Samsung's mid-range tablet is receiving specifications that rival those of the iPad Pro.
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Samsung's forthcoming mid-range Android tablets, the Galaxy Tab S10 FE and FE Plus, are not expected to launch until mid-2025. However, leading up to their release, speculations and leaks about these tablets have begun to surface. A recent leak suggests the sizes of the two models, indicating that the larger version may rival higher-end tablets, including the iPad Pro.
The Galaxy Tab S10 FE is set to feature a 10.9-inch display, consistent with its predecessor, as shared by reliable leaker Roland Quandt in a post on Bluesky, an alternative platform to Elon Musk-owned X. In contrast, the larger and more powerful Tab S10 FE Plus will sport a 13.1-inch display, positioning it competitively with options like the iPad Air (M2) and iPad Pro, both of which have at least one variant with a 13-inch display.
Samsung has a history of releasing tablets with unusually large screens; its last flagship tablet, the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra, boasted a substantial 14-inch display. Nevertheless, such a large display seems atypical for a mid-range tablet. It represents an upgrade from the previous generation, the Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus, which featured a sizable 12.4-inch display. During our review last year, the display's size and the unusually long aspect ratio were noted as the only drawbacks of the otherwise well-received tablet.
While Quandt disclosed the sizes of the upcoming tablets, he did not provide details regarding the resolutions, refresh rates, or the technology behind these screens. Notably, the Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus had a 12.4-inch LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 1600 x 2560 pixels. Samsung may keep similar specifications for the successor unless it opts for further upgrades.
Other specifics about the Galaxy Tab S10 FE and Tab S10 FE Plus remain unclear, but a leak from January pointed to the processor being utilized. It is expected that Samsung will incorporate an Exynos 1580 chip in both tablets, which suggests a modest performance level. This same chip is also set to be featured in the Galaxy A56, Samsung's mid-range smartphone launching next week.
The Galaxy Tab S10 FE and Tab S10 FE Plus are anticipated to debut alongside Samsung’s foldable devices later this year, leaving us with a few months until their release.
Tushar is a freelance writer at Digital Trends and has been contributing to the Mobile Section for the past three years.
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