Samsung - Galaxy Tab S10 FE vs Lenovo - Tab P12 (Gen 2)
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 | Lenovo - Tab P12 (Gen 2) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 497 g | 615 g |
| Peak brightness | 600 nits | 400 nits |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Screen size | 10.9 " | 12.7 " |
Between the Galaxy Tab S10 FE and Tab P12 (Gen 2), the Galaxy Tab S10 FE comes out ahead in weight / peak brightness, while the Tab P12 (Gen 2) wins on refresh rate / screen size. Overall, the Galaxy Tab S10 FE scores 57.8 and the Tab P12 (Gen 2) scores 58.1 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (57.8 vs 58.1). 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 weight, peak brightness. The single most decisive one: Weight — 118.00 g less. 497 vs 615.
Pick the Tab P12 (Gen 2) if you care most about refresh rate / screen size. Its strongest claims are refresh rate, screen size. The single most decisive one: Refresh rate — 33.33% more. 120 Hz vs 90 Hz.
Both ship with comparable ram, 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 Lenovo - Tab P12 (Gen 2)?
Lenovo - Tab P12 (Gen 2) leads the current Mars Score by 0.3 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare screen size, 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, peak brightness nits.
Choose Lenovo - Tab P12 (Gen 2) if…
Lenovo - Tab P12 (Gen 2) has the measurable edge on refresh rate hz, 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
- ▲Weight — 118.00 g less. 497 vs 615.
- ▲Peak brightness — 50.00% more. 600 nits vs 400 nits.
Why Lenovo - Tab P12 (Gen 2) wins
- ▲Refresh rate — 33.33% more. 120 Hz vs 90 Hz.
- ▲Screen size — 16.51% more. 12.7 " vs 10.9 ".
Spec comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Tab S10 FE | Lenovo - Tab P12 (Gen 2) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 10.9 " | 12.7 "lead |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 90 Hz | 120 Hzlead |
| Panelⓘ | LCD | LCD |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 600 nitslead | 400 nits |
Performance
Design
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Tab S10 FE | Lenovo - Tab P12 (Gen 2) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 497 glead | 615 g |
| Stylus support | true | true |
| Cellular | truelead | false |
| OS | Android | Android |