Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.7" 11 Silver 2026
Apple iPad Air 10.9" 5th Generation Space Gray 2022
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 10.9" 5th Generation Space Gray 2022
The iPad Air (2022) refurbished model receives strong praise for its performance, lightweight design, and value for money. Users highlight the M1 chip's speed and smooth operation for creative and academic tasks, though some note minor cosmetic issues like scratches and battery health concerns. Overall, it is seen as a worthwhile purchase for professionals and students alike.
Pros
- Fast M1 chip performance
- Lightweight and portable design
- Great value for refurbished price
- Smooth for creative tasks
- Excellent display quality
Cons
- Minor scratches on display
- Battery health below expectations
- Incorrect charging head included
- Battery drains quickly sometimes
- Missing original packaging
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.7" 11 | Apple iPad Air 10.9" 5th Generation | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | — | Apple M1 ★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| GPU | — | Integrated Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR4X★ |
| Storage | 64 GB | 256 GB★ |
| Storage Type | UFS | NVMe SSD★ |
| Expandable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 8.7" | 10.9" |
| 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 6★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| USB-C | 1 | 1 |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stylus Model | — | Apple Pencil (2nd generation) |
| 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 10.9" 5th Generation Space Gray 2022
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong battery (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong storage (88th percentile)88th %ile
Pricing
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.7" 11 Silver 2026 offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 82 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 15 of 26 specs.
