Samsung - Galaxy Tab S10+ vs Xiaomi - Pad 6S Pro 12.4
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Tab S10+ | Xiaomi - Pad 6S Pro 12.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Weight | 571 g | 590 g |
| Peak brightness | 930 nits | 900 nits |
Between the Galaxy Tab S10+ and Pad 6S Pro 12.4, the Galaxy Tab S10+ comes out ahead in weight / peak brightness, while the Pad 6S Pro 12.4 wins on refresh rate. Overall, the Galaxy Tab S10+ scores 62.1 and the Pad 6S Pro 12.4 scores 62.7 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (62.1 vs 62.7). 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. The single most decisive one: Weight — 19.00 g less. 571 vs 590.
Pick the Pad 6S Pro 12.4 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 screen size, ram, storage, 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 Xiaomi - Pad 6S Pro 12.4?
Xiaomi - Pad 6S Pro 12.4 leads the current Mars Score by 0.6 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare 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.
Choose Xiaomi - Pad 6S Pro 12.4 if…
Xiaomi - Pad 6S Pro 12.4 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 — 19.00 g less. 571 vs 590.
- ▲Peak brightness — 3.33% more. 930 nits vs 900 nits.
Why Xiaomi - Pad 6S Pro 12.4 wins
- ▲Refresh rate — 20.00% more. 144 Hz vs 120 Hz.
Spec comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Tab S10+ | Xiaomi - Pad 6S Pro 12.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.4 " | 12.4 " |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 144 Hzlead |
| Panelⓘ | OLEDlead | LCD |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 930 nitslead | 900 nits |
Performance
Design
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Tab S10+ | Xiaomi - Pad 6S Pro 12.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 571 glead | 590 g |
| Stylus support | true | true |
| Cellular | truelead | false |
| OS | Android | Android |