Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M3) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ 5G: specs comparison
How the Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M3) (2025 tablet) and the Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ 5G (2025 tablet) differ, worked out only from the values on each maker’s official spec page. No prices, ratings or benchmark scores.
Key differences
- Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M3) offers more storage: up to 1 TB vs 256 GB.
- Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M3)'s main rear camera has more megapixels: 12 MP vs 8 MP.
- Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M3) has the higher-resolution front camera: 12 MP vs 5 MP.
- Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M3) is lighter: 460 g vs 482 g for Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ 5G, 22 g less.
In common: both list a 2025 launch.
Who should pick which
- Pick the Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M3) if you want more storage (up to 1 TB), a 12 MP main camera, a 12 MP selfie camera and the lighter build (460 g).
None of the computed differences favour the Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ 5G; it may still differ in price, design or features the official pages do not list.
Full specifications side by side
| Spec | Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M3) | Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Launched | 2025 | 2025 |
| Display | Liquid Retina display, 2360 x 1640 at 264 ppi, P3 wide colour, True Tone, 500 nits | 27.82 cm (11 inch) TFT, 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) |
| Processor | Apple M3 chip with 8-core CPU, 9-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine | Octa-core (2.5 GHz, 2 GHz) |
| RAM | 8GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB | 256 GB (microSD up to 2 TB) |
| Rear camera | 12 MP Wide (f/1.8), 4K video | 8.0 MP, autofocus |
| Front camera | 12 MP Center Stage (f/2.0), 1080p video | 5.0 MP |
| Battery | 28.93 Wh lithium-polymer; up to 10 hours web browsing or video on Wi-Fi, up to 9 hours web browsing on mobile data | 7040 mAh (typical) |
| Charging | Power adapter or USB-C connection to a computer; USB-C supports DisplayPort and USB 3 (up to 10Gb/s) | 25 W Super Fast Charging |
| Operating system | iPadOS | Android |
| Weight | 460 g | 482 g |
| Dimensions | 247.6 x 178.5 x 6.1 mm | 168.7 x 257.1 x 6.9 mm |
| 5G | Yes, Wi-Fi + Cellular models (5G sub-6GHz with 4x4 MIMO, Gigabit LTE) | Yes (FDD Sub-6: N1, N3, N5, N7, N8, N20, N26, N28, N66, N71; TDD Sub-6: N38, N40, N41, N77, N78) |
| SIM | eSIM only (Wi-Fi + Cellular models) | Single SIM (SIM 1 + microSD slot) |
| Source | Official specs · checked 2026-10-28 | Official specs · checked 2026-10-28 |
Questions
What is the difference between Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M3) and Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ 5G?
Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M3) offers more storage: up to 1 TB vs 256 GB. Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M3)'s main rear camera has more megapixels: 12 MP vs 8 MP. Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M3) has the higher-resolution front camera: 12 MP vs 5 MP.
Which is lighter, Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M3) or Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ 5G?
Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M3) is lighter: 460 g vs 482 g for Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ 5G, 22 g less.
Every difference above is calculated from the two spec tables, which are copied from Apple’s and Samsung’s official pages. A spec that only one page states is not compared. Variants and options differ by region, so confirm on the official page before you buy. Spotted a difference? Report a correction.