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General

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Series

iPad Air1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 2026

Galaxy Tab S1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-plus-grey-256gb-wi-fi-sm-x820nzareubRead 5 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

A2898, A2899, A29002Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108043Read 5 October 2026A2898 Wi-Fi, A2899 cellular, A2900 mainland-China cellular only. Exact size and generation checked. The China model has no variant row.

SM-X820, SM-X820NZAREUB, SM-X820NZSREUB, SM-X820NZAPEUB, SM-X820NZSPEUB, SM-X820NZAAXAR, SM-X820NZAEXAR, SM-X826B1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-plus-grey-256gb-wi-fi-sm-x820nzareubRead 5 October 2026Wi-Fi family and exact represented UK/US Wi-Fi SKUs are stored. Cellular family identity SM-X826B is separately proved by original manual and maker launch, but unverified cellular regional configurations are not represented.3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 20268Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/samsungbusiness/solutions/industries/government/msrp-price-sheets/11122024/Samsung_Galaxy_Tablet_MSRP_Price_File_Oct_2024.pdfRead 5 October 202611Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-plus-silver-256gb-wi-fi-sm-x820nzsreubRead 5 October 202612Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-plus-grey-512gb-wi-fi-sm-x820nzapeubRead 5 October 202613Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-plus-silver-512gb-wi-fi-sm-x820nzspeubRead 5 October 2026

GTIN / EAN

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887276861999, 8872768619758Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/samsungbusiness/solutions/industries/government/msrp-price-sheets/11122024/Samsung_Galaxy_Tablet_MSRP_Price_File_Oct_2024.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact maker original US UPC codes. Shipping weight column is not body mass and is not stored.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

7 May 20243Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/05/apple-unveils-the-redesigned-11-inch-and-all-new-13-inch-ipad-air-with-m2Read 5 October 2026May 7, 2024 announcement and preorder. This is not actual retail.

26 September 20246Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/galaxy-tab-s10-series-samsung-ai-ready-tabletRead 5 October 2026Original US maker release dated September 26. Global Korean release is September 27 local date. This stores earlier maker announcement, not preorder or actual retail date.

Status

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PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-AI-tablet-has-a-display-problem-Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-S10-Plus-review.919026.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Notebookcheck's review calls the Galaxy Tab S10+ the successor to the Tab S9+.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M3)19Press articlebgr.com/reviews/apple-ipad-air-m3-review-predictably-greatRead 23 October 2026BGR reviews the 13-inch iPad Air M3 and says it updates the previous generation iPad Air from an M2 chip to an M3 chip.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 S12+16Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-introduces-galaxy-tab-s12-series-the-ultimate-productivity-powerhouse-built-for-growthRead 23 October 2026Samsung's launch release names the Galaxy Tab S10+ as the predecessor of the Galaxy Tab S12+ and the Tab S11 has no Plus model.

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$7993Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/05/apple-unveils-the-redesigned-11-inch-and-all-new-13-inch-ipad-air-with-m2Read 5 October 2026Original US launch starts at USD 799 Wi-Fi or USD 949 cellular for 128 GB. Tax is excluded. Higher tiers are not inferred from later stores.15Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdsynnex.com/na/us/apple/wp-content/uploads/sites/49/2024/08/iPad-Air-First-Look-1.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Apple-copyright May 2024 First Look one-page sheet, hosted by distributor. Apple Retail price (U.S.) row explicitly gives 799/899/1099/1299 Wi-Fi and 949/1049/1249/1449 cellular for 128/256/512 GB and 1 TB in matching order. This is launch maker MSRP, not distributor current pricing.

$999.998Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/samsungbusiness/solutions/industries/government/msrp-price-sheets/11122024/Samsung_Galaxy_Tablet_MSRP_Price_File_Oct_2024.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original October 2024 maker US MSRP file gives exact US SKUs and memory tiers. Only matching US variant rows retain USD prices. GB variant USD cells remain unknown because exact UK IDs and Silver finishes are not priced in that original file.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€9495Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2024/05/apple-unveils-the-redesigned-11-inch-and-all-new-13-inch-ipad-air-with-m2Read 5 October 2026Original German base 128 GB prices EUR 949 Wi-Fi and EUR 1119 cellular, explicitly including VAT. Education prices excluded. Higher-tier EUR prices are not inferred.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, DE3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/05/apple-unveils-the-redesigned-11-inch-and-all-new-13-inch-ipad-air-with-m2Read 5 October 20265Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2024/05/apple-unveils-the-redesigned-11-inch-and-all-new-13-inch-ipad-air-with-m2Read 5 October 2026

GB, US1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-plus-grey-256gb-wi-fi-sm-x820nzareubRead 5 October 20266Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/galaxy-tab-s10-series-samsung-ai-ready-tabletRead 5 October 20268Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/samsungbusiness/solutions/industries/government/msrp-price-sheets/11122024/Samsung_Galaxy_Tablet_MSRP_Price_File_Oct_2024.pdfRead 5 October 202611Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-plus-silver-256gb-wi-fi-sm-x820nzsreubRead 5 October 202612Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-plus-grey-512gb-wi-fi-sm-x820nzapeubRead 5 October 202613Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-plus-silver-512gb-wi-fi-sm-x820nzspeubRead 5 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Blue, Purple, Starlight, Space Gray1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 20263Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/05/apple-unveils-the-redesigned-11-inch-and-all-new-13-inch-ipad-air-with-m2Read 5 October 202615Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdsynnex.com/na/us/apple/wp-content/uploads/sites/49/2024/08/iPad-Air-First-Look-1.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Moonstone Gray, Platinum Silver1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-plus-grey-256gb-wi-fi-sm-x820nzareubRead 5 October 2026Global maker finish names Moonstone Gray and Platinum Silver. UK spells the same Gray finish Grey. No third finish inferred from spelling.6Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/galaxy-tab-s10-series-samsung-ai-ready-tabletRead 5 October 202611Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-plus-silver-256gb-wi-fi-sm-x820nzsreubRead 5 October 202612Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-plus-grey-512gb-wi-fi-sm-x820nzapeubRead 5 October 202613Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-plus-silver-512gb-wi-fi-sm-x820nzspeubRead 5 October 2026

Form factor

Slate7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/ipad/ipad050d3a0b/ipadosRead 5 October 2026Exact hardware diagram shows a single rigid slate tablet body without a fold or convertible hinge.

Slate1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-plus-grey-256gb-wi-fi-sm-x820nzareubRead 5 October 2026

OS updates promisediYears of major OS upgrades explicitly promised from launch. A number of Android generations or the EU minimum from end of market placement is not a duration from launch.

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Security updates promisediSecurity support duration explicitly promised by the maker from launch. The source note states the starting event. EU minimum support from end of market placement is not stored here.

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Security updates untiliExact support end date published for this model. Do not calculate it from a stated number of years.

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31 October 20311Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-plus-grey-256gb-wi-fi-sm-x820nzareubRead 5 October 2026Exact maker technical table 31 October 2031. No OS-generation promise converted into years and no date calculated from an EU support minimum.

Body

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HeightiLong edge of the tablet in portrait orientation. Base describes the Wi-Fi model. The source notes when the maker lists landscape dimensions.

280.6mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 2026

285.4mm1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-plus-grey-256gb-wi-fi-sm-x820nzareubRead 5 October 2026Maker labels H x W in landscape orientation. Long and short edges are normalized to portrait as schema requires.

WidthiShort edge of the tablet in portrait orientation. Do not copy landscape height into this field.

214.9mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 2026

185.4mm1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-plus-grey-256gb-wi-fi-sm-x820nzareubRead 5 October 2026

ThicknessiTablet body thickness excluding the camera bump when the source states that condition.

6.1mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 2026

5.6mm1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-plus-grey-256gb-wi-fi-sm-x820nzareubRead 5 October 2026

WeightiTablet body only. Base describes the Wi-Fi model. Cellular variants state their own weight. Excludes keyboard, stylus and packaging.

617g(1.4 lb)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 2026617 g Wi-Fi and 618 g cellular. Each row repeats its own radio weight.

571g(1.3 lb)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-plus-grey-256gb-wi-fi-sm-x820nzareubRead 5 October 2026Exact Wi-Fi tablet body mass, without S Pen or keyboard. No 5G mass transferred.

Frame

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 2026Maker Materials section explicitly identifies recycled aluminum enclosure.

Aluminium2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.bechtle.com/asrc/180712/1c4b3d4ee288fc9434f5175bf56070570/c3/-/49f2f99cc9b64c75acf2122c43ecc35a/samsung-galaxy-tab-s10-plus-256-gb-gray-datenblatt-1Read 5 October 20266Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/galaxy-tab-s10-series-samsung-ai-ready-tabletRead 5 October 2026

Front

Glass1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 2026Exact Smarter chemistry section identifies arsenic-free display glass. No glass brand is inferred.

Corning Gorilla Glass 52Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.bechtle.com/asrc/180712/1c4b3d4ee288fc9434f5175bf56070570/c3/-/49f2f99cc9b64c75acf2122c43ecc35a/samsung-galaxy-tab-s10-plus-256-gb-gray-datenblatt-1Read 5 October 2026Maker explicitly Corning Gorilla Glass 5. Brochure prose also says rear glass, which conflicts with the aluminum body and is not stored as back material.

Back

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 2026Maker Materials section explicitly identifies recycled aluminum enclosure.

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Dust and water ratingiPublished ingress protection rating. Source notes distinguish a regulatory EU rating from a separately advertised maker claim.

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IP682Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.bechtle.com/asrc/180712/1c4b3d4ee288fc9434f5175bf56070570/c3/-/49f2f99cc9b64c75acf2122c43ecc35a/samsung-galaxy-tab-s10-plus-256-gb-gray-datenblatt-1Read 5 October 2026Maker test 1.5 m freshwater for 30 min. No saltwater or dive claim. Included S Pen separately IP68.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-x820nzareub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026

MIL-STD-810iWhether the maker explicitly claims MIL-STD-810 testing. Absence from a specification sheet does not establish false.

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SIM

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Built-in kickstandiA stand integrated into the tablet body. An optional keyboard cover or case stand is excluded.

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Display

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Screen sizeiPublished rectangular display diagonal, before rounded-corner deductions. This can differ from the marketed product size.

12.9in(32.8 cm)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 202612.9 inches measured diagonally as a rectangle. This is distinct from the marketed 13-inch name. Rounded corners reduce visible area.

12.4in(31.5 cm)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-plus-grey-256gb-wi-fi-sm-x820nzareubRead 5 October 2026

ResolutioniNative panel pixels. Width is the larger landscape pixel dimension and height the smaller one.

2732 × 2048px1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 2026

2800 × 1752px1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-plus-grey-256gb-wi-fi-sm-x820nzareubRead 5 October 2026

Pixel density

264.7ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

266.4ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

Aspect ratio

4:317Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPad-Air-13-2024-review-The-most-affordable-13-inch-tablet-from-Apple.853938.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact 13-inch display metadata explicitly lists 4:3. It is not imposed on the smaller Air or Pro ratio.

16:109Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-AI-tablet-has-a-display-problem-Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-S10-Plus-review.919026.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact review device metadata explicitly gives the nominal 16:10 aspect ratio. This is not computed by rounding a different ratio.

Display type

LCD (IPS)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 2026

OLED1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-plus-grey-256gb-wi-fi-sm-x820nzareubRead 5 October 2026

Display type (as published)

Liquid Retina display1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 2026

Dynamic AMOLED 2X1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-plus-grey-256gb-wi-fi-sm-x820nzareubRead 5 October 2026Exact Dynamic AMOLED 2X. Maker 650-nit peak is accompanied by outdoor HBM/Vision Booster activation at 5000 lux. It does not explicitly identify HDR peak luminance and is omitted from brightness_peak_nits. Original brochure 420-nit maximum has an unstated mode and is not treated as typical brightness.

Dimming zonesiIndependently controlled backlight zones. OLED pixels are not counted as local dimming zones.

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Refresh rate modesiOne row per confirmed display mode. Minimum refresh rate is stored only when explicitly published or tested. A measured minimum requires test conditions in the source note.

AApple iPad Air 13-inch (M2)

Mode	Max (Hz)	Variable
Standard	60	No

Source17Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPad-Air-13-2024-review-The-most-affordable-13-inch-tablet-from-Apple.853938.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact reviewed IPS tablet is limited to 60 Hz. No untested minimum refresh rate is inferred.

BSamsung Galaxy Tab S10+

Mode	Max (Hz)	Variable
Adaptive	120	Yes

Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.bechtle.com/asrc/180712/1c4b3d4ee288fc9434f5175bf56070570/c3/-/49f2f99cc9b64c75acf2122c43ecc35a/samsung-galaxy-tab-s10-plus-256-gb-gray-datenblatt-1Read 5 October 2026Adaptive up to 120 Hz explicitly published. Original Plus brochure Standard 30 Hz conflicts with later exact-maker sheet Standard 60 Hz. Standard mode is omitted for Plus. Ultra Standard 60 Hz is separately sourced. No minimum Adaptive rate inferred.

Max refresh rate

60Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate modes

120Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate modes

Min refresh rate

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Brightness (typical, SDR)iMaker typical or nominal SDR brightness. A figure explicitly described as maximum SDR, outdoor HBM or HDR peak does not establish typical brightness.

600nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 2026Maker nominal SDR brightness is 600 nits. It is not an HDR peak.

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Peak brightnessiMaker peak HDR brightness under the published window and operating conditions. Outdoor HBM is a different measurement.

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Full-screen HDR brightnessiMaker full-screen HDR brightness. This is not a small-window HDR peak or automatic outdoor SDR level.

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Contrast ratio

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Colour depthiPublished bits per colour channel. Do not infer native bit depth or FRC from a rounded number of total colours. A published depth reached with FRC or a software extension, such as 8 + 2 bit, is stored as the published total, here 10. The split goes in the source note.

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DCI-P3 coverageiPercentage of the DCI-P3 gamut covered. Gamut volume above 100 percent is not coverage.

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HDR playback formatsiHDR video playback formats explicitly supported. Playback or decoding support alone does not establish HDR luminance reproduction by the built-in panel. Source notes identify that distinction.

Dolby Vision, HDR101Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 2026Current exact iPad Air 13-inch (M2) Video Playback section supports Dolby Vision and HDR10 content. This is playback support and does not establish OLED-like HDR luminance on the IPS panel.

HDR10+9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-AI-tablet-has-a-display-problem-Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-S10-Plus-review.919026.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact tested Wi-Fi 12/256 review explicitly HDR10+ display support. Generic SoC HDR claims not used.

Fully laminated

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 2026

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Anti-reflection coating

Antireflective coating1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 2026

Anti-reflection coating1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-plus-grey-256gb-wi-fi-sm-x820nzareubRead 5 October 2026

Screen surface

Glossy17Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPad-Air-13-2024-review-The-most-affordable-13-inch-tablet-from-Apple.853938.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact 13-inch review display metadata explicitly says glossy yes.

Glossy9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-AI-tablet-has-a-display-problem-Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-S10-Plus-review.919026.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact tested Wi-Fi 12 GB/256 GB display metadata explicitly says glossy yes. Antireflection coating does not imply matte glass.

Nano-texture option

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PWM dimming frequency

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Platform

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OS at launch

iPadOS 173Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/05/apple-unveils-the-redesigned-11-inch-and-all-new-13-inch-ipad-air-with-m2Read 5 October 2026Original launch describes iPadOS 17. Later measured firmware is separately qualified.15Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdsynnex.com/na/us/apple/wp-content/uploads/sites/49/2024/08/iPad-Air-First-Look-1.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Android 142Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.bechtle.com/asrc/180712/1c4b3d4ee288fc9434f5175bf56070570/c3/-/49f2f99cc9b64c75acf2122c43ecc35a/samsung-galaxy-tab-s10-plus-256-gb-gray-datenblatt-1Read 5 October 2026

Software

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One UI 6.1.12Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.bechtle.com/asrc/180712/1c4b3d4ee288fc9434f5175bf56070570/c3/-/49f2f99cc9b64c75acf2122c43ecc35a/samsung-galaxy-tab-s10-plus-256-gb-gray-datenblatt-1Read 5 October 2026

Latest OS

iPadOS 2711Maker product pageapple.com/os/ipadosRead 5 October 2026Current iPadOS 27 compatibility explicitly includes M2 and later Air. This is current software, not launch firmware or a promised support duration.

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Chipset

Apple M21Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 2026

MediaTek Dimensity 9300+2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.bechtle.com/asrc/180712/1c4b3d4ee288fc9434f5175bf56070570/c3/-/49f2f99cc9b64c75acf2122c43ecc35a/samsung-galaxy-tab-s10-plus-256-gb-gray-datenblatt-1Read 5 October 2026Feature prose explicitly Dimensity 9300+, confirmed original US launch. Technical table abbreviates 9300(MT6989), not proof of the older non-plus chip.6Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/galaxy-tab-s10-series-samsung-ai-ready-tabletRead 5 October 2026

Process

5nm14Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/06/apple-unveils-m2-with-breakthrough-performance-and-capabilitiesRead 5 October 2026M2 uses second-generation 5-nanometer process. Exact tablet source identifies M2.

4nm2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.bechtle.com/asrc/180712/1c4b3d4ee288fc9434f5175bf56070570/c3/-/49f2f99cc9b64c75acf2122c43ecc35a/samsung-galaxy-tab-s10-plus-256-gb-gray-datenblatt-1Read 5 October 20265Maker product pagemediatek.com/products/smartphones/mediatek-dimensity-9300-plusRead 5 October 2026

CPU coresiEnabled CPU cores in the reference configuration. Storage tiers with a different enabled core count use explicit variants.

81Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 20268 CPU cores across every storage tier. The exact maker Chip section publishes 4 Performance and 4 Efficiency cores.

81Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-plus-grey-256gb-wi-fi-sm-x820nzareubRead 5 October 20265Maker product pagemediatek.com/products/smartphones/mediatek-dimensity-9300-plusRead 5 October 2026

CPU configurationiPublished core groups and their maximum clock. Do not apply another storage tier or the SoC theoretical clock to the tablet.

AApple iPad Air 13-inch (M2)

Count	Core
4	Performance
4	Efficiency

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 2026

BSamsung Galaxy Tab S10+

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
1	Arm Cortex-X4	3.4
3	Arm Cortex-X4	2.8
4	Arm Cortex-A720	2

Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.bechtle.com/asrc/180712/1c4b3d4ee288fc9434f5175bf56070570/c3/-/49f2f99cc9b64c75acf2122c43ecc35a/samsung-galaxy-tab-s10-plus-256-gb-gray-datenblatt-1Read 5 October 20265Maker product pagemediatek.com/products/smartphones/mediatek-dimensity-9300-plusRead 5 October 2026SoC maker supplies core names/counts. Exact Samsung brochure gives tablet 1 x 3.4, 3 x 2.8, 4 x 2.0 GHz. Samsung-rounded 2.8 retained over generic SoC 2.85 or review-rounded 2.9. No vendor peak outside tablet configuration transferred.

Max CPU clock

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3.4GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

GPU

Apple M2 GPU1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 2026

Arm Immortalis-G720 MC125Maker product pagemediatek.com/products/smartphones/mediatek-dimensity-9300-plusRead 5 October 20269Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-AI-tablet-has-a-display-problem-Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-S10-Plus-review.919026.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026

GPU coresiEnabled GPU cores in the marketed tablet configuration. This is not a shader, execution-unit or NPU count.

91Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 2026Current exact maker specification and original launch page say 9 enabled GPU cores. Earlier review metadata calling the M2 a 10-core GPU is not used.

125Maker product pagemediatek.com/products/smartphones/mediatek-dimensity-9300-plusRead 5 October 2026SoC maker explicitly 12-core GPU and MC12. Exact device review confirms Immortalis-G720 MP12. No shader lane count substituted.9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-AI-tablet-has-a-display-problem-Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-S10-Plus-review.919026.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026

NPU performanceiPublished NPU peak operations per second. Precision and SoC conditions belong in source notes. This is not an AI benchmark score.

15.8TOPS14Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/06/apple-unveils-m2-with-breakthrough-performance-and-capabilitiesRead 5 October 2026M2 16-core Neural Engine up-to 15.8 trillion operations per second. Precision unstated. Chip capability, not an AI benchmark.

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Memory

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RAMiPublished RAM capacities. Base lists marketed options. Each verified configuration row lists its own capacity.

8GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 2026Maker explicitly states 8 GB RAM for this configuration family. Every row repeats 8 GB.

12GB1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-plus-grey-256gb-wi-fi-sm-x820nzareubRead 5 October 2026Maker family table explicitly pairs 12 GB with 256/512 GB. Each variant has exact configuration.6Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/galaxy-tab-s10-series-samsung-ai-ready-tabletRead 5 October 20268Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/samsungbusiness/solutions/industries/government/msrp-price-sheets/11122024/Samsung_Galaxy_Tablet_MSRP_Price_File_Oct_2024.pdfRead 5 October 202611Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-plus-silver-256gb-wi-fi-sm-x820nzsreubRead 5 October 202612Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-plus-grey-512gb-wi-fi-sm-x820nzapeubRead 5 October 202613Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-plus-silver-512gb-wi-fi-sm-x820nzspeubRead 5 October 2026

RAM type

Not available

LPDDR5X2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.bechtle.com/asrc/180712/1c4b3d4ee288fc9434f5175bf56070570/c3/-/49f2f99cc9b64c75acf2122c43ecc35a/samsung-galaxy-tab-s10-plus-256-gb-gray-datenblatt-1Read 5 October 2026

Memory bandwidth

100GB/s14Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/06/apple-unveils-m2-with-breakthrough-performance-and-capabilitiesRead 5 October 2026Official M2 controller capability is 100 GB/s unified memory. Mac GPU/RAM configuration options in this chip announcement are not substituted for the exact tablet nine-core GPU and 8 GB RAM.

Not available

StorageiPublished internal storage capacities. A published 1 TB is converted to 1000 GB, using decimal GB. Exact published GB capacities are preserved. This is not usable space after formatting.

128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 2026Marketed 1 TB represented as decimal 1000 GB. Maker footnote defines 1 TB as one trillion bytes. Usable capacity is lower.15Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdsynnex.com/na/us/apple/wp-content/uploads/sites/49/2024/08/iPad-Air-First-Look-1.pdfRead 5 October 2026

256, 512GB1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-plus-grey-256gb-wi-fi-sm-x820nzareubRead 5 October 20266Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/galaxy-tab-s10-series-samsung-ai-ready-tabletRead 5 October 20268Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/samsungbusiness/solutions/industries/government/msrp-price-sheets/11122024/Samsung_Galaxy_Tablet_MSRP_Price_File_Oct_2024.pdfRead 5 October 202611Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-plus-silver-256gb-wi-fi-sm-x820nzsreubRead 5 October 202612Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-plus-grey-512gb-wi-fi-sm-x820nzapeubRead 5 October 202613Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-plus-silver-512gb-wi-fi-sm-x820nzspeubRead 5 October 2026

Storage type

NVMe17Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPad-Air-13-2024-review-The-most-affordable-13-inch-tablet-from-Apple.853938.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact reviewed M2, 8 GB RAM, 128 GB Wi-Fi hardware table identifies NVMe. Only the Wi-Fi reference capacity rows repeat it. Other capacities and cellular rows have no storage-type claim.

UFS2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.bechtle.com/asrc/180712/1c4b3d4ee288fc9434f5175bf56070570/c3/-/49f2f99cc9b64c75acf2122c43ecc35a/samsung-galaxy-tab-s10-plus-256-gb-gray-datenblatt-1Read 5 October 2026Maker publishes generic UFS. Plus secondary reviewers disagree 3.1/4.0, so no generation chosen. Ultra review states 4.0 for tested 256 GB, but family capacities have only maker generic UFS proof.

Memory card

Not available

microSD (own slot)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-plus-grey-256gb-wi-fi-sm-x820nzareubRead 5 October 2026

Max card sizeiMaker supported removable-card capacity. A published 1 TB is converted to 1000 GB, using decimal GB. Exact published GB capacities are preserved.

Not available

1.5TB1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-plus-grey-256gb-wi-fi-sm-x820nzareubRead 5 October 2026

Rear cameras

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Rear cameras

AApple iPad Air 13-inch (M2)

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Autofocus
Main	12	1.8	PDAF

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 202612 MP Wide f/1.8 with Autofocus with Focus Pixels. Apple camera documentation defines Focus Pixels as phase detection. The lens cover is not the display front.13Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/Cameras/Cameras.htmlRead 5 October 2026Apple explicitly explains Focus Pixels as phase-detection autofocus. Exact tablet camera specification independently says Autofocus with Focus Pixels.

BSamsung Galaxy Tab S10+

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Sensor size	Autofocus
Main	13	2	1/3.4 inch	Autofocus, mechanism not stated
Ultrawide	8	2.2	1/4.4 inch	Not available

Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.bechtle.com/asrc/180712/1c4b3d4ee288fc9434f5175bf56070570/c3/-/49f2f99cc9b64c75acf2122c43ecc35a/samsung-galaxy-tab-s10-plus-256-gb-gray-datenblatt-1Read 5 October 2026Exact original manufacturer camera table: 13 MP main f 2.0 with 1/3.4 sensor and AF, 8 MP ultrawide f 2.2 with 1/4.4 sensor.

Number of rear cameras

1=CalculatedFrom Rear cameras

2=CalculatedFrom Rear cameras

Main camera

12MP=CalculatedFrom Rear cameras

13MP=CalculatedFrom Rear cameras

Flash

Not available

Rear flash1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-plus-grey-256gb-wi-fi-sm-x820nzareubRead 5 October 2026

Video recordingiConfirmed recording modes, including a separately identified slow-motion maximum where supported. Decode or playback modes are excluded.

AApple iPad Air 13-inch (M2)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)
3840	2160	60
1920	1080	240
1280	720	30

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 20264K up to 60 fps. 1080p up to 240 fps is explicitly slow motion, while ordinary 1080p is limited to 60 fps. 720p up to 30 fps.

BSamsung Galaxy Tab S10+

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)
3840	2160	30

Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-plus-grey-256gb-wi-fi-sm-x820nzareubRead 5 October 2026Exact UK table explicitly Video Recording Resolution 4K30. Separate 8K60 video playing figure is playback only. No unproved FHD maximum row inferred.

Max video resolution

3840 × 2160px=CalculatedFrom Video recording

3840 × 2160px=CalculatedFrom Video recording

Video HDR

Not available

Not available

Video formatsiFormats the camera records. Hardware media-engine decoding or video playback formats are not recording formats.

HEVC, H.2641Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 2026Actual camera capture formats only. Playback and media-engine decoding formats are excluded.

HEVC3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Original camera settings explicitly HEVC recording, with mode restrictions. SoC 8K capture capability is not tablet capture capability.

LiDAR scanner

Not available

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Front camera

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Front cameras

AApple iPad Air 13-inch (M2)

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)
Ultrawide	12	2

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 202612 MP f/2 Ultra Wide on the landscape edge. Exact model identification confirms the lens role. No f/2.4 from review metadata is copied.2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108043Read 5 October 2026Exact iPad Air 13-inch (M2) section identifies Ultra Wide camera on the landscape edge.

BSamsung Galaxy Tab S10+

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Sensor size
Ultrawide	12	2.4	1/3.6 inch

Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.bechtle.com/asrc/180712/1c4b3d4ee288fc9434f5175bf56070570/c3/-/49f2f99cc9b64c75acf2122c43ecc35a/samsung-galaxy-tab-s10-plus-256-gb-gray-datenblatt-1Read 5 October 2026Exact manufacturer camera table. Ultra wide 12 MP f 2.2 and ultra-wide 12 MP f 2.4, both 1/3.6 sensor. Plus single ultra-wide 12 MP f 2.4. No Ultra camera borrowed by Plus.

Front camera resolution (as published)iPublished front-camera resolution or output description. Keep sensor megapixels distinct from video output. This description does not confirm a recording mode or frame rate.

Not available

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Front camera position

Landscape edge1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 20262Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108043Read 5 October 20267Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/ipad/ipad050d3a0b/ipadosRead 5 October 2026

Landscape edge3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Full exact device layout shows camera on long edge. Ultra two front lenses share the notch.

Auto framing

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 2026

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Front videoiRecording modes explicitly attributed to the front camera. A general device video-recording maximum is not sufficient.

AApple iPad Air 13-inch (M2)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)
1920	1080	60

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 2026

BSamsung Galaxy Tab S10+

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)
3840	2160	30

Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.bechtle.com/asrc/180712/1c4b3d4ee288fc9434f5175bf56070570/c3/-/49f2f99cc9b64c75acf2122c43ecc35a/samsung-galaxy-tab-s10-plus-256-gb-gray-datenblatt-1Read 5 October 2026Exact maker front-camera table UHD30 fps. No higher pixel count inferred from rear/front still photos.

Front autofocus

Not available

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Audio

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Number of speakersiPhysical tablet speakers. Excludes logical audio channels and optional keyboard-cover speakers.

217Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPad-Air-13-2024-review-The-most-affordable-13-inch-tablet-from-Apple.853938.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact review explicitly identifies two physical speakers. Four case openings are not four speakers. Maker separately states landscape stereo arrangement.

42Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.bechtle.com/asrc/180712/1c4b3d4ee288fc9434f5175bf56070570/c3/-/49f2f99cc9b64c75acf2122c43ecc35a/samsung-galaxy-tab-s10-plus-256-gb-gray-datenblatt-1Read 5 October 20263Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026

Speaker layout

Stereo (landscape)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 2026

Quad2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.bechtle.com/asrc/180712/1c4b3d4ee288fc9434f5175bf56070570/c3/-/49f2f99cc9b64c75acf2122c43ecc35a/samsung-galaxy-tab-s10-plus-256-gb-gray-datenblatt-1Read 5 October 2026

Stereo speakers

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 2026

Yes15Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/tablets/compareRead 8 October 2026Exact Galaxy Tab S10+ comparison column, 12 GB RAM with 256/512 GB, explicitly names 4 x AKG Stereo Speakers and Dolby Atmos. No sibling FE/Lite column inherited.

MicrophonesiPhysical microphones in the tablet. Excludes microphones in headsets and optional accessories.

21Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 2026

23Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Original Rev 1.0 manual printed page 5 complete SM-X820/SM-X826B front and rear layout identifies two separate microphones, on top and left edges. The separately labelled air vent is not a microphone. Earlier unidentified three-microphone note could not be substantiated by a manufacturer source. No Ultra or FE layout substituted.

3.5 mm jack

Not available

No1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-plus-grey-256gb-wi-fi-sm-x820nzareubRead 5 October 2026

Audio features

Landscape stereo speakers, Spatial Audio playback, Dolby Atmos1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 2026

Dolby Atmos2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.bechtle.com/asrc/180712/1c4b3d4ee288fc9434f5175bf56070570/c3/-/49f2f99cc9b64c75acf2122c43ecc35a/samsung-galaxy-tab-s10-plus-256-gb-gray-datenblatt-1Read 5 October 2026

Network

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CellulariTrue in base when a cellular model is marketed. Wi-Fi and cellular configuration rows state their own capability.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-plus-grey-256gb-wi-fi-sm-x820nzareubRead 5 October 2026The model family offers a cellular version, so base is true as schema requires. All represented rows are Wi-Fi and explicitly false. No cellular radio values or regulatory data are inherited into a configuration row.14Press releasenews.samsung.com/it/galaxy-tab-s10-ultra-e-galaxy-tab-s10-tutta-la-potenza-di-galaxy-ai-sul-grande-schermoRead 5 October 2026Original exact two-model maker launch specification table explicitly offers 5G and Wi-Fi versions. Base true denotes marketed family availability. All modeled configurations remain Wi-Fi with cellular false.

Network

HSPA, LTE, 5G1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 2026

Not available

2G bandsiPublished radio bands for the identified cellular regional model. Wi-Fi configurations do not have these bands.

Not available

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3G bandsiPublished radio bands for the identified cellular regional model. Frequency labels are kept distinct from band identifiers.

850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1700/2100 MHz, 1900 MHz, 2100 MHz1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 2026Exact A2899 model in shared family table. UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA frequencies are repeated in cellular rows only.

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4G bandsiPublished FDD and TDD LTE bands for the identified cellular regional model.

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/119893Read 5 October 2026Exact A2899 FDD and TDD LTE bands combined and repeated in each cellular row.

Not available

5G bandsiPublished 5G NR bands for the identified cellular regional model. Sub-6 support does not establish mmWave support.

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/119893Read 5 October 2026Exact A2899 NR list includes n76. No newer-generation modem list is substituted.

Not available

5G mmWave

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 2026Maker explicitly calls this 5G sub-6 GHz. No mmWave model is represented.

Not available

Max download speed

Not available

Not available

Modem

Not available

Not available

Connectivity

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-plus-grey-256gb-wi-fi-sm-x820nzareubRead 5 October 2026Exact maker 802.11ax with 6 GHz gives Wi-Fi 6E, independently explicit in original brochure. SoC-supported Wi-Fi 7 is not transferred to Plus.

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/deployment/dep268652e6c/1/web/1.0Read 5 October 2026Exact iPad Air 13-inch (M2) is named in the iPad radio table with 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz support. Regional 6 GHz restrictions apply. China variants omitted.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-plus-grey-256gb-wi-fi-sm-x820nzareubRead 5 October 2026

Bluetooth

5.31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 2026

5.31Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-plus-grey-256gb-wi-fi-sm-x820nzareubRead 5 October 2026

Bluetooth codecs

AAC, SBC17Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPad-Air-13-2024-review-The-most-affordable-13-inch-tablet-from-Apple.853938.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact speaker prose identifies AAC and SBC.

AAC, aptX, LC3, LDAC, SBC, SSC2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.bechtle.com/asrc/180712/1c4b3d4ee288fc9434f5175bf56070570/c3/-/49f2f99cc9b64c75acf2122c43ecc35a/samsung-galaxy-tab-s10-plus-256-gb-gray-datenblatt-1Read 5 October 2026Exact maker accepted Bluetooth codec list, UHQ enhancement omitted as it does not prove a distinct transport codec. The brochure labels list A2 DP, but LC3 is not relabelled as an A2 DP codec.

NFC

Not available

No1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-plus-grey-256gb-wi-fi-sm-x820nzareubRead 5 October 2026

PositioningiPublished location methods. GNSS on a cellular model must not be inherited by its Wi-Fi configuration unless the maker lists it there.

Digital compass, Wi-Fi, iBeacon microlocation, GPS/GNSS, Cellular1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 2026Compass, Wi-Fi and iBeacon for all radios. GPS/GNSS and cellular positioning apply only to cellular rows. Every row lists its own methods.

GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-plus-grey-256gb-wi-fi-sm-x820nzareubRead 5 October 2026

Dual-band GNSS

Not available

Not available

Connector

USB-C1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 2026

USB-C3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026

USB portsiPhysical USB ports on the tablet. Excludes the keyboard charging port and accessory pogo pins.

17Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/ipad/ipad050d3a0b/ipadosRead 5 October 2026

13Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026

USB speediPublished USB data speed or standard. A USB-C connector does not establish USB 3, USB 4 or Thunderbolt.

USB 3 (up to 10Gb/s)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 2026

USB 3.2 Gen 11Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-plus-grey-256gb-wi-fi-sm-x820nzareubRead 5 October 2026

Thunderbolt

Not available

Not available

Video out over USBiWired video output over the tablet USB connector. Wireless screen mirroring alone is excluded.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 2026

Yes3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Samsung DeX printed page 121 explicitly USB-C to HDMI adapter plus HDMI cable to TV/monitor. No external pixel/refresh maximum or simultaneous external count inferred.

Max external displayiHighest confirmed external-display resolution and its refresh rate. Only exact published pixel dimensions are stored. Other supported modes belong in the source note.

Not available

Not available

External displaysiExternal displays supported at the same time. Excludes the built-in tablet display.

11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 2026One external display at up to 6K/60 Hz. No exact pixel dimensions are inferred from 6K.

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Stylus

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Stylus

Supported1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 20269Maker product pageapple.com/apple-pencilRead 5 October 2026

In the box1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-plus-grey-256gb-wi-fi-sm-x820nzareubRead 5 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.bechtle.com/asrc/180712/1c4b3d4ee288fc9434f5175bf56070570/c3/-/49f2f99cc9b64c75acf2122c43ecc35a/samsung-galaxy-tab-s10-plus-256-gb-gray-datenblatt-1Read 5 October 20266Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/galaxy-tab-s10-series-samsung-ai-ready-tabletRead 5 October 2026

Compatible stylusesiOne row per compatible maker-listed stylus. Inclusion depends on the exact tablet bundle. Unpublished pressure levels or latency remain missing.

AApple iPad Air 13-inch (M2)

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

Source9Maker product pageapple.com/apple-pencilRead 5 October 2026Current maker compatibility explicitly includes exact iPad Air 13-inch (M2). Pro supports tilt, hover, haptics and magnetic pairing/charging. USB-C supports tilt and hover, charges by USB-C and lacks haptics. Both sold separately. Pressure levels and numeric latency are not published.

BSamsung Galaxy Tab S10+

Name	Included	Pressure levels	Hover	Charging
S Pen EJ-PX710	Yes	4,096	Yes	Magnetic, on the device

Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-plus-grey-256gb-wi-fi-sm-x820nzareubRead 5 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.bechtle.com/asrc/180712/1c4b3d4ee288fc9434f5175bf56070570/c3/-/49f2f99cc9b64c75acf2122c43ecc35a/samsung-galaxy-tab-s10-plus-256-gb-gray-datenblatt-1Read 5 October 2026Original maker accessories page lists matching EJ-PX710 S Pen and 4096 pressure levels. Exact manual Air view proves hover and rear magnetic charging for Bluetooth remote functions. Uncharged pen still writes. No unproved technology, tilt or claimed 2.8 ms latency borrowed from third-party generic databases.3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026

Pressure levels

Not available

4,096=CalculatedFrom Compatible styluses

Tilt support

Yes=CalculatedFrom Compatible styluses

Not available

Hover

Yes=CalculatedFrom Compatible styluses

Yes=CalculatedFrom Compatible styluses

Keyboard and accessories

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Accessory connector

Smart Connector1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 20267Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/ipad/ipad050d3a0b/ipadosRead 5 October 2026

Keyboard dock pogo pins3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026

Official keyboardsiOfficial compatible keyboards or licensed maker-listed accessories. Inclusion refers to the exact sold tablet bundle, not a temporary promotion.

AApple iPad Air 13-inch (M2)

Name	Connection	Trackpad	Backlit	Function row	Included
Magic Keyboard for iPad Air 13-inch	Pogo pins	Yes	Yes	Not available	No
Magic Keyboard for iPad Air 13-inch (2025)	Pogo pins	Yes	Not available	Yes	No

Source3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/05/apple-unveils-the-redesigned-11-inch-and-all-new-13-inch-ipad-air-with-m2Read 5 October 2026Original launch explicitly lists compatible Magic Keyboard with trackpad, sold separately. The newer 2025 Air keyboard is separately sourced and requires newer software.10Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108983Read 5 October 2026Maker instruction identifies Smart Connector contacts on the tablet and keyboard. Existing pogo_pins option represents these physical contact connections. Keyboard USB-C is pass-through charging, not a second tablet data port.15Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdsynnex.com/na/us/apple/wp-content/uploads/sites/49/2024/08/iPad-Air-First-Look-1.pdfRead 5 October 202616Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122273Read 5 October 20262025 13-inch Air keyboard explicitly compatible with M2 and requires iPadOS 18.3 or later. Glass trackpad and 14-key function row verified. Backlighting is not stated in this document, so its row omits that attribute. Launch-compatible keyboard is separately sourced by original release.

BSamsung Galaxy Tab S10+

Name	Connection	Trackpad	Backlit	Included
Book Cover Keyboard EF-DX825	Pogo pins	Yes	No	No
Book Cover Keyboard Slim EF-DX820	Pogo pins	Not available	Not available	No

Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.bechtle.com/asrc/180712/1c4b3d4ee288fc9434f5175bf56070570/c3/-/49f2f99cc9b64c75acf2122c43ecc35a/samsung-galaxy-tab-s10-plus-256-gb-gray-datenblatt-1Read 5 October 2026Maker lists matching full/slim keyboards via pogo pins, optional. Full keyboard has touchpad. Backlit explicitly only Ultra full keyboard in UK footnote. No keyboard bundle represented.

Keyboard with trackpad

Yes=CalculatedFrom Official keyboards

Yes=CalculatedFrom Official keyboards

Keyboard in box

No=CalculatedFrom Official keyboards

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Features and sensors

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FingerprintiA top button reader is side button. A reader in the front home button, such as Touch ID on older iPads, is front home button.

Side button1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 20267Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/ipad/ipad050d3a0b/ipadosRead 5 October 2026

Optical, under-display3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Original manual proves in-display placement. Optical subtype is separately proved by the exact Plus review.9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-AI-tablet-has-a-display-problem-Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-S10-Plus-review.919026.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact reviewed Plus Input Devices section and Features explicitly identify an optical in-display fingerprint reader. No subtype is transferred to Ultra.

Face unlockiPublished facial authentication type. Infrared requires explicit infrared camera authentication support and does not imply depth sensing or a 3D face map. An ordinary front camera alone does not establish face unlock. Yes, type not stated is for a maker that names face unlock but not 2D, 3D or infrared.

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2D9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-AI-tablet-has-a-display-problem-Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-S10-Plus-review.919026.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact Plus Input Devices section explicitly says 2D front-camera facial recognition.

Sensors

Touch ID, Three-axis gyro, Accelerometer, Barometer, Ambient light sensor1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 2026

Accelerometer, Fingerprint sensor, Gyroscope, Geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, RGB Light Sensor1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-plus-grey-256gb-wi-fi-sm-x820nzareubRead 5 October 2026Exact UK maker sensor inventory names RGB Light Sensor. This precise sensor label is retained rather than generic Light sensor.

Extra buttonsiAdditional dedicated buttons beyond ordinary power and volume controls. Stylus and keyboard buttons are excluded.

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Battery and charging

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Battery capacityiPublished rated or minimum pack capacity. A typical capacity belongs in the separate typical field. No assumed voltage conversion.

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9,800mAh4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-x820nzareub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026EU fiche rated battery capacity. Separate typical capacity 11200 mAh Ultra/10090 mAh Plus from maker product table.

Battery capacity (typical)iPublished typical battery pack capacity. Keep it distinct from rated/minimum capacity.

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10,090mAh1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-plus-grey-256gb-wi-fi-sm-x820nzareubRead 5 October 2026

Battery energyiPublished battery pack energy. Do not infer it from mAh without a published nominal pack voltage.

36.59Wh1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 2026

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Claimed battery lifeiMaker runtime under the stated use case and connection. The source note records brightness and test conditions. Unknown connection remains missing. Configuration-specific promises must be stored in the matching variant. A missing variant cell inherits the base claim, so explicitly repeat the applicable claim table when Wi-Fi and cellular configurations differ. Reading is a maker claim for reading documents or e-books.

AApple iPad Air 13-inch (M2)

Use case	Connection	Hours (h)
Web browsing	Wi-Fi	10
Video playback	Not available	10
Web browsing	Cellular	9

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 2026Maker up-to 10 hours Wi-Fi web or video and up-to 9 hours cellular web. March/April 2024 preproduction exact-generation tests used 50% brightness, auto-brightness off, WPA2 Wi-Fi and default settings otherwise. Web tests browsed snapshot versions of 20 pages. Video repeated a purchased 2-hour 23-minute movie. Video connection is not explicitly stated.

BSamsung Galaxy Tab S10+

Use case	Connection	Hours (h)
Web browsing	Wi-Fi	11
Video playback	Not available	16

Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.bechtle.com/asrc/180712/1c4b3d4ee288fc9434f5175bf56070570/c3/-/49f2f99cc9b64c75acf2122c43ecc35a/samsung-galaxy-tab-s10-plus-256-gb-gray-datenblatt-1Read 5 October 2026Exact Wi-Fi claims, browsing 11 h Plus/10 h Ultra and video 16 h. Brightness, frame rate, video codec and firmware are unstated. EU mixed endurance and measured Wi-Fi tests stay separate.

Video playback (claimed)

10h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

16h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Wired chargingiMaximum charging power accepted by the tablet. The wattage of a bundled or recommended adapter alone does not establish this value.

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45W1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-plus-grey-256gb-wi-fi-sm-x820nzareubRead 5 October 2026Original launch/table and maker brochure 45 W fast charging. No included charger power or regional minimum adapter power substituted.6Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/galaxy-tab-s10-series-samsung-ai-ready-tabletRead 5 October 2026

Wired charging standards

USB PD17Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPad-Air-13-2024-review-The-most-affordable-13-inch-tablet-from-Apple.853938.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Connections table explicitly lists USB-C Power Delivery. HDMI/DisplayPort in the table describe adapter outputs, not physical tablet ports.

USB PD9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-AI-tablet-has-a-display-problem-Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-S10-Plus-review.919026.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact device Connections table explicitly USB-C Power Delivery. No tablet PPS claim transferred from optional adapter or generic SoC.

Charging guidanceiPublished charging guidance and estimates with their exact targets and conditions. An unspecified charging interval is not an empty-to-full claim.

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Charge 0 to 50 %iMaker claim for charging from empty to 50 percent. Adapter, cable and any upper-bound qualifier are recorded in the source note.

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Charge 0 to 100 %iMaker claim for charging from empty to full. Measured review times belong in the measured field.

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Reverse wired

Yes18Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108894Read 5 October 2026Maker USB-C guide explicitly includes M4 Pro and M2 Air and explains charging other iPads, iPhones, Apple Watches and USB devices with the proper cable or adapter. No unstated output wattage is stored.

Yes3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Original manual printed page 10 Charging other devices explicitly uses the tablet battery and USB cable to charge another mobile device. No output wattage inferred.

Charger in boxiPower adapter included in the exact regional sold configuration. A USB cable or temporary promotional adapter is not an in-box charger.

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No1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-plus-grey-256gb-wi-fi-sm-x820nzareubRead 5 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.bechtle.com/asrc/180712/1c4b3d4ee288fc9434f5175bf56070570/c3/-/49f2f99cc9b64c75acf2122c43ecc35a/samsung-galaxy-tab-s10-plus-256-gb-gray-datenblatt-1Read 5 October 2026

Included chargeriOutput rating of the adapter included in the exact regional configuration. No-charger variants must not inherit a positive rating.

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Measured

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Geekbench 6 single-coreiReviewer Geekbench 6 score. Source notes must state the exact 6.x version, tested CPU, RAM and storage tier. Scores from Geekbench 5 or a different hardware configuration are excluded.

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Geekbench 6 multi-coreiReviewer Geekbench 6 score. Source notes must state the exact 6.x version, tested CPU, RAM and storage tier. Scores from Geekbench 5 or a different hardware configuration are excluded.

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Geekbench 6 GPUiReviewer Geekbench 6 score. Source notes must state the exact 6.x version, tested CPU, RAM and storage tier and graphics API. Scores from Geekbench 5 or a different hardware configuration are excluded.

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3DMark Wild Life ExtremeiReviewer score for ordinary Wild Life Extreme. Wild Life Extreme Unlimited is a different test and is excluded. Source notes name the tested configuration.

6,406points17Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPad-Air-13-2024-review-The-most-affordable-13-inch-tablet-from-Apple.853938.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Ordinary 3DMark Wild Life Extreme, exact M2, 8 GB RAM, 128 GB Wi-Fi. Distinct Unlimited scores excluded. Review generic M2 GPU name says ten-core. Exact maker states nine enabled cores.

5,236points9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-AI-tablet-has-a-display-problem-Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-S10-Plus-review.919026.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact retail Wi-Fi 12 GB/256 GB Galaxy Tab S10+ Android 14/One UI 6.1.1 review unit. Ordinary 3DMark Wild Life Extreme 5236, not Unlimited. Named method/configuration only, no undocumented application minor version invented.

3DMark stress test stabilityiWorst-loop performance as a percentage of the best loop in the explicitly named 3DMark stress test. CPU throttling and unrelated stress tests are excluded. The Wild Life Extreme Stress Test only. The ordinary Wild Life stress test is not stored.

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59.5%9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-AI-tablet-has-a-display-problem-Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-S10-Plus-review.919026.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Same 12/256 Wi-Fi review unit. Wild Life Extreme Stress Test stability 59.5%. Actual stress-test detail identifies version 1.1.4.1. Non-Extreme stability 63.2% and average loop frame rate 19.6 are different quantities.

AnTuTuiReviewer score with AnTuTu major version and tested configuration in the source note. Scores across platforms or major versions are not directly comparable.

1,966,791points17Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPad-Air-13-2024-review-The-most-affordable-13-inch-tablet-from-Apple.853938.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026AnTuTu v10, exact M2, 8 GB RAM, 128 GB Wi-Fi, iPadOS 17.5. Cross-platform scores are not directly comparable. Review GPU metadata calls M2 ten-core, which conflicts with the exact maker nine-core declaration. Tested tablet identity and 128 GB configuration match. Geekbench CPU values are left out because the current widget labels 6.7 but the original run minor version is not preserved.

1,726,681points9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-AI-tablet-has-a-display-problem-Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-S10-Plus-review.919026.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Same 12/256 Wi-Fi review unit. AnTuTu v10 total 1726681. Not another device average, a component score or cross-version result. Geekbench scores remain absent because current dynamic 6.7 chart label does not prove original minor version.

Manual SDR brightness (measured)iReviewer-measured maximum manual SDR brightness. The source note states stimulus or white-area extent when reported, or explicitly unknown, spatial maximum versus centre, tested configuration and actual manual/automatic settings. Keep automatic and HDR measurements separate. Do not imply identical standardized tests across products.

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352nits10Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-S10-Ultra-review-The-biggest-Android-tablet-now-relies-on-MediaTek.919240.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Same publisher exact S10 Ultra display comparison explicitly names smaller S10+ 471/352 nits as automatic/manual maxima. These are named S10+ measurements, not borrowed Ultra values. Full-white context, center versus exact spatial maximum not separately labelled for the Plus comparison.

Brightness with auto (measured)iMaximum automatic SDR brightness measured under bright ambient light. Source notes state white-area size and conditions.

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471nits10Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-S10-Ultra-review-The-biggest-Android-tablet-now-relies-on-MediaTek.919240.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact named S10+ 471 nits automatic SDR comparison, independently same 471 center in its dedicated review summary. Dedicated summary 473.1 spatial average is not substituted. No APL18 631 nits result stored as full-white maximum.

HDR brightness (measured)iReviewer HDR brightness, with white-window size or content method in the source note. A different SDR result is not substituted.

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Contrast ratio (measured)iReviewer white-to-black luminance ratio under the same mode and brightness. Profile and measurement conditions belong in the source note.

1,018:117Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPad-Air-13-2024-review-The-most-affordable-13-inch-tablet-from-Apple.853938.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact review CalMAN full-white centre / black measurement, 631/0.62 cd/m². True Tone disabled for color measurements.

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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iReviewer colour-error result. Delta E formula, colour profile and target gamut belong in the source note where reported.

1.517Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPad-Air-13-2024-review-The-most-affordable-13-inch-tablet-from-Apple.853938.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Display ColorChecker delta E 2000 summary 1.5, sRGB target, CalMAN and X-Rite photometer, True Tone off. Camera chart errors are excluded.

3.19Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-AI-tablet-has-a-display-problem-Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-S10-Plus-review.919026.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact display Color Checker summary average Delta E 2000, not the camera chart. Calman and X-Rite i1Pro 3. Vivid profile discusses DCI-P3 target. Numeric summary does not explicitly identify calibration settings, so no best-profile score is inferred.

Reflections (measured)iReviewer reflected-light percentage under the stated method and display surface.

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PWM dimming (measured)iReviewer-measured dimming or flicker frequency under the stated brightness range. Zero is not used to represent no PWM.

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120Hz9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-AI-tablet-has-a-display-problem-Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-S10-Plus-review.919026.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact worst-case flicker box 120 Hz, secondary 240 Hz, brightness sweep min/25/50/75/100 percent. Text calls OLED PWM around 240 Hz. Lowest reported measured dimming/flicker frequency 120 retained with method note. No undocumented threshold percentage inferred.

PWM up to brightness (measured)iHighest display brightness setting at which the reviewer detected PWM. This is a settings percentage, not percentage luminance.

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Stylus latency (measured)iMeasured latency for the named stylus, app, refresh mode and method. A maker latency claim is excluded.

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Battery life (measured)iReviewer mixed-use score under the named methodology. Single web or video rundown tests belong in the battery-tests table.

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Battery tests (measured)iOne reviewer test per row. Results compare only under matching test methodology, brightness and tested configuration.

AApple iPad Air 13-inch (M2)

Test	Hours (h)
Notebookcheck idle	25.32
Notebookcheck Wi-Fi	12.85
Notebookcheck video	13.05
Notebookcheck load	4.53

Source17Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPad-Air-13-2024-review-The-most-affordable-13-inch-tablet-from-Apple.853938.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact M2, 8 GB RAM, 128 GB Wi-Fi, iPadOS 17.5. One row per original battery runtime table: idle WLAN off/minimum brightness, Wi-Fi browsing, Big Buck Bunny H.264 1080p, and load/maximum brightness. Web/video brightness is not stated in the exact runtime section, so it is not borrowed from the power test.

BSamsung Galaxy Tab S10+

Test	Hours (h)
Notebookcheck Wi-Fi	8.37

Source9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-AI-tablet-has-a-display-problem-Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-S10-Plus-review.919026.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact Wi-Fi 12/256 test. Chrome 130 web test. Ultra video Big Buck Bunny H.264 1080p, idle without WLAN/min brightness, load maximum brightness. Original runtime paragraph does not explicitly state web/video luminance, so brightness column omitted. No mixed-use score inferred.

Full charge time (measured)iReviewer empty-to-full charge time with adapter, cable and tested configuration in the source note. Source upper bounds are labelled as such.

150min17Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPad-Air-13-2024-review-The-most-affordable-13-inch-tablet-from-Apple.853938.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact reviewed Air 13 Wi-Fi 128 GB full recharge around 2.5 hours, published as approximate 150 minutes. Adapter model and cable are not stated. This is a measured review result, not a maker claim.

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Loudspeaker loudness (measured)iReviewer loudness in LUFS under the stated test. dB sound-pressure measurements are not substituted.

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EU label and regulatory

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EU energy classiEU energy-label class for the exact model identified in the source. It is not a benchmark of ordinary video playback.

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G4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-x820nzareub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)iEU regulated endurance test duration for one full charge. It is not the maker's claimed video-playback runtime. Wi-Fi and cellular models have their own EU entries, so it is per variant.

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73h4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-x820nzareub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact SM-X820 EU mixed-load endurance 73 h. Not Wi-Fi surfing or screen-on runtime.

Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)iEU declared charge cycles before the specified capacity threshold, typically 80 percent. The source states the exact regulatory model. EPREL prints this value in hundreds, so 10 there is stored as 1000.

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2,000cycles4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-x820nzareub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact default-settings 2000 cycles, not predicted lifetime. EU minimum support 5 years from end of market placement does not populate launch-duration fields.

Drop resistance class

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E4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-x820nzareub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Repairability class

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C4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-x820nzareub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026

SAR body (US)iUS body SAR under the published averaging mass and separation. It applies only to the identified tested radio model.

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SAR body (EU)iEU body SAR under the published averaging mass and separation. It applies only to the identified tested radio model. Wi-Fi and cellular models have their own figures, so it is per variant.

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In the box

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In the boxiContents of the exact regional standard box. Conditional nano-texture polishing cloths are listed only on nano-texture configurations. Promotional gifts are excluded.

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Galaxy Tab S10+, S Pen, USB-C to USB-C data cable, Tray tool, Quick start guide1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-plus-grey-256gb-wi-fi-sm-x820nzareubRead 5 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.bechtle.com/asrc/180712/1c4b3d4ee288fc9434f5175bf56070570/c3/-/49f2f99cc9b64c75acf2122c43ecc35a/samsung-galaxy-tab-s10-plus-256-gb-gray-datenblatt-1Read 5 October 2026Exact full box list. Permanently installed battery is part of tablet, not a separate spare battery. No keyboard or power adapter supplied.3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026

Links

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Product page

support.apple.com/en-us/1198931Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 2026Exact iPad Air 13-inch (M2) technical specifications. The current storefront describes newer hardware and is not used to substitute its components.

www.samsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-plus-grey-256gb-wi-fi-sm-x820nzareub1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s10-plus-grey-256gb-wi-fi-sm-x820nzareubRead 5 October 2026Exact ordinary Wi-Fi SKU on maker UK Business storefront. This is not Enterprise Edition. Consumer Ultra page currently redirects to category, while exact Business technical table remains accessible.

Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-us/1198931Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 2026Complete maker specification sheet is this exact-generation support document.15Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdsynnex.com/na/us/apple/wp-content/uploads/sites/49/2024/08/iPad-Air-First-Look-1.pdfRead 5 October 2026

media.bechtle.com/asrc/180712/1c4b3d4ee288fc9434f5175bf56070570/c3/-/49f2f99cc9b64c75acf2122c43ecc35a/samsung-galaxy-tab-s10-plus-256-gb-gray-datenblatt-12Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.bechtle.com/asrc/180712/1c4b3d4ee288fc9434f5175bf56070570/c3/-/49f2f99cc9b64c75acf2122c43ecc35a/samsung-galaxy-tab-s10-plus-256-gb-gray-datenblatt-1Read 5 October 2026Original Samsung Product Marketing/MX Commercial Operations Wi-Fi brochure dated 25 September 2024, 15 pages. All hardware tables, accessories and footnotes read. Scope is exact Wi-Fi model and all listed storage configurations.

Manual

support.apple.com/en-euro/guide/ipad/ipad050d3a0b/ipados7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/ipad/ipad050d3a0b/ipadosRead 5 October 2026Current original iPad User Guide hardware chapter for exact iPad Air 13-inch (M2). The connector diagram names a single USB-C port and Smart Connector. Touch ID is integrated into the top button. Generic alternate diagram SIM text is not substituted for exact eSIM-only technical specifications.

org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Original English September 2024 Rev 1.0 Android 14 manual, 183 pages, reopened. Exact SM-X820/SM-X826B layout is separate from Ultra SM-X920/SM-X926B. Only supported Wi-Fi functions used. Current Android 16 combined manual is not used to infer launch software.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year8Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/ios-warranty-document-us.htmlRead 5 October 2026One-year US manufacturer warranty from retail purchase. Statutory rights are separate. The scalar is qualified to this market.

2years4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-x820nzareub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact EU supplier guarantee 24 months supports GB reference only. Original US MSRP file labels US warranty 365 days. This scalar is source-market scoped and is not a universal warranty for US rows.

Both are also in the API. Back to all tablets.