Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ (Wi-Fi, 8 GB / 128 GB) / Apple iPad Air (4th generation) Wi-Fi

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ (Wi-Fi, 8 GB / 128 GB): SM-X620 Wi-Fi · 8 GB / 128 GB · Gray (SM-X620NZAAMEA). The 10.9-inch Galaxy Tab S10 FE and the 5G version are separate models.

Apple iPad Air (4th generation) Wi-Fi: iPad Air (4th generation, 2020), Wi-Fi model; 64 GB or 256 GB. The Wi-Fi + Cellular model (A2324) adds LTE, eSIM and GPS and is 2 g heavier. The iPad Air 5 (M1) and iPad Air 3 are separate models.

SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ (Wi-Fi, 8 GB / 128 GB)Apple iPad Air (4th generation) Wi-Fi
Release year20252020
Model codeSM-X620 (Wi-Fi); SM-X620NZAAMEA Gray, 8 GB / 128 GB

The 256 GB option varies by market; the 5G version is a separate model.

Samsung		—
Display13.1-inch (13.0 inches with rounded corners) TFT LCD; 2880 × 1800 (WQXGA+); 90 Hz

90 Hz gives smoother scrolling and pen input than a 60 Hz screen.

Samsung		10.9-inch Liquid Retina, LED-backlit IPS; 2360 × 1640 pixels, 264 ppi; wide colour (P3), True Tone; fully laminated, antireflective coating (1.8% reflectivity); 500 nits

Full lamination removes the gap between glass and panel, so the Apple Pencil tip looks closer to the line and reflections drop. True Tone adjusts white balance to ambient light. The refresh rate is 60 Hz; ProMotion is reserved for the iPad Pro.

Apple
BrightnessUp to 600 nits; 800 nits outdoors in High Brightness Mode

It is SGS Low Blue Light certified.

Samsung		—
ProcessorSamsung Exynos 1580; octa-core (2.9 / 2.6 / 1.9 GHz) Samsung—
Memory and storage8 GB RAM; 128 GB (106.2 GB available); microSD up to 2 TB Samsung—
S PenS Pen included in the box Samsung—
Rear camera13MP, autofocus, no flash; 4K video at 30 fps Samsung—
Front camera12MP Samsung7 MP FaceTime HD, ƒ/2.2; 1080p 60 fps video; Retina Flash Apple
Battery10,090 mAh typical (9,800 mAh rated); up to 21 hours of wireless video playback Samsung—
Wi-Fi802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax; 2.4 + 5 GHz; HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM; Wi-Fi Direct

With no 6 GHz band listed, 802.11ax here means Wi-Fi 6 on 2.4 and 5 GHz.

Samsung		—
Bluetooth and NFCBluetooth 5.3; no NFC Samsung—
USBUSB-C, USB 2.0; no headphone jack

USB 2.0 makes wired transfers of large files slower than USB 3 ports; wired headphones connect over USB-C.

Samsung		—
LocationGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Samsung—
SensorsAccelerometer, fingerprint, gyro, geomagnetic, Hall, light SamsungTouch ID, three-axis gyro, accelerometer, barometer, ambient light sensor Apple
DurabilityIP68; up to 1.5 m of fresh water for 30 minutes

Samsung advises against using the tablet at the beach or pool.

Samsung		—
Size and weight300.6 × 194.7 × 6.0 mm; 664 g Samsung247.6 × 178.5 × 6.1 mm; 458 g (Wi-Fi) Apple
Software supportSecurity updates until 30 April 2032 Samsung—
ColoursGray, Silver, Blue Samsung—
Chip—A14 Bionic, 64-bit architecture, Neural Engine Apple
Storage—64 GB or 256 GB

Capacity is chosen at purchase; there is no memory card slot.

Apple
Rear camera and video—12 MP Wide, ƒ/1.8, five-element lens, autofocus with Focus Pixels, Smart HDR 3; 4K 24/30/60 fps, 1080p 120/240 fps slow motion Apple
Authentication—Touch ID in the top button Apple
Pencil and keyboard—Apple Pencil (2nd generation) and Apple Pencil (USB-C) support; magnetic connector and Smart Connector

The Apple Pencil (2nd generation) pairs and charges when attached to the magnetic connector on the side. The Smart Connector links keyboards that need no separate charging or Bluetooth.

Apple
Audio—Stereo speakers (landscape), dual microphones Apple
Wireless—Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), simultaneous dual band 2.4/5 GHz, HT80 MIMO; Bluetooth 5.0

The Wi-Fi model has no built-in GPS; location comes from Wi-Fi networks.

Apple
Port—USB-C

USB-C is used for charging, connecting to a computer and, with suitable accessories, for external displays or storage.

Apple
Battery and charging—28.6 Wh lithium-polymer; up to 10 hours of web or video on Wi-Fi; 20 W USB-C power adapter and 1 m USB-C cable in the box Apple