Apple iPad (A16) / Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra (Wi-Fi, 12/256 GB)

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

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra (Wi-Fi, 12/256 GB): SM-X920 Wi-Fi, 12 GB RAM, 256 GB; Moonstone Gray and Platinum Silver. The 512 GB, 1 TB and 5G versions and the 12.4-inch Tab S10+ are separate models.

SpecificationApple iPad (A16)Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra (Wi-Fi, 12/256 GB)
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		14.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X; 2960 × 1848; 120 Hz; anti-reflection coating

The anti-reflection coating aims to reduce glare in bright rooms.

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.

Apple		—
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.

Apple		—
WirelessWi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.3 AppleWi-Fi 7; Wi-Fi Direct; Bluetooth 5.3

This Wi-Fi model has no cellular connection; the 5G version is a separate model.

Samsung
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 Apple208.6 × 326.4 × 5.4 mm; 718 g (Wi-Fi) Samsung
ColoursSilver, blue, pink, yellow Apple—
Processor—MediaTek Dimensity 9300+

Samsung quotes gains over the Tab S9 Ultra of 18% CPU, 28% GPU and 14% NPU.

Samsung
Memory and storage—12 GB RAM, 256 GB (this record); other options 12/512 GB and 16 GB / 1 TB; microSD up to 1.5 TB Samsung
S Pen—IP68 S Pen (Bluetooth LE) included in the box

Bluetooth LE lets the pen work as a remote, for example as a camera shutter or presentation clicker.

Samsung
Cameras—Rear 13 MP + 8 MP ultra-wide; front 12 MP + 12 MP ultra-wide Samsung
Audio—Quad speakers Samsung
Battery and charging—11,200 mAh; 45 W fast charging

Samsung notes charging speed varies with battery level and approved adapters and cables should be used.

Samsung
Body and durability—Enhanced Armor Aluminium; IP68

Samsung says IP68 means resistance in up to 1.5 m of fresh water for up to 30 minutes; beach and pool use is not recommended.

Samsung
Security—On-screen fingerprint sensor Samsung
Software—Shipped with Android 14 Samsung