Samsung - Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra vs Apple - iPad Air 11 M3
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra | Apple - iPad Air 11 M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 718 g | 460 g |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 930 nits | 500 nits |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Screen size | 14.6 " | 11 " |
Between the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra and iPad Air 11 M3, the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra comes out ahead in storage / refresh rate, while the iPad Air 11 M3 wins on weight. Overall, the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra scores 60.4 and the iPad Air 11 M3 scores 57.4 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra edges ahead on the Mars Score (60.4 vs 57.4), but the 3.0-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. The biggest gaps in its favor are storage, refresh rate, peak brightness, among others. The single most decisive one: Storage — 100.00% more. 256 GB vs 128 GB.
Pick the iPad Air 11 M3 if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. Its strongest claims are weight. The single most decisive one: Weight — 258.00 g less. 460 vs 718.
Both ship with comparable stylus support, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: Samsung - Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra or Apple - iPad Air 11 M3?
Samsung - Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra leads the current Mars Score by 3.0 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare screen size, ram, storage, refresh rate against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Samsung - Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra if…
Samsung - Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra has the measurable edge on storage gb, refresh rate hz, peak brightness nits.
Choose Apple - iPad Air 11 M3 if…
Apple - iPad Air 11 M3 has the measurable edge on weight g.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Samsung - Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra wins
- ▲Storage — 100.00% more. 256 GB vs 128 GB.
- ▲Refresh rate — 100.00% more. 120 Hz vs 60 Hz.
- ▲Peak brightness — 86.00% more. 930 nits vs 500 nits.
- ▲RAM — 50.00% more. 12 GB vs 8 GB.
- ▲Screen size — 32.73% more. 14.6 " vs 11 ".
Why Apple - iPad Air 11 M3 wins
- ▲Weight — 258.00 g less. 460 vs 718.
Spec comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra | Apple - iPad Air 11 M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.6 "lead | 11 " |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hzlead | 60 Hz |
| Panelⓘ | OLEDlead | LCD |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 930 nitslead | 500 nits |
Performance
Design
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra | Apple - iPad Air 11 M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 718 g | 460 glead |
| Stylus support | true | true |
| Cellular | true | true |
| OS | Androidlead | iPadOS |