Comparison

Apple iPad (11th generation, A16) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S7

TabletsAvailable

Apple iPad (11th generation, A16)

From $449

TabletsDiscontinued

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7

From $649

The short verdict

The Apple iPad (11th generation, A16) offers a modern chipset and diverse storage configurations starting at a lower price point, while the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 provides a 120Hz display, an included S Pen, and expandable storage via a microSDXC slot. Buyers prioritizing the latest processor, the Apple ecosystem, and flexible cellular options via eSIM should choose the Apple iPad (11th generation, A16). Those who prefer a high-refresh-rate screen, native stylus inclusion, and the versatility of Samsung DeX should select the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7.

AI summary, written from the specifications on this page.

Specifications

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Apple iPad (11th generation, A16)Samsung Galaxy Tab S7

Network

Technology: Wi-Fi only, or Wi-Fi + Cellular (GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G); Wi-Fi only, or Wi-Fi + LTE (region dependent)

Body

Build: Glass front, aluminium back; Aluminium unibody
SIM: eSIM only (cellular models); Nano-SIM (LTE model only)
Dimensions: 248.6 x 179.5 x 7.0 mm (9.79 x 7.07 x 0.28 in); 253.8 x 165.3 x 6.3 mm (9.99 x 6.51 x 0.25 in)
Weight: 477 g (16.83 oz) Wi-Fi; 481 g (16.97 oz) cellular; 498 g (17.57 oz), Wi-Fi model
Stylus: Apple Pencil (USB-C) and Apple Pencil (1st gen) supported; S Pen included (magnetic)
Rating: Not listed; No official IP rating

Display

Type: Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 60Hz, True Tone, 500 nits, fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating; LTPS IPS LCD, 120Hz, HDR10+
Size: 10.9 inches; 11.0 inches (~85.7% screen-to-body)
Resolution: 1640 x 2360 pixels, ~4:3 ratio (~264 ppi density); 1600 x 2560 pixels, 16:10 ratio (WQXGA)

Platform

OS: iPadOS 18.3.2, upgradable to iPadOS 27; Android 10, upgradable to 14, One UI 6
Chipset: Apple A16; Snapdragon 865+
CPU: 5-core; Not listed
GPU: Apple GPU (4-core graphics), 16-core Neural Engine; Adreno 650

Memory

Card slot: No; Yes, microSDXC
Internal: 128GB / 256GB / 512GB, 6GB RAM; 128GB / 256GB / 512GB, 6GB / 8GB RAM

Main Camera

Single: 12 MP, f/1.8, AF; Not listed
Features: Smart HDR 4; LED flash, panorama
Video: 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p, 720p, slo-mo 120/240fps; 2160p (4K)@30fps
Dual: Not listed; 13 MP, f/2.0, wide, AF5 MP, f/2.2, ultrawide

Selfie camera

Single: 12 MP, f/2.4, landscape (Center Stage); 8 MP, f/2.2
Video: 1080p; 1080p@30fps

Sound

Loudspeaker: Yes, stereo speakers (landscape); Yes, quad speakers, tuned by AKG, Dolby Atmos
3.5mm jack: No; No

Comms

WLAN: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), dual-band, 2x2 MIMO; Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth: 5.3; 5.0, A2DP, LE
Positioning: GPS (cellular models); GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO (LTE model)
NFC: No; No
Radio: No; Not listed
USB: USB Type-C 2.0 (480 Mbps), DisplayPort (external display 4K@60Hz); USB Type-C 3.2, OTG

Features

Sensors: Touch ID (top button), accelerometer, gyro, barometer, ambient light sensor; Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Extras: Apple Pencil support; no Apple Intelligence; S Pen included, Samsung DeX

Battery

Type: Li-Po 28.93 Wh (non-removable), up to 10 h (Wi-Fi) / 9 h (cellular); Li-Po 8000 mAh (non-removable)
Charging: 20W wired (USB-C); 45W wired

Misc

Colors: Silver, Blue, Pink, Yellow; Mystic Black, Mystic Silver, Mystic Bronze
Models: Not listed; SM-T870, SM-T875, SM-T876B

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