Introduction
The tablet market is fiercely competitive, with Samsung and Apple consistently vying for supremacy. As the mid-range Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus prepares for its release, tech enthusiasts are eager to see how it stacks up against the latest M3 iPad Air. With a promising 13-inch display, the Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus comes in at a starting price of $649, which is a significant $100 less than the M3 iPad Air's price point. What's more, Samsung bundles in a stylus, making the overall package even more enticing. With these factors in mind, let's delve into a detailed comparison to determine whether saving that $100 for the Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus is a wise choice or if the iPad Air M3 holds its ground in this clash of tablets.
Comparative Analysis: Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus vs iPad Air M3
*rumored
| Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus * | iPad Air M3 |
|---|---|
| Taller and narrower: 300.5 x 194.7 x 6 mm | 280.6 x 214.9 x 6.1 mm |
| Expected to be closer to 700 g | 616 g |
| Aluminum body | Aluminum body |
| LCD 13.1-inch screen | LCD 13-inch |
| Smoother 90Hz screen refresh rate | 60Hz screen refresh rate |
| Resolution: 2880 x 1800 pixels | Resolution: 2732 x 2048 pixels |
| Only HDR10 support | HDR10 and Dolby Vision support |
| 13 MP back camera | 12 MP back camera |
| 12 MP front camera | 12 MP front camera |
| Slower Exynos 1580 chip (5nm) | Apple M3 flagship-grade processor (3nm) |
| Expected to max out at 256GB internal storage | Maxes out at 1TB internal storage |
| Expandable storage via microSD card | No option to expand storage |
| Comes with S Pen | Does not include a stylus |
| 10,090 mAh battery | 9,705 mAh battery |
| 45W wired charging | 20W wired charging |
