Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ (Wi-Fi) / Apple iPad mini (6th generation) Wi-Fi

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.

Apple iPad mini (6th generation) Wi-Fi: iPad mini (6th generation, 2021) Wi-Fi model; 64 or 256 GB. The Wi-Fi + Cellular version (A2568) adds 5G. The iPad mini (2024) with A17 Pro is a separate model.

SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab S10+ (Wi-Fi)Apple iPad mini (6th generation) Wi-Fi
Release year20242021
Display12.4-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		8.3-inch Liquid Retina, LED-backlit IPS; 2266 × 1488 pixels, 326 ppi; wide colour (P3), True Tone, fully laminated

Apple rates brightness at 500 nits, and the anti-reflective coating cuts reflectivity to 1.8%. No refresh rate is stated, and the display is not ProMotion.

Apple
ProcessorMediaTek Dimensity 9300+ Samsung—
Memory and storage12 GB + 256 GB; 12 GB + 512 GB; microSD up to 1.5 TB Samsung—
S PenIncluded 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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DurabilityIP68

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

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Cameras13 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 charging10,090 mAh; 45 W fast charging

45 W fast charging requires a compatible adapter.

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AudioQuad speakers SamsungLandscape stereo speakers; dual microphones Apple
ConnectivityWi-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 systemAndroid 14 (at launch) Samsung—
Dimensions and weight185.4 × 285.4 × 5.6 mm; 571 g (Wi-Fi)

The 5G version weighs 576 g.

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ColoursMoonstone Gray, Platinum Silver SamsungSpace Grey, Pink, Purple, Starlight Apple
Chip—A15 Bionic: 6-core CPU (2 performance + 4 efficiency), 5-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine Apple
Storage—64 GB or 256 GB

There is no memory card slot.

Apple
Apple Pencil—Apple Pencil (2nd generation) and Apple Pencil (USB-C)

The second-generation pencil pairs and charges via the magnetic connector on the side.

Apple
Rear camera—12 MP Wide, ƒ/1.8; 4K video at 24/25/30/60 fps; quad-LED True Tone flash Apple
Front camera—12 MP Ultra Wide, ƒ/2.4, 122° field of view; Center Stage

Center Stage automatically pans the frame to follow the person during video calls. The camera sits on the short edge of the tablet.

Apple
Wireless—Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax) 2x2 MIMO, up to 1.2 Gb/s; Bluetooth 5.0 Apple
USB-C—USB-C: charging, DisplayPort, USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 Gb/s); one external display up to 4K at 30 Hz Apple
Authentication—Touch ID in the top button Apple
Battery—19.3 Wh lithium-polymer; up to 10 hours of web or video on Wi‑Fi

The times come from Apple’s own test conditions and vary with use.

Apple
Sensors—Touch ID, three-axis gyro, accelerometer, barometer, ambient light sensor Apple
Size and weight—195.4 × 134.8 × 6.3 mm; 293 g Apple