Google Pixel Tablet vs iPad Air 11-inch (M4)
44.4Performance73.3
34.1Display32.9
34.2Battery35.6
59.8Portability84.6
31.2Features74.4
3 spec wins — Google Pixel Tablet7 spec wins — iPad Air 11-inch (M4)
InnoReviews verdict
iPad Air 11-inch (M4) wins this tablet face-off, 57 to 39.3, pulling ahead mainly in features (+43) and performance (+29). Google Pixel Tablet still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel Tablet
- 10% higher endurance: 11 h vs 10 h
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $599
Reasons to pick the iPad Air 11-inch (M4)
- Stronger performance score: 73 vs 44
- Stronger portability score: 85 vs 60
- Stronger features score: 74 vs 31
- 50% higher RAM: 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 50% higher Rear camera: 12 MP vs 8 MP
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel Tablet | iPad Air 11-inch (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 11 ″ | 10.9 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | Liquid Retina IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2360x1640 |
| Pixel density | 276 ppi+5% | 264 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel Tablet | iPad Air 11-inch (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G2 | Apple M4 |
| AnTuTu | 820,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,420Bottom 42% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,450Bottom 36% | — |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel Tablet | iPad Air 11-inch (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,020 mAh | — |
| Charging | 15 W | 20 W+33% |
| Endurance | 11 h+10% | 10 h |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel Tablet | iPad Air 11-inch (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 493 g | 464 g+6% |
| Thickness | 8.1 mm | 6.1 mm+25% |
| Material | Aluminum (nano-ceramic coating) | Aluminum |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel Tablet | iPad Air 11-inch (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel Tablet | iPad Air 11-inch (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 6 |
| Cellular | Wi-Fi only | 5G optional |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 | USB-C (10Gbps) |
Features
| Spec | Google Pixel Tablet | iPad Air 11-inch (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | USI 2.0 stylus (sold separately) | Apple Pencil Pro |
| Keyboard support | No | Yes |
| Speakers | Quad | Stereo |
| Operating system | Android 13 | iPadOS 26 |
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