vs
Comparison winner
vs

43 facts in comparison

Samsung Galaxy Tab A11 vs Apple iPad Air 11 (2026)

DesignDisplayPerformanceBatteryCamerasProductivity & connectivitySensors

Tap a category to see which one wins it.

32Points
89Points

Why is Apple iPad Air 11 (2026) better than Samsung Galaxy Tab A11?

  • 1.9 mm less Thickness ?6.1 mm vs 8 mm
  • Has Biometric unlock ?
  • 2.3 " more Screen size ?11 " vs 8.7 "
  • 1,020 px more Resolution ?2,360 px vs 1,340 px
  • 85 ppi more Pixel density ?264 ppi vs 179 ppi
  • Peak brightness ?
  • 8 GB more RAM ?12 GB vs 4 GB
  • 64 GB more Internal storage ?128 GB vs 64 GB
  • 2,506 mAh more Battery capacity ?7,606 mAh vs 5,100 mAh
Scroll down for more details

What matters to you?

Drag the sliders to weight each category and re-rank the products to suit your priorities.

Design
Display
Performance
Battery
Cameras
Productivity & connectivity
Your ranking
Samsung Galaxy Tab A11Your pick30
Apple iPad Air 11 (2026)Your pick91

Score breakdown

Design
Samsung Galaxy Tab A1157
Apple iPad Air 11 (2026)43
Display
Samsung Galaxy Tab A1143
Apple iPad Air 11 (2026)100
Performance
Samsung Galaxy Tab A1113
Apple iPad Air 11 (2026)88
Battery
Samsung Galaxy Tab A1114
Apple iPad Air 11 (2026)100
Cameras
Samsung Galaxy Tab A110
Apple iPad Air 11 (2026)100
Productivity & connectivity
Samsung Galaxy Tab A1150
Apple iPad Air 11 (2026)100
Sensors
Samsung Galaxy Tab A110
Apple iPad Air 11 (2026)0

Design

Weight ?
335 g
464 g

A lighter tablet is more comfortable to hold.

Thickness ?
8 mm
6.1 mm

A thinner tablet is easier to carry.

Build material ?
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy Tab A11)
Glass front

The frame and back materials of the device.

Biometric unlock ?
Samsung Galaxy Tab A11
Apple iPad Air 11 (2026)

Unlock with a fingerprint or face scan.

Colors ?
Gray, Silver
Space Gray, Starlight, Purple, Blue

The colour options the tablet is sold in.

Display

Screen size ?
8.7 "
11 "

A larger screen is better for media and productivity.

Resolution ?
1,340 px
2,360 px

The vertical pixel count; higher is sharper.

Pixel density ?
179 ppi
264 ppi

More pixels per inch produce crisper text and images.

Refresh rate ?
90 Hz
? Unknown (Apple iPad Air 11 (2026))

A higher refresh rate produces smoother motion and scrolling.

Peak brightness ?
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy Tab A11)
500 nits

Higher peak brightness is easier to read in bright light.

Panel type ?
TFT LCD
Liquid Retina IPS LCD

The underlying panel technology (e.g. OLED, IPS).

OLED display ?
Samsung Galaxy Tab A11
Apple iPad Air 11 (2026)

OLED panels offer deeper blacks and better contrast than LCD.

Laminated display ?
Samsung Galaxy Tab A11
Apple iPad Air 11 (2026)

A laminated screen reduces glare and stylus parallax.

Contrast ratio ?
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy Tab A11)
? Unknown (Apple iPad Air 11 (2026))

The ratio between the brightest white and darkest black.

Performance

Chipset ?
Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)
Apple M4

The system-on-chip that powers the device.

RAM ?
4 GB
12 GB

More RAM keeps more apps running smoothly at once.

Internal storage ?
64 GB
128 GB

More storage holds more apps, media and files.

Storage type ?
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy Tab A11)
? Unknown (Apple iPad Air 11 (2026))

The storage standard (e.g. UFS 4.0); newer is faster.

Expandable storage (microSD) ?
Samsung Galaxy Tab A11
Apple iPad Air 11 (2026)

Storage can be expanded with a memory card.

AnTuTu benchmark ?
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy Tab A11)
? Unknown (Apple iPad Air 11 (2026))

A synthetic score estimating overall performance.

Geekbench multi-core ?
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy Tab A11)
? Unknown (Apple iPad Air 11 (2026))

Multi-core CPU benchmark score; higher is faster.

Geekbench single-core ?
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy Tab A11)
? Unknown (Apple iPad Air 11 (2026))

Single-core CPU benchmark score; higher is faster.

RAM type ?
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy Tab A11)
? Unknown (Apple iPad Air 11 (2026))

The memory standard (e.g. LPDDR5X); newer is faster.

Battery

Battery capacity ?
5,100 mAh
7,606 mAh

A larger battery generally lasts longer between charges.

Battery life ?
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy Tab A11)
? Unknown (Apple iPad Air 11 (2026))

Estimated hours of mixed use on a charge.

Wired charging ?
15 W
28.93 W

Higher wattage charges the battery faster.

USB-C ?
Samsung Galaxy Tab A11
Apple iPad Air 11 (2026)

A reversible, widely compatible charging and data port.

Battery type ?
Li-Po
Li-Po

The battery chemistry (e.g. Li-Po, Li-Ion).

Cameras

Rear camera ?
8 MP
12 MP

A higher megapixel count can capture more detail.

Front camera ?
5 MP
12 MP

A higher resolution front camera improves video calls.

Records 4K video ?
Samsung Galaxy Tab A11
Apple iPad Air 11 (2026)

Captures high-resolution 4K footage.

Front camera aperture ?
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy Tab A11)
2 f/

A lower f-number lets in more light for video calls.

Productivity & connectivity

Stylus support ?
Samsung Galaxy Tab A11
Apple iPad Air 11 (2026)

Works with an active stylus for notes and drawing.

Keyboard support ?
Samsung Galaxy Tab A11
Apple iPad Air 11 (2026)

Pairs with a dedicated keyboard accessory.

5G support ?
Samsung Galaxy Tab A11
Apple iPad Air 11 (2026)

Connects to fast 5G mobile networks on the go.

Wi-Fi standard ?
Wi-Fi 5
Wi-Fi 6E

The Wi-Fi generation supported; later is faster.

Stereo speakers ?
Samsung Galaxy Tab A11
Apple iPad Air 11 (2026)

Multiple speakers deliver richer, more immersive sound.

Bluetooth version ?
5.3
6

A newer Bluetooth version improves range and efficiency.

NFC ?
Samsung Galaxy Tab A11
Apple iPad Air 11 (2026)

Enables contactless pairing and payments.

Operating system ?
Android 15
iPadOS 26.3

The software platform the device runs.

Sensors

Accelerometer ?
Samsung Galaxy Tab A11
Apple iPad Air 11 (2026)

Detects motion and orientation for auto-rotate.

Gyroscope ?
Samsung Galaxy Tab A11
Apple iPad Air 11 (2026)

Senses rotation for gaming and photography.

Compass ?
Samsung Galaxy Tab A11
Apple iPad Air 11 (2026)

A magnetometer for navigation and maps.

The bottom line

The Apple iPad Air 11 (2026) is the clear winner, scoring 89 to 32 on our VS Score. It leads on Display, Performance and Battery. The Samsung Galaxy Tab A11 answers back with stronger Design. Pick the Apple iPad Air 11 (2026) unless Design matters most to you — then the Samsung Galaxy Tab A11 is the smarter buy.

Latest comparisons

Latest products