Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra (Wi-Fi, 12/256 GB) / Apple iPad mini (6th generation) Wi-Fi

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.

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 Ultra (Wi-Fi, 12/256 GB)Apple iPad mini (6th generation) Wi-Fi
Release year20242021
Display14.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X; 2960 × 1848; 120 Hz; anti-reflection coating

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

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

Samsung		—
Memory and storage12 GB RAM, 256 GB (this record); other options 12/512 GB and 16 GB / 1 TB; microSD up to 1.5 TB Samsung—
S PenIP68 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.

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CamerasRear 13 MP + 8 MP ultra-wide; front 12 MP + 12 MP ultra-wide Samsung—
AudioQuad speakers SamsungLandscape stereo speakers; dual microphones Apple
Battery and charging11,200 mAh; 45 W fast charging

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

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WirelessWi-Fi 7; Wi-Fi Direct; Bluetooth 5.3

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

Samsung		Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax) 2x2 MIMO, up to 1.2 Gb/s; Bluetooth 5.0 Apple
Body and durabilityEnhanced 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.

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Size and weight208.6 × 326.4 × 5.4 mm; 718 g (Wi-Fi) Samsung195.4 × 134.8 × 6.3 mm; 293 g Apple
SecurityOn-screen fingerprint sensor Samsung—
SoftwareShipped with Android 14 Samsung—
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
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
Colours—Space Grey, Pink, Purple, Starlight Apple