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Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra

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

Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra comes out ahead by a clear margin (4.3 vs 3.8). Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra is best for: creators and multitaskers who want the biggest Samsung tablet screen with a stylus in the box. Read the strengths below before deciding.

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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Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra
Higher ratedRanked #2 in Best Android Tablets
Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra
2 sources$1,400as of Oct 19

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra is a 14.6-inch Android tablet with a 2,960 x 1,848 AMOLED screen, a MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chip, 12GB of RAM and an S Pen in the box. PCMag gave it 4.5/5 and its Editors' Choice, measuring 12 hours 44 minutes of battery life and praising the bright, glare-resistant display and smooth S Pen drawing. Trusted Reviews scored it 4/5, calling the screen phenomenal and DeX a laptop-like experience, but found it nearly identical to the Tab S11 Ultra at a higher price, with a chip that already trails newer flagships. It suits creators and big-screen multitaskers who want the largest Samsung tablet; Tab S11 Ultra owners and anyone who wants something portable should look elsewhere.

Strengths
  • — PCMag measured 12 hours 44 minutes in its video battery test
  • — 14.6-inch AMOLED screen stays clear even in bright sunlight
  • — S Pen stylus included, and it never needs charging
Watch-outs
  • — Design, display and battery are nearly unchanged from the Tab S11 Ultra
  • — Year-old Dimensity 9500 chip trails newer flagship processors
  • — Very large: it needs two hands to use comfortably
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How they stack up

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.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra

The Tab S12 Ultra's 14.6-inch screen makes it a much larger tablet than the compact Samsung Galaxy Tab S11, and PCMag puts its starting price at $1,399.99. Trusted Reviews notes that the smaller OnePlus Pad 3 carries a larger 12,140mAh battery than the Ultra's 11,600mAh cell, though the Ultra adds IP68 dust and water resistance.

Specs side-by-side

SpecSamsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE PlusSamsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra
Display Size13.1-inch—
Resolution2880 x 1800—
ProcessorExynos 1580—
RAM8GB / 12GB—
Storage128GB / 256GB (microSD up to 1.5TB)256GB, 512GB or 1TB, plus microSD
Battery10,090 mAh11,600mAh, 45W wired charging
Operating SystemAndroid 15 with One UI 7—
Screen—14.6-inch AMOLED, 2,960 x 1,848, 120Hz
Chipset—MediaTek Dimensity 9500
Memory—12GB RAM (16GB with 1TB)
Weight—692g (1.53 lb)
Thickness—5.1mm
Durability—IP68
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