Apple iPad Air 11" M4 Purple 2026
Apple
92 Overall Score
vs
Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 6 Lite 10.4'' Oxford Gray 2020
Samsung
34 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 S6 Lite 6 Lite 10.4'' Oxford Gray 2020
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Specifications
| Apple iPad Air 11" M4 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 6 Lite 10.4'' | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 ★ | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10★ | 8 |
| GPU | Apple (9-Core)★ | Mali-G72 MP3 (integrated within Exynos 9611) |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 12 GB★ | 4 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB★ | 64 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD★ | — |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 11" | 10.4" |
| Resolution | 2360 px★ | 2000 px |
| Panel | Liquid Retina | LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 500 nits★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | Yes |
| USB-C | 1 | 1 |
| Cellular | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Apple Pencil Pro | S Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.46 kg | 0.45 kg★ |
| Battery | 29 Wh★ | — |
| OS | iPadOS | Android 10 |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad Air 11" M4 Purple 2026
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong gpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong battery (95th percentile)95th %ile
Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 6 Lite 10.4'' Oxford Gray 2020
- Strong feature (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong battery (69th percentile)
- Below average cpu (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average gpu (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average storage (30th percentile)
- Below average ram (31st percentile)
Pricing
Apple iPad Air 11" M4 Purple 20260.132score per dollar
vs
Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 6 Lite 10.4'' Oxford Gray 20200.097score per dollar
Apple iPad Air 11" M4 Purple 2026 offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple iPad Air 11" M4
Scores 92 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 15 of 25 specs.