Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus preview: Larger screen, fewer cameras, good value?
Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus Intro
The Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus is the larger among the two and just scored a slightly larger screen, but the underlying formula that makes a mid-range Samsung tablet has remained mostly unchanged.
Starting at $650 in the US and hitting the shelves on April 10 (when One UI 7 is launching on older Galaxy phones), the Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus might very well be a pretty serious iPad Air competitor.
Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus Specs
A worthy slate
Here’s a brief rundown of all the Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus specs:
| Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus |
|---|
| Size and Weight 300.6 x 194.7 x 6.0 mm 664 gr |
| Display 13.1-inch 2880 x 1800 pixels 90Hz IPS LCD 800 nits peak brightness |
| Processor Exynos 1580 (4nm) |
| Memory 8GB + 128GB 12GB + 256GB microSD card slot |
| Software Android 15 |
| Cameras 13MP rear 12MP front |
| Battery Size 10,090mAh |
| Charging Speeds 45W wired No wireless charging |
| Other features IP68 S Pen stylus in the box |
| Prices $650 (Wi-Fi) No cellular variant |
| Colors Gray Silver |
Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus Design and Display
A familiar sight, but now with a larger footprint
Literally no surprises in the design section (Image Credit-Samsung)
The Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus utilizes the same painfully familiar design language adopted by most mid-range Samsung tablets so far.
The device is yet another standard aluminum slate with fairly thick bezels, a magnetically attachable S Pen at the back, as well as a single rear camera. No display notches or anything interfering with the display, which is good.
The Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus does not feature any other outstanding features.
With dimensions of 300.6 x 194.7 x 6.0 mm, it’s a fairly thin tablet, but we’ve definitely seen thinner, albeit not at that price tag. IP68 water- and dust-resistance is part of the specs mix once again.
Speaking of the screen, it is still an IPS LCD one. Arguably a downside when compared to the domineering OLED screens on higher-tier tablets, but many mid-range and entry-level tablets still use such screens with less impressive contrast and lower peak brightness––it’s just a compromise we have to accept. The display is a 90Hz one and features a resolution of 2880 by 1800 pixels.
Just like its predecessor, the Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus boasts a fingerprint sensor embedded right into the power button.
Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus Keyboard and Stylus
The Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus supports the Book Cover Keyboard and Book Keyboard Slim accessories (sold separately), which should greatly expand its versatility.
The difference between these two is that the regular Book Cover Keyboard is a slightly more premium one and has a built-in trackpad. The other one lacks this feature, but is slightly more compact and easier to carry.
The regular Book Cover Keyboard is a two-element one, consisting of a detachable full QWERTY keyboard with a trackpad and a case with a kickstand at the back. It normally sells for$200.
The Slim version is a magnetically attached case-like accessory which lacks the trackpad, but is more compact and easier to lug around. It will set you back $140.
Samsung has once again included an S Pen stylus in the box, as the Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus is completely compatible with this accessory.
Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus Performance & Benchmarks
Exynos on deck
Built on a 4nm manufacturing process, the chip will offer a nice bump in both CPU and GPU performance in comparison with the older Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus, which was powered by the Exynos 1380 chip, which also powered the Galaxy A35. Basically, the jump in performance would be similar to the leap from the Galaxy A35 to the Galaxy A56, which isn’t half too bad!
The tablet comes in two versions, a 128GB one with 8GB of RAM and a 256GB one with 12GB of RAM. Both have expandable storage with a microSD card up to 2TB in size. Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3 are also on deck.
Interestingly, this one is only available with Wi-Fi on board. If you want a 5G-enabled version, you will have to go with the smaller model
Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus Software
What AI features have landed with the Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus? Here’s what’s coming on board:
- Circle to Search––The latest trend in searching with Google is available right out of the box.
- Solve Math––Similar to iPadOS and the latest additions to Apple’s Notes app, Samsung’s latest large tablet lets you easily solve math equations in Samsung Notes, without switching apps.
- Handwriting Help––This feature aims to tidy up your handwriting and improve your note-taking.
- Galaxy AI Key––A dedicated Galaxy AI key on the Samsung keyboard accessories (see above) lets you quickly launch the AI assistant of your choice
- Object Eraser––This one is familiar and lets you quickly remove unwanted objects from your photos.
- Best Face––Automatically selects and combines your best facial expressions from a series of photos.
- Auto Trim––Creates highlight reels from your videos.
Some pre-loaded apps on the Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus include LumaFusion, Goodnotes, Clip Studio Paint, Noteshelf 3, Sketchbook, and Picsart.
The tablet will enjoy a lengthy seven-year software support period, matching Samsung’s phones.
Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus Battery and Charging
A battery champ in the making?
This tablet arrives with a large 10,090mAh battery, which should play nicely with the Exynos 1580 chip, which has the potential to be fairly efficient and deliver very decent battery life, judging from the Galaxy A56‘s decent endurance.
Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus Camera
Basic stuff
The Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus will feature just a single 13MP rear camera. That’s right, the 8MP ultrawide of its predecessor has been axed.
The front camera, on the other hand, is likely a 12MP ultra-wide one, and it’s arguably more important, as you use it for video calls. It will probably fare pretty well in the occasional video call.
Should you buy it?
This new Samsung tablet is shaping up to be an adequate alternative to Samsung’s flagship tablets and to Apple’s similarly priced iPads.
In terms of pricing, prepare to spend $50 extra in comparison with the previous generation, as the Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus costs $650 and arrives April 10 in the US.
