Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Tab S10+ | OnePlus - Pad 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Weight | 571 g | 584 g |
| Peak brightness | 930 nits | 900 nits |
| Screen size | 12.4 " | 12.1 " |
Between the Galaxy Tab S10+ and Pad 2, the Galaxy Tab S10+ comes out ahead in weight / peak brightness, while the Pad 2 wins on refresh rate. Overall, the Galaxy Tab S10+ scores 62.1 and the Pad 2 scores 62.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (62.1 vs 62.5). 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+ 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, screen size. The single most decisive one: Weight — 13.00 g less. 571 vs 584.
Pick the Pad 2 if you care most about refresh rate. Its strongest claims are refresh rate. The single most decisive one: Refresh rate — 20.00% more. 144 Hz vs 120 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+ or OnePlus - Pad 2?
OnePlus - Pad 2 leads the current Mars Score by 0.4 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+ if…
Samsung - Galaxy Tab S10+ has the measurable edge on weight g, peak brightness nits, screen size in.
Choose OnePlus - Pad 2 if…
OnePlus - Pad 2 has the measurable edge on refresh rate hz.
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+ wins
- ▲Weight — 13.00 g less. 571 vs 584.
- ▲Peak brightness — 3.33% more. 930 nits vs 900 nits.
- ▲Screen size — 2.48% more. 12.4 " vs 12.1 ".
Why OnePlus - Pad 2 wins
- ▲Refresh rate — 20.00% more. 144 Hz vs 120 Hz.
Spec comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Tab S10+ | OnePlus - Pad 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.4 "lead | 12.1 " |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 144 Hzlead |
| Panelⓘ | OLEDlead | LCD |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 930 nitslead | 900 nits |
Performance
Design
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Tab S10+ | OnePlus - Pad 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 571 glead | 584 g |
| Stylus support | true | true |
| Cellular | truelead | false |
| OS | Android | Android |