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Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+

Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+ is the better phone for most people

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE

6.7/10

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Overall winnerSamsung Galaxy Tab S12+

8.4/10

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Best for

  • GamingSamsung Galaxy Tab S12+
  • Keeping it for yearsSamsung Galaxy Tab S12+

Head to head

  • Performance
    5.6
    8.7

    Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+ has the faster chip: MediaTek Dimensity 9500 against Exynos 1580.

  • Gaming
    5.7
    8.6

    Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+ has the stronger graphics for games.

  • Longevity
    8.3
    9.6

    Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+ should get software updates for about 6.9 more years, against about 5.5 for Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE.

  • Connectivity
    7.1
    6.9
  • Extras
    3.6
    3.6
All specifications
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE
Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+
General
Condition
Available. Released 2025, April 03
Available. Released 2026, October 07
Model
SM-X520, SM-X526, SM-X526B
SM-X840, SM-X846
OS Version
Galaxy Tab S10 FE Wi-Fi SM-X520; Galaxy Tab S10 FE 5G SM-X526B
Galaxy Tab S12+ Wi-Fi (SM-X840); Galaxy Tab S12+ 5G (SM-X846)
Performance
CPU
Exynos 1580 (4 nm)
MediaTek Dimensity 9500 (3 nm)
GPU
Xclipse 540
Mali-G1 Ultra MC12
Display
Resolution
1440 x 2304 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~249 ppi density)
1752 x 2800 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~262 ppi density)
Camera
Video Resolution
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Battery and power
Charging Port
45W wired, QC2.0
45W wired, 100% in 95 min
Connectivity
2G
900 / 1800 / 1900
900 / 1800 / 1900
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G Bands
LTE
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66
5G Bands
SA/NSA/Sub6
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
6.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
No
No
Network Technology
HSPA, LTE, 5G - cellular model only
HSPA, LTE, 5G - cellular model only
Ports
Headphone Jack
No
No
USB Type
USB Type-C 2.0, magnetic connector
USB Type-C 3.2, magnetic connector
Build and size
Build
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back
Dimensions
10.9 inches, 344.5 cm 2 (~81.7% screen-to-body ratio)
12.6 inches, 460.6 cm 2 (~84.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Features
FM Radio
No
No
Questions people ask

Which is better, Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE or Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+?

Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+ is the better phone for most people. Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+ wins on performance, gaming and longevity.

Which is faster, Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE or Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+?

Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+ has the faster chip: MediaTek Dimensity 9500 against Exynos 1580.

Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE or Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+?

Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+ has the stronger graphics for games.

Which will last more years, Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE or Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+?

Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+ should get software updates for about 6.9 more years, against about 5.5 for Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE.

Which is better for keeping it for years, Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE or Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+?

Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+ scores higher for keeping it for years.

Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE or Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+?

Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+ is the newer of the two, released September 2026.

Scores are out of 10 against products released in the last two years, worked out from published specs. Prices are averages of what three or more sellers quoted.