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Tablets spec cross-check · 2026-10-14

iPad Air 13-inch (M2) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra

iPad Air 13-inch (M2) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra lines up the May 2024 iPad Air 13-inch (M2) with the August 2023 Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra. The spec score is a weighted share of comparable rows in the tablets database.

Spec lead

5.3 / 10

iPad Air 13-inch (M2) specs

Spec score

4.7 / 10

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra specs

iPad Air 13-inch (M2) leads iPad Air 13-inch (M2) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra on the weighted spec sheet, ahead on chip, weight, and launch price.

Spec sheet

iPad Air 13-inch (M2) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra. Rows are scored only when both devices publish a comparable figure. This is a spec-sheet cross-check.
SpeciPad Air 13-inch (M2)Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
Display13-inch Liquid Retina, 2732×204814.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2960×1848, 120HzLeads
ChipApple M2LeadsSnapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
Storage128GB, 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB256GB, 512GB, or 1TB, 12GB RAMLeads
Camera12MP rear, 12MP landscape front13MP + 8MP rear, 12MP frontLeads
BatteryUp to 10 hours video11,200 mAh
Weight617 g Wi-FiLeads732 g Wi-Fi
Launch price$799Leads$1,199
StylusApple Pencil ProS Pen included
SoftwareiPadOSAndroid, IP68

Who should buy which

Choose the iPad Air 13-inch (M2) if you want iPadOS. It leads on chip, weight, and launch price.

Choose the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra if you want Android. It leads on display, storage, and camera.

Questions

Which is better, iPad Air 13-inch (M2) or Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra?

iPad Air 13-inch (M2) leads iPad Air 13-inch (M2) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra on the weighted spec sheet, ahead on chip, weight, and launch price.

iPad Air 13-inch (M2) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra: which has the better display?

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra leads on display. iPad Air 13-inch (M2): 13-inch Liquid Retina, 2732×2048. Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra: 14.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2960×1848, 120Hz.

iPad Air 13-inch (M2) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra: which has the better chip?

iPad Air 13-inch (M2) leads on chip. iPad Air 13-inch (M2): Apple M2. Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy.

iPad Air 13-inch (M2) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra: which has the better battery?

iPad Air 13-inch (M2) and Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra do not publish a comparable battery figure. iPad Air 13-inch (M2): Up to 10 hours video. Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra: 11,200 mAh.

What did iPad Air 13-inch (M2) and Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra cost?

iPad Air 13-inch (M2) leads on price. iPad Air 13-inch (M2): $799. Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra: $1,199.

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