Dimensions
Size comparison
Tab 18Pad Air
| Tab 18 | Pad Air | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 277.6 mm | 259.7 mm | +17.9 mm |
| Width | 173.2 mm | 176 mm | −2.8 mm |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm | 6.7 mm | +1.2 mm |
| Weight | 632 g | 530 g | +102 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Tab 18 better than Pad Air?
- Cellular (LTE)Yes · Pad Air: No
- Battery capacity8,800 mAh vs 8,500 mAh+4%
- Screen size12″ vs 11.5″+4%
- Storage (base)256 GB vs 128 GB2×
- Memory card slotYes · Pad Air: No
- Rear camera16 MP vs 8 MP2×
- Front camera8 MP vs 5 MP+60%
- Process6 nm vs 7 nm+17%
Why is Pad Air better than Tab 18?
- Refresh rate60 Hz vs 144 Hz2.4×
- Storage (max)256 GB vs 512 GB2×
- Pixel density194 ppi vs 291 ppi+50%
- CPU frequency2.2 GHz vs 3.2 GHz+45%
- Peak brightness350 nits vs 500 nits+43%
- Wired charging33 W vs 44 W+33%
- Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 vs Wi-Fi 6+20%
- Weight632 g vs 530 g+19%
- Resolution (short side)1,200 px vs 1,840 px+53%
- Resolution (long side)2,000 px vs 2,800 px+40%
- Thickness7.9 mm vs 6.7 mm+18%
Specifications
Side by side
| Design | ||
| Weight | 632 g | 530 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm | 6.7 mm |
| Height | 277.6 mm | 259.7 mm |
| Width | 173.2 mm | 176 mm |
| Frame | — | Aluminium |
| Back | — | Aluminium |
| Colours | Turquoise Green, Glacier Blue, Space Grey | Blue, Silver, Rose Gold |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 12″ | 11.5″ |
| Panel | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| OLED panel | No | No |
| Resolution (short side) | 1,200 px | 1,840 px |
| Resolution (long side) | 2,000 px | 2,800 px |
| Pixel density | 194 ppi | 291 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 350 nits | 500 nits |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 85.2% | 85.7% |
| HDR | — | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Mediatek Helio G99 | Qualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5G |
| Chip maker | MediaTek | Qualcomm |
| Process | 6 nm | 7 nm |
| CPU cores | 8 | 8 |
| CPU frequency | 2.2 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Adreno 650 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage (base) | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Memory card slot | Yes | No |
| Battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 8,800 mAh | 8,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 44 W |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular (LTE) | Yes | No |
| 5G | No | No |
| eSIM | No | No |
| Dual SIM | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.2 |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C 3.0 |
| USB version | — | 3 |
| NFC | No | No |
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite navigation | GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | — |
| Features | ||
| Stylus support | Yes | Yes |
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No | No |
| Fingerprint sensor | Side / power button | — |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity (accessories only) |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear camera | 16 MP | 8 MP |
| Rear cameras | 1 | 1 |
| Ultra-wide camera | No | No |
| Optical stabilisation | No | No |
| Max video | 1080p | 1080p |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP |
| 4K front-camera video | No | No |
| Software | ||
| OS at launch | Android 13 | Android 13 |
| Platform | Android | Android |
| Interface | — | OriginOS 3 |
| EU label | ||
| Energy class | A | — |
