Samsung - Galaxy Tab S10 FE vs Apple - iPad (11th gen)
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Tab S10 FE | Apple - iPad (11th gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 60 Hz |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Peak brightness | 600 nits | 500 nits |
| Weight | 497 g | 477 g |
| Screen size | 10.9 " | 11 " |
Between the Galaxy Tab S10 FE and iPad (11th gen), the Galaxy Tab S10 FE comes out ahead in refresh rate / ram, while the iPad (11th gen) wins on weight / screen size. Overall, the Galaxy Tab S10 FE scores 57.8 and the iPad (11th gen) scores 55.8 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (57.8 vs 55.8). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the Galaxy Tab S10 FE 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 refresh rate, ram, peak brightness. The single most decisive one: Refresh rate — 50.00% more. 90 Hz vs 60 Hz.
Pick the iPad (11th gen) if you care most about weight / screen size. Its strongest claims are weight, screen size. The single most decisive one: Weight — 20.00 g less. 477 vs 497.
Both ship with comparable storage, stylus support, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: Samsung - Galaxy Tab S10 FE or Apple - iPad (11th gen)?
Samsung - Galaxy Tab S10 FE leads the current Mars Score by 2.0 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare screen size, ram, refresh rate against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Samsung - Galaxy Tab S10 FE if…
Samsung - Galaxy Tab S10 FE has the measurable edge on refresh rate hz, ram gb, peak brightness nits.
Choose Apple - iPad (11th gen) if…
Apple - iPad (11th gen) has the measurable edge on weight g, screen size in.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Samsung - Galaxy Tab S10 FE wins
- ▲Refresh rate — 50.00% more. 90 Hz vs 60 Hz.
- ▲RAM — 33.33% more. 8 GB vs 6 GB.
- ▲Peak brightness — 20.00% more. 600 nits vs 500 nits.
Why Apple - iPad (11th gen) wins
- ▲Weight — 20.00 g less. 477 vs 497.
- ▲Screen size — 0.92% more. 11 " vs 10.9 ".
Spec comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Tab S10 FE | Apple - iPad (11th gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 10.9 " | 11 "lead |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 90 Hzlead | 60 Hz |
| Panelⓘ | LCD | LCD |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 600 nitslead | 500 nits |
Performance
Design
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Tab S10 FE | Apple - iPad (11th gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 497 g | 477 glead |
| Stylus support | true | true |
| Cellular | true | true |
| OS | Androidlead | iPadOS |