Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 vs Apple iPad Air 13-inch: which one suits you?

The two differ in 9 of the specs we have recorded, and the Apple iPad Air 13-inch is cheaper by SAR 1,486 (prices checked 12 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • Larger screen refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • Larger screen size: 14.6 in vs 13 in · slight difference
  • Bigger battery for longer sessions (11,200 mAh vs 9,705 mAh) · slight difference
  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 1,486
  • More memory for multitasking (128 GB vs 8 GB)
  • Has cellular (SIM); the other doesn't

The deciding difference here: memory (RAM) and screen refresh rate and price.

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

Key differences

  • Screen size

    ✓ 14.6 in13 in
  • Memory (RAM)

    8 GB✓ 128 GB
  • Display type

    OLEDIPS

Specifications side by side

17 of 17 specs

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Spec
SamsungSAR 5,515
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 specs
AppleSAR 4,029
Apple iPad Air 13-inch specs
Reference priceSAR 5,515SAR 4,029
Screen size✓ 14.6 in13 in
Storage—128 GB
Memory (RAM)8 GB✓ 128 GB
Processor—Apple M4
Battery capacity✓ 11,200 mAh9,705 mAh
Cellular (SIM)No✓ Yes
Stylus supportYesYes
Keyboard supportYesYes

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in screen size between the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 and the Apple iPad Air 13-inch?

Screen size is higher on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10: 14.6 in vs 13 in on the Apple iPad Air 13-inch. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in stylus support between the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 and the Apple iPad Air 13-inch?

No difference here: stylus support is Yes on both.

What is the difference in keyboard support between the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 and the Apple iPad Air 13-inch?

No difference here: keyboard support is Yes on both.

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

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10: No; Apple iPad Air 13-inch: Yes. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.