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 7.0 against 7.1 from Apple, with a median price of $500 against $609. Each one’s best models today: Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE ($500) and Apple iPad Air 11″ M4 ($650).
See side by sideSamsung
1 category won
6.9 median rating
15 models, from $145 to $1,350
Apple
2 categories won
7.4 median rating
10 models, from $400 to $1,100
Apple wins in 2 of 4 categories. 1 tie.
Performance
Apple wins
Screen
Samsung winsLongevity
Tie
Recency
Apple wins
Samsung and Apple side by side
| Item | Samsung | Apple |
|---|---|---|
| Models in today’s catalog | 15 | 10 |
| Average rating | 7.0 | 7.1 |
| Median price | $500 | $609 |
| Below the normal price today | 0 | 0 |
| Where it stands out most | no standout range | no standout range |
| Best model | Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE, $500 | Apple iPad Air 11″ M4, $650 |
| Cheapest | Samsung Galaxy Tab A11, $133 | Apple iPad 10th gen, $119 |
In which price range each one wins
| Price range | Samsung | Apple | Who wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| up to $150 | 2 | 1 | too few models to compare |
| from $150 to $250 | 1 | 0 | only Samsung has a model |
| from $250 to $400 | 4 | 1 | tie |
| from $400 to $650 | 1 | 4 | Samsung |
| over $650 | 7 | 4 | Samsung |
Who each one is for
Choose Samsung to pay less (median price of $500 against $609); have more options (15 against 10). Best model: Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE, at $500.
Choose Apple to have the highest average rating (7.1 against 7.0). Best model: Apple iPad Air 11″ M4, at $650.
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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 7.0 against 7.1 from Apple, with a median price of $500 against $609. Each one’s best models today: Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE ($500) and Apple iPad Air 11″ M4 ($650).
Which is cheaper, Samsung or Apple?
By median price, Samsung: $500 against $609. Its cheapest model today is Samsung Galaxy Tab A11, at $133.
Which has more models, Samsung or Apple?
Samsung has 15 models and Apple has 10 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.