Head to head · 2 tablets

iPad Air (3rd generation) vs Galaxy Tab S 10.5

Verified specs side by side. The green tick marks the better value on each measurable row.

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iPad Air (3rd generation)
iPad Air (3rd generation)8.5Very good· Top score
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Galaxy Tab S 10.5
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The short verdict

iPad Air (3rd generation) is scored, the other is pending

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iPad Air (3rd generation)
8.5
Galaxy Tab S 10.5
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Choose the iPad Air (3rd generation) if
  • Students and note-takers who want a laminated display and keyboard support
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Galaxy Tab S 10.5
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    At a glance

    Key differences

    Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.
    Full specs

    Side-by-side specifications

    Performance1 difference
    Chipset
    A12 Bionic
    Samsung Exynos 5420
    Battery & Charging1 difference
    Capacity
    Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi‐Fi
    7,000 mAh
    Memory1 difference
    Storage
    64GB, 256GB
    16 GB, 32 GB
    Body1 difference
    Weight
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    467 g
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