Offer price: 2799 / 3149
Currency: MYR
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Appearance - 7/10
7/10
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Efficiency - 8/10
8/10
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Features - 7/10
7/10
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Materials - 8/10
8/10
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Performance - 6/10
6/10
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Portability - 7.8/10
7.8/10
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User Experience (UX) - 7/10
7/10
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Value - 6.5/10
6.5/10
Summary
It’s a well-rounded midrange tablet with strengths in display size, battery life, and stylus support. It delivers enough performance for casual use and productivity tasks but falls short in areas like gaming and premium display quality. For users seeking a reliable, feature-packed tablet without breaking the bank, it offers good value. However, those comfortable with buying second-hand might find more power in older flagship models.
Overall
7.2/10Pros
+ Solid build quality
+ No notches is always great
+ Relatively compact for a tablet with a large display
+ Larger IPS LCD display with 90Hz, decent colors and brightness
+ MicroSD slot, S Pen and Book Cover Keyboard adds plenty of versatility
+ Galaxy AI features
+ 7 years of software support guaranteed
+ Good speakers
+ Battery life has noticeably improved over its predecessor
Cons
– Thick bezels
– Largely unchanged from its predecessor in terms of design
– OLED would have been far more enjoyable
– GPU is lacking
– Price is not bad, but older flagship model might be the better buy due to dropped prices
Unboxing the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus comes in a box that follows the usual design of the FE branding, clad in white. It’s minimalist and it’s rather thin. The latter part will likely tell you about the things that is included in the box. Speaking of which, here’s what we found inside:
Inside the box, you can find the following items:
- Documentations
- USB-C to USB-C cable
- SIM ejector tool
- S Pen
- The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus itself
Specifications
| CPU: | Exynos 1580, 5nm 1 x Cortex-A720 @ 2.9 GHz + 3 x Cortex-A720 @ 2.6 GHz + 4 x Cortex-A520 @ 1.9 GHz |
| GPU: | Xclipse 540 |
| RAM: | 8GB / 12GB |
| Display: | 13.1″ 2K+ (2880 x 1800), IPS LCD Display, 16:10, Adaptive 90Hz |
| Storage: | 128GB / 256GB UFS (expandable via microSD) |
| Camera: | Main Camera(s)
13MP f/2.0 wide angle camera Front Camera 12MP f/2.4 ultrawide angle camera |
| OS: | Android 15, One UI 7 |
| Audio: | Stereo speakers, Tuned by AKG |
| Connectivity: | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS Bluetooth 5.3 Magnetic connector USB-C 2.0 |
| SIM: | Hybrid Sim (NanoSIM and eSIM) |
| Battery: | Li-Po 10,090 mAh (non-removable) 45W Fast Charging QuickCharge 2.0 |
| Dimensions: | 300.6 x 194.7 x 6 mm |
| Weight: | 664g |
| Ingress protection: | IP68 |
| Colors: | Gray, Silver, Blue |
Performance
Starting off the benchmark suite with Antutu v10, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus performed at about a midrange smartphone level. It’s weaker than the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 from two years ago and even Google’s recent Tensor G4 chip. In comparison, the noticeably older Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is far stronger, exceeding it by nearly twofold.
It’s pretty much the same story on Geekbench 6. It’s noticeably weaker than the Dimensity 9300+ that powers the Galaxy Tab S10 Plus, and is barely an improvement over its predecessor, the Tab S9 FE Plus with its Exynos 1380 chip.
Moving on to 3DMark, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus didn’t fare as bad as we thought it would but it’s exactly ideal either. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is significantly stronger but it is still somewhat capable when it comes to 3D graphics. If you’re playing games on this, you will likely be sticking to low / medium settings for games that allow you to change it for a smoother experience.
Lastly on PCMark’s Work 3.0 benchmark, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus shows that it’s pretty capable as a daily driver, but it’s noticeably lagging behind the Galaxy Tab S10 Plus. Essentially, you may want to stick to simpler tasks on this tablet, or just keep it for multimedia use like binging on YouTube videos or Netflix.
For those of you are wondering about its battery life, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus lasted 568 minutes in PCMark’s Work 3.0 endurance test. This is a noticeable step up from its predecessor as it lasted almost an hour and a half longer, and it’s a pretty good battery life for a tablet, especially considering its large display and the unchanged battery capacity.
The Good
The Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus maintains a solid aluminum body with fairly thick bezels and a magnetically attachable S Pen at the back. The design remains consistent with previous models, with no notches or intrusions on the display, which is ideal for distraction-free viewing. Its dimensions of 300.6 x 194.7 x 6 mm keep it relatively compact for a midrange device with a large display, and it carries an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance.
One notable upgrade is the larger 13.1-inch IPS LCD screen, a bump from the previous 12.4-inch model. While not OLED, the LCD panel performs adequately with decent color accuracy, good viewing angles, and a peak brightness of around 800 nits. It has a resolution of 2880 x 1800 and supports a 90Hz refresh rate, delivering smooth visuals for everyday use.
Included in the box is the S Pen, offering full stylus support for productivity and creativity. The tablet also supports expandable memory via microSD, optional Book Cover Keyboard and Book Keyboard Slim accessories, enabling greater versatility depending on user needs. The regular keyboard includes a trackpad, while the Slim version is more compact.
Out of the box, the tablet runs Android 15 with One UI 7, and includes a wide range of AI-powered features such as Circle to Search, Handwriting Help, Object Eraser, and Best Face. Samsung also promises seven years of software support, giving the device an extended lifespan. Audio performance is strong, with loud and enjoyable speaker output.
The Bad
Design-wise, the Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus remains largely unchanged from its predecessors, which may be underwhelming for those seeking a fresh aesthetic. Despite its decent build, the design lacks any standout or premium characteristics.
While the LCD screen is serviceable, it doesn’t match the contrast and richness of OLED panels found in higher-end tablets. At 13.1 inches, the 2880 x 1800 resolution may appear slightly stretched, and color vibrancy is less striking compared to flagship models. Some compromises in display quality are expected at this price point.
In terms of performance, the Exynos 1580 handles everyday tasks well but is not optimized for gaming. The GPU performance lags behind many rivals, struggling with graphics-intensive games. Micro-stutters in the interface are also occasionally noticeable.
While its price tag of RM2,799 for the Wi-Fi only model and RM3,149 for the 5G model isn’t bad, it will make consumers ponder whether to buy one or opt for an older model instead. As you might have seen in our benchmark test, the older Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra outperforms this by a noticeable amount, and you should be to get it for about the same price at the moment, or cheaper if you opt for a used unit.
Lastly, there is no haptic feedback included, which may detract from the tactile experience, and while charging is fast, no charger is included in the box.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus sticks to a familiar formula, continuing Samsung’s midrange tablet approach. While not revolutionary, it introduces subtle upgrades that help it stand out just enough in the competitive tablet market. It’s a well-rounded midrange tablet with strengths in display size, battery life, and stylus support. It delivers enough performance for casual use and productivity tasks but falls short in areas like gaming and premium display quality. For users seeking a reliable, feature-packed tablet without breaking the bank, it offers good value. However, those comfortable with buying second-hand might find more power in older flagship models.
At the end of our Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus review, I award this tablet with our Bronze Pokdeward.
Big thanks to Samsung Malaysia for sending us this tablet for the purpose of this review.
