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Apple iPad Air 13 (2024) 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 13 (2024)

Apple iPad Air 13 (2024)
96/ 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 13 (2024) BETTER THAN Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G?

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Apple iPad Air 13 (2024)Winner 🏆
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

Margin Delta
SPEC FACTORApple iPadSamsung GalaxyLEADER
Refresh Rate60Hz60Hz60Hz
Battery Capacity9,705 mAh4,400 mAh+9,705 mAh
Wired Fast ChargingStandardStandard25W
Main Camera SensorN/AN/A48 MP
Screen Display SizeN/A7.6"7.6"
Chassis Weight617g271g271g Lightest

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Apple iPad Air 13 (2024):
  • Larger 9,705 mAh battery capacity (+5,305 mAh more capacity)
Reasons to buy Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G:
  • 346g 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 13 (2024)Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
1. Key Hardware Specifications (Tablets & iPads)
osiPadOS 17.5.1, upgradable to iPadOS 18.4Android 11, up to 4 major upgrades
ram gb812
camerasmain, selfiemain, selfie
display(2048 x 2732 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~264 ppi density))Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (peak) 7.6" (1768x2208 pixels) 372 PPI
weight g617271
os version17.5.111
battery mah97054400
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 13 (2024) edges ahead with a BeastScore of 96.0/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Apple iPad Air 13 (2024) 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 13 (2024):
Higher overall BeastScore: 96.0 vs top rival 86.0 · Larger battery capacity: 9,705 mAh (+5,305 mAh more)
When to choose Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G:
Significantly larger display: 7.6" vs max 0" for media & multitasking · Lighter body: 271g (346g lighter in hand)
Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Apple iPad Air 13 (2024) vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G

Which is better: Apple iPad Air 13 (2024) or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G?

Apple iPad Air 13 (2024) leads with an overall BeastScore of 96.0/100 compared to Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G (86.0/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 96.0 vs top rival 86.0 and Larger battery capacity: 9,705 mAh (+5,305 mAh more).

What are the primary battery and display differences between Apple iPad Air 13 (2024) and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G?

Apple iPad Air 13 (2024) is equipped with a display and 9705 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 13 (2024) and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G?

In objective hardware benchmarks, Apple iPad Air 13 (2024) achieves a 94/100 performance score, while Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G scores 88/100.