Samsung - Galaxy Tab S10 FE vs Apple - iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB)
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 Pro 13 M4 (512GB) |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | 128 GB | 512 GB |
| Peak brightness | 600 nits | 1600 nits |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Weight | 497 g | 579 g |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Screen size | 10.9 " | 13 " |
Between the Galaxy Tab S10 FE and iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB), the Galaxy Tab S10 FE comes out ahead in weight, while the iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) wins on storage / peak brightness. Overall, the Galaxy Tab S10 FE scores 57.8 and the iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) scores 66.2 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 8.4 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 FE if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. The biggest gaps in its favor are weight. The single most decisive one: Weight — 82.00 g less. 497 vs 579.
Pick the iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. Its strongest claims are storage, peak brightness, ram, among others. The single most decisive one: Storage — 300.00% more. 512 GB vs 128 GB.
Both ship with comparable stylus support, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: Samsung - Galaxy Tab S10 FE or Apple - iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB)?
Apple - iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) leads the current Mars Score by 8.4 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare screen size, ram, storage, 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 weight g.
Choose Apple - iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) if…
Apple - iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) has the measurable edge on storage gb, peak brightness nits, ram gb.
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
- ▲Weight — 82.00 g less. 497 vs 579.
Why Apple - iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) wins
- ▲Storage — 300.00% more. 512 GB vs 128 GB.
- ▲Peak brightness — 166.67% more. 1600 nits vs 600 nits.
- ▲RAM — 100.00% more. 16 GB vs 8 GB.
- ▲Refresh rate — 33.33% more. 120 Hz vs 90 Hz.
- ▲Screen size — 19.27% more. 13 " vs 10.9 ".
Spec comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Tab S10 FE | Apple - iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 10.9 " | 13 "lead |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 90 Hz | 120 Hzlead |
| Panelⓘ | LCD | OLEDlead |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 600 nits | 1600 nitslead |
Performance
Design
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Tab S10 FE | Apple - iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 497 glead | 579 g |
| Stylus support | true | true |
| Cellular | true | true |
| OS | Androidlead | iPadOS |