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Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra
New and improved
Powered by a new and more energy-efficient SoC, the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra is an excellent Android tablet that can handle even resource-intensive tasks quickly. It comes with an anti-reflective display that helps reduce glare, and you also get plenty of AI-based tools to play with.
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- New and more powerful MediaTek chipset
- Anti-reflective display for reduced glare
- Extended software support
against
- Still ridiculously expensive.
- Mostly unchanged from its predecessor
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
Yet it all does.
It might be a little dated at this point, but the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is a very capable Android tablet that can handle everything from split-screen multitasking to photo/video editing effortlessly. Its dynamic AMOLED panel is worth looking at, and you also get S Pen support.
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- Still powerful enough for almost everything.
- Incredible vibrant AMOLED screen
- Compatible with new accessories
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- There is no Wi-Fi 7 support.
- More expensive than many laptops.
Samsung devices have always been at the forefront of the Android tablet product segment and the newly launched Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra is no exception. The uber-premium tablet is designed specifically for resource-rich workflows and productivity on the go—offering everything from powerhouse hardware to full S Pen support—to help you do just that. found Of course, the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra has all that too, but the latest version comes with some improvements over the last-generation model.
So, what are all these upgrades, and how important are they? More importantly, if you already own a previous generation model, should you even care?
Read on, as we compare the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra vs Tab S9 Ultra and answer these questions.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra vs Tab S9 Ultra: Design and display
When viewed side by side, the two tablets are almost impossible to tell apart. Apart from being slightly lighter and slightly thinner, the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra is exactly the same as the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra. You still get the same well-built aluminum chassis with flat sides, a dual-lens rear camera system, plus an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance. Other standout features—from the crisp quad-speaker array to the magnetic S Pen charging strip on the back—have also been carried over from the last-generation model.
Flip over to the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra, and you’ll see it’s a similar story. The business side of the tablet is about the 14.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED screen, with a resolution of 2960×1848 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. It’s the same stunning display—complete with vibrant colors and great viewing angles—as on the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra, but with one key difference.
The panel now comes with an anti-reflective coating (introduced with the Galaxy S24 Ultra) that greatly helps reduce glare and improve overall visibility, as Andrew Merrick of Android Central notes with the device. have noted during his brief experience. You also get fairly slim (for a tablet) identical bezels all around, with only the notch for the dual-lens front camera setup breaking the balance.
| Header Cell – Column 0 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 208.6 x 326.4 x 5.4 mm (8.21 x 12.85 x 0.21 in) | 208.6 x 326.4 x 5.5 mm (8.21 x 12.85 x 0.21 in) |
| Durability and materials | IP68 rated for dust and water resistance, enhanced armor aluminum | IP68 rating for dust and water resistance, armor aluminum |
| The weight | 718 grams (1.58 pounds) | 732 grams (1.61 pounds) |
| Display | 14.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X (2960×1848 pixels resolution), 120Hz refresh rate, anti-reflective coating | 14.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X (2960×1848 pixels resolution), 120Hz refresh rate |
| Chipset / SoC | MediaTek Dimensity 9300 Plus | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Ram | 12 GB / 16 GB | 12 GB / 16 GB |
| storage | 256GB/512GB/1TB, with microSD expansion | 256GB/512GB/1TB, with microSD expansion |
| Sensor | Accelerometer, Under-Display Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Under-Display Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor |
| Connectivity and I/O | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS, USB-C 3.2, magnetic connector | Wi-Fi 6e, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS, USB-C 3.2, magnetic connector |
| Other Features | Quad speaker array, Samsung DeX, Galaxy AI | Quad speaker array, Samsung DeX, Galaxy AI |
| Battery and charging | 11,200mAh, 45W wired charging | 11,200mAh, 45W wired charging |
| Device support | S Pen Stylus, Keyboard Cover | S Pen Stylus, Keyboard Cover |
| Camera (rear) | 13MP wide-angle, 8MP ultra-wide, 4K video recording | 13MP wide-angle, 8MP ultra-wide, 4K video recording |
| Camera (Front) | 12MP wide angle, 12MP ultrawide, 4K video recording | 12MP wide angle, 12MP ultrawide, 4K video recording |
| OS/Platform | Android 14 (preloaded) | Android 13 (preloaded) |
| Color options | Moonstone Grey, Platinum Silver | Grey, graphite |
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra vs Tab S9 Ultra: Hardware and Cameras
Complementing the stunning exterior of the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra are its high-end internals, which you can easily find in any Android-based tablet currently available in the market. The flagship slate is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9300 Plus chipset which, according to Samsung, delivers an 18 percent increase in CPU and GPU performance, and a 28 percent increase in performance, respectively. While we’ll only be able to test those claims once we review the tablet, it’s worth noting that the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC powering the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is capable of handling everything. One that sweats without you throwing on it. .
Other hardware specifications remain unchanged, with both tablets offering up to 16GB of RAM and up to 1TB of onboard storage. And if you need even more space, you’ll be happy to know that the nice microSD card slot is still there.
The Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra has a total of four cameras – two on the front and two on the back – and all of them have been carried over from the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra. The rear camera system consists of a 13MP wide-angle sensor and an 8MP ultra-wide unit. On the other hand, the front camera setup consists of a 12MP wide-angle sensor and a 12MP ultra-wide unit. There is also support for 4K video recording.
A tablet — especially one this large — might not be everyone’s first choice when it comes to capturing photos and videos, but it’s nice to have. We also think the overall quality is going to be more than decent, even if it’s nowhere near the best Android camera phones out there.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra vs Tab S9 Ultra: Software, hardware support, and battery life
Being the latest model, the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra comes with Android 14 pre-installed. While that’s expected, what’s important is the One UI 6.1.1 overlay, which makes it Samsung’s first tablet with Galaxy AI out of the box. Optimized for large screen(s), Galaxy AI introduces features like enhanced note-taking, split-view editing, and PDF translation with automatic summarization. Apart from these, you also have things like Google’s ‘circle to search’ and generative photo editing. Needless to say, all these AI-powered tools will eventually make it to the last-gen model as well.
That said, one thing that could give the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra an edge over the previous generation model is software support, as it’s likely to be covered by the same excellent updates as Samsung’s latest flagship phones. To be done through policy. In contrast, the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra — which launched with Android 13 — is only eligible for four years of updates.
Now let’s talk about accessories! Yes, the bundled S Pen is great, but Samsung is also offering a number of accessories (eg rugged cases, keyboard covers) for the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra through its online storefront. And the best part is that almost all of them are backwards compatible with the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra.
The Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra’s 11,200mAh battery remains unchanged, as does 45W fast wired charging support. That being said, the use of new and more power-efficient internals could result in better endurance than the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra vs Tab S9 Ultra: Should you upgrade?
There’s no denying that the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra is one of the best Android tablets you can get today. But then, so is the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra, even if it’s a little older at the moment. Sure, the updated anti-reflective display and new MediaTek hardware are fantastic, but these are only minor updates. Moreover, now that the Tab S10 Ultra is here, it’s only a matter of time before the Tab S9 Ultra sees its price(s) drop.
Our proposal is simple! If you’re looking to get a new premium tablet and money is no object, go ahead and get the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra. With slightly faster performance and longer software support, you’ll have the latest in town. However, if you already own a Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra, upgrading isn’t worth it. Even if you decide to take advantage of the pre-order deals and trade in your last gen tablet (in mint condition), you’ll be paying $400 out of pocket, so it’s best to get your money’s worth. save
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra
New and improved
The latest Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra is hands down the most powerful Android tablet in the business. If you just want the best and don’t care about the price tag, get this.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
Yet it all does.
The previous generation Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is still a high-end Android tablet. If you don’t care about minor upgrades and just want something that will last for years, get this.
