium; IP68

Samsung says IP68 means resistance in up to 1.5 m of fresh water for up to 30 minutes; beach and pool use is not recommended.

Samsung
Size and weight—208.6 × 326.4 × 5.4 mm; 718 g (Wi-Fi) Samsung
Security—On-screen fingerprint sensor Samsung
Software—Shipped with Android 14 Samsung