Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 vs Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M2)

By Billy G. · Founder & Lead EditorVerified May 30 by Billy G.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A8
Samsung Galaxy Tab A8
Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M2)
Verified Confidence: 85%

Verdict: The iPad Air 11-inch M2 outperforms the Galaxy Tab A8 across performance, display, and software support with an 8GB RAM M2 chip versus the Tab A8's 3GB Helio P22. The Tab A8 remains a budget option for light use but trails in multitasking and future updates. iPad Air wins on 5 of 6 scores with specific advantages in processor speed and accessory ecosystem.

Winner: Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M2)

Samsung Galaxy Tab A8: 4.5/10

Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M2): 8.5/10

Spec-by-spec comparison

Samsung Galaxy Tab A8Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M2)
display10.5-inch TFT LCD 1920x120011-inch Liquid Retina 2360x1640
processorMediaTek Helio P22Apple M2
ram3GB8GB
storage32GB/64GB128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB

Samsung Galaxy Tab A8

What works

  • Affordable entry-level pricing
  • Expandable storage via microSD
  • Lightweight at 508g

What doesn't

  • Only 3GB RAM limits multitasking
  • 720p front camera

Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M2)

What works

  • M2 chip delivers strong performance
  • Support for Apple Pencil Pro and Magic Keyboard
  • Up to 10 hours battery life

What doesn't

  • No microSD expansion
  • Higher starting price

Bottom line

Our pick: Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M2).

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