Pros & Cons
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- Large, sharp display
- Thin and light design
- Impressive performance
- Includes S Pen stylus
- Powerful productivity software
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- No Galaxy AI
- 5G limited to smaller model
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ Specs
| Battery Life | 7 hours, 45 minutes |
| CPU | Samsung Exynos 1580 |
| Dimensions | 7.66 by 11.83 by 0.24 inches |
| Operating System | Android 15 |
| Screen Resolution | 2,880 by 1,800 pixels |
| Screen Size | 13.1 |
| Storage Capacity | 128 |
| Weight | 1.46 |
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ (starting at $649.99) offers many of the features found in the company's flagship Galaxy Tab S10+ (starting at $999.99) for significantly less money. A large screen and good everyday performance, along with Samsung’s multitasking tools, desktop mode, and S Pen stylus, make it an excellent choice whether you’re looking to kick back with some entertainment or get serious work done. While it lacks the advanced AI you get with the S10+, its combination of performance, software, and price earns the Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ our Editors’ Choice award for midrange Android tablets.
Design: Bigger and Slimmer
Samsung's FE tablet lineup, which includes the 13.1-inch Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ and the 10.9-inch Galaxy Tab S10 FE (starting at $499.99), aims to provide a refined, high-end experience at reasonable price points. They serve as a more affordable alternative to Samsung's flagship tablets and compete with the Apple iPad Air (starting at $599) in terms of cost.
Measuring 7.66 by 11.83 by 0.24 inches (HWD) and weighing 1.46 pounds, the Tab S10 FE+ is slightly wider and heavier than the outgoing Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ (7.30 by 11.24 by 0.26 inches, 1.38 pounds), but has a thinner profile and a larger screen. The front of the device is dominated by the display, which has a noticeably thick bezel and houses the front-facing camera on the top edge. In comparison, the Tab S10 FE measures 6.53 by 10.01 by 0.24 inches and tips the scales at 1.09 pounds.
(Credit: Iyaz Akhtar)The Tab S10 FE+ features smooth edges and feels balanced no matter how you hold it. On the top left of the aluminum frame, you'll find the volume rocker and the power button; the latter has an integrated fingerprint sensor that performs reliably in both portrait and landscape orientations, a welcome improvement over the sensor on the Tab S9 FE+. On the top right, there's a microSD card slot that supports cards up to 2TB.
(Credit: Iyaz Akhtar)A speaker slit is visible on each of the tablet's shorter sides; the right side also holds the USB-C (v2.0) port. Located on the bottom are two small slots and three pogo pin connectors for attaching accessories.
The rear panel, meanwhile, is a sheet of metal that's interrupted only by antenna lines and a single rear camera. A magnetic holder for the included S Pen is positioned to the left of the camera. The pen itself has almost no noticeable latency, which makes writing and drawing enjoyable, and lets you concentrate on what you're doing—not the underlying technology enabling it.
(Credit: Iyaz Akhtar)Like the Tab S9 FE series before it, the Tab S10 FE tablets are both rated IP68 to handle dust and water. In comparison, the iPad Air is not IP-rated. Samsung protects the screen with Gorilla Glass 3—not the latest from Corning, but still reasonably resistant to scratches. As for color options, the Tab S10 FE+ comes in blue, gray, or silver. I found the blue of our review unit understated and attractive.
Display: A Bright LCD
(Credit: Iyaz Akhtar)The 13.1-inch LCD on the Tab S10 FE+ delivers a resolution of 2,880 by 1,800 pixels, a refresh rate of up to 90Hz, and a peak brightness of 800 nits. The smaller Tab S10 FE’s 10.9-inch display has a resolution of 2,304 by 1,440 pixels and the same refresh rate. For comparison, the older Tab S9 FE+ has a 12.4-inch LCD with 2,560 by 1,600 pixels and a 90Hz refresh rate.
Samsung's premium tablets step up to OLED screens for true blacks and deeper contrast, but the FE line's LCDs still offer good visibility and only really battle intense direct sunlight and reflections when outdoors. (Apple's iPad Air line, available at 11 inches and 13 inches, relies on LCD as well.)
Performance: Excels at Everyday Tasks
The Galaxy Tab S10 FE line is powered by a Samsung Exynos 1580 processor, and is available in two configurations: 8GB of memory and 128GB of storage ($499.99 for the FE, $649.99 for the FE+) or 12GB of memory and 256GB of storage ($569.99 for the FE, $749.99 for the FE+). I tested the more expensive model and compared it with the Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ (Samsung Exynos 1380, 12GB RAM) and the Apple iPad Air (Apple M3, 8GB RAM).
(Credit: Geekbench/PCMark/PCMag)In Geekbench 6, which measures raw CPU power, the Tab S10 FE+ scored 1,358 on the single-core test and 3,886 on the multi-core test. It marks a sizable improvement over the Tab S9 FE+'s scores of 1,011 and 2,897, but it's nowhere near the iPad Air's scores of 3,001 and 10,839.
On the PCMark Work 3.0 test, which measures general mobile tasks, the Tab S10 FE+ scored 13,361, outdoing the Tab S9 FE+'s 12,223. This test doesn't run on Apple products.
To assess graphics performance, we use the GFXBench Aztec Ruins test. The Tab S10 FE+ managed 15 frames per second (fps), a small improvement over 12fps for the Tab S9 FE+. Both pale in comparison to the iPad Air's 58.6fps.
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(Credit: Iyaz Akhtar)For real-world gaming performance, we test with the resource-intensive Genshin Impact. The game runs well with the default settings. Gameplay stayed smooth when we pushed the graphics to their highest settings at 60fps, though details were soft. The device stayed cool to the touch even after a 20-minute gaming session.
Battery Life: A Small Improvement
The Tab S10 FE+'s battery specs are the same as those of the Tab S9 FE+: a 10,090mAh battery that charges via wire at up to 45W. It doesn't come with a charger, so you'll have to supply your own.
(Credit: Iyaz Akhtar)In our battery rundown test, where we stream a 1080p video over Wi-Fi with the screen at full brightness, the tablet lasted 7 hours and 45 minutes. This is a modest improvement over the Tab S9 FE+ (7 hours, 23 minutes), despite the newer model’s larger screen. The Tab S10 FE+ also bested the iPad Air (7 hours, 21 minutes).
When connected to a compatible fast charger, the depleted S10 FE+ battery reached 23% in 15 minutes, 44% in 30 minutes, and 100% in 90 minutes—a relatively quick charge for a tablet.
Connectivity: Strong Wi-Fi
For connectivity, the Tab S10 FE+ supports Bluetooth 5.3 and Wi-Fi 6. If you need a 5G cellular radio, go with the smaller Tab S10 FE ($599.99), which supports AT&T, T-Mobile, UScellular, and Verizon.
(Credit: Iyaz Akhtar)When connected to a Wi-Fi 6 access point, the Tab S10 FE+ reached peak speeds of 415Mbps down and 10.3Mbps up. The Tab S9 FE+ fared better at 503Mbps down and 17.2Mbps up. Both tablets performed well at the limits of my Wi-Fi network. The Tab S10 FE+ reached 308Mbps down and 13.1Mbps up, while the Tab S9 FE+ was much slower at 169Mbps down, but competitive at 11.1Mbps up. The Wi-Fi is certainly quick enough for online gaming and streaming media.
Audio: Satisfactory Stereo Sound
The tablet's audio sounded loud, well-rounded, and distortion-free, even at maximum volume. The tablet also supports Dolby Atmos sound, and while the stereo separation is satisfactory, don't expect to be surrounded by the audio.
When playing Metallica's "Enter Sandman," the Tab S10 FE+ reached 94.6dB. The lowest bass notes of our test track, The Knife's "Silent Shout," are not audible at maximum volume. (I place a decibel meter six inches away from the side speakers for testing.) There's no 3.5mm headphone jack, so to hear every note, consider a pair of Bluetooth headphones.
Cameras: They Do the Job
The Tab S10 FE line features two cameras: a 13MP rear shooter and a 12MP front-facing model. Tablet cameras aren't going to replace your phone's (or your mirrorless), but the Tab S10 FE+ does a decent job.
Both cameras capture good detail and color (for a tablet) without overdoing the brightness. Video capture tops out at 4K resolution at up to 30fps. Dark conditions result in grainy images, so make sure you're well lit for videos.
Software: No Galaxy AI Here
The Tab S10 FE+ ships with Android 15 and Samsung's One UI interface atop it. The Tab will receive seven years of OS and security updates, which is quite an improvement from the Tab S9 FE+ (four years OS, five years security). In comparison, Apple does not promise specific support timeframes for its iPads, but tends to offer at least five years of updates.
(Credit: Samsung)I find Samsung's implementation of Android on tablets to be more powerful than the stock version. One UI adds helpful tools like the Edge Panel (a disappearing app launcher), the ability to run more than two apps on the screen at once, and Dex, a desktop-like interface that can run directly on the tablet or on an external display.
Galaxy AI, Samsung's suite of AI tools, isn't available on the Tab S10 FE+. I've found Galaxy AI features can be fun and useful, like Audio Eraser (which removes unwanted noises in videos), Cross App actions (which accomplish compound tasks with one Gemini command), and Natural Language search. All of these features allow you to get things done in less time. The FE+ lacks those capabilities, but it does feature Circle to Search with Google, a Math Solver, Object Eraser, and Best Face (which helps fix group shots so everyone looks their best). Each of these works well, making the Tab S10 FE+ a good tool for productivity and fun for editing photos.