Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ 128GB vs Apple 11-inch iPad Air (M4 2026) 256GB: which one suits you?

The two differ in 11 of the specs we have recorded, and the Apple 11-inch iPad Air (M4 2026) 256GB is cheaper by SAR 157 (prices checked 2 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • Bigger battery for longer sessions (10,090 mAh vs 7,606 mAh)
  • Larger screen size: 12.4 in vs 11 in · slight difference
  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 157
  • More space for photos and apps (256 GB vs 128 GB)
  • Lower weight: 460 g vs 626 g

The deciding difference here: storage and battery capacity and price.

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

Key differences

  • Screen size

    ✓ 12.4 in11 in
  • Storage

    128 GB✓ 256 GB
  • Display type

    LCDLiquid Retina

Specifications side by side

18 of 18 specs

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Spec
SamsungSAR 4,106
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ 128GB specs
AppleSAR 3,949
Apple 11-inch iPad Air (M4 2026) 256GB specs
Reference priceSAR 4,106SAR 3,949
Screen size✓ 12.4 in11 in
Storage128 GB✓ 256 GB
Memory (RAM)8 GB—
ProcessorExynos 1380Apple M4
Battery capacity✓ 10,090 mAh7,606 mAh
Stylus supportYesYes
Keyboard supportYesYes
Cellular (SIM)YesYes

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in screen size between the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ 128GB and the Apple 11-inch iPad Air (M4 2026) 256GB?

Screen size is higher on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ 128GB: 12.4 in vs 11 in on the Apple 11-inch iPad Air (M4 2026) 256GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in processor between the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ 128GB and the Apple 11-inch iPad Air (M4 2026) 256GB?

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ 128GB: Exynos 1380; Apple 11-inch iPad Air (M4 2026) 256GB: 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 S9 FE+ 128GB and the Apple 11-inch iPad Air (M4 2026) 256GB?

Storage is higher on the Apple 11-inch iPad Air (M4 2026) 256GB: 256 GB vs 128 GB on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ 128GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in stylus support between the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ 128GB and the Apple 11-inch iPad Air (M4 2026) 256GB?

No difference here: stylus support is Yes on both.