Apple iPad Air 11" M3 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 10.4"
Apple iPad Air 11" M3 2025, 8GB, 1TB, Cellular, Purple
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 10.4" 2020, SDM865 Plus, 3GB, 32GB, Silver
What Buyers Say
Apple iPad Air 11" M3 2025, 8GB, 1TB, Cellular, Purple
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this iPad Air, praising its sharp, vivid screen, light weight, and excellent battery life. The M3 chip is noted as fast and snappy, making it a great value compared to the iPad Pro for most tasks. Customer service from B&H is also highlighted as helpful, though one user wished they had been reminded to buy a case and screen protector.
Pros
- Sharp, vivid screen
- Lightweight design
- Excellent battery life
- Fast M3 chip
- Great value vs iPad Pro
Cons
- No case/screen protector suggestion
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 10.4" 2020, SDM865 Plus, 3GB, 32GB, Silver
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 receives mostly positive feedback for its build quality, display, and sound, with many users finding it a great value as a refurbished device. However, several verified reviews report serious issues like charging failure after a few months, poor battery life, and region-locked software on refurbished units. The mixed experiences mean it's a solid choice for light use if you get a good unit, but quality control and longevity are concerns.
Pros
- Excellent build quality
- Great display and sound
- Good value for refurbished price
- Fast performance for basic tasks
- Durable screen
Cons
- Charging port failure after months
- Poor battery life (3 hours streaming)
- Region-locked software on refurbished units
- Slow download speed when not fully charged
- Minor cosmetic damage on refurbished units
Scores
Specifications
| Apple iPad Air 11" M3 | Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 10.4" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M3 ★ | 1.8 GHz |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| GPU* | โ | Qualcomm SDM865 Plus★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB★ | 3 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | โ |
| Storage | 1 TB★ | 32 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD★ | โ |
| Expandable | โ | โ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 11" | 10.4" |
| Resolution | 2360 px★ | 1200 px |
| Panel | Liquid Retina | LCD |
| Brightness | 500 nits★ | โ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0★ |
| USB-C | 1 | 1 |
| Cellular | โ★ | โ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | โ★ | โ |
| Stylus Model | Apple Pencil Pro | โ |
| Fingerprint Reader | โ★ | โ |
| Face Unlock | โ | โ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.46 kg | 0.45 kg★ |
| Battery | 29 Wh★ | โ |
| OS | iPadOS | Android |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad Air 11" M3 2025, 8GB, 1TB, Cellular, Purple
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong storage (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average affordability (14th percentile)14th %ile
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 10.4" 2020, SDM865 Plus, 3GB, 32GB, Silver
- Strong gpu (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong portability (79th percentile)
- Strong battery (75th percentile)
- Below average storage (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average ram (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average feature (16th percentile)16th %ile
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 13 of 25 specs.