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Apple iPad Air (2020) vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5

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 (2020)

Apple iPad Air (2020)
78/ 100
Launch MSRPPricing on request
Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
83/ 100
Launch MSRP$1,849.99 USD
WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 BETTER THAN Apple iPad Air (2020)?

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Apple iPad Air (2020)
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5Winner 🏆

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 Size10.9"7.6"10.9"
Chassis Weight458g253g253g Lightest

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Apple iPad Air (2020):
  • Larger 7,606 mAh battery capacity (+3,206 mAh more capacity)
  • 10.9" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate
Reasons to buy Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5:
  • 205g lighter chassis (253g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
  • $8149.01 lower launch MSRP ($1849.99 vs $9999)
  • 7.6" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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SpecificationApple iPad Air (2020)Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
1. Key Hardware Specifications (Tablets & iPads)
osiPadOS 14.1, up to iPadOS 18.4Android 13, up to 4 major upgrades
socApple A14 BionicSnapdragon 8 Gen 2
ram gb412
camerasmain, selfiemain, selfie
displayLiquid Retina IPS LCD, 500 nits (typ) 10.9" (1640x2360 pixels) 264 PPIFoldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+ 7.6" (1812x2176 pixels) 373 PPI
weight g458253
os version14.113
battery mah76064400
release date2020-09-012023-07-01
storage options gb64, 256256, 512, 1024
Launch MSRPPrice on request$1849.99 USD
Editorial Lab Verdict

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 83.0/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 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 (2020):
Larger battery capacity: 7,606 mAh (+3,206 mAh more) · Significantly larger display: 10.9" vs max 7.6" for media & multitasking
When to choose Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5:
Higher overall BeastScore: 83.0 vs top rival 78.0 · Lighter body: 253g (205g lighter in hand)
Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Apple iPad Air (2020) vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5

Which is better: Apple iPad Air (2020) or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 leads with an overall BeastScore of 83.0/100 compared to Apple iPad Air (2020) (78.0/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 83.0 vs top rival 78.0 and Lighter body: 253g (205g lighter in hand).

What are the primary battery and display differences between Apple iPad Air (2020) and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?

Apple iPad Air (2020) is equipped with a 10.9-inch display and 7606 mAh battery, while Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 features a 7.6-inch display and 4400 mAh battery.

How do the performance capabilities compare between Apple iPad Air (2020) and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?

In objective hardware benchmarks, Apple iPad Air (2020) achieves a 88/100 performance score, while Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 scores 88/100.