Samsung Galaxy Tab S 11 256GB vs Apple 11-inch iPad Air (M4 2026) 256GB: which one suits you?

The two differ in 4 of the specs we have recorded, and the Apple 11-inch iPad Air (M4 2026) 256GB is cheaper by SAR 977 (prices checked 2 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

Choose the

Samsung Galaxy Tab S 11 256GB if you care about:

Bigger battery for longer sessions (8,400 mAh vs 7,606 mAh) · slight difference

Choose the

Apple 11-inch iPad Air (M4 2026) 256GB if you care about:

Paying less: cheaper by SAR 977

The deciding difference here: price.

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

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Tablets · Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Tab S 11 256GB

Screen size:: 11 in
Storage:: 256 GB
Reference price:: SAR 4,926

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Tablets · Apple

Apple 11-inch iPad Air (M4 2026) 256GB

Screen size:: 11 in
Storage:: 256 GB
Reference price:: SAR 3,949

Price on Amazon

Key differences

Display type
AMOLEDLiquid Retina
Resolution
2560 x 16002360 x 1640
Battery capacity
✓ 8,400 mAh7,606 mAh

Specifications side by side

18 of 18 specs

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Spec	SamsungSAR 4,926 Samsung Galaxy Tab S 11 256GB specs	AppleSAR 3,949 Apple 11-inch iPad Air (M4 2026) 256GB specs
Reference price	SAR 4,926	SAR 3,949

Memory (RAM)	12 GB	—
Processor	—	Apple M4
Battery capacity	✓ 8,400 mAh	7,606 mAh
Keyboard support	—	Yes
Cellular (SIM)	—	Yes
Screen size	11 in	11 in
Storage	256 GB	256 GB
Stylus support	Yes	Yes

Display type	AMOLED	Liquid Retina
Resolution	2560 x 1600	2360 x 1640
Screen refresh rate	120 Hz	—
Operating system	Android	iPadOS
Years of OS updates	7 years	—

Release year	—	2026
Colour	Grey	—
Dimensions	—	24.76 x 17.85 x 0.61 cm
Weight	—	460 g
Connectivity	Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in screen size between the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 11 256GB and the Apple 11-inch iPad Air (M4 2026) 256GB?

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

What is the difference in storage between the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 11 256GB and the Apple 11-inch iPad Air (M4 2026) 256GB?

No difference here: storage is 256 GB on both.

What is the difference in stylus support between the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 11 256GB and the Apple 11-inch iPad Air (M4 2026) 256GB?

No difference here: stylus support is Yes on both.

What is the difference in battery capacity between the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 11 256GB and the Apple 11-inch iPad Air (M4 2026) 256GB?

Battery capacity is higher on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 11 256GB: 8,400 mAh vs 7,606 mAh on the Apple 11-inch iPad Air (M4 2026) 256GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.