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General

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Series

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

Galaxy Tab S9 FE1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-and-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 13 October 2026

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-X610, SM-X616B, SM-X610NZAAEUB, SM-X610NZAEEUB, SM-X616BZAAEUB9Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/207605d2/66e82091e041db001930fa6a/product-pdfRead 13 October 2026Product code SM-X610NZAAEUB10Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/254f8ca5/66e82094e041db001930fa96/product-pdfRead 13 October 2026Product code SM-X610NZAEEUB

GTIN / EAN

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8806095165066, 88060951650359Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/207605d2/66e82091e041db001930fa6a/product-pdfRead 13 October 2026EAN 8806095165066 for SM-X610NZAAEUB10Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/254f8ca5/66e82094e041db001930fa96/product-pdfRead 13 October 2026EAN 8806095165035 for SM-X610NZAEEUB

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 October 20231Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-and-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 13 October 2026

Status

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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.

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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.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+21Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/android-tablets/samsung-galaxy-tab-s10-fe-plus-reviewRead 23 October 2026Tom's Guide says the Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus is larger than the Tab S9 FE Plus it replaces.22Press articleandroidauthority.com/galaxy-tab-s10-fe-launch-announcement-3540454Read 23 October 2026Android Authority's launch report calls the Galaxy Tab S10 FE and S10 FE Plus the successors to the Tab S9 FE and S9 FE Plus.

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.

$59912Measurementtomsguide.com/tablets/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-reviewRead 13 October 2026The $599 model has 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. The 12GB and 256GB model is $100 more. Review states the FE+ only comes with Wi-Fi connectivity in the US15Press articleliliputing.com/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-tablets-have-90-hz-displays-s-pen-support-and-a-449-starting-priceRead 13 October 2026Launch coverage dated 2023-10-04: the Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ is a 12.4 inch model that starts at $599. Samsung US store price excluding tax. Stored as published

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.

€69916Press articlesammobile.com/news/galaxy-tab-s9-fe-european-prices-release-dateRead 13 October 2026Samsung confirmed German prices: Wi-Fi Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ 128GB 699 EUR, 256GB 799 EUR. 5G 799 EUR and 899 EUR. Incl. VAT, Germany

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

US, EU, GB2Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-and-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 13 October 2026Available from October 10 on Samsung.com, in Samsung Experience Stores and in major retailers and carriers (US)12Measurementtomsguide.com/tablets/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-reviewRead 13 October 2026US sale through Samsung.com

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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

Mint, Silver, Gray, Lavender1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-and-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 13 October 20263Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-wifi-gray-128gb-sm-x610nzaaxsaRead 13 October 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.

Slate1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-and-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 13 October 2026Sold as a tablet. Keyboards are separate accessories3Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-wifi-gray-128gb-sm-x610nzaaxsaRead 13 October 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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5years2Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-and-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 13 October 2026Designed to last with four generations of OS upgrades and five years of security updates. The generations count is not stored as years. The start is the launch in October 2023

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 20284Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-5g-gray-128gb-sm-x616bzaaeubRead 13 October 2026Software support: Security Update Period (Valid until) 30 September 2028. Samsung UK business page for SM-X616BZAAEUB

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

285.4mm1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-and-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 13 October 2026165.8 x 254.3 x 6.5 mm is the S9 FE. The S9 FE+ column says 185.4 x 285.4 x 6.5 mm, 627g (Wi-Fi), 628g (5G). The maker lists landscape order, stored in portrait order3Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-wifi-gray-128gb-sm-x610nzaaxsaRead 13 October 2026

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

185.4mm1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-and-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 13 October 20263Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-wifi-gray-128gb-sm-x610nzaaxsaRead 13 October 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

6.5mm1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-and-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 13 October 20263Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-wifi-gray-128gb-sm-x610nzaaxsaRead 13 October 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

627g(1.4 lb)1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-and-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 13 October 2026627g (Wi-Fi), 628g (5G)3Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-wifi-gray-128gb-sm-x610nzaaxsaRead 13 October 20264Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-5g-gray-128gb-sm-x616bzaaeubRead 13 October 2026Weight 628 g for the 5G model

Frame

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

Aluminium8Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9_fe+-12609.phpRead 13 October 2026Build: Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame

Front

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

Gorilla Glass9Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/207605d2/66e82091e041db001930fa6a/product-pdfRead 13 October 2026Distributor datasheet (Publication date 16-SEP-2024) for SM-X610NZAAEUB: Display glass type Gorilla Glass. The generation is not stated

Back

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

Aluminium8Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9_fe+-12609.phpRead 13 October 2026Build: Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame

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/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-and-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 13 October 2026Rated IP68. Lab test: up to 1.5 meters of fresh water for up to 30 minutes5Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/10-11-23/TabS9FE-Spec.pdfRead 13 October 2026

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.

12.4in(31.5 cm)1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-and-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 13 October 202612.4-inch, LCD (Up to 90Hz). Measured diagonally as a full rectangle without rounded corners3Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-wifi-gray-128gb-sm-x610nzaaxsaRead 13 October 2026

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 × 1600px3Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-wifi-gray-128gb-sm-x610nzaaxsaRead 13 October 20262560 x 1600 (WQXGA)

Pixel density

264.6ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

243.5ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

Aspect ratio

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16:108Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9_fe+-12609.phpRead 13 October 20261600 x 2560 pixels, 16:10 ratio

Display type

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

LCD (IPS)8Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9_fe+-12609.phpRead 13 October 2026Type: IPS LCD, 90Hz. Samsung publishes TFT only

Display type (as published)

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

TFT3Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-wifi-gray-128gb-sm-x610nzaaxsaRead 13 October 2026Technology (Main Display): TFT

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 S9 FE+

Max (Hz)	Variable
90	Yes

Source1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-and-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 13 October 2026

Max refresh rate

60Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate modes

90Hz=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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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.

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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.

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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 131Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-and-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 13 October 2026Android 13

Software

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One UI 5.1.120Press articlesammobile.com/news/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-price-release-dateRead 13 October 2026The Tab S9 FE series runs Android 13 and One UI 5.1.1

Latest OS

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

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Chipset

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

Samsung Exynos 13801Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-and-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 13 October 2026Press release table: AP Octa-Core Processor. The Exynos 1380 name comes from the Samsung US spec sheet and GSMArena5Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/10-11-23/TabS9FE-Spec.pdfRead 13 October 2026Processor: Samsung Exynos 1380

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.

5nm8Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9_fe+-12609.phpRead 13 October 2026Exynos 1380 (5 nm)

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

83Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-wifi-gray-128gb-sm-x610nzaaxsaRead 13 October 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 S9 FE+

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
4	Cortex-A78	2.4
4	Cortex-A55	2

Source3Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-wifi-gray-128gb-sm-x610nzaaxsaRead 13 October 2026CPU Speed 2.4GHz, 2GHz and Octa-Core. Core names are from the Samsung semiconductor page and GSMArena7Maker product pagesemiconductor.samsung.com/processor/mobile-processor/exynos-1380Read 13 October 2026Four Arm Cortex-A78 and four Arm Cortex-A55 CPUs8Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9_fe+-12609.phpRead 13 October 2026Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)

Max CPU clock

4.1GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

2.4GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

GPU

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

Arm Mali-G685Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/10-11-23/TabS9FE-Spec.pdfRead 13 October 2026GPU: Arm Mali-G68

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

58Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9_fe+-12609.phpRead 13 October 2026GPU: Mali-G68 MP5

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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4.9TOPS7Maker product pagesemiconductor.samsung.com/processor/mobile-processor/exynos-1380Read 13 October 2026Chip maker page: NPU supports up to 4.9 trillion operations per second. Chip ceiling, not an AI benchmark

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

8, 12GB1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-and-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 13 October 2026S9 FE+ column: 8GB + 128GB and 12GB + 256GB. Memory option may vary by market. GSMArena also lists a 6GB model, which Samsung does not state, so it is left out3Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-wifi-gray-128gb-sm-x610nzaaxsaRead 13 October 2026Wi-Fi model Memory 8 GB, Storage 128 GB, available 99.9 GB

RAM type

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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, 256GB1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-and-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 13 October 20263Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-wifi-gray-128gb-sm-x610nzaaxsaRead 13 October 2026Storage 128 GB on this page

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.

Not available

Memory card

Not available

microSD (own slot)6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026SM-X616B: SIM card / microSD card tray. SM-X610: microSD card tray. GSMArena lists a dedicated microSDXC slot8Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9_fe+-12609.phpRead 13 October 2026Card slot: microSDXC (dedicated slot)

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.

Not available

1TB3Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-wifi-gray-128gb-sm-x610nzaaxsaRead 13 October 2026MicroSD (Up to 1TB), stored as 1000 GB5Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/10-11-23/TabS9FE-Spec.pdfRead 13 October 2026

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 S9 FE+

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Autofocus	Field of view
Main	8	1.9	Autofocus, mechanism not stated	75°
Ultrawide	8	2.2	Not available	120°

Source1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-and-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 13 October 20268 MP + 8MP Ultra-Wide Rear Camera3Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-wifi-gray-128gb-sm-x610nzaaxsaRead 13 October 2026Rear Camera - Auto Focus: Yes. 8.0 MP + 8.0 MP. Apertures and field of view come from the datasheet9Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/207605d2/66e82091e041db001930fa6a/product-pdfRead 13 October 2026Rear camera aperture 1.9 with 75 degrees field of view. Second camera 8 MP, aperture 2.2, 120 degrees. Auto focus listed

Number of rear cameras

1=CalculatedFrom Rear cameras

2=CalculatedFrom Rear cameras

Main camera

12MP=CalculatedFrom Rear cameras

8MP=CalculatedFrom Rear cameras

Flash

Not available

No3Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-wifi-gray-128gb-sm-x610nzaaxsaRead 13 October 2026Rear Camera - Flash: No

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 S9 FE+

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

Source3Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-wifi-gray-128gb-sm-x610nzaaxsaRead 13 October 2026Video Recording Resolution UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)@30fps

Max video resolution

3840 × 2160px=CalculatedFrom Video recording

3840 × 2160px=CalculatedFrom Video recording

Video HDR

Not available

Not available

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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Not available

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 S9 FE+

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Field of view
Ultrawide	12	2.4	120°

Source1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-and-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 13 October 202612 MP Ultra-Wide Front Camera3Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-wifi-gray-128gb-sm-x610nzaaxsaRead 13 October 2026Front Camera - Resolution 12.0 MP9Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/207605d2/66e82091e041db001930fa6a/product-pdfRead 13 October 2026Front camera 12 MP, aperture 2.4, field of view 120 degrees

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

Landscape edge6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026Page 6 layout, with the screen in landscape: front camera near the centre of the long top edge. The retailer product photo agrees11Retailer pagepisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/6557/6557718_sd.jpgRead 13 October 2026Best Buy product photo of the Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ in landscape. The front camera sits at the centre of the long top edge

Auto framing

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

Yes16Press articlesammobile.com/news/galaxy-tab-s9-fe-european-prices-release-dateRead 13 October 202612MP ultra-wide selfie camera with auto-framing capabilities

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 S9 FE+

Not available

Front autofocus

Not available

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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.

21Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-and-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 13 October 2026Dual Speaker by AKG, Dolby Atmos

Speaker layout

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

Stereo (landscape)12Measurementtomsguide.com/tablets/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-reviewRead 13 October 2026In landscape orientation the speakers are on the upper right and left sides. Two speakers

Stereo speakers

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

Yes8Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9_fe+-12609.phpRead 13 October 2026Loudspeaker: Yes, with stereo speakers

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

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

36Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026Page 6 layout for SM-X610 and SM-X616B labels three Microphone positions

3.5 mm jack

Not available

No3Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-wifi-gray-128gb-sm-x610nzaaxsaRead 13 October 2026Earjack: USB Type-C. No 3.5 mm jack

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.

AKG tuned speakers, Dolby Atmos1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-and-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 13 October 2026Dual Speaker by AKG, Dolby Atmos5Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/10-11-23/TabS9FE-Spec.pdfRead 13 October 2026AKG Tuned Dual Speakers with Dolby Atmos Support

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

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-and-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 13 October 20265G and LTE models exist. Availability of the 5G model varies by market and carrier

Network

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

GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G4Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-5g-gray-128gb-sm-x616bzaaeubRead 13 October 20262G GSM, 3G UMTS, 4G LTE and 5G band rows are listed8Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9_fe+-12609.phpRead 13 October 2026GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G, cellular model only

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

Not available

GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS19004Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-5g-gray-128gb-sm-x616bzaaeubRead 13 October 20268Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9_fe+-12609.phpRead 13 October 2026GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

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)4Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-5g-gray-128gb-sm-x616bzaaeubRead 13 October 20268Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9_fe+-12609.phpRead 13 October 2026HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100

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), B26(850), B28(700), B32(1500), B66(AWS-3), B38(2600), B40(2300), B41(2500)4Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-5g-gray-128gb-sm-x616bzaaeubRead 13 October 20264G FDD LTE and 4G TDD LTE combined8Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9_fe+-12609.phpRead 13 October 20261, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66

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), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N20(800), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500)4Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-5g-gray-128gb-sm-x616bzaaeubRead 13 October 20265G FDD Sub6 and 5G TDD Sub6 combined8Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9_fe+-12609.phpRead 13 October 20261, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6. Agrees with the Samsung UK business page

5G mmWave

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

No4Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-5g-gray-128gb-sm-x616bzaaeubRead 13 October 2026Only FDD Sub6 and TDD Sub6 5G bands are listed. GSMArena says SA/NSA/Sub6

Max download speed

Not available

3,790Mbps7Maker product pagesemiconductor.samsung.com/processor/mobile-processor/exynos-1380Read 13 October 2026Chip maker modem figure: download speeds up to 3.79 Gbps. Chip ceiling and not a tablet test. Applies to the 5G model only

Modem

Not available

Exynos 1380 integrated 5G modem7Maker product pagesemiconductor.samsung.com/processor/mobile-processor/exynos-1380Read 13 October 2026Integrated 5G modem in the Exynos 1380. Applies to the 5G model SM-X616B

Connectivity

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Wi-Fi

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

Wi-Fi 61Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-and-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 13 October 20265G*, LTE**, Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth v5.33Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-wifi-gray-128gb-sm-x610nzaaxsaRead 13 October 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 GHz3Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-wifi-gray-128gb-sm-x610nzaaxsaRead 13 October 2026802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4G+5GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM

Bluetooth

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

5.31Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-and-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 13 October 20263Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-wifi-gray-128gb-sm-x610nzaaxsaRead 13 October 2026

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.

Not available

NFC

Not available

No3Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-wifi-gray-128gb-sm-x610nzaaxsaRead 13 October 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, QZSS3Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-wifi-gray-128gb-sm-x610nzaaxsaRead 13 October 2026Location Technology: GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS, listed on the Wi-Fi model page. GSMArena says cellular model only, so the maker listing is used

Dual-band GNSS

Not available

Not available

Connector

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

USB-C3Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-wifi-gray-128gb-sm-x610nzaaxsaRead 13 October 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

15Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/10-11-23/TabS9FE-Spec.pdfRead 13 October 2026Ports: USB Type-C Version 2.0, microSD (up to 1TB). One USB port

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 2.03Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-wifi-gray-128gb-sm-x610nzaaxsaRead 13 October 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

No14Reviewmynexttablet.com/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-reviewRead 13 October 2026The USB C port is only USB 2.0 and does not support external monitors

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/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-and-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 13 October 2026S Pen (BLE not supported) in-box3Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-wifi-gray-128gb-sm-x610nzaaxsaRead 13 October 2026S Pen Support: Yes

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 S9 FE+

Name	Included	Hover	Charging
S Pen	Yes	Yes	None (passive)
S Pen Creator Edition	No	Not available	Not available

Source1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-and-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 13 October 2026Accessories list names S Pen and S Pen Creator Edition. S Pen is included in the box6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026Air command: hover the S Pen over the screen and press the S Pen button12Measurementtomsguide.com/tablets/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-reviewRead 13 October 2026The bundled S Pen has no built-in battery

Pressure levels

Not available

Not available

Tilt support

Yes=CalculatedFrom Compatible styluses

Not available

Hover

Yes=CalculatedFrom Compatible styluses

Yes=CalculatedFrom Compatible styluses

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

Keyboard dock port (POGO)6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026Page 6 layout: Keyboard dock port. Accessory pages list the interface as POGO

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 S9 FE+

Name	Connection	Trackpad	Included	Weight (g)
Book Cover Keyboard	Pogo pins	Yes	No	512
Book Cover Keyboard Slim	Pogo pins	No	No	345

Source1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-and-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 13 October 2026Accessories: Book Cover Keyboard, Book Cover Keyboard Slim, Smart Book Cover, Outdoor Cover14Reviewmynexttablet.com/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-reviewRead 13 October 2026Two keyboards for the S9+ line work with the FE+. Book Cover Keyboard Slim has no touchpad. Book Cover Keyboard has a touchpad17Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/mobile-accessories/galaxy-tab-s9-plus-book-cover-keyboard-black-ef-dx815bbeggbRead 13 October 2026Book Cover Keyboard EF-DX815: compatible with Galaxy Tab S9+, S9 FE+ and S10+. POGO interface, 80 keys, touch pad, 512 g18Maker product pagesamsung.com/sg/mobile-accessories/galaxy-tab-s9-plus-book-cover-keyboard-slim-black-ef-dx810ubegwwRead 13 October 2026Book Cover Keyboard Slim EF-DX810: compatible with Galaxy Tab S9+ and S9 FE+. POGO interface, 80 keys, no touch pad, 345 g

Keyboard with trackpad

Yes=CalculatedFrom Official keyboards

Yes=CalculatedFrom Official keyboards

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

Side button5Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/10-11-23/TabS9FE-Spec.pdfRead 13 October 2026Security: Fingerprint (Power Key)6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026Page 6, Device layout: Side button (Fingerprint recognition sensor)

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.

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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 Sensor3Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-wifi-gray-128gb-sm-x610nzaaxsaRead 13 October 2026Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor

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

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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

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

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10,090mAh1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-and-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 13 October 202610,090mAh typical value under IEC 61960. Rated minimum capacity is not published3Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-wifi-gray-128gb-sm-x610nzaaxsaRead 13 October 2026

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

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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 S9 FE+

Use case	Connection	Hours (h)
Web browsing	Wi-Fi	18
Video playback	Not available	20
Audio playback	Not available	131

Source1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-and-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 13 October 2026Up to 20 hours of video playback. Footnote 8: Samsung lab test, pre-release model, connected to earphone via Bluetooth under default settings over LTE, video file 720p saved on device. The connection is not stored. The Samsung spec tables add internet usage up to 18 hours and audio playback up to 131 hours3Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-wifi-gray-128gb-sm-x610nzaaxsaRead 13 October 2026Internet Usage Time (Wi-Fi) up to 18 h. Video Playback Time (Hours, Wireless) up to 20 h. Audio Playback Time (Hours, Wireless) up to 131 h4Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-5g-gray-128gb-sm-x616bzaaeubRead 13 October 2026Internet Usage Time(LTE) up to 18 h, Internet Usage Time(Wi-Fi) up to 18 h, video playback up to 20 h, audio playback up to 131 h

Video playback (claimed)

10h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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

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45W1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-and-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 13 October 202645W Power Adapter sold separately. Use only Samsung-approved chargers. The 45W figure is also the maker Super Fast Charging requirement5Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/10-11-23/TabS9FE-Spec.pdfRead 13 October 2026

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.

QC2.0, AFC1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-and-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 13 October 2026Wired charging compatible with QC2.0 and AFC

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

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Maker states a full charge in less than an hour and a half with Super Fast Charging and the 45W wall charger, which is sold separately.5Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/10-11-23/TabS9FE-Spec.pdfRead 13 October 2026

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.

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

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90min5Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/10-11-23/TabS9FE-Spec.pdfRead 13 October 2026A full charge in less than an hour and a half with Super Fast Charging, requires the 45W wall charger sold separately. Upper bound, stored as 90

Reverse wired

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Yes6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026Charging other devices: use the USB cable to charge another mobile device with the tablet battery. Output power not published

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

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No1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-and-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 13 October 202645W Power Adapter sold separately. S Pen and USB Type-C cable included inbox

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

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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.

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1,027points13Measurementgigazine.net/gsc_news/en/20231103-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-benchmarkRead 13 October 2026Geekbench 6 on Android 13, higher of two runs: 1027. Minor 6.x version, RAM tier and radio model not stated

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.

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2,866points13Measurementgigazine.net/gsc_news/en/20231103-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-benchmarkRead 13 October 2026Geekbench 6 multi-core 2866, higher of two runs. Same caveats

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.

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3,024points13Measurementgigazine.net/gsc_news/en/20231103-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-benchmarkRead 13 October 2026Geekbench 6 GPU OpenCL 3024 (Vulkan 3085), higher of two runs. API in this note: OpenCL

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.

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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.

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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.

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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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760nits12Measurementtomsguide.com/tablets/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-reviewRead 13 October 2026760 nits with adaptive brightness on. White area and ambient light are not stated. Samsung claims 600 nits maximum and 720 nits in High Brightness Mode

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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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.

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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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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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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 S9 FE+

Test	Brightness (nits)	Hours (h)
Other	150	18.1

Source12Measurementtomsguide.com/tablets/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-reviewRead 13 October 2026Continuous web surfing over Wi-Fi with the screen set to 150 nits: 18 hours 6 minutes, stored as 18.1 h under test 'other'. Tested unit 8GB RAM, 128GB storage

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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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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Galaxy Tab S9 FE+, S Pen, USB Type-C cable, Quick Start Guide5Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/10-11-23/TabS9FE-Spec.pdfRead 13 October 2026The press release says S Pen and USB Type-C cable are included inbox. Quick Start Guide is from the distributor datasheet9Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/207605d2/66e82091e041db001930fa6a/product-pdfRead 13 October 2026Packaging content: Tablet, USB-C Cable, S Pen, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card

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/au/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-wifi-gray-128gb-sm-x610nzaaxsa3Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-fe-plus-wifi-gray-128gb-sm-x610nzaaxsaRead 13 October 2026Samsung Australia page for the Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ Wi-Fi. The Samsung UK and US store pages no longer carry the product

Spec sheet

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

image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/10-11-23/TabS9FE-Spec.pdf5Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/10-11-23/TabS9FE-Spec.pdfRead 13 October 2026Samsung US spec sheet for the Galaxy Tab S9 FE+

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.

org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026Samsung EU user manual, Android 13, Rev. 1.0. Covers SM-X510, SM-X516B, SM-X610 and SM-X616B

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.

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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.

2years19Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/support/warrantyRead 13 October 2026Market GB. Samsung maker warranty table: Tablet, Warranty period 24 Months. Applies to Samsung UK sales

Both are also in the API. Back to all tablets.