Apple iPad Air 11" M4 Purple 2026

Apple iPad Air 11" M4 Purple 2026

Apple
93 Overall Score
vs
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 11" A11+ Gray 2026

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 11" A11+ Gray 2026

Samsung
49 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Apple iPad Air 11" M4 Purple 2026

85 out of 100 high confidence 92 reviews

The iPad Air M4 is widely praised for its blazing-fast performance, crisp display, and lightweight design, making it a solid upgrade from older models. Users highlight the M4 chip's ability to handle demanding apps and multitasking with ease, though a few note the lack of Face ID and some software quirks. Overall, it delivers excellent value for most users, especially those upgrading from older iPads.

Pros
  • Blazing fast M4 performance
  • Crisp and bright display
  • Lightweight and portable design
  • Excellent battery life
  • Seamless multitasking
Cons
  • No Face ID (only Touch ID)
  • Occasional software bugs and freezes
  • Older Apple Pencil not compatible
  • No SD card slot
  • Sidecar lacks sound output from iPad
👍 Performance 35
👍 Display quality 15
👍 Battery life 10
👍 Build quality 8
👍 Value for money 12
👎 Software stability 5

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 11" A11+ Gray 2026

78 out of 100 high confidence 209 reviews

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ receives mostly positive feedback for its value, battery life, and ease of use, especially for casual tasks like streaming and browsing. However, some users report performance issues with multitasking, a lack of included accessories like a charger, and occasional hardware or software problems. Overall, it's seen as a solid budget tablet, though not without its flaws.

Pros
  • Great value for price
  • Long battery life
  • Easy to use and set up
  • Good display quality
  • Lightweight and portable
Cons
  • Performance issues with multitasking
  • Missing charger and accessories
  • Bloatware pre-installed
  • Screen brightness could be better
  • Build feels plasticky
👍 Value for money 25
👍 Battery life 18
👍 Ease of use 15
🤔 Performance 12
👍 Display quality 10
👎 Missing accessories 5

Scores

Productivity
Apple
93
Samsung
39
Business
Apple
92
Samsung
46
Student
Apple
92
Samsung
49
Reading
Apple
92
Samsung
54
Art Design
Apple
91
Samsung
44
Entertainment
Apple
90
Samsung
45

Specifications

Apple iPad Air 11" M4Samsung Galaxy Tab A 11" A11+
Processor
CPU*Apple M4 ★Mediatek MT8775
CPU Multi-Core Score
23,633
5,820
Cores10★8
GPUApple (9-Core)★Mali G615 MC2
GPU Benchmark Score
6,795
No data
Memory & Storage
RAM12 GB★6 GB
Storage256 GB★128 GB
Storage TypeSSD★eMMC
Expandable✗✓★
Display
Size11"11"
Resolution2360 px★1920 px
PanelLiquid RetinaLCD
Refresh Rate60 Hz90 Hz★
Brightness500 nits★—
Connectivity
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7★Wi-Fi 5
BluetoothBluetoothBluetooth 5.3★
USB-C11
Cellular✓✓
Features
Stylus Support✓✓
Stylus ModelApple Pencil ProCrayo-Pen
Fingerprint Reader✓★✗
Face Unlock✗✓★
Physical
Weight0.46 kg★0.48 kg
Battery29 Wh★—
OSiPadOSAndroid 16

Pros & Cons

Apple iPad Air 11" M4 Purple 2026

  • Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong gpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong cpu (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong battery (94th percentile)94th %ile

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 11" A11+ Gray 2026

  • Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong connectivity (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Strong battery (69th percentile)
  • Below average cpu (7th percentile)7th %ile
  • Below average gpu (9th percentile)9th %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple iPad Air 11" M4

Scores 93 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 14 of 25 specs.

Apple iPad Air 11" M4 Better at:

ReadingStudentBusinessArt DesignProductivityEntertainment