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Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+ vs Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M4)
Get the 13-inch iPad Air. Bigger screen, faster chip, more tablet apps, and it costs less. The Galaxy Tab S12+ is the one for Android people who want the pen in the box.
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Which one is for you?
Galaxy Tab S12+
An Android phone, a pen in the box, water resistance, richer colour for films? The S12+.
Is the Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+ worth it?iPad Air 13 (M4)
An iPhone or Mac, the bigger screen, more tablet apps, less money? Then it's the Air.
Is the Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M4) worth it?Key differences
Galaxy Tab S12+iPad Air 13 (M4)
Screen
12.4-inch AMOLED✓
13-inch LCD, 60Hz
Speed
Fast
M4, faster✓
Pen
In the box✓
Extra
Water resistance
IP68✓
No
Tablet-made apps
Fewer
More✓
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: Tom's Guide, TechRadar, manufacturer specifications.
Updated 1 Nov 2026How we decide