Samsung Tab S11 128GB vs Apple 11-inch iPad Air (M4 2026) 128GB: which one suits you?

The two differ in 7 of the specs we have recorded (prices checked 4 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • Bigger battery for longer sessions (8,400 mAh vs 7,606 mAh) · slight difference
  • Lower weight: 460 g vs 600 g

The deciding difference here: weight.

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

Key differences

  • Resolution

    2560 x 16002360 x 1640
  • Processor

    Dimensity 9400+Apple M4
  • Battery capacity

    ✓ 8,400 mAh7,606 mAh

Specifications side by side

18 of 18 specs

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Spec
SamsungSAR 4,154
Samsung Tab S11 128GB specs
AppleSAR 4,199
Apple 11-inch iPad Air (M4 2026) 128GB specs
Reference priceSAR 4,154SAR 4,199
Memory (RAM)12 GB—
ProcessorDimensity 9400+Apple M4
Battery capacity✓ 8,400 mAh7,606 mAh
Cellular (SIM)—Yes
Screen size11 in11 in
Storage128 GB128 GB
Stylus supportYesYes
Keyboard supportYesYes

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in screen size between the Samsung Tab S11 128GB and the Apple 11-inch iPad Air (M4 2026) 128GB?

No difference here: screen size is 11 in on both.

What is the difference in processor between the Samsung Tab S11 128GB and the Apple 11-inch iPad Air (M4 2026) 128GB?

Samsung Tab S11 128GB: Dimensity 9400+; Apple 11-inch iPad Air (M4 2026) 128GB: Apple M4. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.

What is the difference in storage between the Samsung Tab S11 128GB and the Apple 11-inch iPad Air (M4 2026) 128GB?

No difference here: storage is 128 GB on both.

What is the difference in stylus support between the Samsung Tab S11 128GB and the Apple 11-inch iPad Air (M4 2026) 128GB?

No difference here: stylus support is Yes on both.