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Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M3) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro
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Product B: Samsung
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Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M2)
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Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M4)
Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M3)
Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus
Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch 2025
Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2-inch 2025
Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M5)
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE
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Compare the Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M3) with
Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M2)
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M4)
Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M3)
Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus
Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch 2025
Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2-inch 2025
Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M5)
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+
Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4)
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE98 of 160 fields differ
- 47 different values
- 51 known for one only
- 16 the same
- 46 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 101 tablets.
- Battery lifeA: 72hB: 142.83hSamsung is 70.83 h higher.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AApple: 214.9 × 280.6 mm
- BSamsung: 170.2 × 242.9 mm
Weight
0 to 800 g
All 168 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
SM-X350, SM-X356B, SM-X358U, SM-X350NZGAEUE, SM-X350NZGAN20, SM-X350NZGEN20, SM-X356BZGEEEB, SM-X358UZGAN14, SM-X358UZGEN143Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Manual cover lists SM-X350 and SM-X356B in a shared guide with the 8-inch Tab Active5 models.7Maker product pagesamsung.com/ro/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-active/galaxy-tab-active5-pro-sm-x350nzgaeueRead 15 October 20268Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/tablets/others/galaxy-tab-active5-pro-enterprise-edition-green-128gb-sm-x358uzgan45Read 15 October 2026SM-X358U is the North American 5G model.
GTIN / EAN
Not available
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Announced
Status
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Predecessor
Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M2)20Press articlebgr.com/reviews/apple-ipad-air-m3-review-predictably-greatRead 23 October 2026BGR reviews the 13-inch iPad Air M3 and says it updates the previous generation iPad Air from an M2 chip to an M3 chip.21Spec 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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Successor
Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M4)22Reviewtechradar.com/tablets/ipad/embargoed-i-tested-the-ipad-air-with-m4-and-apple-just-stretched-the-value-of-the-air-even-furtherRead 23 October 2026TechRadar reviews the 13-inch iPad Air M4 and says both iPad Air sizes moved from the M3 in 2025 to the M4 in 2026.
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Launch price (US)
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
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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Colours
Blue, Purple, Starlight, Space Gray1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122242Read 5 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/smartphonestablets20231669/2261069Read 5 October 2026Device type TABLET, isFoldable false.
OS updates promised
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Security updates promised
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Security updates until
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Body
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Height
Width
Thickness
Weight
680g(1.5 lb)2Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-introduces-galaxy-xcover7-pro-and-galaxy-tab-active5-pro-your-ultimate-rugged-work-companionsRead 15 October 2026Spec table: 680 g (Wi-Fi), 683 g (5G). Weight may vary by market. Base is the Wi-Fi model.7Maker product pagesamsung.com/ro/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-active/galaxy-tab-active5-pro-sm-x350nzgaeueRead 15 October 2026Wi-Fi model weight 680 g.
Frame
Not available
Front
Back
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Dust and water rating
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/smartphonestablets20231669/2261069Read 5 October 2026
IP681Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-active/galaxy-tab-active5-pro-green-256gb-sm-x356bzgeeebRead 15 October 2026Feature text: IP68 protection. Press release footnote: IP6X dust test and IPX8 submersion up to 1.5 m for 30 minutes.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-x356bzgeeeb-productfiche.pdfRead 15 October 2026Sheet: IP68, immersion depth 1.5 m.
MIL-STD-810
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SIM
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Built-in kickstand
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Display
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Screen size
Resolution
Pixel density
264.7ppi
224.2ppi
Aspect ratio
Display type
Display type (as published)
Liquid Retina display1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122242Read 5 October 2026
Dimming zones
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Refresh rate modes
AApple iPad Air 13-inch (M3)
| Max (Hz) |
|---|
| 60 |
BSamsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro
| Mode | Max (Hz) | Variable |
|---|---|---|
| Adaptive | 120 | Yes |
Max refresh rate
60Hz
120Hz
Min refresh rate
Not available
Not available
Brightness (typical, SDR)
Not available
Peak brightness
Not available
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Full-screen HDR brightness
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Contrast ratio
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Colour depth
Not available
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DCI-P3 coverage
Not available
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HDR playback formats
Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122242Read 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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Anti-reflection coating
Antireflective coating1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122242Read 5 October 2026
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Screen surface
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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
Software
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Latest OS
Chipset
Process
CPU cores
CPU configuration
AApple iPad Air 13-inch (M3)
| Count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Performance | 4.1 |
| 4 | Efficiency | 2.7 |
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122242Read 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/Apple-iPad-Air-13-2025-tablet-review-Almost-as-good-as-an-iPad-Pro-but-a-lot-cheaper.988087.0.htmlRead 8 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 Active5 Pro
| Count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arm Cortex-A720 | 2.5 |
| 3 | Arm Cortex-A720 | 2.4 |
| 4 | Arm Cortex-A520 | 1.8 |
Max CPU clock
4.1GHz
2.5GHz
GPU
Apple M3 9-core GPU1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122242Read 5 October 2026
NPU performance
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Memory
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RAM
6, 8GB1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-active/galaxy-tab-active5-pro-green-256gb-sm-x356bzgeeebRead 15 October 2026Page lists the 5G 8 GB / 256 GB model. The 6 GB / 128 GB option is in the press release and the Romania page.2Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-introduces-galaxy-xcover7-pro-and-galaxy-tab-active5-pro-your-ultimate-rugged-work-companionsRead 15 October 2026Spec table: 6+128 GB and 8+256 GB.7Maker product pagesamsung.com/ro/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-active/galaxy-tab-active5-pro-sm-x350nzgaeueRead 15 October 2026
RAM type
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Memory bandwidth
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Storage
128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122242Read 5 October 2026Published 1 TB equals one trillion bytes and is represented as decimal 1000 GB.
128, 256GB1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-active/galaxy-tab-active5-pro-green-256gb-sm-x356bzgeeebRead 15 October 20262Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-introduces-galaxy-xcover7-pro-and-galaxy-tab-active5-pro-your-ultimate-rugged-work-companionsRead 15 October 20267Maker product pagesamsung.com/ro/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-active/galaxy-tab-active5-pro-sm-x350nzgaeueRead 15 October 2026
Memory card
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Rear cameras
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Rear cameras
AApple iPad Air 13-inch (M3)
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Autofocus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 12 | 1.8 | PDAF |
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122242Read 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 Active5 Pro
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Autofocus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 12 | 1.8 | Autofocus, mechanism not stated |
Number of rear cameras
1
1
Main camera
12MP
12MP
Flash
Not available
Video recording
AApple iPad Air 13-inch (M3)
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Max frame rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 60 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 240 |
| 1280 | 720 | 30 |
BSamsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Max frame rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 30 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 30 |
Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-active/galaxy-tab-active5-pro-green-256gb-sm-x356bzgeeebRead 15 October 2026Video Recording Resolution UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 30 fps. The 1080p at 30 fps mode is from GSMArena.11Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_active5_pro-13790.phpRead 15 October 2026GSMArena main camera video: 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 fps.
Max video resolution
3840 × 2160px
3840 × 2160px
Video HDR
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Video formats
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LiDAR scanner
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Front camera
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Front cameras
AApple iPad Air 13-inch (M3)
| Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) |
|---|---|
| 12 | 2 |
BSamsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) |
|---|---|---|
| Main | 8 | 2 |
Front camera resolution (as published)
Not available
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Front camera position
Landscape edge1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122242Read 5 October 20262Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108043Read 5 October 202612Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/ipad/ipadaeee8168/27/ipados/27Read 5 October 2026
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Front video
AApple iPad Air 13-inch (M3)
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Max frame rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1080 | 60 |
BSamsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Max frame rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1080 | 30 |
Front autofocus
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Audio
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Number of speakers
Speaker layout
Stereo (landscape)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122242Read 5 October 2026
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Stereo speakers
3.5 mm jack
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Audio features
Spatial Audio playback, Dolby Atmos1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122242Read 5 October 2026Audio Playback names Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos support.
Network
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Cellular
Yes2Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-introduces-galaxy-xcover7-pro-and-galaxy-tab-active5-pro-your-ultimate-rugged-work-companionsRead 15 October 2026Press release: 5G (Sub6), LTE, dual SIM (pSIM + eSIM). A Wi-Fi only model SM-X350 also exists, so base is true.7Maker product pagesamsung.com/ro/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-active/galaxy-tab-active5-pro-sm-x350nzgaeueRead 15 October 2026
Network
Not available
2G bands
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3G bands
850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1700/2100 MHz, 1900 MHz, 2100 MHz1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122242Read 5 October 2026Exact UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA list: 850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900 and 2100 MHz. No 2G radio is invented.
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4G bands
B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B11, B12, B13, B14, B17, B18, B19, B20, B21, B25, B26, B28, B29, B30, B32, B66, B71, B34, B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B481Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122242Read 5 October 2026Combined exact maker FDD-LTE and TD-LTE lists for the represented cellular model.
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5G bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n70, n71, n75, n76, n77, n78, n791Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122242Read 5 October 2026Exact A3269 cellular table includes n76, which is absent from the newer M4 radio table. Only cellular configurations use the radio lists. China-only A3271 configurations are omitted because regional radio and package inheritance is not verified.
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5G mmWave
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Max download speed
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Modem
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Connectivity
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
Bluetooth
Bluetooth codecs
Not available
NFC
Not available
Positioning
Digital compass, Wi-Fi, iBeacon microlocation, GPS/GNSS, Cellular1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122242Read 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.
Dual-band GNSS
Not available
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Connector
USB ports
USB speed
USB 3 (up to 10Gb/s)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122242Read 5 October 2026
Thunderbolt
Not available
Not available
Video out over USB
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-active/galaxy-tab-active5-pro-green-256gb-sm-x356bzgeeebRead 15 October 2026Feature text: DeX on Monitor. The manual confirms a wired USB-C to HDMI adapter connection for SM-X350 and SM-X356B.3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Wired connections to external displays (SM-X350, SM-X356B): HDMI adapter (USB Type-C to HDMI). No maximum resolution is published.
Max external display
Resolution6016 × 3384 pxRefresh rate60 Hz17Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPad-Air-13-2025-tablet-review-Almost-as-good-as-an-iPad-Pro-but-a-lot-cheaper.988087.0.htmlRead 8 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.
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Stylus
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Stylus
Compatible styluses
AApple iPad Air 13-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/122242Read 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 Active5 Pro
| Name | Included | Hover |
|---|---|---|
| S Pen | Yes | Yes |
Source2Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-introduces-galaxy-xcover7-pro-and-galaxy-tab-active5-pro-your-ultimate-rugged-work-companionsRead 15 October 2026S Pen is in the box. Hover is shown by the manual (Air command opens when the S Pen hovers over the screen). Technology, pressure levels and latency are not published.3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Air command: hover the S Pen over the screen and tap the Air command icon. S Pen is inserted into the left of the protective case.
Pressure levels
Not available
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Tilt support
Yes
Not available
Hover
Yes
Yes
Keyboard and accessories
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Accessory connector
Official keyboards
AApple iPad Air 13-inch (M3)
| Name | Connection | Trackpad | Function row | Included |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magic Keyboard for iPad Air 13-inch | Pogo pins | Yes | Yes | No |
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122242Read 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/122273Read 5 October 2026Original 2025 Magic Keyboard for iPad Air 13-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 Active5 Pro
| Name | Included |
|---|---|
| Rugged Slim Keyboard (GP-FCT545GJTBU) | No |
Keyboard with trackpad
Yes
Not available
Keyboard in box
No
No
Features and sensors
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Fingerprint
Side button1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122242Read 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/ipadaeee8168/27/ipados/27Read 5 October 2026
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Face unlock
Sensors
Touch ID, Three-axis gyro, Accelerometer, Barometer, Ambient light sensor1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122242Read 5 October 2026
Accelerometer, Gyro, Geomagnetic, Hall, RGB light, Proximity, Fingerprint1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-active/galaxy-tab-active5-pro-green-256gb-sm-x356bzgeeebRead 15 October 2026Spec list: Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor.
Extra buttons
Not available
Active Key1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-active/galaxy-tab-active5-pro-green-256gb-sm-x356bzgeeebRead 15 October 2026Feature text: Active Key, assignable to launch apps or scan barcodes.2Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-introduces-galaxy-xcover7-pro-and-galaxy-tab-active5-pro-your-ultimate-rugged-work-companionsRead 15 October 20263Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026
Battery and charging
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Battery capacity
9,720mAh7Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 2026Original maker sheet for A3268. Rated capacity 9720 mAh, not a typical-capacity estimate.8Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 2026Original maker sheet for A3269. Rated capacity 9720 mAh, not a typical-capacity estimate.9EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2261069Read 5 October 2026
9,800mAh4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-x356bzgeeeb-productfiche.pdfRead 15 October 2026Rated battery capacity 9800 mAh for SM-X356B. The Wi-Fi SM-X350 sheet states the same.5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2284546Read 15 October 2026
Battery capacity (typical)
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Battery energy
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Claimed battery life
AApple iPad Air 13-inch (M3)
| Use case | Connection | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| Web browsing | Wi-Fi | 10 |
| Video playback | Not available | 10 |
| Web browsing | Cellular | 9 |
BSamsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro
Not availableVideo playback (claimed)
10h
Not available
Wired charging
Not available
Not available
Wired charging standards
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Charging guidance
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Charge 0 to 50 %
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Charge 0 to 100 %
Not available
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Reverse wired
Not available
Not available
Charger in box
Not available
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Included charger
Not available
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Measured
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Geekbench 6 single-core
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Geekbench 6 multi-core
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Geekbench 6 GPU
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3DMark Wild Life Extreme
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3DMark stress test stability
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Manual SDR brightness (measured)
607nits17Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPad-Air-13-2025-tablet-review-Almost-as-good-as-an-iPad-Pro-but-a-lot-cheaper.988087.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact 13-inch M3 8 GB / 128 GB Wi-Fi unit. Published X-Rite i1Pro 2 grid spatial maximum and centre 607 nits, average 576.1. Manual SDR method uses the publisher documented nine-zone maximum setting with automatic and content-adaptive adjustments off. Stimulus and white-area extent are unstated. Individual setting log is not repeated in this review. No separate automatic or HDR measurement. Test context iPadOS 18.3. Explicitly repeated only on matching reference rows, so other storage and cellular rows remain unknown.19Reviewnotebookcheck.net/How-does-Notebookcheck-test-laptops-and-smartphones-A-behind-the-scenes-look-into-our-review-process.15394.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026
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Brightness with auto (measured)
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HDR brightness (measured)
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Contrast ratio (measured)
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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
Not available
Reflections (measured)
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PWM dimming (measured)
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PWM up to brightness (measured)
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Stylus latency (measured)
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Battery life (measured)
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Battery tests (measured)
AApple iPad Air 13-inch (M3)
| Test | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Notebookcheck Wi-Fi | 13.23 |
| Notebookcheck video | 13.82 |
| Notebookcheck idle | 25.48 |
| Notebookcheck load | 4.97 |
BSamsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro
Not availableLoudspeaker loudness (measured)
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EU label and regulatory
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EU energy class
Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)
72h7Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 202672 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 202672 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/smartphonestablets20231669/2261069Read 5 October 2026
142.83h4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-x356bzgeeeb-productfiche.pdfRead 15 October 2026Sheet prints 142 h. The EU label and EPREL give 142 h 50 min, stored as 142.83.5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2284546Read 15 October 2026batteryEndurancePerCycleInHours 142.83.
Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)
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/smartphonestablets20231669/2261069Read 5 October 2026API value 10 is in hundreds of cycles. Original maker sheet confirms at least 1000.
2,000cycles4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-x356bzgeeeb-productfiche.pdfRead 15 October 20262000 cycles, default settings.5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2284546Read 15 October 2026batteryEnduranceInCycles 20 is in hundreds, so 2000 cycles.
Drop resistance class
Repairability class
SAR body (US)
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SAR body (EU)
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0.387W/kg6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2284548Read 15 October 2026Not stated in EPREL. See the Samsung SAR source.9Maker product pagesamsung.com/sar/sarMainRead 15 October 2026Samsung SAR page, United Kingdom, ICNIRP 2 W/kg limit (10 g). Body SAR 1.309 W/kg for SM-X356B and 0.387 W/kg for SM-X350 at 0 cm separation. Values come from the page's sarDesc request for each model.
In the box
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Manual
support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/ipad/ipadaeee8168/27/ipados/2712Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/ipad/ipadaeee8168/27/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.aspx1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-active/galaxy-tab-active5-pro-green-256gb-sm-x356bzgeeebRead 15 October 2026Samsung UK download list: User Manual (Android 16), version 1.0, 31 October 2025.3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026
EPREL registration number
22845465EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2284546Read 15 October 2026Model identifier SM-X350, registration 2284546, read from the QR code on the Samsung energy label.6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2284548Read 15 October 2026Model identifier SM-X356B, registration 2284548, read from the QR code on the Samsung energy label. Same label values as SM-X350.
Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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