Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.7" 11 Silver 2026
Apple iPad Air 11" M4 Space Gray 2026
What Buyers Say
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.7" 11 Silver 2026
This budget tablet is praised for its value, especially for reading ebooks and manga, with sharp text and good battery life. However, the international version has region-locking issues, missing US setup option, and no charger included. Performance is acceptable for basic tasks if you manage background apps and cache.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Great for reading ebooks and manga
- Sharp text quality
- Good battery life
- Easy setup
Cons
- Region-locked features
- No US option in setup
- No charger included
- Cannot root easily
- Stutters at 90Hz refresh rate
Apple iPad Air 11" M4 Space Gray 2026
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
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.7" 11 | Apple iPad Air 11" M4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | — | Apple M4 ★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 8 | 10★ |
| GPU | — | Apple (9-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 12 GB★ |
| Storage | 64 GB | 256 GB★ |
| Storage Type | UFS | SSD★ |
| Expandable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 8.7" | 11" |
| Resolution | 1340 px | 2360 px★ |
| Panel | LCD | Liquid Retina |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 500 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth |
| USB-C | 1 | 1 |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stylus Model | — | Apple Pencil Pro |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Face Unlock | ✗ | ✗ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.43 kg★ | 0.46 kg |
| Battery | — | 29 Wh★ |
| OS | Android 15 | iPadOS |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.7" 11 Silver 2026
- Strong cpu (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong gpu (79th percentile)
- Below average screen (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average ram (31st percentile)
Apple iPad Air 11" M4 Space Gray 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
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 15 of 25 specs.