Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra | Honor - MagicPad 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 718 g | 555 g |
| Peak brightness | 930 nits | 1600 nits |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Screen size | 14.6 " | 12.3 " |
Between the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra and MagicPad 2, the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra comes out ahead in screen size, while the MagicPad 2 wins on weight / peak brightness. Overall, the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra scores 60.4 and the MagicPad 2 scores 63.6 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The MagicPad 2 edges ahead on the Mars Score (60.4 vs 63.6), but the 3.2-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra 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 screen size. The single most decisive one: Screen size — 18.70% more. 14.6 " vs 12.3 ".
Pick the MagicPad 2 if you care most about weight / peak brightness. Its strongest claims are weight, peak brightness, refresh rate. The single most decisive one: Weight — 163.00 g less. 555 vs 718.
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 Ultra or Honor - MagicPad 2?
Honor - MagicPad 2 leads the current Mars Score by 3.2 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 Ultra if…
Samsung - Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra has the measurable edge on screen size in.
Choose Honor - MagicPad 2 if…
Honor - MagicPad 2 has the measurable edge on weight g, peak brightness nits, 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 Ultra wins
- ▲Screen size — 18.70% more. 14.6 " vs 12.3 ".
Why Honor - MagicPad 2 wins
- ▲Weight — 163.00 g less. 555 vs 718.
- ▲Peak brightness — 72.04% more. 1600 nits vs 930 nits.
- ▲Refresh rate — 20.00% more. 144 Hz vs 120 Hz.
Spec comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra | Honor - MagicPad 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.6 "lead | 12.3 " |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 144 Hzlead |
| Panelⓘ | OLED | OLED |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 930 nits | 1600 nitslead |
Performance
Design
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra | Honor - MagicPad 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 718 g | 555 glead |
| Stylus support | true | true |
| Cellular | truelead | false |
| OS | Android | Android |