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General

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Series

iPad Air1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Product name iPad Air (5th generation)

Galaxy Tab S91Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-sets-the-new-standard-to-bring-galaxys-premium-experience-to-a-tabletRead 10 October 2026Galaxy Tab S9 series. The base 11-inch model

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

A2588, A2589, A25912Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108043Read 10 October 2026A2588 iPad Air (5th generation). A2589 and A2591 Wi-Fi + Cellular

SM-X710, SM-X716B2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 10 October 2026Manual cover lists SM-X710 and SM-X716B for the 11-inch model3Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9-12439.phpRead 10 October 2026Models: SM-X710, SM-X716B

GTIN / EAN

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

8 March 20224Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/03/apple-introduces-the-most-powerful-and-versatile-ipad-air-everRead 10 October 2026

26 July 20231Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-sets-the-new-standard-to-bring-galaxys-premium-experience-to-a-tabletRead 10 October 2026Press release dated July 26, 2023

Status

Discontinued7Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPad_Air_(5th_generation)Read 10 October 2026Infobox: discontinued May 7, 2024

Available3Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9-12439.phpRead 10 October 2026Available. Released 2023, August 11.

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

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

Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M2)13Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/05/apple-unveils-the-redesigned-11-inch-and-all-new-13-inch-ipad-air-with-m2Read 23 October 2026Apple's press release introduces the redesigned 11-inch iPad Air with M2 and compares it with the previous iPad Air with M1.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S1114Reviewnotebookcheck.net/A-superb-tablet-experience-with-caveats-Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-S11-review.1130795.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck's review calls the Galaxy Tab S11 the Tab S9's successor and says Samsung had no base Tab S10 in between.

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

$5994Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/03/apple-introduces-the-most-powerful-and-versatile-ipad-air-everRead 10 October 2026Wi-Fi from $599, Wi-Fi + Cellular from $749 (US), 64 GB

$799.998Press articledroid-life.com/2023/07/26/galaxy-tab-s9-series-official-available-august-11-starting-at-799Read 10 October 2026Pricing listed July 26, 2023: Galaxy Tab S9 $799.99. The article gives one price per model and lists 8GB + 128GB and 12GB + 256GB. It is stored for the entry Wi-Fi 8GB + 128GB model only. Tom's Guide also gives a US starting price of $799 for 8GB + 128GB.

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

€6795Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2022/03/apple-introduces-the-most-powerful-and-versatile-ipad-air-everRead 10 October 2026Germany: Wi-Fi models from 679 Euro, Wi-Fi + Cellular from 849 Euro incl. VAT, 64 GB

€8999Press articlemobiflip.de/shortnews/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-plus-ultra/ampRead 10 October 2026Germany, article dated July 26, 2023, launch prices in EUR: Wi-Fi 128 GB 899, 5G 128 GB 1,049, Wi-Fi 256 GB 1,019, 5G 256 GB 1,169. The article does not label them UVP and gives no RAM. RAM follows the 8 GB + 128 GB and 12 GB + 256 GB pairs Samsung announced.

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

US, EU4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/03/apple-introduces-the-most-powerful-and-versatile-ipad-air-everRead 10 October 2026Order in 29 countries and regions, including the US5Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2022/03/apple-introduces-the-most-powerful-and-versatile-ipad-air-everRead 10 October 2026EU from the German launch release

US, DE8Press articledroid-life.com/2023/07/26/galaxy-tab-s9-series-official-available-august-11-starting-at-799Read 10 October 2026US launch pricing article. Ships August 11 with pre-orders live right away.9Press articlemobiflip.de/shortnews/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-plus-ultra/ampRead 10 October 2026German price list with market start on August 11.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Space Gray, Starlight, Pink, Purple, Blue1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 20264Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/03/apple-introduces-the-most-powerful-and-versatile-ipad-air-everRead 10 October 2026

Beige, Graphite1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-sets-the-new-standard-to-bring-galaxys-premium-experience-to-a-tabletRead 10 October 2026Beige and Graphite. Colour availability may vary by market or carrier

Form factor

Slate1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026

Slate1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-sets-the-new-standard-to-bring-galaxys-premium-experience-to-a-tabletRead 10 October 2026

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

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4years1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-sets-the-new-standard-to-bring-galaxys-premium-experience-to-a-tabletRead 10 October 2026Four generations of One UI and Android OS upgrades. Counted from launch

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

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5years1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-sets-the-new-standard-to-bring-galaxys-premium-experience-to-a-tabletRead 10 October 2026Five years of security updates. Counted from launch

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

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31 August 20287Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-5g-graphite-128gb-sm-x716bzaaeubRead 10 October 2026Software support: Security Update Period (Valid until) 31 August 2028. Shown on the UK 5G model page SM-X716BZAAEUB.

Body

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

247.6mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026

254.3mm1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-sets-the-new-standard-to-bring-galaxys-premium-experience-to-a-tabletRead 10 October 2026Table lists 165.8 x 254.3 x 5.9 mm in landscape order. Long edge 254.3 mm stored as height

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

178.5mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026

165.8mm1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-sets-the-new-standard-to-bring-galaxys-premium-experience-to-a-tabletRead 10 October 2026

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

6.1mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026

5.9mm1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-sets-the-new-standard-to-bring-galaxys-premium-experience-to-a-tabletRead 10 October 2026

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

461g(1 lb)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Wi-Fi models 461 g. Wi-Fi + Cellular models 462 g

498g(1.1 lb)1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-sets-the-new-standard-to-bring-galaxys-premium-experience-to-a-tabletRead 10 October 2026498 g (Wi-Fi) and 500 g (5G)

Frame

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure

Aluminium1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-sets-the-new-standard-to-bring-galaxys-premium-experience-to-a-tabletRead 10 October 2026Body reinforced with Armor Aluminum3Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9-12439.phpRead 10 October 2026Glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back

Front

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Corning Gorilla Glass3Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9-12439.phpRead 10 October 2026Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass. The version is not stated. Build: glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back.

Back

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure

Aluminium3Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9-12439.phpRead 10 October 2026Glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back

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

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IP681Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-sets-the-new-standard-to-bring-galaxys-premium-experience-to-a-tabletRead 10 October 2026IP68 for the tablet and the in-box S Pen. Water resistant in up to 5 feet of freshwater for up to 30 minutes

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

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SIM

Nano-SIMs1eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026SIM Card section: Nano-SIM and eSIM on Wi-Fi + Cellular models. eSIM count is not stated

Nano-SIMs1eSIMs1eSIM onlyNo3Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9-12439.phpRead 10 October 2026Nano-SIM + eSIM (cellular model only)

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

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Display

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

10.86in(27.6 cm)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Marketed as 10.9-inch. When measured diagonally as a rectangle, the screen is 10.86 inches

11in(27.9 cm)1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-sets-the-new-standard-to-bring-galaxys-premium-experience-to-a-tabletRead 10 October 202611-inch measured diagonally as a full rectangle without accounting for the rounded corners

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

2360 × 1640px1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 20262360-by-1640-pixel resolution at 264 pixels per inch

2560 × 1600px3Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9-12439.phpRead 10 October 20261600 x 2560 pixels, 16:10 ratio, ~274 ppi

Pixel density

264.6ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

274.4ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

Aspect ratio

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16:103Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9-12439.phpRead 10 October 20261600 x 2560 pixels, 16:10 ratio

Display type

LCD (IPS)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026LED-backlit Multi-Touch display with IPS technology

OLED1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-sets-the-new-standard-to-bring-galaxys-premium-experience-to-a-tabletRead 10 October 2026Dynamic AMOLED 2X is an OLED panel

Display type (as published)

Liquid Retina display1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026

Dynamic AMOLED 2X1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-sets-the-new-standard-to-bring-galaxys-premium-experience-to-a-tabletRead 10 October 202611-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X

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

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

AApple iPad Air (5th generation)

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BSamsung Galaxy Tab S9

Min (Hz)	Max (Hz)	Variable
60	120	Yes

Source1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-sets-the-new-standard-to-bring-galaxys-premium-experience-to-a-tabletRead 10 October 2026Dynamic refresh rate calibrates from 60 to 120Hz

Max refresh rate

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120Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate modes

Min refresh rate

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60Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate modes

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

500nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026500 nits brightness. Wide color display (P3). No percentage coverage published

Not available

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

Not available

750nits6Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-wi-fi-graphite-128gb-sm-x710nzaaeubRead 10 October 2026Display footnote: maximum brightness of 420 nits with peak brightness of 750 nits for Tab S9. Window size and HDR mode are not stated. The 420 nits maximum is not stored as typical brightness.

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

Not available

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Contrast ratio

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1,000,000:16Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-wi-fi-graphite-128gb-sm-x710nzaaeubRead 10 October 2026Display footnote: 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio for the Tab S9 series.

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

Not available

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

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

Dolby Vision, HDR101Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Video Playback section: Supports Dolby Vision and HDR10 content. Playback support, not HDR luminance on the built-in LCD

HDR10+1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-sets-the-new-standard-to-bring-galaxys-premium-experience-to-a-tabletRead 10 October 2026HDR10+ named for the Galaxy Tab S9 series. Display luminance in HDR not published

Fully laminated

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Fully laminated display

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Anti-reflection coating

Antireflective coating, 1.8% reflectivity1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Antireflective coating. 1.8% reflectivity is Apple's own figure, not a measurement

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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

iPadOS 154Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/03/apple-introduces-the-most-powerful-and-versatile-ipad-air-everRead 10 October 2026iPadOS 15 on the new iPad Air. iPadOS 15.4 followed the next week

Android 131Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-sets-the-new-standard-to-bring-galaxys-premium-experience-to-a-tabletRead 10 October 2026Android 13.0

Software

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One UI 8.512Press articlesammobile.com/news/galaxy-tab-s9s-new-update-brings-stable-one-ui-8-5Read 10 October 2026Article last updated May 26, 2026: stable One UI 8.5 for the Galaxy Tab S9, S9+ and S9 Ultra, starting in South Korea. A July 9, 2026 SamMobile report says One UI 9.0 for the Tab S9 is only in development. os_latest stays Android 16 because One UI 8.5 is based on Android 16.

Latest OS

iPadOS 2710Maker product pageapple.com/os/ipadosRead 10 October 2026iPadOS 27 is compatible with iPad Air (4th generation and later, M2 and later)

Android 164Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/support/model/SM-X710NZAAEUBRead 10 October 2026Samsung support downloads list a User Manual (Android 16) that covers the X71X models. Android 16 is the latest listed

Chipset

Apple M11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Apple M1 chip

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-sets-the-new-standard-to-bring-galaxys-premium-experience-to-a-tabletRead 10 October 2026Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy

Process

5nm8Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/11/apple-unleashes-m1Read 10 October 2026M1 is built on 5-nanometer process technology

4nm3Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9-12439.phpRead 10 October 2026Chipset: Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)

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

81Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 20268-core CPU with 4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores

83Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9-12439.phpRead 10 October 2026Octa-core: 1 + 2 + 2 + 3

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

AApple iPad Air (5th generation)

Count	Core
4	Performance
4	Efficiency

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 20264 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores. Clock speeds not published by Apple

BSamsung Galaxy Tab S9

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
1	Cortex-X3	3.36
2	Cortex-A715	2.8
2	Cortex-A710	2.8
3	Cortex-A510	2

Source3Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9-12439.phpRead 10 October 20261x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3, 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715, 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710, 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510. Chip clocks as listed by GSMArena. Samsung does not publish them

Max CPU clock

Not available

3.36GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

GPU

Apple M1 GPU6Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/apple_ipad_air_(2022)-11411.phpRead 10 October 2026Apple GPU (8-core graphics)

Adreno 7403Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9-12439.phpRead 10 October 2026Adreno 740

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

81Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 20268-core GPU. 16-core Neural Engine

Not available

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

11TOPS8Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/11/apple-unleashes-m1Read 10 October 202616-core Neural Engine capable of 11 trillion operations per second. Chip-level claim from the M1 announcement, precision not stated

Not available

Memory

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

8GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 20268GB RAM listed in the Chip section

8, 12GB1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-sets-the-new-standard-to-bring-galaxys-premium-experience-to-a-tabletRead 10 October 2026Galaxy Tab S9: 8GB + 128GB and 12GB + 256GB. Storage availability may differ by market, model, color or carrier

RAM type

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Memory bandwidth

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

64, 256GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 20262Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108043Read 10 October 20264Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/03/apple-introduces-the-most-powerful-and-versatile-ipad-air-everRead 10 October 2026

128, 256GB1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-sets-the-new-standard-to-bring-galaxys-premium-experience-to-a-tabletRead 10 October 2026

Storage type

Not available

UFS3Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9-12439.phpRead 10 October 2026Internal storage line is marked UFS. Version not stated

Memory card

None6Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/apple_ipad_air_(2022)-11411.phpRead 10 October 2026Card slot: No

microSD (own slot)3Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9-12439.phpRead 10 October 2026microSDXC (dedicated slot)

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

Not available

1TB1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-sets-the-new-standard-to-bring-galaxys-premium-experience-to-a-tabletRead 10 October 2026microSD up to 1TB, sold separately

Rear cameras

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Rear cameras

AApple iPad Air (5th generation)

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Sensor size	Pixel size (µm)	Autofocus
Main	12	1.8	1/3.0"	1.22	PDAF

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 202612MP Wide camera, f/1.8 aperture, autofocus with Focus Pixels. Sensor size and pixel size come from GSMArena6Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/apple_ipad_air_(2022)-11411.phpRead 10 October 202612 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF9Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/Cameras/Cameras.htmlRead 10 October 2026Focus Pixels section: dedicated focus pixels use phase detection. Supports the PDAF reading of Autofocus with Focus Pixels

BSamsung Galaxy Tab S9

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm)	Sensor size	Pixel size (µm)	Autofocus
Main	13	2	26	1/3.4"	1	Autofocus, mechanism not stated

Source1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-sets-the-new-standard-to-bring-galaxys-premium-experience-to-a-tabletRead 10 October 202613MP AF rear camera3Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9-12439.phpRead 10 October 202613 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, AF. Focal length is the 35 mm equivalent as listed

Number of rear cameras

1=CalculatedFrom Rear cameras

1=CalculatedFrom Rear cameras

Main camera

12MP=CalculatedFrom Rear cameras

13MP=CalculatedFrom Rear cameras

Flash

Not available

LED flash2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 10 October 2026Page 5 rear view labels a Flash next to the rear camera3Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9-12439.phpRead 10 October 2026Features: LED flash, HDR, panorama

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

AApple iPad Air (5th generation)

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

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 20264K at 24, 25, 30 or 60 fps. 1080p at 25, 30 or 60 fps. 720p at 30 fps. Slo-mo 1080p at 120 or 240 fps

BSamsung Galaxy Tab S9

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

Source3Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9-12439.phpRead 10 October 20264K@30fps, 1080p@30fps

Max video resolution

3840 × 2160px=CalculatedFrom Video recording

3840 × 2160px=CalculatedFrom Video recording

Video HDR

Not available

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

HEVC, H.2641Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Video formats captured: HEVC and H.264

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LiDAR scanner

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Front camera

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Front cameras

AApple iPad Air (5th generation)

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Field of view
Ultrawide	12	2.4	122°

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 202612MP Ultra Wide front camera, 122 degree field of view, f/2.4 aperture

BSamsung Galaxy Tab S9

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

Source1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-sets-the-new-standard-to-bring-galaxys-premium-experience-to-a-tabletRead 10 October 202612MP Ultra-Wide front camera3Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9-12439.phpRead 10 October 202612 MP, f/2.4, 120˚ (ultrawide)

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

Not available

Not available

Front camera position

Portrait edge3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/ipad/ipad-air-5th-generation-ipadaf1251d3/ipadosRead 10 October 2026Front view diagram text: front camera at the top center, Touch ID in the top button, in portrait orientation. That is the short edge

Landscape edge2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 10 October 2026Page 5 layout diagram, landscape view: front camera at the top centre of the long edge

Auto framing

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Video Calling section lists Center Stage

Not available

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

AApple iPad Air (5th generation)

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

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Front Camera section: 1080p HD video recording at 25, 30 or 60 fps

BSamsung Galaxy Tab S9

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

Source3Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9-12439.phpRead 10 October 2026Selfie camera video 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps

Front autofocus

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Audio

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

Not available

41Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-sets-the-new-standard-to-bring-galaxys-premium-experience-to-a-tabletRead 10 October 2026Quad Stereo Speakers with Sound by AKG2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 10 October 2026Page 5 layout diagram labels four speakers3Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9-12439.phpRead 10 October 2026Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers)

Speaker layout

Not available

Quad1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-sets-the-new-standard-to-bring-galaxys-premium-experience-to-a-tabletRead 10 October 2026Four speakers. Two on each short edge per the user manual layout2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 10 October 2026Page 5 layout diagram shows two speakers on each short edge in landscape

Stereo speakers

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Speakers section lists Stereo speakers

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-sets-the-new-standard-to-bring-galaxys-premium-experience-to-a-tabletRead 10 October 2026

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

21Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Dual microphones for calls, video recording, and audio recording

Not available

3.5 mm jack

No6Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/apple_ipad_air_(2022)-11411.phpRead 10 October 20263.5mm jack: No

No2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 10 October 2026Page 5 labels a Headphone jack / Multipurpose jack (USB Type-C), which is the USB-C port. GSMArena lists no 3.5 mm jack3Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9-12439.phpRead 10 October 20263.5mm jack: No

Audio features

Not available

Quad stereo speakers with sound by AKG, Dolby Atmos1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-sets-the-new-standard-to-bring-galaxys-premium-experience-to-a-tabletRead 10 October 2026Quad Stereo Speakers with Sound by AKG, Dolby Atmos

Network

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

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-sets-the-new-standard-to-bring-galaxys-premium-experience-to-a-tabletRead 10 October 20265G and LTE models. LTE availability varies by market or carrier

Network

HSPA, LTE, 5G1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Model A2589: 5G NR, FDD-LTE, TD-LTE and UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA. No GSM is listed

GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G3Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9-12439.phpRead 10 October 2026GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G, cellular model SM-X716B only

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

Not available

GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19003Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9-12439.phpRead 10 October 2026GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

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

850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1700/2100 MHz, 1900 MHz, 2100 MHz1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Model A2589 UMTS/HSPA bands

HSDPA 850, HSDPA 900, HSDPA 1700(AWS), HSDPA 1900, HSDPA 21003Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9-12439.phpRead 10 October 2026HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100

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

B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B11, B12, B13, B14, B17, B18, B19, B20, B21, B25, B26, B28, B29, B30, B32, B66, B71, B34, B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B46, B481Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Model A2589. FDD-LTE and TD-LTE lists combined

B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B17, B20, B25, B26, B28, B32, B38, B40, B41, B663Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9-12439.phpRead 10 October 20261, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66

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

n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n791Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Model A2589. 5G NR band list

N1, N3, N5, N7, N8, N20, N28, N38, N40, N41, N66, N77, N783Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9-12439.phpRead 10 October 20261, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6

5G mmWave

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026The A2589 5G NR list holds only sub-6 GHz bands. No mmWave band is listed

No3Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9-12439.phpRead 10 October 20265G bands listed as SA/NSA/Sub6. No mmWave band listed

Max download speed

3,500Mbps4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/03/apple-introduces-the-most-powerful-and-versatile-ipad-air-everRead 10 October 20265G reaches peak speeds of up to 3.5Gbps in ideal conditions

Not available

Modem

Not available

Snapdragon X70 5G Modem-RF System11Maker spec sheet (PDF)qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/documents/Snapdragon-8-Gen-2-Product-Brief.pdfRead 10 October 2026Platform features the Snapdragon X70 5G Modem-RF System. Applies to the 5G model only (SM-X716B). The chip maker brief is not a Samsung statement.

Connectivity

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 61Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO, speeds up to 1.2 Gbps

Wi-Fi 6E1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-sets-the-new-standard-to-bring-galaxys-premium-experience-to-a-tabletRead 10 October 2026Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi Direct

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Simultaneous dual band

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz3Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9-12439.phpRead 10 October 2026Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band

Bluetooth

5.01Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026

5.31Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-sets-the-new-standard-to-bring-galaxys-premium-experience-to-a-tabletRead 10 October 2026Bluetooth v5.3

Bluetooth codecs

Not available

Not available

NFC

No6Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/apple_ipad_air_(2022)-11411.phpRead 10 October 2026NFC: No

No3Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9-12439.phpRead 10 October 2026NFC: No

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

Digital compass, Wi-Fi, iBeacon microlocation, GPS/GNSS, Cellular1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026All models: digital compass, Wi-Fi, iBeacon microlocation. Wi-Fi + Cellular models add GPS/GNSS and cellular

GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS3Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9-12439.phpRead 10 October 2026GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS

Dual-band GNSS

Not available

Not available

Connector

USB-C1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Buttons and Connectors lists a USB-C connector

USB-C3Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9-12439.phpRead 10 October 2026USB Type-C 3.2, magnetic connector

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

11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026One USB-C connector in the Buttons and Connectors list

12Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 10 October 2026Page 5 labels one Multipurpose jack (USB Type-C)

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

USB 3 (up to 10Gb/s)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026USB-C port with support for charging, DisplayPort and USB 3 (up to 10Gb/s)

USB 3.23Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9-12439.phpRead 10 October 2026USB Type-C 3.2

Thunderbolt

Not available

Not available

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

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Native DisplayPort output over USB-C

Yes2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 10 October 2026Samsung DeX chapter, 'Wired connections to external displays': connect a USB Type-C to HDMI adapter and an HDMI cable to a TV or monitor. Manual covers SM-X710 and SM-X716B.

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

Refresh rate60Hz1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026One external display with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz. Exact 6K pixel count not published

Not available

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

11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Supports one external display

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Stylus

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Stylus

Supported1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Display section: Supports Apple Pencil (2nd generation), Apple Pencil (USB-C). Neither is in the box

In the box1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-sets-the-new-standard-to-bring-galaxys-premium-experience-to-a-tabletRead 10 October 2026S Pen (BLE, Inbox)

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

AApple iPad Air (5th generation)

Name	Included	Tilt	Hover	Charging
Apple Pencil (2nd generation)	No	Not available	No	Magnetic, on the device
Apple Pencil (USB-C)	No	Yes	No	USB-C

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Apple Pencil (2nd generation) attaches to the magnetic connector. Apple Pencil (USB-C) charges over USB-C4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/03/apple-introduces-the-most-powerful-and-versatile-ipad-air-everRead 10 October 2026Apple Pencil (2nd generation) with wireless charging and pairing11Maker product pageapple.com/apple-pencilRead 10 October 2026Apple Pencil (USB-C): tilt sensitivity, pairs and charges via USB-C. Hover is listed only for iPad Pro, iPad Air (M2 and later) and iPad mini (A17 Pro)

BSamsung Galaxy Tab S9

Name	Included	Latency (claimed) (ms)
S Pen	Yes	2.8
S Pen Creator Edition	No	Not available

Source1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-sets-the-new-standard-to-bring-galaxys-premium-experience-to-a-tabletRead 10 October 2026S Pen included in the box and S Pen Creator Edition sold separately3Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9-12439.phpRead 10 October 2026Stylus, 2.8ms latency. Latency as listed by GSMArena for the S Pen

Pressure levels

Not available

Not available

Tilt support

Yes=CalculatedFrom Compatible styluses

Not available

Hover

No=CalculatedFrom Compatible styluses

Not available

Keyboard and accessories

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Accessory connector

Smart Connector1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Smart Connector in the Buttons and Connectors list

Keyboard dock port2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 10 October 2026Page 5: Keyboard dock port

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

AApple iPad Air (5th generation)

Name	Connection	Trackpad	Included
Magic Keyboard	Pogo pins	Yes	No
Smart Keyboard Folio	Pogo pins	Not available	No

Source4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/03/apple-introduces-the-most-powerful-and-versatile-ipad-air-everRead 10 October 2026Magic Keyboard with built-in trackpad and Smart Keyboard Folio. Both sold separately

BSamsung Galaxy Tab S9

Name	Backlit	Included
Book Cover Keyboard	No	No
Book Cover Keyboard Slim	Not available	No

Source1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-sets-the-new-standard-to-bring-galaxys-premium-experience-to-a-tabletRead 10 October 2026Book Cover Keyboard and Book Cover Keyboard Slim. Backlight is available only on the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra Book Cover Keyboard

Keyboard with trackpad

Yes=CalculatedFrom Official keyboards

Not available

Keyboard in box

No=CalculatedFrom Official keyboards

No=CalculatedFrom Official keyboards

Features and sensors

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

Side button1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Top button/Touch ID

Optical, under-display1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-sets-the-new-standard-to-bring-galaxys-premium-experience-to-a-tabletRead 10 October 2026Biometric Authentication: Fingerprint on Display (FOD)2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 10 October 2026Page 5 labels a Fingerprint recognition sensor on the screen3Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9-12439.phpRead 10 October 2026Fingerprint (under display, optical)

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

Not available

2D2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 10 October 2026Settings chapter 'Face recognition' (contents page 140): the device can unlock the screen by recognising your face. The sensor list has only the front camera and an RGB light sensor, no infrared or depth sensor, so 2D is used.

Sensors

Touch ID, Three-axis gyro, Accelerometer, Barometer, Ambient light sensor1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Touch ID, three-axis gyro, accelerometer, barometer, ambient light sensor

Accelerometer, Fingerprint sensor, Gyro sensor, Geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, RGB light sensor6Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-wi-fi-graphite-128gb-sm-x710nzaaeubRead 10 October 2026Full specifications, Sensors: Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, RGB Light Sensor.

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

Not available

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Battery and charging

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

7,600mAh6Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/apple_ipad_air_(2022)-11411.phpRead 10 October 2026Li-Ion 7600 mAh (28.6 Wh). The mAh figure is the GSMArena value. It matches Apple's 28.6 Wh at about 3.76 V

8,160mAh6Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-wi-fi-graphite-128gb-sm-x710nzaaeubRead 10 October 2026Footnote: rated (minimum) capacity is 8,160 mAh for Galaxy Tab S9. Typical value is 8,400 mAh.

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

Not available

8,400mAh1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-sets-the-new-standard-to-bring-galaxys-premium-experience-to-a-tabletRead 10 October 20268,400mAh typical, tested under third-party laboratory conditions (IEC 61960)

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

28.6Wh1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Built-in 28.6-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery

Not available

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

AApple iPad Air (5th generation)

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

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Up to 10 h web on Wi-Fi or video, up to 9 h web on cellular. Apple test in February 2022 with preproduction units, brightness and Wi-Fi settings in the footnote. Video connection not specified

BSamsung Galaxy Tab S9

Use case	Connection	Hours (h)
Web browsing	Wi-Fi	10
Video playback	Not available	15
Audio playback	Not available	149

Source6Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-wi-fi-graphite-128gb-sm-x710nzaaeubRead 10 October 2026Wi-Fi model: Internet Usage Time (Wi-Fi) up to 10 hours, Video Playback Time (Wireless) up to 15 hours, Audio Playback Time (Wireless) up to 149 hours. Brightness and test settings are not stated. The Wireless label does not name a connection, so it is left empty.7Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-5g-graphite-128gb-sm-x716bzaaeubRead 10 October 20265G model: Internet Usage Time (LTE) up to 10 hours, Wi-Fi up to 10 hours, Video Playback Time (Wireless) up to 15 hours, Audio Playback Time (Wireless) up to 149 hours.

Video playback (claimed)

10h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

15h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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

Not available

45W3Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9-12439.phpRead 10 October 202645W wired

Wired charging standards

Not available

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

Not available

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

Not available

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

Not available

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Reverse wired

Not available

Yes6Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-wi-fi-graphite-128gb-sm-x710nzaaeubRead 10 October 2026Footnote: 15W fast charging to listed Galaxy devices over a Type-C cable when the tablet display is off and the battery level is at least 30%.

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

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026In the Box: 20W USB-C Power Adapter

No1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-sets-the-new-standard-to-bring-galaxys-premium-experience-to-a-tabletRead 10 October 2026Footnote: S Pen and USB Type-C cable are included inbox and other accessories are sold separately. No power adapter is listed. A cable is not an in-box charger. A distributor datasheet feed (Spanish, October 2025) ticks AC adapter included for SM-X710NZAEEUB, which conflicts with this list and with the unboxing source, so a human should check.13Reviewmynexttablet.com/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-and-s9-unboxing-first-impressionsRead 10 October 2026Unboxing of the Galaxy Tab S9 and S9+: box holds the tablet, the S Pen, a USB-C to USB-C cable, a user manual and an eject tool, and a charger is not included. Wi-Fi or 5G and region are not stated.

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

20W1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026

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Measured

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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749nits10Measurementtomsguide.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9Read 10 October 2026Klein K10-A colorimeter, Vibrant mode: 749 nits when watching HDR content. Adaptive brightness reading was 592 nits. HDR window size is not stated. Review unit: Wi-Fi 8GB/128GB.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

AApple iPad Air (5th generation)

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BSamsung Galaxy Tab S9

Test	Brightness (nits)	Hours (h)
Other	150	9.1

Source10Measurementtomsguide.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9Read 10 October 2026Tom's Guide test: endless web surfing over Wi-Fi with the screen set to 150 nits, 9:06 at the default refresh rate. Locking 60Hz gave 9 hours 14 minutes. Test mode other than the GSMArena and Notebookcheck tests.

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

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

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EU label and regulatory

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

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

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

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Drop resistance class

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Repairability class

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

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

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0.66W/kg3Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s9-12439.phpRead 10 October 2026SAR EU 0.66 W/kg (body). Tested radio model not named

In the box

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

iPad Air (5th generation), USB-C Charge Cable (1 meter), 20W USB-C Power Adapter1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026

Galaxy Tab S9, S Pen, USB Type-C cable1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-sets-the-new-standard-to-bring-galaxys-premium-experience-to-a-tabletRead 10 October 2026S Pen and USB Type-C cable included in the box

Links

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Product page

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www.samsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-wi-fi-graphite-128gb-sm-x710nzaaeub6Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s9-wi-fi-graphite-128gb-sm-x710nzaaeubRead 10 October 2026Samsung UK business page for SM-X710NZAAEUB (Wi-Fi, 8 GB / 128 GB, Graphite).

Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-us/1118871Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026

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Manual

support.apple.com/guide/ipad/ipad-air-5th-generation-ipadaf1251d3/ipados3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/ipad/ipad-air-5th-generation-ipadaf1251d3/ipadosRead 10 October 2026iPad User Guide hardware page for iPad Air (5th generation)

org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 10 October 2026Samsung EU user manual, English, Rev. 1.0, July 2023. Covers SM-X710, SM-X716B, SM-X810, SM-X816B, SM-X910 and SM-X916B

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

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Warranty

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

1year12Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/ios-warranty-document-us.htmlRead 10 October 2026US market. Apple One (1) Year Limited Warranty for iPad hardware

2years5Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/support/warrantyRead 10 October 2026Market GB. Samsung maker warranty table: Tablet, Warranty period 24 Months

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