Apple iPad 256GB vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S 11 128GB: which one suits you?

The two differ in 5 of the specs we have recorded, and the Apple iPad 256GB is cheaper by SAR 845 (prices checked 12 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 845
  • More space for photos and apps (256 GB vs 128 GB)
  • Lower weight: 469 g vs 900 g

The deciding difference here: storage and weight and price.

Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.

Key differences

  • Storage

    ✓ 256 GB128 GB
  • Resolution

    2360 x 16402732 x 2048
  • Connectivity

    4GWi-Fi

Specifications side by side

17 of 17 specs

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Spec
AppleSAR 2,399
Apple iPad 256GB specs
SamsungSAR 3,244
Samsung Galaxy Tab S 11 128GB specs
Reference priceSAR 2,399SAR 3,244
Storage✓ 256 GB128 GB
Memory (RAM)—12 GB
ProcessorApple A16 Bionic—
Keyboard support—Yes
Cellular (SIM)Yes—
Screen size11 in11 in
Stylus supportYesYes

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in screen size between the Apple iPad 256GB and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 11 128GB?

No difference here: screen size is 11 in on both.

What is the difference in storage between the Apple iPad 256GB and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 11 128GB?

Storage is higher on the Apple iPad 256GB: 256 GB vs 128 GB on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 11 128GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in stylus support between the Apple iPad 256GB and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 11 128GB?

No difference here: stylus support is Yes on both.

What is the difference in resolution between the Apple iPad 256GB and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 11 128GB?

Apple iPad 256GB: 2360 x 1640; Samsung Galaxy Tab S 11 128GB: 2732 x 2048. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.