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Apple iPad (A16) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
Apple iPad (A16) ($449) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 ($749.99) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right budget tablet.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple iPad (A16) | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $449 | $749.99 |
| Weight | 477g | 467g |
| Chip | A16 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ (3nm) |
| Display | 11" Liquid Retina | 11" Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2560×1600, 120Hz |
| Security | Touch ID top button | — |
| Accessories | Apple Pencil (USB-C) | — |
| Weight | 477 g (Wi-Fi) | 467g (Wi-Fi) |
| Stylus | — | S Pen included |
| Thickness | — | 5.5 mm |
| Storage | — | 128GB, 12GB RAM |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad (A16)
- $449 entry into a mature ecosystem
- A16 is plenty for media and notes
- Same 11-inch screen size as the Air
- Years of software support at this price
- No Pencil Pro — USB-C Pencil only
- Heavier than the 11-inch Air it undercuts
- Unlaminated display feels less premium
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
- 120Hz AMOLED outclasses the iPad Air's panel
- S Pen included, not a $129 add-on
- 5.5 mm and 467 g
- DeX is a genuine desktop mode
- $150 off list at the moment
- Android tablet apps still trail iPadOS
- Shorter update runway than an iPad
- 467 g is heavier than the 11-inch iPad Air
Apple iPad (A16) is the better value at $449. If weight matters most, Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 carries lighter at 467g. Both are part of our curated budget tablet index — tap through to check current pricing.
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