Samsung - Galaxy Tab S10+ vs Microsoft - Surface Go 4
Between the Galaxy Tab S10+ and Surface Go 4, the Galaxy Tab S10+ comes out ahead in peak brightness and storage, while the Surface Go 4 wins on weight. Overall, the Galaxy Tab S10+ scores 61.5 and the Surface Go 4 scores 49.1 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Galaxy Tab S10+ is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 12.4 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
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 peak brightness, storage, refresh rate, among others.
Pick the Surface Go 4 if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. Its strongest claims are weight.
Both ship with comparable stylus support, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Galaxy Tab S10+ is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Samsung - Galaxy Tab S10+ wins
- ▲Peak brightness — 165.71% more. 930 nits vs 350 nits.
- ▲Storage — 100.00% more. 256 GB vs 128 GB.
- ▲Refresh rate — 100.00% more. 120 Hz vs 60 Hz.
- ▲RAM — 50.00% more. 12 GB vs 8 GB.
- ▲Screen size — 18.10% more. 12.4 " vs 10.5 ".
Why Microsoft - Surface Go 4 wins
- ▲Weight — 50.00 g less. 521 vs 571.
Spec comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Tab S10+ | Microsoft - Surface Go 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 12.4 "lead | 10.5 " |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hzlead | 60 Hz |
| Panelⓘ | OLEDlead | LCD |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 930 nitslead | 350 nits |
Performance
Design
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Tab S10+ | Microsoft - Surface Go 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 571 g | 521 glead |
| Stylus support | true | true |
| Cellular | truelead | false |
| OS | Android | Windowslead |
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