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Samsung - Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra vs Apple - iPad (11th gen)

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Galaxy Tab S10 UltraSAMSUNGRENDER
Probe A
Samsung
Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra
65.2/ 100C
Performance55· 40%
Display78· 32%
Design· 28%
iPad (11th gen)APPLERENDER
Probe B
Apple
iPad (11th gen)
48.3/ 100D
Performance43· 40%
Display54· 32%
Design· 28%
Quick verdict

Between the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra and iPad (11th gen), the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra comes out ahead in ram and storage, while the iPad (11th gen) wins on weight. Overall, the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra scores 65.2 and the iPad (11th gen) scores 48.3 on our Mars Score.

Buying advice

Which should you buy?

The Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 16.9 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.

Pick the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. The biggest gaps in its favor are ram, storage, refresh rate, among others.

Pick the iPad (11th gen) if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. Its strongest claims are weight.

Both ship with comparable stylus support, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.

Bottom line: the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.

Why Samsung - Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra wins

  • RAM — 100.00% more. 12 GB vs 6 GB.
  • Storage — 100.00% more. 256 GB vs 128 GB.
  • Refresh rate — 100.00% more. 120 Hz vs 60 Hz.
  • Peak brightness — 86.00% more. 930 nits vs 500 nits.
  • Screen size — 32.73% more. 14.6 " vs 11 ".

Why Apple - iPad (11th gen) wins

  • Weight — 241.00 g less. 477 vs 718.
Full readout

Spec comparison

Display

SpecSamsung - Galaxy Tab S10 UltraApple - iPad (11th gen)
Screen size14.6 "lead11 "
Refresh rate120 Hzlead60 Hz
PanelOLEDleadLCD
Peak brightness930 nitslead500 nits

Performance

SpecSamsung - Galaxy Tab S10 UltraApple - iPad (11th gen)
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 9300+Apple A16
RAM12 GBlead6 GB
Storage256 GBlead128 GB

Design

SpecSamsung - Galaxy Tab S10 UltraApple - iPad (11th gen)
Weight718 g477 glead
Stylus supporttruetrue
Cellulartruetrue
OSAndroidleadiPadOS
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