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Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M4) (A3461) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra

The two devices are level: each is ahead in 2 of the measured categories where they differ. Durability score: Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M4) (A3461) 42/100, Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra 42/100.

Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M4) (A3461)Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra
Energy classGG
Durability score42/10042/100
Devicetablettablet
Operating systemiOSAndroid
Battery endurance per charge72 h88.9 h
Battery lasts at least1,000 charge cycles1,200 charge cycles
Battery capacity9,720 mAh11,374 mAh
Drops survived without defect390
Drop reliability classEE
Repairability index2.84/52.78/5
Repairability classCC
OS updates for at least5 years5 years
Dust & water protectionIP42IP68
Scratch resistanceMohs 4Mohs 5
User-replaceable batteryNoNo
FoldableNoNo
Charging power15 W20 W
Charging portUSB-CUSB-C
Model numbersA3461SM-X940

Highlighted cells are better on that measure. Source: EU energy label register (EPREL); values as declared by the suppliers.