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Apple iPad Air (2020) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE

What iPad Air (2020) does better (12) and where Galaxy Tab S7 FE wins (12) — every spec side by side.

Apple iPad Air (2020)
Apple · 2020iPad Air (2020)
6.0Score
12 advantages≈ $690
vs
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE
Samsung · 2021Galaxy Tab S7 FE
7.0Score
12 advantages≈ $700
Higher score
5.9Display6.8
7.0Performance4.0
5.5Battery8.4
3.6Memory & storage5.5
4.9Features7.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

iPad Air (2020)Galaxy Tab S7 FE
178.5 × 247.66.1185 × 284.86.3
iPad Air (2020)Galaxy Tab S7 FEDifference
Height247.6 mm284.8 mm−37.2 mm
Width178.5 mm185 mm−6.5 mm
Thickness6.1 mm6.3 mm−0.2 mm
Weight458 g608 g−150 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is iPad Air (2020) better than Galaxy Tab S7 FE?

  1. AnTuTu score1,361,814 vs 292,5304.7×
  2. Geekbench 6 (multi-core)5,297 vs 1,9042.8×
  3. Weight458 g vs 608 g+33%
  4. CPU frequency3 GHz vs 2.4 GHz+25%
  5. eSIMYes · Galaxy Tab S7 FE: No
  6. Max video4K vs 1080p
  7. Pixel density264 ppi vs 243 ppi+9%
  8. Process5 nm vs 8 nm+60%
  9. Rear camera12 MP vs 8 MP+50%
  10. Front camera7 MP vs 5 MP+40%
  11. Thickness6.1 mm vs 6.3 mm+3%
  12. Resolution (short side)1,640 px vs 1,600 px+2%

Why is Galaxy Tab S7 FE better than iPad Air (2020)?

  1. RAM4 GB vs 8 GB2×
  2. Battery capacity7,606 mAh vs 10,090 mAh+33%
  3. 5GNo · iPad Air (2020): Yes
  4. Screen size10.9″ vs 12.4″+14%
  5. Wired charging30 W vs 45 W+50%
  6. Memory card slotNo · iPad Air (2020): Yes
  7. Measured brightness482 nits vs 522 nits+8%
  8. USB version2 vs 3.2+60%
  9. CPU cores6 vs 8+33%
  10. Resolution (long side)2,360 px vs 2,560 px+8%
  11. Screen-to-body ratio81.3% vs 84.6%+4%
  12. Bluetooth5 vs 5.2+4%
Specifications

Side by side

Design
Weight458 g608 g
Thickness6.1 mm6.3 mm
Height247.6 mm284.8 mm
Width178.5 mm185 mm
FrameAluminiumAluminium
BackAluminiumAluminium
Glass protectionScratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating—
ColoursSpace Gray, Silver, Rose Gold, Green, Sky BlueMystic Black, Mystic Silver, Mystic Green, Mystic Pink
Display
Screen size10.9″12.4″
PanelLiquid Retina IPS LCDTFT LCD
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (short side)1,640 px1,600 px
Resolution (long side)2,360 px2,560 px
Pixel density264 ppi243 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Peak brightness500 nits—
Measured brightness482 nits522 nits
Screen-to-body ratio81.3%84.6%
Performance
ChipsetApple A14 BionicQualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750G 5G - 5G model
Chip makerAppleQualcomm
Process5 nm8 nm
CPU cores68
CPU frequency3 GHz2.4 GHz
GPUApple GPUAdreno 619 - 5G model Adreno 642L - Wi-Fi model
AnTuTu score1,361,814292,530
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)5,2971,904
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,483—
Memory
RAM4 GB8 GB
Storage (max)256 GB256 GB
Storage (base)64 GB64 GB
Storage typeNVMe—
Memory card slotNoYes
Battery
Battery capacity7,606 mAh10,090 mAh
Battery typeLi-IonLi-Po
Wired charging30 W45 W
Charged in 30 min25%—
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
Cellular (LTE)YesYes
5GNoYes
eSIMYesNo
Dual SIMYesNo
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth55.2
USBUSB Type-CUSB Type-C 3.2
USB version23.2
NFCNoNo
GPSYesYes
Satellite navigationGLONASSGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Features
Stylus supportYesYes
Stereo speakersYesYes
Loudspeaker loudness—-27.2 LUFS
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Fingerprint sensorYes—
BarometerYes—
SensorsFingerprint (top-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometerAccelerometer, proximity, compass, gyro (5G model only)
Cameras
Rear camera12 MP8 MP
Rear camera aperturef/1.8—
Rear cameras11
Ultra-wide cameraNoNo
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Max video4K1080p
4K video frame rate60 fps—
Front camera7 MP5 MP
4K front-camera videoNoNo
Software
OS at launchiPadOS 14.1Android 11
PlatformiPadOSAndroid
Interface—One UI 6
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