Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro 128GB vs Apple 11-inch iPad Air (M4 2026) 128GB: which one suits you?

The two differ in 9 of the specs we have recorded, and the Apple 11-inch iPad Air (M4 2026) 128GB is cheaper by SAR 100 (prices checked 4 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • No clear lead in the recorded specs; design or brand preference may decide.
  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 100
  • Bigger battery for longer sessions (7,606 mAh vs 5,050 mAh)
  • Lower weight: 460 g vs 800 g
  • Larger screen size: 11 in vs 10.1 in · slight difference

The deciding difference here: battery capacity and weight and price.

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

Key differences

  • Screen size

    10.1 in✓ 11 in
  • Resolution

    1920 x 12002360 x 1640
  • Processor

    Snapdragon 7s Gen 3Apple M4

Specifications side by side

18 of 18 specs

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Spec
SamsungSAR 4,299
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro 128GB specs
AppleSAR 4,199
Apple 11-inch iPad Air (M4 2026) 128GB specs
Reference priceSAR 4,299SAR 4,199
Screen size10.1 in✓ 11 in
Memory (RAM)6 GB—
ProcessorSnapdragon 7s Gen 3Apple M4
Battery capacity5,050 mAh✓ 7,606 mAh
Keyboard support—Yes
Storage128 GB128 GB
Stylus supportYesYes
Cellular (SIM)YesYes

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in screen size between the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro 128GB and the Apple 11-inch iPad Air (M4 2026) 128GB?

Screen size is higher on the Apple 11-inch iPad Air (M4 2026) 128GB: 11 in vs 10.1 in on the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro 128GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in processor between the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro 128GB and the Apple 11-inch iPad Air (M4 2026) 128GB?

Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro 128GB: Snapdragon 7s Gen 3; Apple 11-inch iPad Air (M4 2026) 128GB: Apple M4. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.

What is the difference in storage between the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro 128GB and the Apple 11-inch iPad Air (M4 2026) 128GB?

No difference here: storage is 128 GB on both.

What is the difference in stylus support between the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro 128GB and the Apple 11-inch iPad Air (M4 2026) 128GB?

No difference here: stylus support is Yes on both.