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Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M2) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE
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94 of 160 fields differ
- 53 different values
- 41 known for one only
- 23 the same
- 43 missing for both
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AApple: 178.5 × 247.6 mm
- BSamsung: 165.8 × 254.3 mm
Weight
0 to 800 g
All 168 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
SM-X520, SM-X526B, SM-X528U, SM-X520NZAAXAR, SM-X520NZSAXAR, SM-X520NLBAXAR, SM-X520NZAEXAR, SM-X520NZSEXAR, SM-X520NLBEXAR, SM-X520NZAREUB, SM-X520NLBREUB, SM-X520NZAPEUB, SM-X526BZAREUB, SM-X526BZAPEUB4Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/tablets/galaxy-tab-s10-fe/buy/galaxy-tab-s10-fe-blue-128gb-sku-sm-x520nlbaxarRead 28 September 20265Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-fe-grey-128gb-5g-sm-x526bzareubRead 7 October 202615Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-fe-grey-128gb-wi-fi-sm-x520nzareubRead 30 September 2026Public purchase selector lists exact Wi-Fi regional model codes.28Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-fe-gray-256gb-sm-x526bzapeubRead 7 October 2026Exact additional European consumer 5G 256 GB SKU SM-X526BZAPEUB. Business sales channel, not the distinct Enterprise Edition suffix.
GTIN / EAN
Not available
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Announced
Status
Not available
Predecessor
Successor
Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M3)19Press articlebgr.com/reviews/apple-ipad-air-m3-review-predictably-greatRead 23 October 2026BGR says the iPad Air M3 updates the previous generation iPad Air from an M2 chip to an M3 chip in the same 11-inch and 13-inch sizes.20Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/ipad/ipad-air-faq/differences-between-ipad-air-m2-ipad-air-m3.htmlRead 23 October 2026EveryMac says the iPad Air M3 models were released in 2025 as replacements for the iPad Air M2 line.
Not available
Launch price (US)
$5993Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/05/apple-unveils-the-redesigned-11-inch-and-all-new-13-inch-ipad-air-with-m2Read 5 October 2026Original US launch starts at USD 599 Wi-Fi or USD 749 cellular for 128 GB. Tax is excluded. Higher tiers are not inferred from later stores.15Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdsynnex.com/na/us/apple/wp-content/uploads/sites/49/2024/08/iPad-Air-First-Look-1.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Apple-copyright May 2024 First Look one-page sheet, hosted by distributor. Apple Retail price (U.S.) row explicitly gives 599/699/899/1099 Wi-Fi and 749/849/1049/1249 cellular for 128/256/512 GB and 1 TB in matching order. This is launch maker MSRP, not distributor current pricing.
Launch price (EU)
Markets
US, DE3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/05/apple-unveils-the-redesigned-11-inch-and-all-new-13-inch-ipad-air-with-m2Read 5 October 20265Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2024/05/apple-unveils-the-redesigned-11-inch-and-all-new-13-inch-ipad-air-with-m2Read 5 October 2026
US, EU, GB2Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/galaxy-tab-s10-fe-series-intelligent-experiences-premium-versatile-designRead 28 September 20264Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/tablets/galaxy-tab-s10-fe/buy/galaxy-tab-s10-fe-blue-128gb-sku-sm-x520nlbaxarRead 28 September 20265Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-fe-grey-128gb-5g-sm-x526bzareubRead 7 October 2026
Colours
Blue, Purple, Starlight, Space Gray1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119894Read 5 October 20263Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/05/apple-unveils-the-redesigned-11-inch-and-all-new-13-inch-ipad-air-with-m2Read 5 October 202615Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdsynnex.com/na/us/apple/wp-content/uploads/sites/49/2024/08/iPad-Air-First-Look-1.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Gray, Silver, Blue1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/galaxy-tab-s10-fe-series-brings-intelligent-experiences-to-the-forefront-with-premium-versatile-designRead 30 September 20262Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/galaxy-tab-s10-fe-series-intelligent-experiences-premium-versatile-designRead 28 September 20263Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/tablets/galaxy-tab-s10-feRead 30 September 2026
Form factor
OS updates promised
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Security updates promised
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Body
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Height
254.3mm1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/galaxy-tab-s10-fe-series-brings-intelligent-experiences-to-the-forefront-with-premium-versatile-designRead 30 September 2026254.3 x 165.8 x 6.0 mm5Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-fe-grey-128gb-5g-sm-x526bzareubRead 7 October 2026Dimensions (H × W × D) 165.8 x 254.3 x 6.0 (landscape order). Stored in portrait order
Width
165.8mm1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/galaxy-tab-s10-fe-series-brings-intelligent-experiences-to-the-forefront-with-premium-versatile-designRead 30 September 20265Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-fe-grey-128gb-5g-sm-x526bzareubRead 7 October 2026Dimensions (H × W × D) 165.8 x 254.3 x 6.0 (landscape order). Stored in portrait order
Thickness
Weight
497g(1.1 lb)1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/galaxy-tab-s10-fe-series-brings-intelligent-experiences-to-the-forefront-with-premium-versatile-designRead 30 September 2026497 g (Wi-Fi), 500 g (5G)5Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-fe-grey-128gb-5g-sm-x526bzareubRead 7 October 2026
Frame
Front
Back
Dust and water rating
Not available
IP681Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/galaxy-tab-s10-fe-series-brings-intelligent-experiences-to-the-forefront-with-premium-versatile-designRead 30 September 20263Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/tablets/galaxy-tab-s10-feRead 30 September 20266Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-x520nzareub-productfiche.pdfRead 28 September 202612EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2284544Read 30 September 2026Public EPREL product record. Model SM-X520. Property ingress Protection Rating.
MIL-STD-810
Not available
Not available
SIM
Not available
Not available
Built-in kickstand
Not available
Not available
Display
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Screen size
10.9in(27.7 cm)1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/galaxy-tab-s10-fe-series-brings-intelligent-experiences-to-the-forefront-with-premium-versatile-designRead 30 September 20265Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-fe-grey-128gb-5g-sm-x526bzareubRead 7 October 2026277.0 mm (10.9" full rectangle) / 275.1 mm (10.8" rounded corners)
Resolution
Pixel density
264.6ppi
249.3ppi
Display type
LCD (IPS)5Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-fe-grey-128gb-5g-sm-x526bzareubRead 7 October 2026Display: Samsung TFT, global launch says LCD. IPS panel not established by a readable primary source.13Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Is-it-NFL-material-or-did-it-peak-in-high-school-Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-S10-FE-Review.1007221.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Display section: IPS screen. Maker publishes the broader TFT/LCD description.
Display type (as published)
Liquid Retina display1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119894Read 5 October 2026
Dimming zones
Not available
Not available
Refresh rate modes
AApple iPad Air 11-inch (M2)
| Mode | Max (Hz) | Variable |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 60 | No |
BSamsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE
| Max (Hz) | Variable |
|---|---|
| 90 | Yes |
Max refresh rate
60Hz
90Hz
Min refresh rate
Not available
Not available
Brightness (typical, SDR)
Not available
Peak brightness
Not available
Not available
Full-screen HDR brightness
Not available
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Contrast ratio
Not available
Colour depth
Not available
Not available
DCI-P3 coverage
Not available
Not available
HDR playback formats
Not available
Fully laminated
Anti-reflection coating
Antireflective coating1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119894Read 5 October 2026
Nano-texture option
Not available
Not available
PWM dimming frequency
Not available
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Platform
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OS at launch
iPadOS 173Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/05/apple-unveils-the-redesigned-11-inch-and-all-new-13-inch-ipad-air-with-m2Read 5 October 2026Original launch describes iPadOS 17. Later measured firmware is separately qualified.15Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdsynnex.com/na/us/apple/wp-content/uploads/sites/49/2024/08/iPad-Air-First-Look-1.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Software
Not available
Latest OS
Chipset
Process
CPU cores
CPU configuration
AApple iPad Air 11-inch (M2)
| Count | Core |
|---|---|
| 4 | Performance |
| 4 | Efficiency |
BSamsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE
| Count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cortex-A720 | 2.9 |
| 3 | Cortex-A720 | 2.6 |
| 4 | Cortex-A520 | 1.9 |
Source5Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-fe-grey-128gb-5g-sm-x526bzareubRead 7 October 2026Core names are confirmed in the chip maker specifications and the exact-model Notebookcheck review. Clock values come from the Samsung exact-model specification table.11Maker product pagesemiconductor.samsung.com/processor/mobile-processorRead 30 September 2026Exynos 1580:1 x Cortex-A720, 3 x Cortex-A720, 4 x Cortex-A520. Tablet UK table gives 2.9/2.6/1.9 GHz, used in preference to chip nominal 1.95 GHz.
Max CPU clock
Not available
2.9GHz
GPU
NPU performance
Memory
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RAM
8, 12GB1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/galaxy-tab-s10-fe-series-brings-intelligent-experiences-to-the-forefront-with-premium-versatile-designRead 30 September 202612 GB + 256 GB, 8 GB + 128 GB. Memory option may vary by market5Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-fe-grey-128gb-5g-sm-x526bzareubRead 7 October 2026
RAM type
Not available
LPDDR525Retailer pagebechtle.com/shop/samsung-galaxy-tab-s10-fe-128-gb-gray--4897278--pRead 7 October 2026Exact SM-X520NZAREUB consumer Wi-Fi 8 GB/128 GB row: Arbeitsspeichertyp LPDDR5. ComputerBase manufacturer-supplied launch table independently labels both 8 GB and 12 GB variants LPDDR5. Verizon 8 GB/128 GB SM-X528U table also states LPDDR5. Chip maximum alone is not used.26Press articlecomputerbase.de/news/tablets/galaxy-tab-s10-fe-und-fe-plus-samsungs-neue-premium-tablets-unterhalb-des-ultra.91916Read 7 October 2026Manufacturer-supplied launch specifications, credited Samsung. FE RAM table separately lists 8.192 MB LPDDR5 and variant 12.288 MB LPDDR5. Other erroneous HDR/flash shorthand in this launch table is not used.
Memory bandwidth
Not available
Storage
128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119894Read 5 October 2026Marketed 1 TB represented as decimal 1000 GB. Maker footnote defines 1 TB as one trillion bytes. Usable capacity is lower.15Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdsynnex.com/na/us/apple/wp-content/uploads/sites/49/2024/08/iPad-Air-First-Look-1.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Memory card
Not available
Max card size
Not available
2TB1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/galaxy-tab-s10-fe-series-brings-intelligent-experiences-to-the-forefront-with-premium-versatile-designRead 30 September 20265Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-fe-grey-128gb-5g-sm-x526bzareubRead 7 October 2026microSD (up to 2 TB), stored as 2000 GB
Rear cameras
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Rear cameras
AApple iPad Air 11-inch (M2)
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Autofocus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 12 | 1.8 | PDAF |
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119894Read 5 October 202612 MP Wide f/1.8 with Autofocus with Focus Pixels. Apple camera documentation defines Focus Pixels as phase detection. The lens cover is not the display front.13Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/Cameras/Cameras.htmlRead 5 October 2026Apple explicitly explains Focus Pixels as phase-detection autofocus. Exact tablet camera specification independently says Autofocus with Focus Pixels.
BSamsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Autofocus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 13 | 2 | Autofocus, mechanism not stated |
Source1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/galaxy-tab-s10-fe-series-brings-intelligent-experiences-to-the-forefront-with-premium-versatile-designRead 30 September 2026Camera, Front Camera or Multimedia section. Published values only.5Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-fe-grey-128gb-5g-sm-x526bzareubRead 7 October 2026Camera: 13 MP (plus 8 MP Ultra Wide on Ultra), rear autofocus yes. Exact autofocus mechanism and other optics not maker published.20Maker spec sheet (PDF)device.report/m/97270be99ff8dcabade9ef7aa00fffd32f3071126fe2bd0787f48184a895cd26.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 3 13 MP rear wide camera explicitly f2.0. The same document LED flash claim is rejected in favor of current exact SKU and original hardware documents. Existing autofocus remains generic.
Number of rear cameras
1
1
Main camera
12MP
13MP
Video recording
AApple iPad Air 11-inch (M2)
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Max frame rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 60 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 240 |
| 1280 | 720 | 30 |
BSamsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Max frame rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 30 |
Max video resolution
3840 × 2160px
3840 × 2160px
Video HDR
Not available
Not available
Video formats
LiDAR scanner
Not available
Not available
Front camera
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Front cameras
AApple iPad Air 11-inch (M2)
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) |
|---|---|---|
| Ultrawide | 12 | 2 |
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119894Read 5 October 202612 MP f/2 Ultra Wide on the landscape edge. Exact model identification confirms the lens role. No f/2.4 from review metadata is copied.2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108043Read 5 October 2026Exact iPad Air 11-inch (M2) section identifies Ultra Wide camera on the landscape edge.
BSamsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Field of view |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrawide | 12 | 2.4 | 120° |
Source1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/galaxy-tab-s10-fe-series-brings-intelligent-experiences-to-the-forefront-with-premium-versatile-designRead 30 September 2026Specifications: 12 MP Ultra Wide. Aperture and field of view not published.20Maker spec sheet (PDF)device.report/m/97270be99ff8dcabade9ef7aa00fffd32f3071126fe2bd0787f48184a895cd26.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 3 12 MP front ultra-wide camera explicitly 120 degrees and f2.4. No sensor model, OIS or autofocus property is invented.
Front camera resolution (as published)
Not available
Not available
Front camera position
Front video
AApple iPad Air 11-inch (M2)
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Max frame rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1080 | 60 |
BSamsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE
Not availableFront autofocus
Not available
Not available
Audio
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Number of speakers
Speaker layout
Stereo (landscape)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119894Read 5 October 2026
Stereo speakers
Microphones
3.5 mm jack
Not available
Audio features
Landscape stereo speakers, Spatial Audio playback, Dolby Atmos1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119894Read 5 October 2026
Network
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Cellular
Network
2G bands
Not available
GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19005Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-fe-grey-128gb-5g-sm-x526bzareubRead 7 October 2026
3G bands
850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1700/2100 MHz, 1900 MHz, 2100 MHz1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119894Read 5 October 2026Exact A2903 model in shared family table. UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA frequencies are repeated in cellular rows only.
B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)5Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-fe-grey-128gb-5g-sm-x526bzareubRead 7 October 2026
4G bands
B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B11, B12, B13, B14, B17, B18, B19, B20, B21, B25, B26, B28, B29, B30, B32, B66, B71, B34, B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B481Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119894Read 5 October 2026Exact A2903 FDD and TDD LTE bands combined and repeated in each cellular row.
B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(850), B28(700), B32(1500), B66(AWS-3), B38(2600), B40(2300), B41(2500)5Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-fe-grey-128gb-5g-sm-x526bzareubRead 7 October 2026FDD and TDD LTE bands combined
5G bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n70, n71, n75, n76, n77, n78, n791Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119894Read 5 October 2026Exact A2903 NR list includes n76. No newer-generation modem list is substituted.
N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N20(800), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), N71(600), N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500)5Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-fe-grey-128gb-5g-sm-x526bzareubRead 7 October 2026FDD Sub 6 and TDD Sub 6 bands combined
5G mmWave
Max download speed
Not available
Not available
Modem
Not available
Not available
Connectivity
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 61Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/galaxy-tab-s10-fe-series-brings-intelligent-experiences-to-the-forefront-with-premium-versatile-designRead 30 September 2026Wi-Fi 6. The US product page comparison table says Wi-Fi 6 E, which conflicts with the maker spec pages (802.11 ax, 2.4+5 GHz)5Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-fe-grey-128gb-5g-sm-x526bzareubRead 7 October 2026Maker Wi-Fi specification: 802.11ax, 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz. Stored Wi-Fi 6. Notebookcheck reports and tests 6 GHz Wi-Fi 6E on its European 5G unit, an unresolved source/model conflict. Maker claim retained.
Wi-Fi bands
Bluetooth
Bluetooth codecs
Not available
NFC
Not available
Positioning
Digital compass, Wi-Fi, iBeacon microlocation, GPS/GNSS, Cellular1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119894Read 5 October 2026Compass, Wi-Fi and iBeacon for all radios. GPS/GNSS and cellular positioning apply only to cellular rows. Every row lists its own methods.
GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS5Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-fe-grey-128gb-5g-sm-x526bzareubRead 7 October 2026
Dual-band GNSS
Not available
Not available
Connector
USB ports
USB speed
USB 3 (up to 10Gb/s)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119894Read 5 October 2026
Thunderbolt
Not available
Not available
Video out over USB
Max external display
Not available
Not available
Stylus
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Stylus
Compatible styluses
AApple iPad Air 11-inch (M2)
| Name | Included | Tilt | Hover | Haptics | Charging |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Pencil Pro | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Magnetic, on the device |
| Apple Pencil (USB-C) | No | Yes | Yes | No | USB-C |
BSamsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE
| Name | Technology | Included | Pressure levels | Tilt | Hover | Charging |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S Pen | EMR | Yes | 4,096 | Yes | Yes | None (passive) |
Source1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/galaxy-tab-s10-fe-series-brings-intelligent-experiences-to-the-forefront-with-premium-versatile-designRead 30 September 2026S Pen (BLE not supported) in-box21Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Air command p37: hover S Pen over the screen and tap the Air command icon. Adds hover only to the existing included S Pen row. No Bluetooth, remote gestures or latency claim inferred.23Reviewmynexttablet.com/samsung-galaxy-tab-s10-fe-reviewRead 7 October 2026Included S Pen never needs to be charged because it does not have a battery. Adds none_passive to existing row, not an inference from lack of Bluetooth.24Reviewparkablogs.com/content/samsung-tab-s10-fe-artist-reviewRead 7 October 2026Included Samsung S Pen explicitly supports tilt and 4096 pressure levels, uses Wacom EMR. Existing included flag stays true. Drawing tests describe working tilt and pressure. No third-party pen is added.
Pressure levels
Not available
4,096
Tilt support
Yes
Yes
Hover
Yes
Yes
Keyboard and accessories
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Accessory connector
Official keyboards
AApple iPad Air 11-inch (M2)
| Name | Connection | Trackpad | Backlit | Function row | Included |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magic Keyboard for iPad Air 11-inch | Pogo pins | Yes | Yes | Not available | No |
| Magic Keyboard for iPad Air 11-inch (2025) | Pogo pins | Yes | Not available | Yes | No |
Source3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/05/apple-unveils-the-redesigned-11-inch-and-all-new-13-inch-ipad-air-with-m2Read 5 October 2026Original launch explicitly lists compatible Magic Keyboard with trackpad, sold separately. The newer 2025 Air keyboard is separately sourced and requires newer software.10Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108983Read 5 October 2026Maker instruction identifies Smart Connector contacts on the tablet and keyboard. Existing pogo_pins option represents these physical contact connections. Keyboard USB-C is pass-through charging, not a second tablet data port.15Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdsynnex.com/na/us/apple/wp-content/uploads/sites/49/2024/08/iPad-Air-First-Look-1.pdfRead 5 October 202616Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122272Read 5 October 20262025 11-inch Air keyboard explicitly compatible with M2 and requires iPadOS 18.3 or later. Glass trackpad and 14-key function row verified. Backlighting is not stated in this document, so its row omits that attribute. Launch-compatible keyboard is separately sourced by original release.
BSamsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE
| Name | Connection | Trackpad | Included | Weight (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book Cover Keyboard | Not available | Yes | No | Not available |
| Book Cover Keyboard Slim | Pogo pins | No | No | 281.1 |
Source1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/galaxy-tab-s10-fe-series-brings-intelligent-experiences-to-the-forefront-with-premium-versatile-designRead 30 September 2026Book Cover Keyboard and Book Cover Keyboard Slim sold separately23Reviewmynexttablet.com/samsung-galaxy-tab-s10-fe-reviewRead 7 October 2026Keyboard Cover section says two covers for each tablet. Simplified Book Cover Keyboard Slim does not have a touchpad. Full Book Cover Keyboard tested with a usable touchpad. The 10.9-inch keyboard is separately identified as the smaller one. No FE+ weight is borrowed.27Maker product pagesamsung.com/sg/mobile-accessories/galaxy-tab-s9-book-cover-keyboard-slim-ai-key-black-ef-dx720ubegwwRead 7 October 2026Only Slim row. Maker explicitly lists Galaxy Tab S9, S9 FE and S10 FE compatibility for EF-DX720UBEGWW. Interface POGO, Weight 281.1 g. Source regional accessory SG international layout. Weight belongs to complete Slim keyboard cover, not a bare detachable keyboard. Function row and backlight not inferred.
Keyboard with trackpad
Yes
Yes
Keyboard in box
No
No
Features and sensors
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Fingerprint
Sensors
Touch ID, Three-axis gyro, Accelerometer, Barometer, Ambient light sensor1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119894Read 5 October 2026
Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor5Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-fe-grey-128gb-5g-sm-x526bzareubRead 7 October 2026
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Battery and charging
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7,760mAh6Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-x520nzareub-productfiche.pdfRead 28 September 2026Rated battery capacity 7760 m Ah8EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/screen/product/smartphonestablets20231669/2284544Read 28 September 202612EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2284544Read 30 September 2026Public EPREL product record. Model SM-X520. Property rated Battery Capacity.
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8,000mAh1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/galaxy-tab-s10-fe-series-brings-intelligent-experiences-to-the-forefront-with-premium-versatile-designRead 30 September 20268,000 mAh typical (IEC 61960)5Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-fe-grey-128gb-5g-sm-x526bzareubRead 7 October 2026
Battery energy
29.96Wh31Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.mmsrg.com/ada/166325/c1/-/-/ASSET_MMS_160328393Read 7 October 2026Original Samsung SDI safety datasheet for EB-BX526ABY and EB-BX526ABE, page 1: rated 7.760 Ah, nominal 3.86 V, Wh rating 29.96 Wh. Literal rated pack rating, not calculated. FCC SM-X526B Part1 identifies EB-BX526ABY (ATL, SDI). Genuine Samsung GH82-37144A service-part compatibility explicitly maps EB-BX526ABE to X520 and X526B. No retailer 45 Wh charging-power confusion or 30.88 Wh typical substitution.32Regulatory filingfccid.io/A3LSMX526B/RF-Exposure-Info/A3LSMX526B-SAR-Part-1-TEST-REPORT-R1-8083473.pdfRead 7 October 2026Battery identity linkage only. Original Samsung FCC report for SM-X526B Device Description explicitly lists Battery EB-BX526ABY (ATL, SDI). Numerical energy comes from the literal Samsung SDI datasheet. SAR values remain outside JSON because mixed Wi-Fi/5G product has nonvariant SAR fields.33Retailer pagebrico-phone.com/42175-batterie-galaxy-tab-s10-fe-et-s10-lite-origine-samsung-gh82-37144a.htmlRead 7 October 2026Explicit original Samsung service-pack compatibility link, not energy source: GH82-37144A / EB-BX526ABE, compatible X520, X526 and X526B, described identical to factory-installed battery. SOSav independently lists same identity and model set. Literal energy remains Samsung SDI 29.96 Wh.
Claimed battery life
AApple iPad Air 11-inch (M2)
| Use case | Connection | Hours (h) |
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| Web browsing | Wi-Fi | 10 |
| Video playback | Not available | 10 |
| Web browsing | Cellular | 9 |
BSamsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE
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| Video playback | Offline | 20 |
Video playback (claimed)
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Wired charging standards
QC2.0, AFC, USB Power Delivery1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/galaxy-tab-s10-fe-series-brings-intelligent-experiences-to-the-forefront-with-premium-versatile-designRead 30 September 2026Wired charging compatible with QC 2.0 and AFC. 45 W adapter sold separately20Maker spec sheet (PDF)device.report/m/97270be99ff8dcabade9ef7aa00fffd32f3071126fe2bd0787f48184a895cd26.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 3 footnote recommends a charger with PD support and displays USB PD. Adds protocol only, with no PD version or PPS assumption. Existing maker QC2.0/AFC and 45 W maximum retained. The conflicting draft 10-25 W badge is not used as a device maximum.
Charging guidance
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No20Maker spec sheet (PDF)device.report/m/97270be99ff8dcabade9ef7aa00fffd32f3071126fe2bd0787f48184a895cd26.pdfRead 7 October 2026Same producer sheet explicitly says Ladeadapter nicht enthalten. Conflicting 10-25 W badge is about a recommended separate charger and is not an included adapter.30Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s10-fe/buyRead 7 October 2026Current maker buy page covers both S10 FE sizes and says our tablets do not come with a charger plug in the box. Default direct UK retail configuration. Global launch separately says 45 W adapter sold separately. PhoneArena standard retail box explicitly no charger. Promotional adapters are not in-box hardware.
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Manual SDR brightness (measured)
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Stylus latency (measured)
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Battery tests (measured)
AApple iPad Air 11-inch (M2)
| Test | Brightness (nits) | Hours (h) |
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| Notebookcheck idle | Not available | 25.13 |
| Notebookcheck Wi-Fi | 150 | 11.38 |
| Notebookcheck video | 150 | 12.8 |
| Notebookcheck load | Not available | 3.52 |
BSamsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE
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Loudspeaker loudness (measured)
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EU label and regulatory
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EU energy class
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F5Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-fe-grey-128gb-5g-sm-x526bzareubRead 7 October 20266Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-x520nzareub-productfiche.pdfRead 28 September 20268EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/screen/product/smartphonestablets20231669/2284544Read 28 September 202612EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2284544Read 30 September 2026Public EPREL product record. Model SM-X520. Property energy Class.
Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)
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96.53h7Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-x520nzareub-energylabel.pdfRead 28 September 2026Label shows 96 h 32 min8EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/screen/product/smartphonestablets20231669/2284544Read 28 September 2026battery Endurance Per Cycle In Hours 96.53. Read through the EPREL public API for the same id12EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2284544Read 30 September 2026Public EPREL product record. Model SM-X520. Property battery Endurance Per Cycle In Hours.
Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)
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2,000cycles5Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-fe-grey-128gb-5g-sm-x526bzareubRead 7 October 20266Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-x520nzareub-productfiche.pdfRead 28 September 20268EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/screen/product/smartphonestablets20231669/2284544Read 28 September 202612EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2284544Read 30 September 2026Public EPREL battery Endurance In Cycles is stored in hundreds of cycles. Verified against manufacturer product information sheet and energy label. 2000 cycles.
Drop resistance class
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E6Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-x520nzareub-productfiche.pdfRead 28 September 20268EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/screen/product/smartphonestablets20231669/2284544Read 28 September 202612EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2284544Read 30 September 2026Public EPREL product record. Model SM-X520. Property repeated Free Fall Reliability Class.
Repairability class
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C6Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-x520nzareub-productfiche.pdfRead 28 September 20268EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/screen/product/smartphonestablets20231669/2284544Read 28 September 202612EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2284544Read 30 September 2026Public EPREL product record. Model SM-X520. Property repairability Class.
SAR body (US)
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SAR body (EU)
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In the box
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Galaxy Tab S10 FE, S Pen, USB Type-C data cable, Ejection pin, Quick Start Guide20Maker spec sheet (PDF)device.report/m/97270be99ff8dcabade9ef7aa00fffd32f3071126fe2bd0787f48184a895cd26.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original Samsung Austria sheet, page 3, exact 10.9-inch FE Lieferumfang row. EU standard package. Separately sold keyboard and charger are excluded. No transient promotional bundle.
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Product page
Spec sheet
support.apple.com/en-us/1198941Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119894Read 5 October 2026Complete maker specification sheet is this exact-generation support document.15Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdsynnex.com/na/us/apple/wp-content/uploads/sites/49/2024/08/iPad-Air-First-Look-1.pdfRead 5 October 2026
www.secomp.ch/media/pdf/s06/06010238_en_data_2025.pdf17Maker spec sheet (PDF)secomp.ch/media/pdf/s06/06010238_en_data_2025.pdfRead 7 October 2026Samsung-authored Galaxy Tab S10 FE and FE+ English product brochure, publicly mirrored by Secomp. It separates 10.9-inch FE from 13.1-inch FE+. The Austrian detailed sheet has two rejected draft claims, so this readable brochure is the primary linked sheet.
Manual
support.apple.com/guide/ipad/ipad-air-11-inch-m2-ipada5152b19/ipados7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/ipad/ipad-air-11-inch-m2-ipada5152b19/ipadosRead 5 October 2026Current original iPad User Guide hardware chapter for exact iPad Air 11-inch (M2). The connector diagram names a single USB-C port and Smart Connector. Touch ID is integrated into the top button. Generic alternate diagram SIM text is not substituted for exact eSIM-only technical specifications.
org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx16Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Current Samsung UK support download for SM-X526BZAREUB. Original Android 16 EU user guide includes SM-X520/SM-X526B as well as other tablet families. Only applicable model sections are relevant. Original Android 15 FE-specific guide is separately cited for hardware and features.
EPREL registration number
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22845447Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-x520nzareub-energylabel.pdfRead 28 September 2026From the QR code on the label: eprel.ec.europa.eu/qr/22845448EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/screen/product/smartphonestablets20231669/2284544Read 28 September 2026Model identifier SM-X52012EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2284544Read 30 September 2026Public EPREL product record. Model SM-X520. Property eprel Registration Number.
Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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