Like its phones, Samsung’s S-series Galaxy tablets are undeniably one of the most sought-after products in its smart device lineup, especially for hardcore fans and folks after a premium Android tablet experience. With that in mind, the company recently announced the debut of its newest tablets, the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra and S10 Plus.
While most buyers will no doubt look forward to getting their hands on the new devices, it should be noted that more discerning folks might want to give them a closer look before pulling the trigger. They are expensive after all, and while Samsung does keep some things consistent there are a few changes which may or may not be to your liking. Let’s check them out!
In terms of design, Samsung has been pretty consistent with the Tab S10 series, almost to a fault. There’s barely anything new with how the tablets look in general, which will be a subjective matter amongst buyers – folks after a familiar design will feel right at home with the antenna-lined metal unibodies on both tablets, although buyers after a more radical change might be a bit let down. Both devices are available in Moonstone Gray and Platinum Silver as well.
At the centre of this design is of course one of the more important aspects of the tablets, which is the display. The Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra comes with a 14.6-inch, 2960 x 1848 AMOLED screen with 120Hz refresh rate, a large display which pretty much places it in laptop territory, at least in terms of sizing. Users after a large display without a keyboard attached to it will appreciate this one, and there’s nothing much to complain about here.
Meanwhile, the Galaxy Tab S10 Plus comes with a slightly smaller screen, measuring at 12.4 inches, with a 2800 x 1752 pixel resolution and 120Hz refresh rate as well. There’s no 11 or 10-inch variant at the moment unfortunately, so compact tablet lovers are out of luck here.
One big change this year is with regards to the chips that Samsung has used in the Tab S10 series. Previously, Samsung’s earlier flagship tablets used mostly Qualcomm Snapdragon SoCs like its S-series phones, but this year it’s clear that the company wants to shake things up a bit. Inside both tablets is MediaTek’s Dimensity 9300+, a new flagship SoC. It’s also a more affordable alternative versus the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, which would have probably driven the tablets’ prices up even more.
Other specs include camera setups consisting of a 13MP main and 8MP ultrawide shooter for both models, and 12MP front cameras, with a dual 12MP ultrawide for the Ultra. Meanwhile, both tablets come with different battery configurations due to size differences, with 11,200 mAh on the Ultra and 10,090 mAh on the plus model. For software, both devices feature One UI along with Samsung’s suite of AI features.
As for pricing, the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra comes in at £1,199.99, with 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB storage options, while the Galaxy Tab S10+ starts at £999.99, with 256GB and 512GB storage options.
