Apple iPad (A16) / Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ (Wi-Fi)

Apple iPad (A16): Wi-Fi · 128 GB · 11-inch

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ (Wi-Fi): Wi-Fi version (in the US, SM-X820NZAAXAR, 12 GB/256 GB Moonstone Gray); a 12 GB/512 GB option and a 576 g 5G version also exist. The larger Tab S10 Ultra is a separate model.

SpecificationApple iPad (A16)Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ (Wi-Fi)
Release year20252024
Display10.86-inch Liquid Retina IPS · 2360 × 1640, 264 ppi · 500 nits · True Tone

Apple does not list full lamination or an anti-reflective coating for this model; True Tone adapts white balance to ambient light.

Apple		12.4-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, anti-reflection; 2800 × 1752; 120 Hz

The anti-reflection coating reduces reflections in bright rooms; 120 Hz gives smoother motion when scrolling and writing with the S Pen. Samsung gives no brightness figure for this model.

Samsung
ChipA16 · 5-core CPU, 4-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine

Apple does not list the memory size in the specs. Per the Newsroom footnote, this iPad does not support Apple Intelligence.

Apple		—
Storage128 GB (options: 128 / 256 / 512 GB) Apple—
Rear camera12 MP wide, ƒ/1.8 · 4K video at 60 fps Apple—
Front cameraLandscape 12 MP Center Stage, ƒ/2.4

Center Stage pans the frame to follow you on video calls.

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AuthenticationTouch ID in the top button Apple—
PortUSB-C (USB 2, 480 Mb/s) · DisplayPort output · one external display up to 4K at 60 Hz

USB 2 speed is slow for large file transfers.

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WirelessWi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.3 Apple—
Battery28.93 Wh · up to 10 hours of web or video on Wi-Fi Apple—
Pencil and keyboardApple Pencil (USB-C) · Apple Pencil (1st generation, with adapter) · Magic Keyboard Folio Apple—
Size and weight248.6 × 179.5 × 7 mm · 477 g Apple—
ColoursSilver, blue, pink, yellow AppleMoonstone Gray, Platinum Silver Samsung
Processor—MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ Samsung
Memory and storage—12 GB + 256 GB; 12 GB + 512 GB; microSD up to 1.5 TB Samsung
S Pen—Included in the box; IP68, Bluetooth Low Energy

The pen is IP68 rated like the tablet; the Bluetooth Low Energy link is used for the pen’s remote-control functions.

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Durability—IP68

IP68 is the class for full dust protection and resistance to immersion in water.

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Cameras—13 MP + 8 MP ultra wide rear; 12 MP ultra wide front

The Tab S10 Ultra has a second 12 MP ultra wide front camera; the Tab S10+ has a single front camera.

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Battery and charging—10,090 mAh; 45 W fast charging

45 W fast charging requires a compatible adapter.

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Audio—Quad speakers Samsung
Connectivity—Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi Direct; Bluetooth 5.3

The Tab S10 Ultra has Wi-Fi 7; the Tab S10+ uses the 6 GHz band with Wi-Fi 6E.

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Operating system—Android 14 (at launch) Samsung
Dimensions and weight—185.4 × 285.4 × 5.6 mm; 571 g (Wi-Fi)

The 5G version weighs 576 g.

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