Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra 128GB vs Apple 11-inch iPad Air (M4 2026) 512GB: which one suits you?

The two differ in 9 of the specs we have recorded (prices checked 2 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • Larger screen size: 14.6 in vs 11 in
  • Bigger battery for longer sessions (11,200 mAh vs 7,606 mAh)
  • More space for photos and apps (512 GB vs 128 GB)
  • Lower weight: 460 g vs 728 g

The deciding difference here: screen size and storage.

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

Key differences

  • Screen size

    ✓ 14.6 in11 in
  • Storage

    128 GB✓ 512 GB
  • Resolution

    2960 x 18482360 x 1640

Specifications side by side

17 of 17 specs

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Spec
SamsungSAR 5,536
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra 128GB specs
AppleSAR 5,549
Apple 11-inch iPad Air (M4 2026) 512GB specs
Reference priceSAR 5,536SAR 5,549
Screen size✓ 14.6 in11 in
Storage128 GB✓ 512 GB
Memory (RAM)8 GB—
ProcessorSnapdragon 8 Gen 1Apple M4
Battery capacity✓ 11,200 mAh7,606 mAh
Keyboard support—Yes
Stylus supportYesYes
Cellular (SIM)YesYes

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in screen size between the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra 128GB and the Apple 11-inch iPad Air (M4 2026) 512GB?

Screen size is higher on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra 128GB: 14.6 in vs 11 in on the Apple 11-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 S8 Ultra 128GB and the Apple 11-inch iPad Air (M4 2026) 512GB?

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra 128GB: Snapdragon 8 Gen 1; Apple 11-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 S8 Ultra 128GB and the Apple 11-inch iPad Air (M4 2026) 512GB?

Storage is higher on the Apple 11-inch iPad Air (M4 2026) 512GB: 512 GB vs 128 GB on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra 128GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in stylus support between the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra 128GB and the Apple 11-inch iPad Air (M4 2026) 512GB?

No difference here: stylus support is Yes on both.