Apple iPad Air (2022) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 comparison
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| Released at Mar, 2022 | Released at Aug, 2019 |
Pros
- Larger display size
- Less weight
Side-by-side comparison of the Apple iPad Air (2022) and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6. The key differences between them: 10.9" vs 10.5" display, 8GB vs 4 / 6 / 8GB RAM and 461g vs 420g weight. Compare their full specifications, dimensions, cameras and benchmark results below to decide which one suits you better.
Size comparison
178.5 mm (7.03″)
247.6 mm (9.75″)
159.5 mm (6.28″)
244.5 mm (9.63″)
6.1 mm
5.7 mm
- Apple iPad Air (2022)
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S6
Specifications comparison
General
| Models | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A2589 / A2591 | SM-T860 / SM-T865 | ||||||||
Software
| Operating System | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iPadOS 15.4 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | ||||||||
| Custom UI | |||||||||
| One UI 4.0 | |||||||||
Body
| Dimensions | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 178.5 x 247.6 x 6.1mm | 159.5 x 244.5 x 5.7mm | ||||||||
| Weight | |||||||||
| 461g | 420g | ||||||||
| Materials | |||||||||
| Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame | ||||||||
| Colours | |||||||||
| Space Gray / Starlight / Pink / Purple / Blue | Mountain Gray / Cloud Blue / Rose Blush | ||||||||
Display
| Size | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.9" | 10.5" | ||||||||
| Type | |||||||||
| Liquid Retina IPS LCD | |||||||||
| Resolution | |||||||||
| 1640x2360 pixels | 1600x2560 pixels | ||||||||
| Density | |||||||||
| 264ppi | 287ppi | ||||||||
| Protection | |||||||||
| Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating | |||||||||
Camera
| Rear camera | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/3", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF | 13MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, AF / 5MP, f/2.2, 12mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm | ||||||||
| Front camera | |||||||||
| 12MP, f/2.4, 122˚ (ultrawide) | 8MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/4", 1.12µm | ||||||||
Processor
| Chipset | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple M1 | Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) | ||||||||
| CPU | |||||||||
| Octa-core | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485) | ||||||||
| GPU | |||||||||
| Adreno 640 | |||||||||
Memory
| RAM size | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8GB | 4 / 6 / 8GB | ||||||||
| RAM type | |||||||||
| LPDDR4 | |||||||||
Storage
| Internal storage | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64 / 256GB | 64 / 128 / 256GB | ||||||||
| Card slot | |||||||||
| - | + | ||||||||
Connectivity
| Number of SIMs | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | ||||||||
| SIM type | |||||||||
| Nano-SIM / eSIM | Nano-SIM | ||||||||
| Cellular technology | |||||||||
| GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE | ||||||||
| Wi-Fi | |||||||||
| a / b / g / n / ac / 6 | a / b / g / n / ac | ||||||||
| Bluetooth | |||||||||
| 5.0 | 5.0 | ||||||||
| NFC | |||||||||
| - | |||||||||
| Navigation | |||||||||
| GPS / GLONASS | GPS / GLONASS / BDS / GALILEO | ||||||||
| USB | |||||||||
| USB Type-C 3.1 Gen2, DisplayPort, magnetic connector | USB Type-C 3.1, magnetic connector | ||||||||
Audio
Sensors
| Fingerprint sensor | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| + | + | ||||||||
| Face ID | |||||||||
| - | |||||||||
| Accelerometer | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Barometer | |||||||||
| + | |||||||||
| Gyro sensor | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Geomagnetic sensor | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Hall sensor | |||||||||
| - | |||||||||
| Proximity sensor | |||||||||
| - | + | ||||||||
| Ambient Light sensor | |||||||||
| - | |||||||||
Battery
| Capacity | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7040mAh | |||||||||
| Type | |||||||||
| Li-Po | |||||||||
| Fast charging | |||||||||
| - | + | ||||||||
| Wireless charging | |||||||||
| - | |||||||||
| Reverse wireless charging | |||||||||
| - | |||||||||
Performance
FAQ
What is the difference between the iPad Air (2022) and the Galaxy Tab S6?
The main differences are: 10.9" vs 10.5" display, 8GB vs 4 / 6 / 8GB RAM and 461g vs 420g weight. See the full specifications comparison below.
Which has a larger display, the iPad Air (2022) or the Galaxy Tab S6?
The iPad Air (2022) has the larger display: 10.9" vs 10.5".
Which is lighter, the iPad Air (2022) or the Galaxy Tab S6?
The Galaxy Tab S6 is lighter: 420g vs 461g.
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