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Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus Intro
Samsung just released two brand-new tablets to make us company this April––the Galaxy Tab S10 FE and Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus are now here!
The Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus is the larger among the two with a bigger-than-before 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 well be a serious iPad Air competitor.
Does it live up to this expectation… or not?
Reserve your Galaxy Tab S10 FE or Tab S10 FE+
Starting today, you can reserve a Galaxy Tab S10 FE or Tab S10 FE+ at the official Samsung Store. All you have to do is submit your email, name, and mobile number (optional). By reserving now, you'll receive a $50 credit when you purchase either of the upcoming Galaxy tablets.
Literally no surprises in the design section (Image by PhoneArena)
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.
Here's what you get inside the box (Image by PhoneArena)
One thing that has changed is the screen size. The Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus has a 13.1-inch screen, a small but noteworthy upgrade over the previous Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus' display that measured 12.4 inches across. The peak brightness is apparently around 800 nits in high-brightness mode here.
Not a bad display, but still an LCD one (Image by PhoneArena)
Speaking of the screen, it is still an IPS LCD one. Those are arguably inferior 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––it sounds lowish for a 13-inch display, but is decent enough.
Our tests reveal that this one is a fairly bright LCD screen with decent color accuracy and great viewing angles.
The CIE 1931 xy color gamut chart represents the set(area)of colors that a display can reproduce,with the sRGB colorspace(the highlighted triangle)serving as reference.The chart also provides a visual representation of a display's color accuracy. The small squares across the boundaries of the triangle are the reference points for the various colors, while the small dots are the actual measurements. Ideally, each dot should be positioned on top of its respective square. The 'x:CIE31' and 'y:CIE31' values in the table below the chart indicate the position of each measurement on the chart. 'Y' shows the luminance (in nits) of each measured color, while 'Target Y' is the desired luminance level for that color. Finally, 'ΔE 2000' is the Delta E value of the measured color. Delta E values of below 2 are ideal.
The Color accuracy chart gives an idea of how close a display's measured colors are to their referential values. The first line holds the measured (actual) colors, while the second line holds the reference (target) colors. The closer the actual colors are to the target ones, the better.
The Grayscale accuracy chart shows whether a display has a correct white balance(balance between red,green and blue)across different levels of grey(from dark to bright).The closer the Actual colors are to the Target ones,the better.
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 S Pen arrives gratis here, and it's a great productivity addition (Image by PhoneArena)
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
Humble performer, but it's enough for everyday tasks (Image by PhoneArena)
The Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus comes with the Exynos 1580 chip. This is Samsung's current best mid-range chip offering for 2025, and is already clicking and ticking inside the key mid-range Galaxy A56 5G phone.
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!
Performance is, for the most part, okay. This tablet isn't a slow one, but it's not a powerhouse either, so micro-stutters are to be expected throughout the interface. Disregarding the latest iPad Air, which is way ahead in terms of CPU performance thanks to the M3 chip, the Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus performs very well in comparison with some other current rivals like the OnePlus Pad 2 and the Google Pixel Tablet.
When it comes to graphics performance, however, things aren't looking too good for the Samsung device. It simply is not good enough for gaming, and will struggle with heavier games, though you might not have an issue with lighter titles. Your mileage may and will vary.
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
The Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus comes with Android 15 and One UI 7out of the box. Samsung is about to release One UI 7 in early April, but only for ex-flagship phones, so tablets will probably have to wait a little longer for the newest software. Given the potential market positioning of this tablet, it might have the older software at launch.
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 optional Samsung keyboard accessories 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.
One UI 7 looks great, here's to hoping it's not buggy (Image by PhoneArena)
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 Audio Quality
Samsung's latest Galaxy tablet sounds pretty good, with loud and enjoyable audio coming from the speakers. Some minor distortion could be heard when boosting the volume level too high, but overall, the Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus produces very enjoyable audio.
Unlike most other Samsung tablets, this one does not have haptic feedback.
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.
Battery life on the Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus is excellent! The tablet beats most of its rivals with a surprisingly good battery life.
The device achieves more than 17 hours in our web browsing test, more than 11 hours in video streaming, and nearly 11 hours in 3D gaming. That's exceptional, and essentially means this one is a two-day tablet!
Charging-wise, we're getting 45W wired charging, which should be more than enough to ensure a quick top-up. Yet another new Samsung device with 45W wired charging, Galaxy S25 users must feel so odd right now.
Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus Camera
Not half-bad!
A lonely camera at the back (Image by PhoneArena)
The Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus features 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 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.
The image quality is great here and not too shabby at all. Sharpness and dynamic range look good with both the front and rear cameras.
Video quality is pretty decent as well. Both cameras can take 4K videos at up to 30fps, and the quality is pretty good.
Should you buy it?
A pleasant surprise (Image by PhoneArena)
This new Samsung tablet is more than adequate alternative to Samsung's flagship tablets and to Apple's similarly priced iPads.
Sure, it lacks the raw performance, and features some cut corners in comparison with its competitors, but it has a lot of strengths as well, like the decent camera and speaker quality, as well as the fairly compact design.
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.
Overall, it could shape up to be a decent tablet for regular use, but at this point, one might start wondering if a flagship Samsung tablet bought second-hand wouldn't be a better deal.
Peter, an experienced tech enthusiast at PhoneArena, is captivated by all things mobile. His impartial reviews and proficiency in Android systems offer readers valuable insights. Off-duty, he delves into the latest cryptocurrency trends and enjoys sci-fi and video games.
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