Samsung or Apple: which tablet is better?
The two brands side by side with the Nov 6, 2026 check.
In November 2026, Samsung has the edge in tablets: average rating 6.8 against 7.9 from Apple, with a median price of $366 against $1,224. Each one’s best models today: Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra ($1,600) and Apple iPad Air 11″ M3 ($1,509).
See side by sideSamsung
1 category won
6.8 median rating
8 models, from $185 to $845
Apple
3 categories won
8.1 median rating
4 models, from $649 to $1,509
Apple wins in 3 of 4 categories.
Performance
Apple wins
Screen
Samsung wins
Longevity
Apple wins
Recency
Apple wins
Samsung and Apple side by side
| Item | Samsung | Apple |
|---|---|---|
| Models in today’s catalog | 8 | 4 |
| Average rating | 6.8 | 7.9 |
| Median price | $366 | $1,224 |
| Below the normal price today | 0 | 0 |
| Where it stands out most | no standout range | no standout range |
| Best model | Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra, $1,600 | Apple iPad Air 11″ M3, $1,509 |
| Cheapest | Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite, $173 | Apple iPad 11″ A16, $649 |
In which price range each one wins
| Price range | Samsung | Apple | Who wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| up to $300 | 4 | 0 | only Samsung has a model |
| from $400 to $650 | 2 | 1 | too few models to compare |
| over $650 | 2 | 3 | Samsung |
Who each one is for
Choose Samsung to pay less (median price of $366 against $1,224); have more options (8 against 4); look at up to $300, where only it has a model. Best model: Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra, at $1,600.
Choose Apple to have the highest average rating (7.9 against 6.8). Best model: Apple iPad Air 11″ M3, at $1,509.
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Price and rating of each of the brand’s models, from today’s check.
Frequently asked questions
Samsung or Apple: which tablet is better?
In November 2026, Samsung has the edge in tablets: average rating 6.8 against 7.9 from Apple, with a median price of $366 against $1,224. Each one’s best models today: Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra ($1,600) and Apple iPad Air 11″ M3 ($1,509).
Which is cheaper, Samsung or Apple?
By median price, Samsung: $366 against $1,224. Its cheapest model today is Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite, at $173.
Which has more models, Samsung or Apple?
Samsung has 8 models and Apple has 4 models in the Nov 6, 2026 check.
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Where the numbers come from
Brands with 3 or more models with a price and a rating in the day’s check are included. Average rating and median price use all of the brand’s models. The order compares each model’s rating with the median rating of models in the same price range and averages it by brand. The top pick is the brand’s model that beats that rating by the most in its range.
Prices change without notice and the final amount is the one in the store. The rating comes from each model’s spec sheet; the brand does not count.
Data from Nov 6, 2026.