Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ (Wi-Fi) / Apple iPad (10th generation) Wi-Fi

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ (Wi-Fi): Wi-Fi version (in the US, SM-X820NZAAXAR, 12 GB/256 GB Moonstone Gray); a 12 GB/512 GB option and a 576 g 5G version also exist. The larger Tab S10 Ultra is a separate model.

Apple iPad (10th generation) Wi-Fi: iPad (10th generation), Wi-Fi model; 64 GB or 256 GB. The Wi-Fi + Cellular model (481 g, 5G), iPad (9th generation) and iPad (A16) are separate models.

SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab S10+ (Wi-Fi)Apple iPad (10th generation) Wi-Fi
Release year20242022
Display12.4-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, anti-reflection; 2800 × 1752; 120 Hz

The anti-reflection coating reduces reflections in bright rooms; 120 Hz gives smoother motion when scrolling and writing with the S Pen. Samsung gives no brightness figure for this model.

Samsung		10.9-inch Liquid Retina, LED-backlit with IPS technology; 2360 × 1640, 264 ppi; 500 nits; True Tone; fingerprint-resistant coating

Because of the rounded corners, the screen measures 10.86 inches as a rectangle. True Tone adjusts white balance to ambient light.

Apple
ProcessorMediaTek Dimensity 9300+ Samsung—
Memory and storage12 GB + 256 GB; 12 GB + 512 GB; microSD up to 1.5 TB Samsung—
S PenIncluded in the box; IP68, Bluetooth Low Energy

The pen is IP68 rated like the tablet; the Bluetooth Low Energy link is used for the pen’s remote-control functions.

Samsung		—
DurabilityIP68

IP68 is the class for full dust protection and resistance to immersion in water.

Samsung		—
Cameras13 MP + 8 MP ultra wide rear; 12 MP ultra wide front

The Tab S10 Ultra has a second 12 MP ultra wide front camera; the Tab S10+ has a single front camera.

Samsung		Rear 12 MP Wide, ƒ/1.8, 4K video at 24/25/30/60 fps; landscape front 12 MP Center Stage, ƒ/2.4

Center Stage automatically pans and zooms to keep you in frame on video calls. The front camera sits on the long edge for landscape calls.

Apple
Battery and charging10,090 mAh; 45 W fast charging

45 W fast charging requires a compatible adapter.

Samsung		—
AudioQuad speakers SamsungLandscape stereo speakers; dual microphones Apple
ConnectivityWi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi Direct; Bluetooth 5.3

The Tab S10 Ultra has Wi-Fi 7; the Tab S10+ uses the 6 GHz band with Wi-Fi 6E.

Samsung		—
Operating systemAndroid 14 (at launch) Samsung—
Dimensions and weight185.4 × 285.4 × 5.6 mm; 571 g (Wi-Fi)

The 5G version weighs 576 g.

Samsung		—
ColoursMoonstone Gray, Platinum Silver Samsung—
Chip—A14 Bionic; 6-core CPU, 4-core graphics, 16-core Neural Engine Apple
Storage and colours—64 GB or 256 GB; Silver, Blue, Pink, Yellow

Storage cannot be expanded later; external storage can be connected over USB-C.

Apple
Pencil and keyboard—Apple Pencil (USB-C) and Apple Pencil (1st generation); Smart Connector

Apple Pencil (1st generation) needs the USB-C to Apple Pencil Adapter for pairing and charging. The Smart Connector is for keyboard cases.

Apple
Wireless—Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2×2 MIMO, simultaneous dual band; Bluetooth 5.2 Apple
USB-C—USB 2.0 (up to 480 Mb/s); native DisplayPort output; one external display up to 4K at 30 Hz or 1080p at 60 Hz

Although the connector is USB-C, data speed is USB 2.0, so large file transfers are slow.

Apple
Battery—28.6 Wh lithium-polymer; up to 10 hours of web or video on Wi-Fi Apple
Authentication—Touch ID in the top button Apple
Size and weight—248.6 × 179.5 × 7 mm; 477 g Apple
In the box—USB-C charge cable (1 m); 20 W USB-C power adapter Apple