Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ 13.1" FE+ Gray 2025

The 13.1-inch 2880x1800 display is the star here, landing in the 95th percentile and hitting 800 nits. Battery life is also excellent at the 91st percentile, and the included S Pen and IP68 rating add real value. Just know the Exynos 1580 chip is average at best, so this is a media tablet, not a productivity powerhouse.

Let's talk about what this Exynos 1580 can and can't do. In our benchmarks, it's about average for an Android tablet, landing in the 37th percentile overall. That means it handles streaming, web browsing, and note-taking without breaking a sweat, but don't expect it to chew through 4K video edits or heavy 3D games. The GPU is even more underwhelming at the 38th percentile, so while casual games run fine, anything demanding will have you dropping settings. The 12GB of RAM is a nice surprise though, sitting in the 81st percentile. You can keep a dozen Chrome tabs and a few apps open without reloads, which makes multitasking feel snappier than the chipset alone would suggest.

The real performance star is the display. At 2880x1800 with a 90Hz refresh rate, it's one of the best screens on any tablet right now. Colors pop, text is crisp, and the 800 nits of brightness mean you can actually use it outside without squinting. The S Pen is responsive and feels natural, and Samsung's software tricks like Handwriting Assist and Math Solver are genuinely useful if you're a student or someone who still jots things down by hand. Just don't buy this expecting iPad Pro levels of silicon. It's a media and note-taking machine, not a workstation.

Stacked against the iPad Pro M5, the Samsung gets absolutely smoked in raw performance. Apple's M5 chip is in a different universe, and the iPad's mini-LED display has better contrast. But the Tab S10 FE+ costs a fraction of the price and includes the S Pen, while Apple charges extra for the Pencil. The Xiaomi Pad 62779 and Lenovo Idea Tab Pro are closer competitors in price, but neither matches Samsung's screen quality or IP68 rating. The Microsoft Surface Pro 11 runs full Windows and has a better CPU, but it's heavier, pricier, and you'll need to buy the keyboard and pen separately. For pure Android media consumption with a killer screen, Samsung's value proposition is hard to beat, as long as you're not trying to edit video or play AAA games.

Pricing on this thing is all over the map. We've seen it listed anywhere from $352 to a frankly absurd $15,915 across vendors, so you absolutely need to shop around. At the low end, around that $350 to $500 range, the Tab S10 FE+ is a steal. You're getting a top-tier screen, a great battery, an S Pen in the box, and an IP68 rating for less than half the price of an iPad Pro. At the high end, you're getting fleeced. Stick to reputable retailers with sane pricing, and this becomes one of the best value tablets for media consumption and light productivity. Just don't pay a premium for it.

The Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ lands in the 95th percentile for screen quality in our database, and honestly, that's the whole story here. You're getting a massive 13.1-inch 2880x1800 LCD that hits 800 nits, which means it's bright enough for the patio and sharp enough that you won't see individual pixels when you're reading comics or grading PDFs. The 90Hz refresh rate keeps scrolling smooth, and at 664 grams, it's surprisingly light for a slab this size. Samsung also threw in an IP68 rating, so a splash of coffee or a dunk in the tub won't kill it, which is still rare for tablets.

But the chipset tells a different tale. The Exynos 1580 sits in the 37th percentile for CPU performance, which puts it firmly in "good enough for Netflix and notes" territory rather than "replace your laptop" territory. You get 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, both solid mid-pack numbers, and the 10090mAh battery is a standout at the 91st percentile. So you're trading raw horsepower for screen real estate and all-day battery life. For most people buying a tablet for media and light work, that's the right trade.

If you need serious processing power, skip this one. The Exynos 1580 is in the 37th percentile for CPU and the GPU is even weaker at the 38th percentile. Gamers, video editors, and anyone who wants to run desktop-class software will be frustrated. The LCD panel also can't match the deep blacks of an OLED, so if you watch a lot of HDR movies in dark rooms, an iPad Pro or a high-end Samsung Galaxy Tab S series with an AMOLED screen would serve you better. And if you need cellular connectivity, this Wi-Fi-only model won't cut it.

The Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ is a screen-first tablet that knows exactly what it is. The 13.1-inch display is the best thing about it, and Samsung wisely built the whole experience around that panel. Battery life is stellar, the S Pen is included and useful, and the IP68 rating gives you peace of mind that most tablets don't offer. The Exynos 1580 is the weak link, but for streaming, note-taking, and casual use, it's perfectly adequate. If you want a laptop replacement, look elsewhere. If you want a big, beautiful screen for content and light work at a reasonable price, this is one of the best options out there.