Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ 256GB vs Apple 13-inch iPad Air (M4 2026) 256GB: which one suits you?

The two differ in 8 of the specs we have recorded, and the Apple 13-inch iPad Air (M4 2026) 256GB is cheaper by SAR 249 (prices checked 12 Nov 2026).

Bottom line: Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ 256GB — Larger screen refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz. Apple 13-inch iPad Air (M4 2026) 256GB — Bigger battery for longer sessions (9,705 mAh vs 4,100 mAh).

Which one should you choose?

  • Larger screen refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 249
  • Bigger battery for longer sessions (9,705 mAh vs 4,100 mAh)

The deciding difference here: screen refresh rate and battery capacity and price.

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

Key differences

  • Screen size

    12.4 in13 in
  • Display type

    Dynamic AMOLED 2XIPS
  • Resolution

    1440 x 25602732 x 2048

Specifications side by side

18 of 18 specs

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Spec
SamsungSAR 4,738
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ 256GB specs
AppleSAR 4,489
Apple 13-inch iPad Air (M4 2026) 256GB specs
Reference priceSAR 4,738SAR 4,489
Screen size12.4 in13 in
Memory (RAM)12 GB—
Processor—Apple M4
Battery capacity4,100 mAh✓ 9,705 mAh
Keyboard support—Yes
Storage256 GB256 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 S10+ 256GB and the Apple 13-inch iPad Air (M4 2026) 256GB?

Screen size is higher on the Apple 13-inch iPad Air (M4 2026) 256GB: 13 in vs 12.4 in on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ 256GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in storage between the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ 256GB and the Apple 13-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 S10+ 256GB and the Apple 13-inch iPad Air (M4 2026) 256GB?

No difference here: stylus support is Yes on both.

What is the difference in cellular (SIM) between the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ 256GB and the Apple 13-inch iPad Air (M4 2026) 256GB?

No difference here: cellular (SIM) is Yes on both.