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Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M3) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+
Product A: Apple
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Product B: Samsung
108 of 168 known
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 Active5 Pro
Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4)
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 Active5 Pro
Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4)
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE96 of 160 fields differ
- 63 different values
- 33 known for one only
- 22 the same
- 42 missing for both
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AApple: 214.9 × 280.6 mm
- BSamsung: 185.4 × 285.4 mm
Weight
0 to 800 g
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General
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Series
Model numbers
SM-X820, SM-X820NZAREUB, SM-X820NZSREUB, SM-X820NZAPEUB, SM-X820NZSPEUB, SM-X820NZAAXAR, SM-X820NZAEXAR, SM-X826B1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-plus-grey-256gb-wi-fi-sm-x820nzareubRead 5 October 2026Wi-Fi family and exact represented UK/US Wi-Fi SKUs are stored. Cellular family identity SM-X826B is separately proved by original manual and maker launch, but unverified cellular regional configurations are not represented.3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 20268Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/samsungbusiness/solutions/industries/government/msrp-price-sheets/11122024/Samsung_Galaxy_Tablet_MSRP_Price_File_Oct_2024.pdfRead 5 October 202611Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-plus-silver-256gb-wi-fi-sm-x820nzsreubRead 5 October 202612Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-plus-grey-512gb-wi-fi-sm-x820nzapeubRead 5 October 202613Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-plus-silver-512gb-wi-fi-sm-x820nzspeubRead 5 October 2026
GTIN / EAN
Not available
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.
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.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+16Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-introduces-galaxy-tab-s12-series-the-ultimate-productivity-powerhouse-built-for-growthRead 23 October 2026Samsung's launch release names the Galaxy Tab S10+ as the predecessor of the Galaxy Tab S12+ and the Tab S11 has no Plus model.
Launch price (US)
Launch price (EU)
Not available
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
GB, US1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-plus-grey-256gb-wi-fi-sm-x820nzareubRead 5 October 20266Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/galaxy-tab-s10-series-samsung-ai-ready-tabletRead 5 October 20268Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/samsungbusiness/solutions/industries/government/msrp-price-sheets/11122024/Samsung_Galaxy_Tablet_MSRP_Price_File_Oct_2024.pdfRead 5 October 202611Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-plus-silver-256gb-wi-fi-sm-x820nzsreubRead 5 October 202612Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-plus-grey-512gb-wi-fi-sm-x820nzapeubRead 5 October 202613Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-plus-silver-512gb-wi-fi-sm-x820nzspeubRead 5 October 2026
Colours
Blue, Purple, Starlight, Space Gray1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122242Read 5 October 2026
Moonstone Gray, Platinum Silver1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-plus-grey-256gb-wi-fi-sm-x820nzareubRead 5 October 2026Global maker finish names Moonstone Gray and Platinum Silver. UK spells the same Gray finish Grey. No third finish inferred from spelling.6Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/galaxy-tab-s10-series-samsung-ai-ready-tabletRead 5 October 202611Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-plus-silver-256gb-wi-fi-sm-x820nzsreubRead 5 October 202612Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-plus-grey-512gb-wi-fi-sm-x820nzapeubRead 5 October 202613Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-plus-silver-512gb-wi-fi-sm-x820nzspeubRead 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
Frame
Aluminium2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.bechtle.com/asrc/180712/1c4b3d4ee288fc9434f5175bf56070570/c3/-/49f2f99cc9b64c75acf2122c43ecc35a/samsung-galaxy-tab-s10-plus-256-gb-gray-datenblatt-1Read 5 October 20266Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/galaxy-tab-s10-series-samsung-ai-ready-tabletRead 5 October 2026
Front
Back
Not available
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
IP682Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.bechtle.com/asrc/180712/1c4b3d4ee288fc9434f5175bf56070570/c3/-/49f2f99cc9b64c75acf2122c43ecc35a/samsung-galaxy-tab-s10-plus-256-gb-gray-datenblatt-1Read 5 October 2026Maker test 1.5 m freshwater for 30 min. No saltwater or dive claim. Included S Pen separately IP68.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-x820nzareub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026
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
266.4ppi
Aspect ratio
Display type
Display type (as published)
Liquid Retina display1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122242Read 5 October 2026
Dimming zones
Not available
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Refresh rate modes
AApple iPad Air 13-inch (M3)
| Max (Hz) |
|---|
| 60 |
BSamsung Galaxy Tab S10+
| Mode | Max (Hz) | Variable |
|---|---|---|
| Adaptive | 120 | Yes |
Max refresh rate
60Hz
120Hz
Min refresh rate
Not available
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Brightness (typical, SDR)
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Peak brightness
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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
Anti-reflection coating
Antireflective coating1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122242Read 5 October 2026
Screen surface
Nano-texture option
Not available
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PWM dimming frequency
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Platform
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OS at launch
Software
Not available
Latest OS
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Chipset
MediaTek Dimensity 9300+2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.bechtle.com/asrc/180712/1c4b3d4ee288fc9434f5175bf56070570/c3/-/49f2f99cc9b64c75acf2122c43ecc35a/samsung-galaxy-tab-s10-plus-256-gb-gray-datenblatt-1Read 5 October 2026Feature prose explicitly Dimensity 9300+, confirmed original US launch. Technical table abbreviates 9300(MT6989), not proof of the older non-plus chip.6Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/galaxy-tab-s10-series-samsung-ai-ready-tabletRead 5 October 2026
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 S10+
| Count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arm Cortex-X4 | 3.4 |
| 3 | Arm Cortex-X4 | 2.8 |
| 4 | Arm Cortex-A720 | 2 |
Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.bechtle.com/asrc/180712/1c4b3d4ee288fc9434f5175bf56070570/c3/-/49f2f99cc9b64c75acf2122c43ecc35a/samsung-galaxy-tab-s10-plus-256-gb-gray-datenblatt-1Read 5 October 20265Maker product pagemediatek.com/products/smartphones/mediatek-dimensity-9300-plusRead 5 October 2026SoC maker supplies core names/counts. Exact Samsung brochure gives tablet 1 x 3.4, 3 x 2.8, 4 x 2.0 GHz. Samsung-rounded 2.8 retained over generic SoC 2.85 or review-rounded 2.9. No vendor peak outside tablet configuration transferred.
Max CPU clock
4.1GHz
3.4GHz
GPU
Apple M3 9-core GPU1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122242Read 5 October 2026
GPU cores
125Maker product pagemediatek.com/products/smartphones/mediatek-dimensity-9300-plusRead 5 October 2026SoC maker explicitly 12-core GPU and MC12. Exact device review confirms Immortalis-G720 MP12. No shader lane count substituted.9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-AI-tablet-has-a-display-problem-Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-S10-Plus-review.919026.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026
NPU performance
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Memory
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RAM
12GB1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-plus-grey-256gb-wi-fi-sm-x820nzareubRead 5 October 2026Maker family table explicitly pairs 12 GB with 256/512 GB. Each variant has exact configuration.6Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/galaxy-tab-s10-series-samsung-ai-ready-tabletRead 5 October 20268Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/samsungbusiness/solutions/industries/government/msrp-price-sheets/11122024/Samsung_Galaxy_Tablet_MSRP_Price_File_Oct_2024.pdfRead 5 October 202611Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-plus-silver-256gb-wi-fi-sm-x820nzsreubRead 5 October 202612Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-plus-grey-512gb-wi-fi-sm-x820nzapeubRead 5 October 202613Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-plus-silver-512gb-wi-fi-sm-x820nzspeubRead 5 October 2026
RAM type
Not available
Memory bandwidth
Not available
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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.
256, 512GB1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-plus-grey-256gb-wi-fi-sm-x820nzareubRead 5 October 20266Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/galaxy-tab-s10-series-samsung-ai-ready-tabletRead 5 October 20268Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/samsungbusiness/solutions/industries/government/msrp-price-sheets/11122024/Samsung_Galaxy_Tablet_MSRP_Price_File_Oct_2024.pdfRead 5 October 202611Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-plus-silver-256gb-wi-fi-sm-x820nzsreubRead 5 October 202612Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-plus-grey-512gb-wi-fi-sm-x820nzapeubRead 5 October 202613Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-plus-silver-512gb-wi-fi-sm-x820nzspeubRead 5 October 2026
Storage type
Memory card
Not available
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 S10+
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Sensor size | Autofocus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 13 | 2 | 1/3.4 inch | Autofocus, mechanism not stated |
| Ultrawide | 8 | 2.2 | 1/4.4 inch | Not available |
Number of rear cameras
1
2
Main camera
12MP
13MP
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 S10+
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Max frame rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 30 |
Max video resolution
3840 × 2160px
3840 × 2160px
Video HDR
Not available
Not available
Video formats
LiDAR scanner
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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 S10+
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Sensor size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrawide | 12 | 2.4 | 1/3.6 inch |
Front camera resolution (as published)
Not available
Not available
Front camera position
Front video
AApple iPad Air 13-inch (M3)
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Max frame rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1080 | 60 |
BSamsung Galaxy Tab S10+
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Max frame rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 30 |
Front autofocus
Not available
Not available
Audio
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Number of speakers
Speaker layout
Stereo (landscape)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122242Read 5 October 2026
Stereo speakers
Microphones
3.5 mm jack
Not available
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
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-plus-grey-256gb-wi-fi-sm-x820nzareubRead 5 October 2026The model family offers a cellular version, so base is true as schema requires. All represented rows are Wi-Fi and explicitly false. No cellular radio values or regulatory data are inherited into a configuration row.14Press releasenews.samsung.com/it/galaxy-tab-s10-ultra-e-galaxy-tab-s10-tutta-la-potenza-di-galaxy-ai-sul-grande-schermoRead 5 October 2026Original exact two-model maker launch specification table explicitly offers 5G and Wi-Fi versions. Base true denotes marketed family availability. All modeled configurations remain Wi-Fi with cellular false.
Network
Not available
2G bands
Not available
Not available
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.
Not available
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.
Not available
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.
Not available
5G mmWave
Not available
Max download speed
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Not available
Modem
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Connectivity
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
Bluetooth
Bluetooth codecs
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.
GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-plus-grey-256gb-wi-fi-sm-x820nzareubRead 5 October 2026
Dual-band GNSS
Not available
Not available
Connector
USB ports
USB speed
USB 3 (up to 10Gb/s)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122242Read 5 October 2026
Thunderbolt
Not available
Not available
Video out over USB
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
Supported1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122242Read 5 October 202613Maker product pageapple.com/apple-pencilRead 5 October 2026
In the box1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-plus-grey-256gb-wi-fi-sm-x820nzareubRead 5 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.bechtle.com/asrc/180712/1c4b3d4ee288fc9434f5175bf56070570/c3/-/49f2f99cc9b64c75acf2122c43ecc35a/samsung-galaxy-tab-s10-plus-256-gb-gray-datenblatt-1Read 5 October 20266Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/galaxy-tab-s10-series-samsung-ai-ready-tabletRead 5 October 2026
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 S10+
| Name | Included | Pressure levels | Hover | Charging |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S Pen EJ-PX710 | Yes | 4,096 | Yes | Magnetic, on the device |
Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-plus-grey-256gb-wi-fi-sm-x820nzareubRead 5 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.bechtle.com/asrc/180712/1c4b3d4ee288fc9434f5175bf56070570/c3/-/49f2f99cc9b64c75acf2122c43ecc35a/samsung-galaxy-tab-s10-plus-256-gb-gray-datenblatt-1Read 5 October 2026Original maker accessories page lists matching EJ-PX710 S Pen and 4096 pressure levels. Exact manual Air view proves hover and rear magnetic charging for Bluetooth remote functions. Uncharged pen still writes. No unproved technology, tilt or claimed 2.8 ms latency borrowed from third-party generic databases.3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026
Pressure levels
Not available
4,096
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 S10+
| Name | Connection | Trackpad | Backlit | Included |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book Cover Keyboard EF-DX825 | Pogo pins | Yes | No | No |
| Book Cover Keyboard Slim EF-DX820 | Pogo pins | Not available | Not available | No |
Keyboard with trackpad
Yes
Yes
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
Optical, under-display3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Original manual proves in-display placement. Optical subtype is separately proved by the exact Plus review.9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-AI-tablet-has-a-display-problem-Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-S10-Plus-review.919026.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact reviewed Plus Input Devices section and Features explicitly identify an optical in-display fingerprint reader. No subtype is transferred to Ultra.
Face unlock
Sensors
Touch ID, Three-axis gyro, Accelerometer, Barometer, Ambient light sensor1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122242Read 5 October 2026
Accelerometer, Fingerprint sensor, Gyroscope, Geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, RGB Light Sensor1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-plus-grey-256gb-wi-fi-sm-x820nzareubRead 5 October 2026Exact UK maker sensor inventory names RGB Light Sensor. This precise sensor label is retained rather than generic Light sensor.
Extra buttons
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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
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 S10+
| Use case | Connection | Hours (h) |
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| Web browsing | Wi-Fi | 11 |
| Video playback | Not available | 16 |
Video playback (claimed)
10h
16h
Wired charging
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45W1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-plus-grey-256gb-wi-fi-sm-x820nzareubRead 5 October 2026Original launch/table and maker brochure 45 W fast charging. No included charger power or regional minimum adapter power substituted.6Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/galaxy-tab-s10-series-samsung-ai-ready-tabletRead 5 October 2026
Wired charging standards
Charging guidance
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Charge 0 to 50 %
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Charge 0 to 100 %
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Reverse wired
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Charger in box
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No1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-plus-grey-256gb-wi-fi-sm-x820nzareubRead 5 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.bechtle.com/asrc/180712/1c4b3d4ee288fc9434f5175bf56070570/c3/-/49f2f99cc9b64c75acf2122c43ecc35a/samsung-galaxy-tab-s10-plus-256-gb-gray-datenblatt-1Read 5 October 2026
Included charger
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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
3DMark stress test stability
AnTuTu
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
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)
Reflections (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 S10+
| Test | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Notebookcheck Wi-Fi | 8.37 |
Loudspeaker 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
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.
Drop resistance class
Repairability class
SAR body (US)
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SAR body (EU)
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In the box
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In the box
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Galaxy Tab S10+, S Pen, USB-C to USB-C data cable, Tray tool, Quick start guide1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-plus-grey-256gb-wi-fi-sm-x820nzareubRead 5 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.bechtle.com/asrc/180712/1c4b3d4ee288fc9434f5175bf56070570/c3/-/49f2f99cc9b64c75acf2122c43ecc35a/samsung-galaxy-tab-s10-plus-256-gb-gray-datenblatt-1Read 5 October 2026Exact full box list. Permanently installed battery is part of tablet, not a separate spare battery. No keyboard or power adapter supplied.3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026
Links
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Product page
support.apple.com/en-us/1222421Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122242Read 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/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-plus-grey-256gb-wi-fi-sm-x820nzareub1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-plus-grey-256gb-wi-fi-sm-x820nzareubRead 5 October 2026Exact ordinary Wi-Fi SKU on maker UK Business storefront. This is not Enterprise Edition. Consumer Ultra page currently redirects to category, while exact Business technical table remains accessible.
Spec sheet
media.bechtle.com/asrc/180712/1c4b3d4ee288fc9434f5175bf56070570/c3/-/49f2f99cc9b64c75acf2122c43ecc35a/samsung-galaxy-tab-s10-plus-256-gb-gray-datenblatt-12Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.bechtle.com/asrc/180712/1c4b3d4ee288fc9434f5175bf56070570/c3/-/49f2f99cc9b64c75acf2122c43ecc35a/samsung-galaxy-tab-s10-plus-256-gb-gray-datenblatt-1Read 5 October 2026Original Samsung Product Marketing/MX Commercial Operations Wi-Fi brochure dated 25 September 2024, 15 pages. All hardware tables, accessories and footnotes read. Scope is exact Wi-Fi model and all listed storage configurations.
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.aspx3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Original English September 2024 Rev 1.0 Android 14 manual, 183 pages, reopened. Exact SM-X820/SM-X826B layout is separate from Ultra SM-X920/SM-X926B. Only supported Wi-Fi functions used. Current Android 16 combined manual is not used to infer launch software.
Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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