Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4) (A3459) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+
On the EU energy label the Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+ comes out ahead in 3 of the 4 measured categories where the two differ. Durability score: Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4) (A3459) 41/100, Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+ 41/100.
| Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4) (A3459) | Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Energy class | G | G |
| Durability score | 41/100 | 41/100 |
| Device | tablet | tablet |
| Operating system | iOS | Android |
| Battery endurance per charge | 62 h | 80.6 h |
| Battery lasts at least | 1,000 charge cycles | 1,200 charge cycles |
| Battery capacity | 7,606 mAh | 10,392 mAh |
| Drops survived without defect | 51 | 0 |
| Drop reliability class | E | E |
| Repairability index | 2.85/5 | 2.86/5 |
| Repairability class | C | C |
| OS updates for at least | 5 years | 5 years |
| Dust & water protection | IP42 | IP68 |
| Scratch resistance | Mohs 4 | Mohs 5 |
| User-replaceable battery | No | No |
| Foldable | No | No |
| Charging power | 15 W | 20 W |
| Charging port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Model numbers | A3459 | SM-X840 |
Highlighted cells are better on that measure. Source: EU energy label register (EPREL); values as declared by the suppliers.