Between the Galaxy Tab S10+ and iPad Air 11 M3, the Galaxy Tab S10+ comes out ahead in storage and refresh rate, while the iPad Air 11 M3 wins on weight. Overall, the Galaxy Tab S10+ scores 61.5 and the iPad Air 11 M3 scores 50 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Galaxy Tab S10+ is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 11.5 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the Galaxy Tab S10+ 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.
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.
Both ship with comparable stylus support, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Galaxy Tab S10+ is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Samsung - Galaxy Tab S10+ 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 — 12.73% more. 12.4 " vs 11 ".
Why Apple - iPad Air 11 M3 wins
- ▲Weight — 111.00 g less. 460 vs 571.
Spec comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Tab S10+ | Apple - iPad Air 11 M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 12.4 "lead | 11 " |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hzlead | 60 Hz |
| Panelⓘ | OLEDlead | LCD |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 930 nitslead | 500 nits |
Performance
Design
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Tab S10+ | Apple - iPad Air 11 M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 571 g | 460 glead |
| Stylus support | true | true |
| Cellular | true | true |
| OS | Androidlead | iPadOS |
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