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OnePlus Pad 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

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The short answer

OnePlus Pad 3 comes out ahead by a clear margin (4.4 vs 3.8). OnePlus Pad 3 is best for: Buyers who want flagship speed and a large multitasking screen from an Android tablet and do not need an OLED panel or a bundled stylus. Read the strengths below before deciding.

OnePlus Pad 3
Higher ratedRanked #1 in Best Android Tablets
OnePlus Pad 3
3 sources$700as of Oct 19

The OnePlus Pad 3 is a 13.2-inch, 144Hz Android tablet built around the Snapdragon 8 Elite, with 12GB of RAM, 256GB of storage and a 12,140mAh battery, priced at $699.99 from OnePlus. TechRadar, Android Central and Trusted Reviews each rated it 4.5 out of 5. All three praise the performance, the screen and the Open Canvas split-screen software; their complaints are the LCD panel where rivals use OLED, the lack of a microSD slot and fingerprint reader, and a keyboard and stylus that cost extra.

Strengths
  • — Snapdragon 8 Elite performance: TechRadar ran Docs, a PDF, Chrome tabs, a WhatsApp overlay and a video at once with no slowdown
  • — 13.2-inch 144Hz display that TechRadar scored 5/5
  • — 80W charger included in the US box, per TechRadar
Watch-outs
  • — IPS LCD rather than OLED, listed as a con by Android Central and Trusted Reviews
  • — No microSD card slot and no fingerprint scanner, per Android Central
  • — Stylus ($99) and Smart Keyboard ($199) are sold separately, which TechRadar says makes the full setup pricey
$700 · Buy at oneplus.comFull review →
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus
Ranked #4 in Best Android Tablets
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus
4 sources$555.99as of Oct 19

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ puts a capable Exynos 1580 chip in a big, well-finished tablet with a generous 13.1-inch display. PCMag praised its solid build quality and the vibrant large-screen experience, while TechRadar pointed to features that outpace the iPad Air at a lower price. The included S Pen and IP68 water resistance make it worth a look for creative professionals and students, though the LCD panel's lack of AMOLED contrast will put some buyers off.

Strengths
  • — Capable Exynos 1580 processor for everyday performance and multitasking
  • — Large 13.1-inch display with high resolution (2880 x 1800) and vibrant colors
  • — Excellent stylus support with S Pen included
Watch-outs
  • — LCD panel instead of AMOLED — dark scenes lack contrast
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How they stack up

OnePlus Pad 3

Trusted Reviews tested it against the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus and found the OnePlus significantly faster, with a higher refresh rate and better battery life; it uses a Snapdragon 8 Elite and a 12,140mAh battery where the Samsung has an Exynos 1580 and 10,090mAh. The Samsung includes its S Pen, has IP68 water resistance and takes microSD cards, none of which the OnePlus offers. It costs several times as much as the COLORROOM tablet on this page.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ stands out with its included S Pen and capable Exynos 1580 processor, where the OnePlus Pad 3 sells its Stylo 2 stylus separately for $99. The OnePlus Pad 3 has a faster Snapdragon 8 Elite chip and a larger 12,140mAh battery. The S10 FE+ adds IP68 water resistance and microSD expansion, though its LCD panel falls short of AMOLED alternatives.

Specs side-by-side

SpecOnePlus Pad 3Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus
Display Size13.2-inch IPS LCD, 144Hz13.1-inch
ProcessorSnapdragon 8 EliteExynos 1580
RAM12GB8GB / 12GB
Storage256GB (no microSD)128GB / 256GB (microSD up to 1.5TB)
Battery12,140mAh, 80W charging10,090 mAh
Operating SystemAndroid with OxygenOS 15Android 15 with One UI 7
Weight675 g—
Thickness5.97 mm—
Resolution—2880 x 1800
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