Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Tab S10+ | Google - Pixel Tablet 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Weight | 571 g | 498 g |
| Peak brightness | 930 nits | 600 nits |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Screen size | 12.4 " | 11 " |
Between the Galaxy Tab S10+ and Pixel Tablet 2, the Galaxy Tab S10+ comes out ahead in storage / peak brightness, while the Pixel Tablet 2 wins on weight. Overall, the Galaxy Tab S10+ scores 62.1 and the Pixel Tablet 2 scores 60.2 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (62.1 vs 60.2). 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 storage, peak brightness, refresh rate, among others. The single most decisive one: Storage — 100.00% more. 256 GB vs 128 GB.
Pick the Pixel Tablet 2 if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. Its strongest claims are weight. The single most decisive one: Weight — 73.00 g less. 498 vs 571.
Both ship with comparable ram, 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 Google - Pixel Tablet 2?
Samsung - Galaxy Tab S10+ leads the current Mars Score by 1.9 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare screen size, storage, 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 storage gb, peak brightness nits, refresh rate hz.
Choose Google - Pixel Tablet 2 if…
Google - Pixel Tablet 2 has the measurable edge on weight g.
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
- ▲Storage — 100.00% more. 256 GB vs 128 GB.
- ▲Peak brightness — 55.00% more. 930 nits vs 600 nits.
- ▲Refresh rate — 33.33% more. 120 Hz vs 90 Hz.
- ▲Screen size — 12.73% more. 12.4 " vs 11 ".
Why Google - Pixel Tablet 2 wins
- ▲Weight — 73.00 g less. 498 vs 571.
Spec comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Tab S10+ | Google - Pixel Tablet 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.4 "lead | 11 " |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hzlead | 90 Hz |
| Panelⓘ | OLEDlead | LCD |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 930 nitslead | 600 nits |
Performance
Design
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Tab S10+ | Google - Pixel Tablet 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 571 g | 498 glead |
| Stylus support | true | true |
| Cellular | truelead | false |
| OS | Android | Android |