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Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M3) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
Product A: Apple
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Product B: Samsung
97 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 S10+
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro
Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4)
Change Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
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+
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro
Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4)102 of 160 fields differ
- 60 different values
- 42 known for one only
- 16 the same
- 42 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 101 tablets.
- Battery lifeA: 72hB: 94.85hSamsung is 22.85 h higher.
- BatteryA: 9,720mAhB: 11,374mAhSamsung is 1,654 mAh higher.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AApple: 214.9 × 280.6 mm
- BSamsung: 208.5 × 326.3 mm
Weight
0 to 800 g
All 168 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
SM-X930, SM-X936B, SM-X930NZAAXAR, SM-X930NZAEXAR, SM-X930NZAIXAR, SM-X930NZSAXAR, SM-X930NZSEXAR, SM-X930NZSIXAR, SM-X930NZAREUB, SM-X930NZAPEUB, SM-X930NZATEUB, SM-X930NZSREUB, SM-X936BZAREUB4Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/tablets/galaxy-tab-s11/buy/galaxy-tab-s11-ultra-512gb-gray-wi-fi-sku-sm-x930nzaexarRead 28 September 20265Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s11-ultra-grey-256gb-5g-sm-x936bzareubRead 28 September 20266Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s11-ultra-grey-256gb-wi-fi-sm-x930nzareubRead 30 September 2026
GTIN / EAN
Not available
Not available
Announced
Status
Not available
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
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
US, EU, GB2Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-unveils-galaxy-tab-s11-seriesRead 28 September 20264Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/tablets/galaxy-tab-s11/buy/galaxy-tab-s11-ultra-512gb-gray-wi-fi-sku-sm-x930nzaexarRead 28 September 20265Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s11-ultra-grey-256gb-5g-sm-x936bzareubRead 28 September 20266Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s11-ultra-grey-256gb-wi-fi-sm-x930nzareubRead 30 September 2026
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
Not available
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Security updates promised
Not available
Security updates until
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Body
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Height
326.3mm1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-samsung-galaxy-tab-s11-series-packing-everything-you-expect-from-a-premium-tabletRead 30 September 2026Published as 208.5 x 326.3 x 5.1 mm (landscape order). Stored in portrait order6Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s11-ultra-grey-256gb-wi-fi-sm-x930nzareubRead 30 September 2026
Width
208.5mm1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-samsung-galaxy-tab-s11-series-packing-everything-you-expect-from-a-premium-tabletRead 30 September 2026Published as 208.5 x 326.3 x 5.1 mm (landscape order). Stored in portrait order6Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s11-ultra-grey-256gb-wi-fi-sm-x930nzareubRead 30 September 2026
Thickness
Weight
692g(1.5 lb)1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-samsung-galaxy-tab-s11-series-packing-everything-you-expect-from-a-premium-tabletRead 30 September 2026692 g (Wi-Fi), 695 g (5G)6Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s11-ultra-grey-256gb-wi-fi-sm-x930nzareubRead 30 September 2026
Frame
Front
Not available
Back
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
IP681Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-samsung-galaxy-tab-s11-series-packing-everything-you-expect-from-a-premium-tabletRead 30 September 20263Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/tablets/galaxy-tab-s11Read 30 September 20267Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-x930nzareub-productfiche.pdfRead 28 September 202613EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2409889Read 30 September 2026Public EPREL product record. Model SM-X930. Property ingress Protection Rating.
MIL-STD-810
Not available
Not available
SIM
Not available
Not available
Built-in kickstand
Not available
Not available
Display
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Screen size
14.6in(37.1 cm)1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-samsung-galaxy-tab-s11-series-packing-everything-you-expect-from-a-premium-tabletRead 30 September 20265Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s11-ultra-grey-256gb-5g-sm-x936bzareubRead 28 September 2026369.9 mm (14.6" full rectangle) / 367.2 mm (14.5" rounded corners)6Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s11-ultra-grey-256gb-wi-fi-sm-x930nzareubRead 30 September 2026
Resolution
Pixel density
264.7ppi
239ppi
Display type
Display type (as published)
Liquid Retina display1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122242Read 5 October 2026
Dimming zones
Not available
Not available
Refresh rate modes
AApple iPad Air 13-inch (M3)
| Max (Hz) |
|---|
| 60 |
BSamsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
| Max (Hz) | Variable |
|---|---|
| 120 | Yes |
Max refresh rate
60Hz
120Hz
Min refresh rate
Not available
Not available
Brightness (typical, SDR)
Not available
Peak brightness
Not available
Full-screen HDR brightness
Not available
Not available
Contrast ratio
Not available
Not available
Colour depth
Not available
Not available
DCI-P3 coverage
Not available
Not available
HDR playback formats
Anti-reflection coating
Antireflective coating1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122242Read 5 October 2026
Screen surface
Not available
Nano-texture option
Not available
Not available
PWM dimming frequency
Not available
Not available
Platform
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OS at launch
Software
Not available
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 S11 Ultra
| Count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cortex-X925 | 3.73 |
| 3 | Cortex-X4 | 3.3 |
| 4 | Cortex-A720 | 2.4 |
Source6Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s11-ultra-grey-256gb-wi-fi-sm-x930nzareubRead 30 September 2026Core names are confirmed in the chip maker specifications and the exact-model Notebookcheck review. Clock values come from the Samsung exact-model specification table.11Maker product pagemediatek.com/products/smartphones/mediatek-dimensity-9400-plusRead 30 September 2026Specifications: 1 x Cortex-X925, 3 x Cortex-X4, 4 x Cortex-A720. Frequencies 3.73/3.3/2.4 GHz from Samsung UK exact-model table.
Max CPU clock
4.1GHz
3.73GHz
GPU
Apple M3 9-core GPU1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122242Read 5 October 2026
GPU cores
NPU performance
Not available
Not available
Memory
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RAM
RAM type
Not available
Memory bandwidth
Not available
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Storage
Storage type
Memory card
Not available
Max card size
Not available
2TB1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-samsung-galaxy-tab-s11-series-packing-everything-you-expect-from-a-premium-tabletRead 30 September 20266Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s11-ultra-grey-256gb-wi-fi-sm-x930nzareubRead 30 September 2026microSD (up to 2 TB), published TB converted to decimal GB at 1000 GB/TB
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 S11 Ultra
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Autofocus |
|---|---|---|
| Main | 13 | Autofocus, mechanism not stated |
| Ultrawide | 8 | Not available |
Number of rear cameras
1
2
Main camera
12MP
13MP
Flash
Not available
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 S11 Ultra
| 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
Not available
LiDAR scanner
Not available
Not available
Front camera
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Front cameras
AApple iPad Air 13-inch (M3)
| Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) |
|---|---|
| 12 | 2 |
BSamsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
| Role | Resolution (MP) |
|---|---|
| Ultrawide | 12 |
Front camera resolution (as published)
Not available
Not available
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
Not available
Front video
AApple iPad Air 13-inch (M3)
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Max frame rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1080 | 60 |
BSamsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
Not availableFront autofocus
Not available
Not available
Audio
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Number of speakers
Speaker layout
Stereo (landscape)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122242Read 5 October 2026
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.
Not available
Network
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Cellular
Network
2G bands
Not available
GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19005Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s11-ultra-grey-256gb-5g-sm-x936bzareubRead 28 September 2026
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.
B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)5Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s11-ultra-grey-256gb-5g-sm-x936bzareubRead 28 September 2026
4G bands
B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B11, B12, B13, B14, B17, B18, B19, B20, B21, B25, B26, B28, B29, B30, B32, B66, B71, B34, B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B481Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122242Read 5 October 2026Combined exact maker FDD-LTE and TD-LTE lists for the represented cellular model.
B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(850), B28(700), B32(1500), B66(AWS-3), B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500)5Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s11-ultra-grey-256gb-5g-sm-x936bzareubRead 28 September 2026FDD and TDD LTE bands combined
5G bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n70, n71, n75, n76, n77, n78, n791Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/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.
N1(2100), N2(1900), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N12(700), N20(800), N25(1900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), N71(600), N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500), N75(1500+)5Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s11-ultra-grey-256gb-5g-sm-x936bzareubRead 28 September 2026FDD Sub 6, TDD Sub 6 and SDL Sub 6 bands combined
5G mmWave
Max download speed
Not available
Not available
Modem
Not available
Not available
Connectivity
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 71Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-samsung-galaxy-tab-s11-series-packing-everything-you-expect-from-a-premium-tabletRead 30 September 20266Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s11-ultra-grey-256gb-wi-fi-sm-x930nzareubRead 30 September 2026802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be 2.4 GHz+5 GHz+6 GHz, EHT 320
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, QZSS6Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s11-ultra-grey-256gb-wi-fi-sm-x930nzareubRead 30 September 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
Not available
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.
Not available
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 S11 Ultra
| Name | Included | Tilt | Charging |
|---|---|---|---|
| S Pen | Yes | Yes | None (passive) |
Source1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-samsung-galaxy-tab-s11-series-packing-everything-you-expect-from-a-premium-tabletRead 30 September 2026S Pen (BLE not supported) in-box. New cone-shaped tip supports increased tilt angles6Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s11-ultra-grey-256gb-wi-fi-sm-x930nzareubRead 30 September 2026Describes the hexagonal S Pen as charging-free (requires no charging)
Pressure levels
Not available
Not available
Tilt support
Yes
Yes
Hover
Yes
Not available
Keyboard and accessories
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Accessory connector
Smart Connector1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122242Read 5 October 202612Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/ipad/ipadaeee8168/27/ipados/27Read 5 October 2026
Not available
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 S11 Ultra
| Name | Connection | Included |
|---|---|---|
| Book Cover Keyboard Slim | Pogo pins | No |
Source1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-samsung-galaxy-tab-s11-series-packing-everything-you-expect-from-a-premium-tabletRead 30 September 2026Listed under Accessories, sold separately3Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/tablets/galaxy-tab-s11Read 30 September 2026Book Cover Keyboard: accessories sold separately (footnote 8)
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
Optical, under-display1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-samsung-galaxy-tab-s11-series-packing-everything-you-expect-from-a-premium-tabletRead 30 September 2026Fingerprint on Display (FOD) confirms the location. The separately cited Notebookcheck review confirms an optical fingerprint sensor integrated into the display.12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-premium-tablet-for-work-entertainment-and-all-things-creative-Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-S11-Ultra-5G-review.1132806.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Operation section: optical fingerprint sensor integrated into the display.
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, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor6Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s11-ultra-grey-256gb-wi-fi-sm-x930nzareubRead 30 September 2026
Extra buttons
Not available
Not available
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
11,374mAh1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-samsung-galaxy-tab-s11-series-packing-everything-you-expect-from-a-premium-tabletRead 30 September 2026Rated (minimum) capacity 11,374 mAh7Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-x930nzareub-productfiche.pdfRead 28 September 20269EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/screen/product/smartphonestablets20231669/2409889Read 28 September 202613EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2409889Read 30 September 2026Public EPREL product record. Model SM-X930. Property rated Battery Capacity.
Battery capacity (typical)
Not available
11,600mAh1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-samsung-galaxy-tab-s11-series-packing-everything-you-expect-from-a-premium-tabletRead 30 September 2026Typical value 11,600 mAh6Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s11-ultra-grey-256gb-wi-fi-sm-x930nzareubRead 30 September 2026
Battery energy
Not available
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 S11 Ultra
| Use case | Connection | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| Video playback | Offline | 23 |
Video playback (claimed)
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Wired charging
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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 %
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Reverse wired
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Charger in box
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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
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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)
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 S11 Ultra
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EU label and regulatory
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EU energy class
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/smartphonestablets20231669/2261069Read 5 October 2026
G6Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s11-ultra-grey-256gb-wi-fi-sm-x930nzareubRead 30 September 20267Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-x930nzareub-productfiche.pdfRead 28 September 20269EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/screen/product/smartphonestablets20231669/2409889Read 28 September 202613EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2409889Read 30 September 2026Public EPREL product record. Model SM-X930. Property 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
94.85h8Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-x930nzareub-energylabel.pdfRead 28 September 2026Label shows 94 h 51 min9EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/screen/product/smartphonestablets20231669/2409889Read 28 September 2026battery Endurance Per Cycle In Hours 94.85. Read through the EPREL public API for the same id13EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2409889Read 30 September 2026Public EPREL product record. Model SM-X930. Property battery Endurance Per Cycle In Hours.
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.
1,200cycles6Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s11-ultra-grey-256gb-wi-fi-sm-x930nzareubRead 30 September 20267Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-x930nzareub-productfiche.pdfRead 28 September 20269EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/screen/product/smartphonestablets20231669/2409889Read 28 September 202613EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2409889Read 30 September 2026Public EPREL battery Endurance In Cycles is stored in hundreds of cycles. Verified against manufacturer product information sheet and energy label. 1200 cycles.
Drop resistance class
E7Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 20268Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 20269EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2261069Read 5 October 2026
E7Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-x930nzareub-productfiche.pdfRead 28 September 20269EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/screen/product/smartphonestablets20231669/2409889Read 28 September 202613EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2409889Read 30 September 2026Public EPREL product record. Model SM-X930. Property repeated Free Fall Reliability Class.
Repairability class
C7Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 20268Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 20269EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2261069Read 5 October 2026
C7Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-x930nzareub-productfiche.pdfRead 28 September 20269EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/screen/product/smartphonestablets20231669/2409889Read 28 September 202613EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2409889Read 30 September 2026Public EPREL product record. Model SM-X930. Property 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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S Pen, Quick start guide, Ejection pin, USB Type-C data cable3Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/tablets/galaxy-tab-s11Read 30 September 2026FAQ: S Pen, quick start guide, ejection pin for the SIM/micro SD tray, USB Type-C data cable6Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s11-ultra-grey-256gb-wi-fi-sm-x930nzareubRead 30 September 2026
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
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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.
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EPREL registration number
24098898Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-x930nzareub-energylabel.pdfRead 28 September 2026From the QR code on the label: eprel.ec.europa.eu/qr/24098899EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/screen/product/smartphonestablets20231669/2409889Read 28 September 2026Model identifier SM-X93013EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2409889Read 30 September 2026Public EPREL product record. Model SM-X930. Property eprel Registration Number.
Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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