Tablets / Compare
Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M3) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+
Product A: Apple
106 of 168 known
Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M3)
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus
Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch 2025
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro
Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4)
Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M4)
Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M2)
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+
Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M2)
Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2-inch 2025
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Compare the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ with
Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M3)
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus
Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch 2025
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro
Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4)
Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M4)
Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M2)
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+
Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M2)
Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2-inch 2025Product B: Samsung
105 of 168 known
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE
Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M2)
Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4)
Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M3)
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+
Apple iPad 11-inch (A16)
Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus
Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro)
Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro
Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch 2025
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Compare the Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M3) with
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE
Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M2)
Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4)
Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M3)
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+
Apple iPad 11-inch (A16)
Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus
Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro)
Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro
Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch 202596 of 160 fields differ
- 62 different values
- 34 known for one only
- 20 the same
- 44 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 101 tablets.
- Battery lifeA: 62hB: 99.1hSamsung is 37.1 h higher.
- BatteryA: 7,606mAhB: 9,800mAhSamsung is 2,194 mAh higher.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AApple: 178.5 × 247.6 mm
- BSamsung: 194.7 × 300.6 mm
Weight
0 to 800 g
All 168 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
SM-X620, SM-X626B, SM-X620NZAREUB, SM-X620NZAPEUB, SM-X626BZAREUB, SM-X626BZAPEUB1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-fe-plus-grey-128gb-wi-fi-sm-x620nzareubRead 5 October 20266Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-fe-plus-grey-256gb-wi-fi-sm-x620nzapeubRead 5 October 20267Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-fe-plus-grey-256gb-5g-sm-x626bzapeubRead 5 October 2026
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
Status
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Predecessor
Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M2)19Press articlebgr.com/reviews/apple-ipad-air-m3-review-predictably-greatRead 23 October 2026BGR says the iPad Air M3 updates the previous generation iPad Air from an M2 chip to an M3 chip in the same 11-inch and 13-inch sizes.20Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/ipad/ipad-air-faq/differences-between-ipad-air-m2-ipad-air-m3.htmlRead 23 October 2026EveryMac says the iPad Air M3 models were released in 2025 as replacements for the iPad Air M2 line.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+16Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/android-tablets/samsung-galaxy-tab-s10-fe-plus-reviewRead 23 October 2026Tom's Guide says the Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus is larger than the Tab S9 FE Plus it replaces.17Press articleandroidauthority.com/galaxy-tab-s10-fe-launch-announcement-3540454Read 23 October 2026Android Authority's launch report calls the Galaxy Tab S10 FE and S10 FE Plus the successors to the Tab S9 FE and S9 FE Plus.
Successor
Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4)21Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/ipads/apple-ipad-air-m4-review-small-tweaks-to-the-gold-standardRead 23 October 2026Tom's Guide reviews the 11-inch iPad Air M4 and calls it a modest upgrade over last year's iPad Air M3.
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Launch price (US)
Launch price (EU)
Markets
US, DE3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/03/apple-introduces-ipad-air-with-powerful-m3-chip-and-new-magic-keyboardRead 5 October 20265Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2025/03/apple-introduces-ipad-air-with-powerful-m3-chip-and-new-magic-keyboardRead 5 October 2026
GB, DE, US3Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/galaxy-tab-s10-fe-series-brings-intelligent-experiences-to-the-forefront-with-premium-versatile-designRead 5 October 20264Press releasenews.samsung.com/de/intelligente-alltagsbegleiter-samsung-stellt-neue-galaxy-tab-s10-fe-serie-vorRead 5 October 20265Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/galaxy-tab-s10-fe-series-intelligent-experiences-premium-versatile-designRead 5 October 2026
Colours
Blue, Purple, Starlight, Space Gray1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122241Read 5 October 2026
Gray, Silver, Blue1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-fe-plus-grey-128gb-wi-fi-sm-x620nzareubRead 5 October 20263Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/galaxy-tab-s10-fe-series-brings-intelligent-experiences-to-the-forefront-with-premium-versatile-designRead 5 October 2026
Form factor
Slate7Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 20268Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 20269EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2261062Read 5 October 2026Device type TABLET, isFoldable false.
Slate1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-fe-plus-grey-128gb-wi-fi-sm-x620nzareubRead 5 October 202611EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2284541Read 5 October 2026Regulated type TABLET, not foldable. Optional keyboard remains a separate accessory.12EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2284533Read 5 October 2026Regulated type TABLET, not foldable. Optional keyboard remains a separate accessory.13Regulatory filingimages.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-x620nzareub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026
OS updates promised
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Security updates promised
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Body
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Height
Width
Thickness
Weight
Frame
Front
Back
Dust and water rating
IP427Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 2026Original EU regulatory sheet explicitly lists IP42. This differs from reviews stating no water certification. Regulatory model information is retained without treating it as a separate maker marketing promise.8Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 2026Original EU regulatory sheet explicitly lists IP42. This differs from reviews stating no water certification. Regulatory model information is retained without treating it as a separate maker marketing promise.9EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2261062Read 5 October 2026
IP681Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-fe-plus-grey-128gb-wi-fi-sm-x620nzareubRead 5 October 202611EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2284541Read 5 October 202612EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2284533Read 5 October 202613Regulatory filingimages.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-x620nzareub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026
MIL-STD-810
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SIM
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Built-in kickstand
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Display
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Screen size
Resolution
Pixel density
264.6ppi
259.3ppi
Aspect ratio
Not available
Display type
Display type (as published)
Liquid Retina display1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122241Read 5 October 2026
Dimming zones
Not available
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Refresh rate modes
AApple iPad Air 11-inch (M3)
| Max (Hz) |
|---|
| 60 |
BSamsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+
| Mode | Max (Hz) | Variable |
|---|---|---|
| Adaptive | 90 | Yes |
Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-fe-plus-grey-128gb-wi-fi-sm-x620nzareubRead 5 October 202610Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Motion smoothness names Adaptive, automatically adjusting refresh higher, and Standard. Maker maximum 90 Hz is stored for Adaptive. No unpublished minimum or Standard rate is guessed.
Max refresh rate
60Hz
90Hz
Min refresh rate
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Brightness (typical, SDR)
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Peak brightness
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Full-screen HDR brightness
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Contrast ratio
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Colour depth
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DCI-P3 coverage
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HDR playback formats
Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122241Read 5 October 2026Video Playback lists Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10 and HLG. These are playback formats, not a claim that the LCD produces OLED-level HDR luminance.
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Anti-reflection coating
Antireflective coating1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122241Read 5 October 2026
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Screen surface
Nano-texture option
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PWM dimming frequency
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Platform
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OS at launch
Android 151Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-fe-plus-grey-128gb-wi-fi-sm-x620nzareubRead 5 October 20263Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/galaxy-tab-s10-fe-series-brings-intelligent-experiences-to-the-forefront-with-premium-versatile-designRead 5 October 2026Exact launch specifications list Android 15.
Latest OS
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Chipset
Process
CPU cores
CPU configuration
AApple iPad Air 11-inch (M3)
| Count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Performance | 4.1 |
| 4 | Efficiency | 2.7 |
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122241Read 5 October 2026Maker specifies four performance and four efficiency cores. Clock frequencies come separately from the exact tested model hardware table at Notebookcheck.17Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Cheaper-than-Android-Apple-iPad-Air-11-2025-with-M3-power-for-under-600-review.994477.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact reviewed M3 8 GB/128 GB unit hardware table lists four P-cores at 4.1 GHz and four E-cores at 2.7 GHz. These are review-published clock specifications, not an inferred SoC maximum.
BSamsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+
| Count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cortex-A720 | 2.9 |
| 3 | Cortex-A720 | 2.6 |
| 4 | Cortex-A520 | 1.9 |
Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-fe-plus-grey-128gb-wi-fi-sm-x620nzareubRead 5 October 2026Tablet CPU speed list establishes exact device clocks. The separately cited SoC or exact review provides core group names and counts.15Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S10-FE-Review-Large-Android-tablet-with-price-focus-and-fabulous-run-times.1039894.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026FE+ review identifies 1 Cortex-A720 plus 3 Cortex-A720 plus 4 Cortex-A520. Its 2.0 GHz efficiency value conflicts with exact maker tablet 1.9 GHz, so maker 1.9 is retained.
Max CPU clock
4.1GHz
2.9GHz
GPU
Apple M3 9-core GPU1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122241Read 5 October 2026
NPU performance
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Memory
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RAM
8, 12GB1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-fe-plus-grey-128gb-wi-fi-sm-x620nzareubRead 5 October 20263Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/galaxy-tab-s10-fe-series-brings-intelligent-experiences-to-the-forefront-with-premium-versatile-designRead 5 October 20266Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-fe-plus-grey-256gb-wi-fi-sm-x620nzapeubRead 5 October 20267Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-fe-plus-grey-256gb-5g-sm-x626bzapeubRead 5 October 2026
RAM type
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Memory bandwidth
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Storage
128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122241Read 5 October 2026Published 1 TB equals one trillion bytes and is represented as decimal 1000 GB.
128, 256GB1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-fe-plus-grey-128gb-wi-fi-sm-x620nzareubRead 5 October 20263Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/galaxy-tab-s10-fe-series-brings-intelligent-experiences-to-the-forefront-with-premium-versatile-designRead 5 October 20266Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-fe-plus-grey-256gb-wi-fi-sm-x620nzapeubRead 5 October 20267Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-fe-plus-grey-256gb-5g-sm-x626bzapeubRead 5 October 2026
Storage type
Memory card
Not available
Rear cameras
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Rear cameras
AApple iPad Air 11-inch (M3)
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Autofocus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 12 | 1.8 | PDAF |
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122241Read 5 October 202612 MP Wide, f/1.8, autofocus with Focus Pixels. Apple documents Focus Pixels as phase detection. Digital zoom and panorama output are not physical optical zoom or native sensor resolution.16Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/Cameras/Cameras.htmlRead 5 October 2026Apple Focus Pixels documentation explicitly defines phase detection. The exact M3 tablet specification says Autofocus with Focus Pixels.
BSamsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Autofocus |
|---|---|---|
| Main | 13 | Autofocus, mechanism not stated |
Number of rear cameras
1
1
Main camera
12MP
13MP
Video recording
AApple iPad Air 11-inch (M3)
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Max frame rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 60 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 240 |
| 1280 | 720 | 30 |
BSamsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Max frame rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 30 |
Max video resolution
3840 × 2160px
3840 × 2160px
Video HDR
Not available
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Video formats
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LiDAR scanner
Not available
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Front camera
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Front cameras
AApple iPad Air 11-inch (M3)
| Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) |
|---|---|
| 12 | 2 |
BSamsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Autofocus |
|---|---|---|
| Ultrawide | 12 | Fixed |
Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-fe-plus-grey-128gb-wi-fi-sm-x620nzareubRead 5 October 2026Maker states native front-camera resolution. Exact review states fixed focus. No unproved aperture, pixel pitch or field of view is stored.3Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/galaxy-tab-s10-fe-series-brings-intelligent-experiences-to-the-forefront-with-premium-versatile-designRead 5 October 20268Maker spec sheet (PDF)nfm.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-NFMSharedLibrary/default/dw0c5597b2/product-pdfs/067/86/67860635-product-specification-sheet.pdfRead 5 October 202612 MP UW front camera. This establishes ultra-wide without inventing a field of view.15Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S10-FE-Review-Large-Android-tablet-with-price-focus-and-fabulous-run-times.1039894.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact reviewed unit identifies front camera as fixed focus.
Front camera resolution (as published)
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Front camera position
Front video
AApple iPad Air 11-inch (M3)
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Max frame rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1080 | 60 |
BSamsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+
Not availableFront autofocus
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No
Audio
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Number of speakers
23Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/galaxy-tab-s10-fe-series-brings-intelligent-experiences-to-the-forefront-with-premium-versatile-designRead 5 October 20268Maker spec sheet (PDF)nfm.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-NFMSharedLibrary/default/dw0c5597b2/product-pdfs/067/86/67860635-product-specification-sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Two speakers with Dolby Atmos support.10Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026
Speaker layout
Stereo (landscape)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122241Read 5 October 2026
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Stereo speakers
Microphones
Audio features
Spatial Audio playback, Dolby Atmos1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122241Read 5 October 2026Audio Playback names Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos support.
Dolby Atmos8Maker spec sheet (PDF)nfm.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-NFMSharedLibrary/default/dw0c5597b2/product-pdfs/067/86/67860635-product-specification-sheet.pdfRead 5 October 202610Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Sound quality and effects explicitly offers Dolby Atmos.
Network
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Cellular
Network
2G bands
Not available
3G bands
850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1700/2100 MHz, 1900 MHz, 2100 MHz1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122241Read 5 October 2026Exact UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA list: 850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900 and 2100 MHz. No 2G radio is invented.
4G bands
B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B11, B12, B13, B14, B17, B18, B19, B20, B21, B25, B26, B28, B29, B30, B32, B66, B71, B34, B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B481Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122241Read 5 October 2026Combined exact maker FDD-LTE and TD-LTE lists for the represented cellular model.
B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(850), B28(700), B32(1500), B66(AWS-3), B38(2600), B40(2300), B41(2500)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-fe-plus-grey-128gb-wi-fi-sm-x620nzareubRead 5 October 20262Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-fe-plus-grey-128gb-5g-sm-x626bzareubRead 5 October 2026
5G bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n70, n71, n75, n76, n77, n78, n791Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122241Read 5 October 2026Exact A3267 cellular table includes n76, which is absent from the newer M4 radio table. Only cellular configurations use the radio lists. China-only A3270 configurations are omitted because regional radio and package inheritance is not verified.
N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N20(800), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), N71(600), N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-fe-plus-grey-128gb-wi-fi-sm-x620nzareubRead 5 October 20262Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-fe-plus-grey-128gb-5g-sm-x626bzareubRead 5 October 2026Exact SM-X626B FDD/TDD sub-6 radio lists. No mmWave support is asserted. Lists are explicitly repeated in every cellular variant and absent from Wi-Fi variants.
5G mmWave
Max download speed
Not available
Not available
Modem
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Connectivity
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
Bluetooth
Bluetooth codecs
Not available
NFC
Not available
Positioning
Digital compass, Wi-Fi, iBeacon microlocation, GPS/GNSS, Cellular1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122241Read 5 October 2026Compass, Wi-Fi and iBeacon on all configurations. GPS/GNSS and cellular location only on cellular configurations. Every row explicitly records its own methods.
GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-fe-plus-grey-128gb-wi-fi-sm-x620nzareubRead 5 October 2026
Dual-band GNSS
Not available
Not available
Connector
USB ports
USB speed
USB 3 (up to 10Gb/s)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122241Read 5 October 2026
Thunderbolt
Not available
Not available
Video out over USB
Max external display
Resolution6016 × 3384 pxRefresh rate60 Hz17Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Cheaper-than-Android-Apple-iPad-Air-11-2025-with-M3-power-for-under-600-review.994477.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact reviewed M3 model Connectivity section explicitly states external display signals at 6016 x 3384 pixels and 60 Hz. These pixel dimensions are directly published, not inferred from the maker 6K label.
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Stylus
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Stylus
Compatible styluses
AApple iPad Air 11-inch (M3)
| Name | Included | Tilt | Hover | Haptics | Charging |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Pencil Pro | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Magnetic, on the device |
| Apple Pencil (USB-C) | No | Yes | Yes | No | USB-C |
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122241Read 5 October 20263Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/03/apple-introduces-ipad-air-with-powerful-m3-chip-and-new-magic-keyboardRead 5 October 202613Maker product pageapple.com/apple-pencilRead 5 October 2026Compatibility explicitly includes M3 Air in both sizes. Pro supports tilt, hover, haptics and magnetic on-device charging. USB-C supports tilt and hover, charges through USB-C and has no haptic feedback. Both are sold separately. Pressure levels and latency are unpublished.
BSamsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+
| Name | Included | Hover |
|---|---|---|
| S Pen | Yes | Yes |
Source3Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/galaxy-tab-s10-fe-series-brings-intelligent-experiences-to-the-forefront-with-premium-versatile-designRead 5 October 2026S Pen is included. FE+ maker table explicitly says BLE not supported. No unproved charging method or latency is inferred from magnetic storage.10Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Air command and Air view explicitly use stylus hover. No pressure levels, pen charging method or technology is inferred from another Samsung pen.
Pressure levels
Not available
Not available
Tilt support
Yes
Not available
Hover
Yes
Yes
Keyboard and accessories
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Accessory connector
Official keyboards
AApple iPad Air 11-inch (M3)
| Name | Connection | Trackpad | Function row | Included |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magic Keyboard for iPad Air 11-inch | Pogo pins | Yes | Yes | No |
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122241Read 5 October 20263Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/03/apple-introduces-ipad-air-with-powerful-m3-chip-and-new-magic-keyboardRead 5 October 2026New 2025 Magic Keyboard attaches magnetically. Smart Connector provides power and data without Bluetooth. It has a larger trackpad and 14-key function row. It is sold separately, as are both compatible Apple Pencils.18Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122272Read 5 October 2026Original 2025 Magic Keyboard for iPad Air 11-inch technical specifications explicitly list M3 compatibility, glass trackpad and 14-key function row. USB-C is pass-through charging. No unsupported backlight boolean is stored.
BSamsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+
| Name | Included |
|---|---|
| Book Cover Keyboard | No |
| Book Cover Keyboard Slim | No |
Keyboard with trackpad
Yes
Not available
Keyboard in box
No
No
Features and sensors
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Fingerprint
Side button1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122241Read 5 October 20262Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108043Read 5 October 2026Touch ID sensor in top button. Stored under the existing side_button enum used by other iPads.12Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/ipad/ipad89b6d8bc/27/ipados/27Read 5 October 2026
Face unlock
Sensors
Touch ID, Three-axis gyro, Accelerometer, Barometer, Ambient light sensor1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122241Read 5 October 2026
Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-fe-plus-grey-128gb-wi-fi-sm-x620nzareubRead 5 October 2026
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Battery and charging
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Battery capacity
7,606mAh7Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 2026Original maker sheet for A3266. Rated capacity 7606 mAh, not a typical-capacity estimate.8Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 2026Original maker sheet for A3267. Rated capacity 7606 mAh, not a typical-capacity estimate.9EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2261062Read 5 October 2026
9,800mAh11EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2284541Read 5 October 2026Rated capacity 9800 mAh, distinct from maker typical 10090 mAh.12EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2284533Read 5 October 2026Rated capacity 9800 mAh, distinct from maker typical 10090 mAh.13Regulatory filingimages.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-x620nzareub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original maker EU product fiche confirms rated capacity.
Battery capacity (typical)
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Battery energy
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Claimed battery life
AApple iPad Air 11-inch (M3)
| Use case | Connection | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| Web browsing | Wi-Fi | 10 |
| Video playback | Not available | 10 |
| Web browsing | Cellular | 9 |
BSamsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+
| Use case | Hours (h) |
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| Video playback | 21 |
Video playback (claimed)
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Wired charging
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Wired charging standards
QC2.0, AFC, USB PD3Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/galaxy-tab-s10-fe-series-brings-intelligent-experiences-to-the-forefront-with-premium-versatile-designRead 5 October 2026FE+ launch footnote explicitly states QC2.0 and AFC compatibility. A 45 W adapter is sold separately, while the specification separately states tablet charging at 45 W.15Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S10-FE-Review-Large-Android-tablet-with-price-focus-and-fabulous-run-times.1039894.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact tested hardware Connections table explicitly lists USB-C Power Delivery (PD). No PD revision or tablet input wattage is inferred from an adapter rating.
Charging guidance
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Charge 0 to 50 %
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Charge 0 to 100 %
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Reverse wired
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Charger in box
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No9Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-fe-plus-blue-128gb-wi-fi-sm-x620nlbreub/buyRead 5 October 202610Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026EU package notes explicitly say charger not included and supplied cable supports up to 3 A. They also acknowledge regional variations, so no positive power-adapter rating is inherited.
Included charger
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Measured
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Geekbench 6 single-core
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Geekbench 6 multi-core
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Geekbench 6 GPU
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3DMark Wild Life Extreme
3DMark stress test stability
Manual SDR brightness (measured)
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Brightness with auto (measured)
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HDR brightness (measured)
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Contrast ratio (measured)
Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
Reflections (measured)
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PWM dimming (measured)
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PWM up to brightness (measured)
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Stylus latency (measured)
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Battery life (measured)
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Battery tests (measured)
AApple iPad Air 11-inch (M3)
| Test | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Notebookcheck Wi-Fi | 11.72 |
| Notebookcheck video | 12.88 |
| Notebookcheck idle | 25.57 |
| Notebookcheck load | 3.73 |
BSamsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+
| Test | Brightness (nits) | Hours (h) |
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| Notebookcheck Wi-Fi | 150 | 18.93 |
Full charge time (measured)
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Loudspeaker loudness (measured)
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EU label and regulatory
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EU energy class
G7Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 20268Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 20269EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2261062Read 5 October 2026
F11EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2284541Read 5 October 202612EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2284533Read 5 October 202613Regulatory filingimages.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-x620nzareub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)
62h7Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 202662 hours 0 minutes under the regulated EU test, distinct from maker Wi-Fi/video claims.8Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 202662 hours 0 minutes under the regulated EU test, distinct from maker Wi-Fi/video claims.9EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2261062Read 5 October 2026
99.1h11EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2284541Read 5 October 2026Public regulated value 99.1 hours. Maker PDF rounds to 99 whole hours. The more precise published record is retained.12EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2284533Read 5 October 2026Public regulated value 99.1 hours. Maker PDF rounds to 99 whole hours. The more precise published record is retained.13Regulatory filingimages.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-x620nzareub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Maker PDF uses whole-hour rounding. The precise public EPREL record is separately sourced.
Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)
1,000cycles7Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 2026At least 1000 cycles at default settings. Stored figure is the published lower bound.8Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 2026At least 1000 cycles at default settings. Stored figure is the published lower bound.9EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2261062Read 5 October 2026API value 10 is in hundreds of cycles. Original maker sheet confirms at least 1000.
2,000cycles11EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2284541Read 5 October 2026API stores 20 in hundreds of cycles. Maker original product fiche independently confirms 2000 cycles.12EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2284533Read 5 October 2026API stores 20 in hundreds of cycles. Maker original product fiche independently confirms 2000 cycles.13Regulatory filingimages.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-x620nzareub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 20262000 cycles under default settings.
Drop resistance class
E7Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 20268Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 20269EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2261062Read 5 October 2026
E11EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2284541Read 5 October 202612EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2284533Read 5 October 202613Regulatory filingimages.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-x620nzareub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Repairability class
C7Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 20268Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 20269EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2261062Read 5 October 2026
C11EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2284541Read 5 October 202612EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2284533Read 5 October 202613Regulatory filingimages.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-x620nzareub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026
SAR body (US)
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SAR body (EU)
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In the box
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In the box
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Galaxy Tab S10 FE+, S Pen, USB-C to USB-C data cable9Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-fe-plus-blue-128gb-wi-fi-sm-x620nlbreub/buyRead 5 October 2026UK family buy page identifies tablet, S Pen and C-type data cable. Only these independently confirmed regional contents are retained. Promotional keyboards or adapters are excluded.10Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Original EU manual confirms the supplied USB-C cable and excludes the charger in the represented region. Maker launch and exact review confirm in-box S Pen. Only independently verified regional contents are retained, without an unconfirmed eject-pin item.
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Product page
Spec sheet
www.nfm.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-NFMSharedLibrary/default/dw0c5597b2/product-pdfs/067/86/67860635-product-specification-sheet.pdf8Maker spec sheet (PDF)nfm.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-NFMSharedLibrary/default/dw0c5597b2/product-pdfs/067/86/67860635-product-specification-sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original 2025 Samsung Electronics America FE+ technical sheet mirrored by retailer NFM. Primary UK dimensions in mm are used instead of its rounded inch dimensions.
Manual
support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/ipad/ipad89b6d8bc/27/ipados/2712Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/ipad/ipad89b6d8bc/27/ipados/27Read 5 October 2026Original iPad User Guide hardware chapter for this exact M3 screen size. It identifies the single USB-C port, Smart Connector, top-button Touch ID, camera and microphone locations.
org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx10Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Original EU Android 15 guide linked directly by the maker. Cover explicitly includes SM-X620 and SM-X626B. Android 16 guide is also published, but no firmware rollout version is inferred from documentation alone.
EPREL registration number
228454111EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2284541Read 5 October 2026Public record identifies SM-X620. Base registration is the Wi-Fi reference. The separately reopened cellular record has identical stored regulatory values.12EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2284533Read 5 October 2026Public record identifies SM-X626B. Base registration is the Wi-Fi reference. The separately reopened cellular record has identical stored regulatory values.
Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
2years11EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2284541Read 5 October 2026Supplier guarantee is 24 months in the EU. Promotional extended guarantees are excluded.12EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2284533Read 5 October 2026Supplier guarantee is 24 months in the EU. Promotional extended guarantees are excluded.13Regulatory filingimages.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-x620nzareub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026
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