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Apple iPad Air 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Fold

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 2

Apple iPad Air 2
73/ 100
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Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Fold

Samsung Galaxy Fold
84/ 100
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WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS Samsung Galaxy Fold BETTER THAN Apple iPad Air 2?

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Apple iPad Air 2
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BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

Margin Delta
SPEC FACTORApple iPadSamsung GalaxyLEADER
Refresh Rate60Hz60Hz60Hz
Battery Capacity7,340 mAh4,380 mAh+7,340 mAh
Wired Fast ChargingStandardStandard25W
Main Camera SensorN/AN/A48 MP
Screen Display Size9.7"7.3"9.7"
Chassis Weight437g276g276g Lightest

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Apple iPad Air 2:
  • Larger 7,340 mAh battery capacity (+2,960 mAh more capacity)
  • 9.7" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate
Reasons to buy Samsung Galaxy Fold:
  • 161g lighter chassis (276g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
  • 7.3" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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SpecificationApple iPad Air 2Samsung Galaxy Fold
1. Key Hardware Specifications (Tablets & iPads)
osiOS 8.1| upgradable to iOS 10.3.2Android 9.0, up to Android 12, One UI 4
socApple A8XSnapdragon 855
ram gb212
camerasmainmain
displayLED-backlit IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen 16M colors 9.7" (1536 x 2048 pixels (~264 ppi pixel density)) 264 PPIFoldable Dynamic AMOLED, HDR10+ 7.3" (1536x2152 pixels) 362 PPI
weight g437276
os version8.19.0
battery mah73404380
connectivitygps: Yes with A-GPS GLONASS (3G/LTE model only), sim: Nano-SIM/ Electronic SIM card (e-SIM), usb: 2.0| reversible connector, wlan: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac| dual-band| hotspot, network: GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE, bluetooth: 4.0| A2DP| EDR
release date2014-10-012019-02-01
storage options gb128512
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Editorial Lab Verdict

Samsung Galaxy Fold edges ahead with a BeastScore of 84.0/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Samsung Galaxy Fold 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 2:
Larger battery capacity: 7,340 mAh (+2,960 mAh more) · Significantly larger display: 9.7" vs max 7.3" for media & multitasking
When to choose Samsung Galaxy Fold:
Higher overall BeastScore: 84.0 vs top rival 73.0 · Lighter body: 276g (161g lighter in hand)
Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Apple iPad Air 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Fold

Which is better: Apple iPad Air 2 or Samsung Galaxy Fold?

Samsung Galaxy Fold leads with an overall BeastScore of 84.0/100 compared to Apple iPad Air 2 (73.0/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 84.0 vs top rival 73.0 and Lighter body: 276g (161g lighter in hand).

What are the primary battery and display differences between Apple iPad Air 2 and Samsung Galaxy Fold?

Apple iPad Air 2 is equipped with a 9.7-inch display and 7340 mAh battery, while Samsung Galaxy Fold features a 7.3-inch display and 4380 mAh battery.

How do the performance capabilities compare between Apple iPad Air 2 and Samsung Galaxy Fold?

In objective hardware benchmarks, Apple iPad Air 2 achieves a 88/100 performance score, while Samsung Galaxy Fold scores 88/100.