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Apple iPad Air 11 (2025) vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing hardware specifications, benchmark percentiles, battery endurance, and category performance advantages.

Tablets & iPads Battle
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Apple

Apple iPad Air 11 (2025)

Apple iPad Air 11 (2025)
86/ 100
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Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
86/ 100
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WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS Apple iPad Air 11 (2025) BETTER THAN Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G?

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Apple iPad Air 11 (2025)Winner 🏆
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

Margin Delta
SPEC FACTORApple iPadSamsung GalaxyLEADER
Refresh Rate60Hz60Hz60Hz
Battery Capacity7,606 mAh4,400 mAh+7,606 mAh
Wired Fast ChargingStandardStandard25W
Main Camera SensorN/AN/A48 MP
Screen Display SizeN/A7.6"7.6"
Chassis Weight460g271g271g Lightest

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Apple iPad Air 11 (2025):
  • Larger 7,606 mAh battery capacity (+3,206 mAh more capacity)
Reasons to buy Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G:
  • 189g lighter chassis (271g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
  • 7.6" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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SpecificationApple iPad Air 11 (2025)Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
1. Key Hardware Specifications (Tablets & iPads)
osiPadOS 18.3.2, upgradable to iPadOS 18.4Android 11, up to 4 major upgrades
ram gb812
camerasmain, selfiemain, selfie
display(1640 x 2360 pixels (~264 ppi density))Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (peak) 7.6" (1768x2208 pixels) 372 PPI
weight g460271
os version18.3.211
battery mah76064400
release date2024-05-152021-08-01
storage options gb128, 256, 512, 1024256, 512
socQualcomm Snapdragon
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Editorial Lab Verdict

Apple iPad Air 11 (2025) edges ahead with a BeastScore of 86.0/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Apple iPad Air 11 (2025) ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its superior specifications and verified build advantages.

When to choose Apple iPad Air 11 (2025):
Larger battery capacity: 7,606 mAh (+3,206 mAh more)
When to choose Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G:
Significantly larger display: 7.6" vs max 0" for media & multitasking · Lighter body: 271g (189g lighter in hand)
Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Apple iPad Air 11 (2025) vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G

Which is better: Apple iPad Air 11 (2025) or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G?

Apple iPad Air 11 (2025) leads with an overall BeastScore of 86.0/100 compared to Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G (86.0/100), driven by advantages in Larger battery capacity: 7,606 mAh (+3,206 mAh more).

What are the primary battery and display differences between Apple iPad Air 11 (2025) and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G?

Apple iPad Air 11 (2025) is equipped with a display and 7606 mAh battery, while Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G features a 7.6-inch display and 4400 mAh battery.

How do the performance capabilities compare between Apple iPad Air 11 (2025) and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G?

In objective hardware benchmarks, Apple iPad Air 11 (2025) achieves a 88/100 performance score, while Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G scores 88/100.