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AApple iPad Air 11-inch (M3)

BSamsung Galaxy Tab S11

General

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Series

iPad Air1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122241Read 5 October 2026

Galaxy Tab S2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s11-grey-128gb-wi-fi-sm-x730nzareubRead 30 September 2026Listed under Galaxy Tab S

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

A3266, A3267, A32702Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108043Read 5 October 2026A3266 Wi-Fi, A3267 Wi-Fi + Cellular, A3270 mainland China cellular only. The China identity is retained without unsafe China configuration rows.

SM-X730, SM-X736B2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s11-grey-128gb-wi-fi-sm-x730nzareubRead 30 September 2026

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

4 March 20253Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/03/apple-introduces-ipad-air-with-powerful-m3-chip-and-new-magic-keyboardRead 5 October 2026

4 September 20251Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-samsung-galaxy-tab-s11-series-packing-everything-you-expect-from-a-premium-tabletRead 30 September 2026Announced in Korea on September 4, 2025

Status

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Available2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s11-grey-128gb-wi-fi-sm-x730nzareubRead 30 September 2026

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M2)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.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S910Reviewnotebookcheck.net/A-superb-tablet-experience-with-caveats-Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-S11-review.1130795.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Notebookcheck's review calls the Galaxy Tab S11 the Tab S9's successor and says Samsung had no base Tab S10 in between.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4)21Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/ipads/apple-ipad-air-m4-review-small-tweaks-to-the-gold-standardRead 23 October 2026Tom's Guide reviews the 11-inch iPad Air M4 and calls it a modest upgrade over last year's iPad Air M3.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$5993Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/03/apple-introduces-ipad-air-with-powerful-m3-chip-and-new-magic-keyboardRead 5 October 2026US 11-inch starts at $599 Wi-Fi and $749 cellular, base 128 GB configurations only. Higher-tier launch prices are not inferred from reviews.

$799.995Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-unveils-galaxy-tab-s11-seriesRead 28 September 2026Galaxy Tab S11 starts at $799.99 (US, Wi-Fi 128 GB)

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€6995Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2025/03/apple-introduces-ipad-air-with-powerful-m3-chip-and-new-magic-keyboardRead 5 October 2026German VAT-inclusive 11-inch base 128 GB launch prices: EUR 699 Wi-Fi and EUR 869 cellular. Later sale prices and education discounts are excluded.

€8996Press releasenews.samsung.com/de/leichtgewichte-mit-leistung-samsung-prasentiert-seine-galaxy-tab-s11-serieRead 28 September 2026Germany UVP. Wi-Fi: 899 € (128 GB), 959 € (256 GB), 1.079 € (512 GB). 5G: 1.049 €, 1.109 €, 1.229 €

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, DE3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/03/apple-introduces-ipad-air-with-powerful-m3-chip-and-new-magic-keyboardRead 5 October 20265Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2025/03/apple-introduces-ipad-air-with-powerful-m3-chip-and-new-magic-keyboardRead 5 October 2026

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Blue, Purple, Starlight, Space Gray1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122241Read 5 October 2026

Gray, Silver1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-samsung-galaxy-tab-s11-series-packing-everything-you-expect-from-a-premium-tabletRead 30 September 2026

Form factor

Slate7Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 20268Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 20269EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2261062Read 5 October 2026Device type TABLET, isFoldable false.

Slate2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s11-grey-128gb-wi-fi-sm-x730nzareubRead 30 September 2026

OS updates promisediYears of major OS upgrades explicitly promised from launch. A number of Android generations or the EU minimum from end of market placement is not a duration from launch.

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Security updates promisediSecurity support duration explicitly promised by the maker from launch. The source note states the starting event. EU minimum support from end of market placement is not stored here.

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7years4Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/tablets/galaxy-tab-s11Read 30 September 20267 years of security updates from the date of global launch

Security updates untiliExact support end date published for this model. Do not calculate it from a stated number of years.

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30 September 20322Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s11-grey-128gb-wi-fi-sm-x730nzareubRead 30 September 2026Security Update Period (Valid until) 30 September 2032

Body

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HeightiLong edge of the tablet in portrait orientation. Base describes the Wi-Fi model. The source notes when the maker lists landscape dimensions.

247.6mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122241Read 5 October 2026

253.8mm1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-samsung-galaxy-tab-s11-series-packing-everything-you-expect-from-a-premium-tabletRead 30 September 2026Published as 165.3 x 253.8 x 5.5 mm in landscape order. Stored in portrait order

WidthiShort edge of the tablet in portrait orientation. Do not copy landscape height into this field.

178.5mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122241Read 5 October 2026

165.3mm1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-samsung-galaxy-tab-s11-series-packing-everything-you-expect-from-a-premium-tabletRead 30 September 2026

ThicknessiTablet body thickness excluding the camera bump when the source states that condition.

6.1mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122241Read 5 October 2026

5.5mm1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-samsung-galaxy-tab-s11-series-packing-everything-you-expect-from-a-premium-tabletRead 30 September 2026

WeightiTablet body only. Base describes the Wi-Fi model. Cellular variants state their own weight. Excludes keyboard, stylus and packaging.

460g(1 lb)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122241Read 5 October 2026

469g(1 lb)1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-samsung-galaxy-tab-s11-series-packing-everything-you-expect-from-a-premium-tabletRead 30 September 2026

Frame

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122241Read 5 October 2026Materials section: 100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure.

Aluminium1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-samsung-galaxy-tab-s11-series-packing-everything-you-expect-from-a-premium-tabletRead 30 September 2026Armor AL (enhanced Armor Aluminum)

Front

Glass1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122241Read 5 October 2026Materials section explicitly describes glass in the cover glass.

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Back

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122241Read 5 October 2026Materials section: 100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure.

Aluminium10Reviewnotebookcheck.net/A-superb-tablet-experience-with-caveats-Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-S11-review.1130795.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Case section:aluminum unibody. Tested 12 GB/128 GB Galaxy Tab S11, 469 g Wi-Fi reference configuration.

Dust and water ratingiPublished ingress protection rating. Source notes distinguish a regulatory EU rating from a separately advertised maker claim.

IP427Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 2026Original EU regulatory sheet explicitly lists IP42. This differs from reviews stating no water certification. Regulatory model information is retained without treating it as a separate maker marketing promise.8Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 2026Original EU regulatory sheet explicitly lists IP42. This differs from reviews stating no water certification. Regulatory model information is retained without treating it as a separate maker marketing promise.9EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2261062Read 5 October 2026

IP681Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-samsung-galaxy-tab-s11-series-packing-everything-you-expect-from-a-premium-tabletRead 30 September 2026IP 68 under IEC 60529, up to 1.5 m freshwater for 30 minutes. The included S Pen is also IP 689EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2410085Read 30 September 2026Public EPREL product record. Model SM-X730. Property ingress Protection Rating.

MIL-STD-810iWhether the maker explicitly claims MIL-STD-810 testing. Absence from a specification sheet does not establish false.

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SIM

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Built-in kickstandiA stand integrated into the tablet body. An optional keyboard cover or case stand is excluded.

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Display

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Screen sizeiPublished rectangular display diagonal, before rounded-corner deductions. This can differ from the marketed product size.

10.86in(27.6 cm)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122241Read 5 October 2026Marketed as 11-inch. The maker specifies 10.86 inches diagonally when measured as a rectangle. Rounded corners reduce actual viewable area.

11in(27.9 cm)1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-samsung-galaxy-tab-s11-series-packing-everything-you-expect-from-a-premium-tabletRead 30 September 202611.0 inch full rectangle, 10.9 inch with rounded corners

ResolutioniNative panel pixels. Width is the larger landscape pixel dimension and height the smaller one.

2360 × 1640px1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122241Read 5 October 2026

2560 × 1600px1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-samsung-galaxy-tab-s11-series-packing-everything-you-expect-from-a-premium-tabletRead 30 September 2026

Pixel density

264.6ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

274.4ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

Aspect ratio

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Display type

LCD (IPS)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122241Read 5 October 2026

OLED1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-samsung-galaxy-tab-s11-series-packing-everything-you-expect-from-a-premium-tabletRead 30 September 2026Dynamic AMOLED 2X. LTPO is not stated

Display type (as published)

Liquid Retina display1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122241Read 5 October 2026

Dynamic AMOLED 2X1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-samsung-galaxy-tab-s11-series-packing-everything-you-expect-from-a-premium-tabletRead 30 September 2026

Dimming zonesiIndependently controlled backlight zones. OLED pixels are not counted as local dimming zones.

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Refresh rate modesiOne row per confirmed display mode. Minimum refresh rate is stored only when explicitly published or tested. A measured minimum requires test conditions in the source note.

AApple iPad Air 11-inch (M3)

Max (Hz)
60

Source17Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Cheaper-than-Android-Apple-iPad-Air-11-2025-with-M3-power-for-under-600-review.994477.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact model display and input sections explicitly state maximum 60 Hz. No minimum or adaptive capability is invented.

BSamsung Galaxy Tab S11

Max (Hz)	Variable
120	Yes

Source4Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/tablets/galaxy-tab-s11Read 30 September 2026120 Hz adaptive refresh rate. Lowest rate not published

Max refresh rate

60Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate modes

120Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate modes

Min refresh rate

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Brightness (typical, SDR)iMaker typical or nominal SDR brightness. A figure explicitly described as maximum SDR, outdoor HBM or HDR peak does not establish typical brightness.

500nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122241Read 5 October 2026500 nits brightness in the maker Display section. No HDR peak or outdoor mode value is substituted.

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Peak brightnessiMaker peak HDR brightness under the published window and operating conditions. Outdoor HBM is a different measurement.

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1,600nits1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-samsung-galaxy-tab-s11-series-packing-everything-you-expect-from-a-premium-tabletRead 30 September 2026Peak 1600 nit. HBM (High Brightness Mode) 1000 nit

Full-screen HDR brightnessiMaker full-screen HDR brightness. This is not a small-window HDR peak or automatic outdoor SDR level.

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Contrast ratio

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Colour depthiPublished bits per colour channel. Do not infer native bit depth or FRC from a rounded number of total colours. A published depth reached with FRC or a software extension, such as 8 + 2 bit, is stored as the published total, here 10. The split goes in the source note.

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DCI-P3 coverageiPercentage of the DCI-P3 gamut covered. Gamut volume above 100 percent is not coverage.

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HDR playback formatsiHDR video playback formats explicitly supported. Playback or decoding support alone does not establish HDR luminance reproduction by the built-in panel. Source notes identify that distinction.

Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122241Read 5 October 2026Video Playback lists Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10 and HLG. These are playback formats, not a claim that the LCD produces OLED-level HDR luminance.

HLG, HDR10, HDR10+10Reviewnotebookcheck.net/A-superb-tablet-experience-with-caveats-Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-S11-review.1130795.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Specifications / Additional features:HLG, HDR 10, HDR 10+. Tested 12 GB/128 GB Galaxy Tab S11, 469 g Wi-Fi reference configuration.

Fully laminated

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122241Read 5 October 2026

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Anti-reflection coating

Antireflective coating1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122241Read 5 October 2026

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Screen surface

Glossy17Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Cheaper-than-Android-Apple-iPad-Air-11-2025-with-M3-power-for-under-600-review.994477.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact tested 11-inch M3 8 GB/128 GB Wi-Fi unit hardware table says glossy yes.

Glossy10Reviewnotebookcheck.net/A-superb-tablet-experience-with-caveats-Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-S11-review.1130795.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Specifications / Display:glossy yes. Tested 12 GB/128 GB Galaxy Tab S11, 469 g Wi-Fi reference configuration.

Nano-texture option

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PWM dimming frequency

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Platform

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OS at launch

iPadOS 183Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/03/apple-introduces-ipad-air-with-powerful-m3-chip-and-new-magic-keyboardRead 5 October 2026iPadOS 18.

Android 161Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-samsung-galaxy-tab-s11-series-packing-everything-you-expect-from-a-premium-tabletRead 30 September 2026

Software

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One UI 81Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-samsung-galaxy-tab-s11-series-packing-everything-you-expect-from-a-premium-tabletRead 30 September 2026

Latest OS

iPadOS 2714Maker product pageapple.com/os/ipadosRead 5 October 2026Current iPadOS 27 compatibility list includes iPad Air M2 and later.

Android 16, One UI 8.511Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-X730/035678251002/eng.htmlRead 30 September 2026Official firmware history for SM-X730, read 30 September 2026. The latest listed September 2026 security build is Android 16. The preceding feature update explicitly names One UI 8.5. Regional availability may differ.

Chipset

Apple M31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122241Read 5 October 2026

MediaTek Dimensity 9400+1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-samsung-galaxy-tab-s11-series-packing-everything-you-expect-from-a-premium-tabletRead 30 September 2026

Process

3nm11Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/10/apple-unveils-m3-m3-pro-and-m3-max-the-most-advanced-chips-for-a-personal-computerRead 5 October 2026Original M3 family announcement explicitly states 3-nanometer process technology. Exact tablet maker specifications independently identify M3. No Mac memory bandwidth or NPU throughput is transferred to the tablet.

3nm1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-samsung-galaxy-tab-s11-series-packing-everything-you-expect-from-a-premium-tabletRead 30 September 2026Enhanced 3 nm processor

CPU coresiEnabled CPU cores in the reference configuration. Storage tiers with a different enabled core count use explicit variants.

81Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122241Read 5 October 2026

82Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s11-grey-128gb-wi-fi-sm-x730nzareubRead 30 September 2026

CPU configurationiPublished core groups and their maximum clock. Do not apply another storage tier or the SoC theoretical clock to the tablet.

AApple iPad Air 11-inch (M3)

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
4	Performance	4.1
4	Efficiency	2.7

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122241Read 5 October 2026Maker specifies four performance and four efficiency cores. Clock frequencies come separately from the exact tested model hardware table at Notebookcheck.17Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Cheaper-than-Android-Apple-iPad-Air-11-2025-with-M3-power-for-under-600-review.994477.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact reviewed M3 8 GB/128 GB unit hardware table lists four P-cores at 4.1 GHz and four E-cores at 2.7 GHz. These are review-published clock specifications, not an inferred SoC maximum.

BSamsung Galaxy Tab S11

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
1	Arm Cortex-X925	3.73
3	Arm Cortex-X4	3.3
4	Arm Cortex-A720	2.4

Source2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s11-grey-128gb-wi-fi-sm-x730nzareubRead 30 September 2026CPU Speed 3.73 GHz, 3.3 GHz, 2.4 GHz, Octa-Core. Core counts and names from MediaTek7Maker product pagemediatek.com/products/smartphones/mediatek-dimensity-9400-plusRead 30 September 2026Specifications: 1 x Cortex-X925, 3 x Cortex-X4, 4 x Cortex-A720. Frequencies 3.73/3.3/2.4 GHz from Samsung UK exact-model table.

Max CPU clock

4.1GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

3.73GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

GPU

Apple M3 9-core GPU1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122241Read 5 October 2026

Arm Immortalis-G925 MC127Maker product pagemediatek.com/products/smartphones/mediatek-dimensity-9400-plusRead 30 September 2026Chip maker MediaTek: Arm Immortalis-G925 MC12, 12-core

GPU coresiEnabled GPU cores in the marketed tablet configuration. This is not a shader, execution-unit or NPU count.

91Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122241Read 5 October 2026

127Maker product pagemediatek.com/products/smartphones/mediatek-dimensity-9400-plusRead 30 September 2026

NPU performanceiPublished NPU peak operations per second. Precision and SoC conditions belong in source notes. This is not an AI benchmark score.

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Memory

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RAMiPublished RAM capacities. Base lists marketed options. Each verified configuration row lists its own capacity.

8GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122241Read 5 October 2026

12GB1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-samsung-galaxy-tab-s11-series-packing-everything-you-expect-from-a-premium-tabletRead 30 September 2026

RAM type

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LPDDR5X10Reviewnotebookcheck.net/A-superb-tablet-experience-with-caveats-Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-S11-review.1130795.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Specifications / Memory:12 GB LPDDR5X. Tested 12 GB/128 GB Galaxy Tab S11, 469 g Wi-Fi reference configuration.

Memory bandwidth

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StorageiPublished internal storage capacities. A published 1 TB is converted to 1000 GB, using decimal GB. Exact published GB capacities are preserved. This is not usable space after formatting.

128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122241Read 5 October 2026Published 1 TB equals one trillion bytes and is represented as decimal 1000 GB.

128, 256, 512GB1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-samsung-galaxy-tab-s11-series-packing-everything-you-expect-from-a-premium-tabletRead 30 September 2026

Storage type

NVMe17Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Cheaper-than-Android-Apple-iPad-Air-11-2025-with-M3-power-for-under-600-review.994477.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact reviewed Wi-Fi 128 GB drive is explicitly NVMe. Base and Wi-Fi 128 rows retain that proven value. Cellular 128 and higher storage interfaces are not independently stated and remain unknown per variant.

UFS 3.110Reviewnotebookcheck.net/A-superb-tablet-experience-with-caveats-Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-S11-review.1130795.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Specifications / Storage:128 GB UFS 3.1. Applies to the 128 GB reference, other capacity technologies are not verified. Tested 12 GB/128 GB Galaxy Tab S11, 469 g Wi-Fi reference configuration.

Memory card

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microSD (own slot)2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s11-grey-128gb-wi-fi-sm-x730nzareubRead 30 September 2026External Storage and 5G SIM Slot Type: SIM 1 + Embedded SIM + microSD. microSD does not replace the physical SIM.

Max card sizeiMaker supported removable-card capacity. A published 1 TB is converted to 1000 GB, using decimal GB. Exact published GB capacities are preserved.

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2TB2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s11-grey-128gb-wi-fi-sm-x730nzareubRead 30 September 2026Storage/Memory: microSD up to 2 TB. Published 2 TB is normalized to 2000 GB using the decimal convention.

Rear cameras

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Rear cameras

AApple iPad Air 11-inch (M3)

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Autofocus
Main	12	1.8	PDAF

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122241Read 5 October 202612 MP Wide, f/1.8, autofocus with Focus Pixels. Apple documents Focus Pixels as phase detection. Digital zoom and panorama output are not physical optical zoom or native sensor resolution.16Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/Cameras/Cameras.htmlRead 5 October 2026Apple Focus Pixels documentation explicitly defines phase detection. The exact M3 tablet specification says Autofocus with Focus Pixels.

BSamsung Galaxy Tab S11

Role	Resolution (MP)	Autofocus
Main	13	Autofocus, mechanism not stated

Source1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-samsung-galaxy-tab-s11-series-packing-everything-you-expect-from-a-premium-tabletRead 30 September 202613 MP. Autofocus yes per the UK spec page, type not published2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s11-grey-128gb-wi-fi-sm-x730nzareubRead 30 September 2026Camera: 13 MP (plus 8 MP Ultra Wide on Ultra), rear autofocus yes. Exact autofocus mechanism and other optics not maker published.

Number of rear cameras

1=CalculatedFrom Rear cameras

1=CalculatedFrom Rear cameras

Main camera

12MP=CalculatedFrom Rear cameras

13MP=CalculatedFrom Rear cameras

Flash

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Yes2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s11-grey-128gb-wi-fi-sm-x730nzareubRead 30 September 2026Camera section: rear camera flash is Yes. Flash technology is not published.

Video recordingiConfirmed recording modes, including a separately identified slow-motion maximum where supported. Decode or playback modes are excluded.

AApple iPad Air 11-inch (M3)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)
3840	2160	60
1920	1080	240
1280	720	30

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122241Read 5 October 20264K reaches 60 fps. The 1080p 240 fps mode is slow-motion only. Camera recording codecs are HEVC and H.264, distinct from the SoC media-engine ProRes capabilities.

BSamsung Galaxy Tab S11

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)
3840	2160	30

Source2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s11-grey-128gb-wi-fi-sm-x730nzareubRead 30 September 2026Specifications / Camera / Video Recording Resolution: UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 30 fps. No lower-resolution rows inferred.

Max video resolution

3840 × 2160px=CalculatedFrom Video recording

3840 × 2160px=CalculatedFrom Video recording

Video HDR

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Video formatsiFormats the camera records. Hardware media-engine decoding or video playback formats are not recording formats.

HEVC, H.2641Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122241Read 5 October 2026

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LiDAR scanner

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Front camera

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Front cameras

AApple iPad Air 11-inch (M3)

Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)
12	2

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122241Read 5 October 202612 MP Center Stage, f/2.0. Ultra-wide field of view and autofocus are not inferred from automatic framing.

BSamsung Galaxy Tab S11

Role	Resolution (MP)
Ultrawide	12

Source1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-samsung-galaxy-tab-s11-series-packing-everything-you-expect-from-a-premium-tabletRead 30 September 2026Specifications: 12 MP Ultra Wide. Aperture and field of view not published.

Front camera resolution (as published)iPublished front-camera resolution or output description. Keep sensor megapixels distinct from video output. This description does not confirm a recording mode or frame rate.

Not available

Not available

Front camera position

Landscape edge1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122241Read 5 October 20262Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108043Read 5 October 202612Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/ipad/ipad89b6d8bc/27/ipados/27Read 5 October 2026

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Auto framing

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122241Read 5 October 2026

Not available

Front videoiRecording modes explicitly attributed to the front camera. A general device video-recording maximum is not sufficient.

AApple iPad Air 11-inch (M3)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)
1920	1080	60

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122241Read 5 October 2026

BSamsung Galaxy Tab S11

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Front autofocus

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Audio

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Number of speakersiPhysical tablet speakers. Excludes logical audio channels and optional keyboard-cover speakers.

217Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Cheaper-than-Android-Apple-iPad-Air-11-2025-with-M3-power-for-under-600-review.994477.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Only two actual speakers. Four openings on the 13-inch model do not mean four speakers.

41Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-samsung-galaxy-tab-s11-series-packing-everything-you-expect-from-a-premium-tabletRead 30 September 2026

Speaker layout

Stereo (landscape)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122241Read 5 October 2026

Quad1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-samsung-galaxy-tab-s11-series-packing-everything-you-expect-from-a-premium-tabletRead 30 September 2026Quad Speaker

Stereo speakers

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122241Read 5 October 2026

Yes10Reviewnotebookcheck.net/A-superb-tablet-experience-with-caveats-Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-S11-review.1130795.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Specifications / Additional Features: Speakers, Stereo (4 speaker).

MicrophonesiPhysical microphones in the tablet. Excludes microphones in headsets and optional accessories.

21Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122241Read 5 October 2026

Not available

3.5 mm jack

Not available

No2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s11-grey-128gb-wi-fi-sm-x730nzareubRead 30 September 2026Earjack: USB Type-C

Audio features

Spatial Audio playback, Dolby Atmos1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122241Read 5 October 2026Audio Playback names Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos support.

Not available

Network

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CellulariTrue in base when a cellular model is marketed. Wi-Fi and cellular configuration rows state their own capability.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122241Read 5 October 2026

Yes3Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s11-grey-128gb-5g-sm-x736bzareubRead 28 September 2026

Network

HSPA, LTE, 5G1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122241Read 5 October 2026

GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G3Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s11-grey-128gb-5g-sm-x736bzareubRead 28 September 20262G GSM, 3G UMTS, 4G FDD and TDD LTE, 5G Sub 6

2G bandsiPublished radio bands for the identified cellular regional model. Wi-Fi configurations do not have these bands.

Not available

GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19003Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s11-grey-128gb-5g-sm-x736bzareubRead 28 September 2026

3G bandsiPublished radio bands for the identified cellular regional model. Frequency labels are kept distinct from band identifiers.

850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1700/2100 MHz, 1900 MHz, 2100 MHz1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122241Read 5 October 2026Exact UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA list: 850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900 and 2100 MHz. No 2G radio is invented.

B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)3Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s11-grey-128gb-5g-sm-x736bzareubRead 28 September 2026

4G bandsiPublished FDD and TDD LTE bands for the identified cellular regional model.

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/122241Read 5 October 2026Combined exact maker FDD-LTE and TD-LTE lists for the represented cellular model.

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), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500)3Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s11-grey-128gb-5g-sm-x736bzareubRead 28 September 2026FDD LTE then TDD LTE bands, as listed for SM-X736B (UK)

5G bandsiPublished 5G NR bands for the identified cellular regional model. Sub-6 support does not establish mmWave support.

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/122241Read 5 October 2026Exact A3267 cellular table includes n76, which is absent from the newer M4 radio table. Only cellular configurations use the radio lists. China-only A3270 configurations are omitted because regional radio and package inheritance is not verified.

N1(2100), N2(1900), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N12(700), N20(800), N25(1900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), N71(600), N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500), N75(1500+)3Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s11-grey-128gb-5g-sm-x736bzareubRead 28 September 2026FDD Sub 6, TDD Sub 6 and SDL Sub 6 (N75), as listed for SM-X736B (UK)

5G mmWave

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122241Read 5 October 2026Maker specifies 5G sub-6 GHz. No mmWave support is listed.

No1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-samsung-galaxy-tab-s11-series-packing-everything-you-expect-from-a-premium-tabletRead 30 September 20265G (Sub-6)

Max download speed

Not available

Not available

Modem

Not available

Not available

Connectivity

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122241Read 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi 6E1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-samsung-galaxy-tab-s11-series-packing-everything-you-expect-from-a-premium-tabletRead 30 September 2026

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz15Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/deployment/dep268652e6c/1/web/1.0Read 5 October 2026iPad table explicitly lists both M3 Air models, with 802.11ax support at 6 GHz, 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz. Regulatory restrictions apply. No China configuration is represented.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s11-grey-128gb-wi-fi-sm-x730nzareubRead 30 September 2026802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4 GHz+5 GHz+6 GHz, HE 160, MIMO, 1024-QAM

Bluetooth

5.31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122241Read 5 October 2026

5.42Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s11-grey-128gb-wi-fi-sm-x730nzareubRead 30 September 2026Bluetooth v 5.4

Bluetooth codecs

AAC, SBC17Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Cheaper-than-Android-Apple-iPad-Air-11-2025-with-M3-power-for-under-600-review.994477.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact review audio section explicitly lists AAC and SBC. These describe the tested iPadOS 18 software, not additional codecs inferred from Bluetooth version.

SBC, AAC, aptX, LDAC, SSC10Reviewnotebookcheck.net/A-superb-tablet-experience-with-caveats-Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-S11-review.1130795.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Specifications / Additional features:Bluetooth audio codecs. Tested 12 GB/128 GB Galaxy Tab S11, 469 g Wi-Fi reference configuration.

NFC

Not available

No2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s11-grey-128gb-wi-fi-sm-x730nzareubRead 30 September 2026

PositioningiPublished location methods. GNSS on a cellular model must not be inherited by its Wi-Fi configuration unless the maker lists it there.

Digital compass, Wi-Fi, iBeacon microlocation, GPS/GNSS, Cellular1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122241Read 5 October 2026Compass, Wi-Fi and iBeacon on all configurations. GPS/GNSS and cellular location only on cellular configurations. Every row explicitly records its own methods.

GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s11-grey-128gb-wi-fi-sm-x730nzareubRead 30 September 2026

Dual-band GNSS

Not available

Not available

Connector

USB-C1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122241Read 5 October 2026

USB-C2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s11-grey-128gb-wi-fi-sm-x730nzareubRead 30 September 2026

USB portsiPhysical USB ports on the tablet. Excludes the keyboard charging port and accessory pogo pins.

11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122241Read 5 October 202612Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/ipad/ipad89b6d8bc/27/ipados/27Read 5 October 2026

12Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s11-grey-128gb-wi-fi-sm-x730nzareubRead 30 September 2026Product hardware diagram shows one USB-C connector.

USB speediPublished USB data speed or standard. A USB-C connector does not establish USB 3, USB 4 or Thunderbolt.

USB 3 (up to 10Gb/s)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122241Read 5 October 2026

USB 3.2 Gen 12Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s11-grey-128gb-wi-fi-sm-x730nzareubRead 30 September 2026

Thunderbolt

Not available

Not available

Video out over USBiWired video output over the tablet USB connector. Wireless screen mirroring alone is excluded.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122241Read 5 October 2026

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-samsung-galaxy-tab-s11-series-packing-everything-you-expect-from-a-premium-tabletRead 30 September 2026Samsung DeX Extended Mode connects Galaxy Tab S11 to external monitor for a two-screen setup.10Reviewnotebookcheck.net/A-superb-tablet-experience-with-caveats-Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-S11-review.1130795.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Specifications / Connections: USB-C Power Delivery and DisplayPort. This supports wired output rather than merely wireless DeX/Miracast.

Max external displayiHighest confirmed external-display resolution and its refresh rate. Only exact published pixel dimensions are stored. Other supported modes belong in the source note.

Resolution6016 × 3384 pxRefresh rate60 Hz17Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Cheaper-than-Android-Apple-iPad-Air-11-2025-with-M3-power-for-under-600-review.994477.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact reviewed M3 model Connectivity section explicitly states external display signals at 6016 x 3384 pixels and 60 Hz. These pixel dimensions are directly published, not inferred from the maker 6K label.

Not available

External displaysiExternal displays supported at the same time. Excludes the built-in tablet display.

11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122241Read 5 October 2026One external display up to 6K at 60 Hz. Exact 6K pixel dimensions are not stated, so no resolution is invented.

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Stylus

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Stylus

Supported1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122241Read 5 October 202613Maker product pageapple.com/apple-pencilRead 5 October 2026

In the box1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-samsung-galaxy-tab-s11-series-packing-everything-you-expect-from-a-premium-tabletRead 30 September 2026S Pen (BLE not supported) in-box

Compatible stylusesiOne row per compatible maker-listed stylus. Inclusion depends on the exact tablet bundle. Unpublished pressure levels or latency remain missing.

AApple iPad Air 11-inch (M3)

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

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122241Read 5 October 20263Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/03/apple-introduces-ipad-air-with-powerful-m3-chip-and-new-magic-keyboardRead 5 October 202613Maker product pageapple.com/apple-pencilRead 5 October 2026Compatibility explicitly includes M3 Air in both sizes. Pro supports tilt, hover, haptics and magnetic on-device charging. USB-C supports tilt and hover, charges through USB-C and has no haptic feedback. Both are sold separately. Pressure levels and latency are unpublished.

BSamsung Galaxy Tab S11

Name	Included	Tilt	Charging
S Pen	Yes	Yes	None (passive)

Source1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-samsung-galaxy-tab-s11-series-packing-everything-you-expect-from-a-premium-tabletRead 30 September 20264Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/tablets/galaxy-tab-s11Read 30 September 2026New hexagon-shaped S Pen, included. Wireless charging slot removed. The UK page calls it charge-less and the press release says it supports increased tilt angles

Pressure levels

Not available

Not available

Tilt support

Yes=CalculatedFrom Compatible styluses

Yes=CalculatedFrom Compatible styluses

Hover

Yes=CalculatedFrom Compatible styluses

Not available

Keyboard and accessories

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Accessory connector

Smart Connector1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122241Read 5 October 202612Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/ipad/ipad89b6d8bc/27/ipados/27Read 5 October 2026

Not available

Official keyboardsiOfficial compatible keyboards or licensed maker-listed accessories. Inclusion refers to the exact sold tablet bundle, not a temporary promotion.

AApple iPad Air 11-inch (M3)

Name	Connection	Trackpad	Function row	Included
Magic Keyboard for iPad Air 11-inch	Pogo pins	Yes	Yes	No

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122241Read 5 October 20263Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/03/apple-introduces-ipad-air-with-powerful-m3-chip-and-new-magic-keyboardRead 5 October 2026New 2025 Magic Keyboard attaches magnetically. Smart Connector provides power and data without Bluetooth. It has a larger trackpad and 14-key function row. It is sold separately, as are both compatible Apple Pencils.18Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122272Read 5 October 2026Original 2025 Magic Keyboard for iPad Air 11-inch technical specifications explicitly list M3 compatibility, glass trackpad and 14-key function row. USB-C is pass-through charging. No unsupported backlight boolean is stored.

BSamsung Galaxy Tab S11

Name	Included
Book Cover Keyboard Slim	No

Source1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-samsung-galaxy-tab-s11-series-packing-everything-you-expect-from-a-premium-tabletRead 30 September 2026Book Cover Keyboard Slim sold as an accessory. Connection type not stated

Keyboard with trackpad

Yes=CalculatedFrom Official keyboards

Not available

Keyboard in box

No=CalculatedFrom Official keyboards

No=CalculatedFrom Official keyboards

Features and sensors

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FingerprintiA top button reader is side button. A reader in the front home button, such as Touch ID on older iPads, is front home button.

Side button1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122241Read 5 October 20262Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108043Read 5 October 2026Touch ID sensor in top button. Stored under the existing side_button enum used by other iPads.12Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/ipad/ipad89b6d8bc/27/ipados/27Read 5 October 2026

Optical, under-display1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-samsung-galaxy-tab-s11-series-packing-everything-you-expect-from-a-premium-tabletRead 30 September 2026Security: Fingerprint on Display (FOD). Optical sensor type not stated by source.10Reviewnotebookcheck.net/A-superb-tablet-experience-with-caveats-Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-S11-review.1130795.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Input devices:optical fingerprint sensor. Tested 12 GB/128 GB Galaxy Tab S11, 469 g Wi-Fi reference configuration.

Face unlockiPublished facial authentication type. Infrared requires explicit infrared camera authentication support and does not imply depth sensing or a 3D face map. An ordinary front camera alone does not establish face unlock. Yes, type not stated is for a maker that names face unlock but not 2D, 3D or infrared.

None17Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Cheaper-than-Android-Apple-iPad-Air-11-2025-with-M3-power-for-under-600-review.994477.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact input section states no Face ID. Authentication uses top-button Touch ID.

2D10Reviewnotebookcheck.net/A-superb-tablet-experience-with-caveats-Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-S11-review.1130795.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Input devices: 2D facial recognition. Tested 12 GB/128 GB Galaxy Tab S11, 469 g Wi-Fi reference configuration.

Sensors

Touch ID, Three-axis gyro, Accelerometer, Barometer, Ambient light sensor1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122241Read 5 October 2026

Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s11-grey-128gb-wi-fi-sm-x730nzareubRead 30 September 2026

Extra buttonsiAdditional dedicated buttons beyond ordinary power and volume controls. Stylus and keyboard buttons are excluded.

Not available

Not available

Battery and charging

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Battery capacityiPublished rated or minimum pack capacity. A typical capacity belongs in the separate typical field. No assumed voltage conversion.

7,606mAh7Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 2026Original maker sheet for A3266. Rated capacity 7606 mAh, not a typical-capacity estimate.8Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 2026Original maker sheet for A3267. Rated capacity 7606 mAh, not a typical-capacity estimate.9EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2261062Read 5 October 2026

8,160mAh1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-samsung-galaxy-tab-s11-series-packing-everything-you-expect-from-a-premium-tabletRead 30 September 2026Rated (minimum) capacity 8,160 mAh9EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2410085Read 30 September 2026Public EPREL product record. Model SM-X730. Property rated Battery Capacity.

Battery capacity (typical)iPublished typical battery pack capacity. Keep it distinct from rated/minimum capacity.

Not available

8,400mAh1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-samsung-galaxy-tab-s11-series-packing-everything-you-expect-from-a-premium-tabletRead 30 September 2026Typical 8,400 mAh under IEC 61960

Battery energyiPublished battery pack energy. Do not infer it from mAh without a published nominal pack voltage.

28.93Wh1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122241Read 5 October 2026

Not available

Claimed battery lifeiMaker runtime under the stated use case and connection. The source note records brightness and test conditions. Unknown connection remains missing. Configuration-specific promises must be stored in the matching variant. A missing variant cell inherits the base claim, so explicitly repeat the applicable claim table when Wi-Fi and cellular configurations differ. Reading is a maker claim for reading documents or e-books.

AApple iPad Air 11-inch (M3)

Use case	Connection	Hours (h)
Web browsing	Wi-Fi	10
Video playback	Not available	10
Web browsing	Cellular	9

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122241Read 5 October 2026Up to 10 hours Wi-Fi web or video playback. Cellular web is up to 9 hours, cellular configurations only. Apple tested preproduction M3 units in January and February 2025 at 50% brightness, auto-brightness off, WPA2 Wi-Fi and default settings otherwise. Video repeated a purchased 2-hour 23-minute film. Its connection is not specified.

BSamsung Galaxy Tab S11

Use case	Hours (h)
Video playback	18

Source2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s11-grey-128gb-wi-fi-sm-x730nzareubRead 30 September 2026Video Playback Time (Hours, Wireless) up to 18

Video playback (claimed)

10h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

18h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Wired chargingiMaximum charging power accepted by the tablet. The wattage of a bundled or recommended adapter alone does not establish this value.

Not available

45W1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-samsung-galaxy-tab-s11-series-packing-everything-you-expect-from-a-premium-tabletRead 30 September 202645 W. The US release says the 45 W adapter and 5 A cable are sold separately

Wired charging standards

USB PD17Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Cheaper-than-Android-Apple-iPad-Air-11-2025-with-M3-power-for-under-600-review.994477.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact review hardware Connections table explicitly identifies USB-C Power Delivery (PD). It does not establish a PD revision or maximum tablet input wattage.

USB PD10Reviewnotebookcheck.net/A-superb-tablet-experience-with-caveats-Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-S11-review.1130795.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Specifications / Connections explicitly identifies USB-C Power Delivery. This stores the published USB PD protocol only. PPS revision or charging adapter capability is not inferred.

Charging guidanceiPublished charging guidance and estimates with their exact targets and conditions. An unspecified charging interval is not an empty-to-full claim.

Not available

Not available

Charge 0 to 50 %iMaker claim for charging from empty to 50 percent. Adapter, cable and any upper-bound qualifier are recorded in the source note.

Not available

Not available

Charge 0 to 100 %iMaker claim for charging from empty to full. Measured review times belong in the measured field.

Not available

Not available

Reverse wired

Not available

Not available

Charger in boxiPower adapter included in the exact regional sold configuration. A USB cable or temporary promotional adapter is not an in-box charger.

Not available

No4Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/tablets/galaxy-tab-s11Read 30 September 2026Box contents list no power adapter

Included chargeriOutput rating of the adapter included in the exact regional configuration. No-charger variants must not inherit a positive rating.

Not available

Not available

Measured

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Geekbench 6 single-coreiReviewer Geekbench 6 score. Source notes must state the exact 6.x version, tested CPU, RAM and storage tier. Scores from Geekbench 5 or a different hardware configuration are excluded.

Not available

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Geekbench 6 multi-coreiReviewer Geekbench 6 score. Source notes must state the exact 6.x version, tested CPU, RAM and storage tier. Scores from Geekbench 5 or a different hardware configuration are excluded.

Not available

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Geekbench 6 GPUiReviewer Geekbench 6 score. Source notes must state the exact 6.x version, tested CPU, RAM and storage tier and graphics API. Scores from Geekbench 5 or a different hardware configuration are excluded.

Not available

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3DMark Wild Life ExtremeiReviewer score for ordinary Wild Life Extreme. Wild Life Extreme Unlimited is a different test and is excluded. Source notes name the tested configuration.

5,190points17Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Cheaper-than-Android-Apple-iPad-Air-11-2025-with-M3-power-for-under-600-review.994477.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Ordinary Wild Life Extreme 5190, exact 11-inch M3 8 GB/128 GB review unit. Unlimited result is a separate test and is excluded. Article software context is iPadOS 18.4 after an update during testing. The original OS minor version for this individual run is not separately published.

6,353points10Reviewnotebookcheck.net/A-superb-tablet-experience-with-caveats-Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-S11-review.1130795.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Performance / ordinary 3DMark Wild Life Extreme. Tested 12 GB/128 GB Galaxy Tab S11, 469 g Wi-Fi reference configuration.

3DMark stress test stabilityiWorst-loop performance as a percentage of the best loop in the explicitly named 3DMark stress test. CPU throttling and unrelated stress tests are excluded. The Wild Life Extreme Stress Test only. The ordinary Wild Life stress test is not stored.

76.4%17Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Cheaper-than-Android-Apple-iPad-Air-11-2025-with-M3-power-for-under-600-review.994477.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Wild Life Extreme Stress Test stability 76.4%, exact 11-inch M3 8 GB/128 GB unit. Solar Bay and Steel Nomad results are not substituted. Article software context is iPadOS 18.4 after an update during testing, without individual run OS provenance.

66.7%10Reviewnotebookcheck.net/A-superb-tablet-experience-with-caveats-Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-S11-review.1130795.0.htmlRead 8 October 20263DMark Wild Life Extreme Stress Test stability. Tested 12 GB/128 GB Galaxy Tab S11, 469 g Wi-Fi reference configuration.

AnTuTuiReviewer score with AnTuTu major version and tested configuration in the source note. Scores across platforms or major versions are not directly comparable.

2,045,290points17Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Cheaper-than-Android-Apple-iPad-Air-11-2025-with-M3-power-for-under-600-review.994477.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026AnTuTu v10 total 2045290, exact 11-inch M3 8 GB/128 GB review unit, iPadOS. Scores across OS platforms and major versions are not directly comparable. Article software context is iPadOS 18.4 after an update during testing, without individual run OS provenance.

2,396,591points10Reviewnotebookcheck.net/A-superb-tablet-experience-with-caveats-Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-S11-review.1130795.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Performance / AnTuTu v10. Tested 12 GB/128 GB Galaxy Tab S11, 469 g Wi-Fi reference configuration.

Manual SDR brightness (measured)iReviewer-measured maximum manual SDR brightness. The source note states stimulus or white-area extent when reported, or explicitly unknown, spatial maximum versus centre, tested configuration and actual manual/automatic settings. Keep automatic and HDR measurements separate. Do not imply identical standardized tests across products.

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Brightness with auto (measured)iMaximum automatic SDR brightness measured under bright ambient light. Source notes state white-area size and conditions.

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HDR brightness (measured)iReviewer HDR brightness, with white-window size or content method in the source note. A different SDR result is not substituted.

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1,648nits10Reviewnotebookcheck.net/A-superb-tablet-experience-with-caveats-Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-S11-review.1130795.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Display section:HDR peak brightness 1648 nits. APL 18 peak 1575 nits is a different test. Tested 12 GB/128 GB Galaxy Tab S11, 469 g Wi-Fi reference configuration.

Contrast ratio (measured)iReviewer white-to-black luminance ratio under the same mode and brightness. Profile and measurement conditions belong in the source note.

1,016:117Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Cheaper-than-Android-Apple-iPad-Air-11-2025-with-M3-power-for-under-600-review.994477.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026CalMAN/X-Rite display measurements for exact 11-inch M3 8 GB/128 GB review unit: centre white 508 nits and black 0.5 nits, contrast 1016:1. No maker claimed ratio is substituted.

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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iReviewer colour-error result. Delta E formula, colour profile and target gamut belong in the source note where reported.

1.1317Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Cheaper-than-Android-Apple-iPad-Air-11-2025-with-M3-power-for-under-600-review.994477.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026CalMAN ColorChecker CIEDE2000 average 1.13, exact 11-inch M3 8 GB/128 GB review unit. The accompanying comparison table explicitly names dE2000. Review includes sRGB charts. A separate named colour profile is not published.

3.510Reviewnotebookcheck.net/A-superb-tablet-experience-with-caveats-Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-S11-review.1130795.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Display ColorChecker dE2000 average 3.5, CalMAN and X-Rite i1Pro 3. Natural colour profile, sRGB target. Exact 12 GB/128 GB Wi-Fi, 469 g, Android 16 / One UI 8 review reference. Camera colour errors are a separate test.

Reflections (measured)iReviewer reflected-light percentage under the stated method and display surface.

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PWM dimming (measured)iReviewer-measured dimming or flicker frequency under the stated brightness range. Zero is not used to represent no PWM.

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480Hz10Reviewnotebookcheck.net/A-superb-tablet-experience-with-caveats-Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-S11-review.1130795.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Display section:480 Hz PWM across the entire brightness range. Tested 12 GB/128 GB Galaxy Tab S11, 469 g Wi-Fi reference configuration.

PWM up to brightness (measured)iHighest display brightness setting at which the reviewer detected PWM. This is a settings percentage, not percentage luminance.

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100%10Reviewnotebookcheck.net/A-superb-tablet-experience-with-caveats-Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-S11-review.1130795.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Display section:PWM detected across the entire brightness range. Tested 12 GB/128 GB Galaxy Tab S11, 469 g Wi-Fi reference configuration.

Stylus latency (measured)iMeasured latency for the named stylus, app, refresh mode and method. A maker latency claim is excluded.

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Battery life (measured)iReviewer mixed-use score under the named methodology. Single web or video rundown tests belong in the battery-tests table.

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Battery tests (measured)iOne reviewer test per row. Results compare only under matching test methodology, brightness and tested configuration.

AApple iPad Air 11-inch (M3)

Test	Hours (h)
Notebookcheck Wi-Fi	11.72
Notebookcheck video	12.88
Notebookcheck idle	25.57
Notebookcheck load	3.73

Source17Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Cheaper-than-Android-Apple-iPad-Air-11-2025-with-M3-power-for-under-600-review.994477.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact 11-inch M3 8 GB/128 GB Wi-Fi unit. Wi-Fi v1.3 browsing 11 h 43 min. Big Buck Bunny H.264 1080p video 12 h 53 min. Idle without WLAN at minimum brightness 25 h 34 min. Load at maximum brightness 3 h 44 min. Runtime hours are direct minute-to-hour conversions. Brightness of the Wi-Fi and video tests is not explicitly repeated in this article, so no assumed value is stored. The article reports iPadOS 18.4 after an update during testing as software context. The minor OS of every separate measurement is not individually published.

BSamsung Galaxy Tab S11

Test	Brightness (nits)	Hours (h)
Notebookcheck Wi-Fi	150	11.23

Source10Reviewnotebookcheck.net/A-superb-tablet-experience-with-caveats-Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-S11-review.1130795.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026WiFi Websurfing Chrome 140 at 150 nits: 11 h 14 min, exact arithmetic hours. Tested 12 GB/128 GB Galaxy Tab S11, 469 g Wi-Fi Android 16 reference. Other review modes and variants are not inferred.

Full charge time (measured)iReviewer empty-to-full charge time with adapter, cable and tested configuration in the source note. Source upper bounds are labelled as such.

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Loudspeaker loudness (measured)iReviewer loudness in LUFS under the stated test. dB sound-pressure measurements are not substituted.

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EU label and regulatory

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EU energy classiEU energy-label class for the exact model identified in the source. It is not a benchmark of ordinary video playback.

G7Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 20268Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 20269EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2261062Read 5 October 2026

G8EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/screen/product/smartphonestablets20231669/2410085Read 28 September 20269EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2410085Read 30 September 2026Public EPREL product record. Model SM-X730. Property energy Class.

Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)iEU regulated endurance test duration for one full charge. It is not the maker's claimed video-playback runtime. Wi-Fi and cellular models have their own EU entries, so it is per variant.

62h7Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 202662 hours 0 minutes under the regulated EU test, distinct from maker Wi-Fi/video claims.8Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 202662 hours 0 minutes under the regulated EU test, distinct from maker Wi-Fi/video claims.9EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2261062Read 5 October 2026

81.02h8EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/screen/product/smartphonestablets20231669/2410085Read 28 September 202681.02 h in EPREL. The Samsung product information sheet rounds to 819EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2410085Read 30 September 2026Public EPREL product record. Model SM-X730. Property battery Endurance Per Cycle In Hours.

Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)iEU declared charge cycles before the specified capacity threshold, typically 80 percent. The source states the exact regulatory model. EPREL prints this value in hundreds, so 10 there is stored as 1000.

1,000cycles7Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 2026At least 1000 cycles at default settings. Stored figure is the published lower bound.8Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 2026At least 1000 cycles at default settings. Stored figure is the published lower bound.9EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2261062Read 5 October 2026API value 10 is in hundreds of cycles. Original maker sheet confirms at least 1000.

1,200cycles8EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/screen/product/smartphonestablets20231669/2410085Read 28 September 20261200 cycles, product information sheet9EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2410085Read 30 September 2026Public EPREL battery Endurance In Cycles is stored in hundreds of cycles. Verified against manufacturer product information sheet and energy label. 1200 cycles.

Drop resistance class

E7Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 20268Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 20269EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2261062Read 5 October 2026

E8EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/screen/product/smartphonestablets20231669/2410085Read 28 September 20260 falls without defect9EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2410085Read 30 September 2026Public EPREL product record. Model SM-X730. Property repeated Free Fall Reliability Class.

Repairability class

C7Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 20268Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 20269EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2261062Read 5 October 2026

C8EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/screen/product/smartphonestablets20231669/2410085Read 28 September 2026Repairability index 2.869EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2410085Read 30 September 2026Public EPREL product record. Model SM-X730. Property repairability Class.

SAR body (US)iUS body SAR under the published averaging mass and separation. It applies only to the identified tested radio model.

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SAR body (EU)iEU body SAR under the published averaging mass and separation. It applies only to the identified tested radio model. Wi-Fi and cellular models have their own figures, so it is per variant.

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In the box

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In the boxiContents of the exact regional standard box. Conditional nano-texture polishing cloths are listed only on nano-texture configurations. Promotional gifts are excluded.

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S Pen, Quick start guide, Ejection pin, USB Type-C data cable2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s11-grey-128gb-wi-fi-sm-x730nzareubRead 30 September 2026FAQ: S Pen, quick start guide, ejection pin for the SIM/micro SD tray, USB Type-C data cable

Links

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Product page

support.apple.com/en-us/1222411Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122241Read 5 October 2026Original maker technical specifications for this exact M3 size. The current general iPad Air sales page describes a newer generation.

www.samsung.com/us/tablets/galaxy-tab-s114Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/tablets/galaxy-tab-s11Read 30 September 2026

Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-us/1222411Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122241Read 5 October 2026

www.samsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s11-grey-128gb-wi-fi-sm-x730nzareub2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s11-grey-128gb-wi-fi-sm-x730nzareubRead 30 September 2026Exact 11-inch SM-X730 Wi-Fi technical specifications table. Replaces the media-assets gallery, which is not a specification sheet.

Manual

support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/ipad/ipad89b6d8bc/27/ipados/2712Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/ipad/ipad89b6d8bc/27/ipados/27Read 5 October 2026Original iPad User Guide hardware chapter for this exact M3 screen size. It identifies the single USB-C port, Smart Connector, top-button Touch ID, camera and microphone locations.

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EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

22610629EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2261062Read 5 October 2026Public EPREL identifies Wi-Fi model A3266. Registration number applies to that reference radio.

24100858EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/screen/product/smartphonestablets20231669/2410085Read 28 September 2026SM-X730 (Wi-Fi) is 2410085. SM-X736B (5G) is 24100899EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2410085Read 30 September 2026Public EPREL product record. Model SM-X730. Property eprel Registration Number.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year10Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/ios-warranty-document-us.htmlRead 5 October 2026US manufacturer warranty is one year from original retail purchase. Statutory rights are additional. Original maker EU sheets also state 12 months. Some older retailer copies of the EPREL sheet instead list 24 months, so those are not used to establish the manufacturer warranty.

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