Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 512GB vs Apple 13-inch iPad Air (M4 2026) 512GB: which one suits you?

The two differ in 9 of the specs we have recorded, and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 512GB is cheaper by SAR 800 (prices checked 12 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 800
  • Bigger battery for longer sessions (11,600 mAh vs 9,705 mAh)
  • Larger screen size: 14.6 in vs 13 in · slight difference
  • Has cellular (SIM); the other doesn't
  • Lower weight: 616 g vs 800 g

The deciding difference here: battery capacity and cellular (SIM) and price.

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

Key differences

  • Screen size

    ✓ 14.6 in13 in
  • Display type

    Dynamic AMOLED 2XLiquid Retina
  • Resolution

    2960 x 18482732 x 2048

Specifications side by side

18 of 18 specs

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Spec
SamsungSAR 5,399
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 512GB specs
AppleSAR 6,199
Apple 13-inch iPad Air (M4 2026) 512GB specs
Reference priceSAR 5,399SAR 6,199
Screen size✓ 14.6 in13 in
Memory (RAM)12 GB—
ProcessorDimensity 9400+Apple M4
Battery capacity✓ 11,600 mAh9,705 mAh
Keyboard support—Yes
Cellular (SIM)No✓ Yes
Storage512 GB512 GB
Stylus supportYesYes

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in screen size between the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 512GB and the Apple 13-inch iPad Air (M4 2026) 512GB?

Screen size is higher on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 512GB: 14.6 in vs 13 in on the Apple 13-inch iPad Air (M4 2026) 512GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in processor between the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 512GB and the Apple 13-inch iPad Air (M4 2026) 512GB?

Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 512GB: Dimensity 9400+; Apple 13-inch iPad Air (M4 2026) 512GB: 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 S11 Ultra 512GB and the Apple 13-inch iPad Air (M4 2026) 512GB?

No difference here: storage is 512 GB on both.

What is the difference in stylus support between the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 512GB and the Apple 13-inch iPad Air (M4 2026) 512GB?

No difference here: stylus support is Yes on both.