Honor MagicPad3 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| HonorMagicPad3 | SamsungGalaxy Tab S10 FE+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | July 2025 | April 2025 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 13.3″ | 13.1″ |
| Resolution | 3200 × 2136 (better) | 2880 × 1800 |
| Sharpness | 289 pixels per inch (better) | 259 pixels per inch |
| Panel | LCD | LCD |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz (better) | 90 Hz |
| Brightness | 700 nits (better) | 600 nits |
| Display type | LCD; 291 ppi; 91% screen-to-body ratio | TFT LCD, WQXGA+, 16 million colours; 13.1 inches as a full rectangle or 13.0 inches accounting for rounded corners |
| Brightness detail | 700 nits; 1,000 nits high brightness mode, triggered in strong light or with HDR content | Maker states maximum brightness of 600 nits, or up to 800 nits outdoors in High Brightness Mode with Vision Booster |
| Display features | 1500:1 typical contrast; DCI-P3; 1.07 billion colours from 8-bit hardware plus 2-bit software extension; seven refresh steps (165/144/120/90/60/48/30 Hz); global DC dimming and hardware low blue light | Up to 90 Hz; Vision Booster; SGS Low Blue Light certification |
| Performance | ||
| Chip | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Exynos 1580 |
| Memory | 16 GB (better) | 8 GB – 12 GB |
| Storage | 512 GB (better) | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| CPU | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform; octa-core | Octa-core CPU at 2.9, 2.6 and 1.9 GHz |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Ultra wide camera | None | None |
| Front camera | 9 MP | 12 MP (better) |
| Rear camera | 13 MP f/2.0 autofocus main and 2 MP f/2.4 fixed-focus macro | 13 MP with autofocus, no flash |
| Front camera | 9 MP f/2.2 fixed focus; TechRadar's prose calls it 13 MP, but the maker UK sheet and TechAdvisor identify 9 MP | 12 MP ultra wide |
| Video recording | Up to 4K at 30 fps rear recording (TechAdvisor) | UHD 4K (3840 × 2160) at 30 fps |
| Battery and connections | ||
| Battery life (maker's claim) | – | Up to 21 hours |
| Battery (mAh) | 12,450 mAh (better) | 10,090 mAh |
| Fastest charging | 66 W (better) | 45 W |
| Mobile data option | No | Yes |
| Stylus | Supported, sold separately | Supported, in the box |
| Keyboard made for it | Yes | Yes |
| Battery life detail | 12,450 mAh typical, 12,300 mAh rated lithium-polymer silicon-carbon battery; HONOR E2 power management chip | 10,090 mAh typical; 9,800 mAh rated in the SM-X620 product information sheet. Up to 21 hours of wireless video playback. EU energy class F, 99 hours endurance per regulatory charge cycle, 2,000 battery endurance cycles at default settings; regulatory and video-playback claims use different tests |
| Charging | 66 W HONOR SuperCharge with a compatible charger; adapter absent from the maker UK standard-box list | Up to 45 W wired charging; QC2.0 and AFC compatible; adapter sold separately |
| USB-C | USB-C 3.2 and external-display support (TechRadar); keyboard contact connector | USB Type-C, USB 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), a/b/g/n/ac; 2.4 and 5 GHz; 2x2 MIMO, MLO, 4096 QAM, 160 MHz and MU-MIMO | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4 and 5 GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM; Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4, BLE; SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD and aptX Adaptive; ASHA hearing-aid protocol | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Mobile network | – | Optional 5G Sub-6 model weighs 668 g; one physical SIM and one eSIM. Model availability varies by market and carrier |
| Stylus support | HONOR Magic-Pencil 3; promotional bundles may include it, but the standard UK specification box does not | S Pen supplied without Bluetooth; both tablet and pen rated IP68, tested up to 1.5 metres in freshwater for 30 minutes; not advised for beach or pool use |
| Keyboards | HONOR MagicPad3 Smart Touch Keyboard with touchpad; regional/promotional bundles vary | Optional Book Cover Keyboard and Book Cover Keyboard Slim with Galaxy AI key; Smart Book Cover and anti-reflecting screen protector also available separately |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 595 g (better) | 664 g |
| Thickness | 5.79 mm (better) | 6 mm |
| Height × width | 293.88 × 201.38 mm | 194.7 × 300.6 mm |
| Water and dust resistance | – | IP68 |
| Operating system | Android | Android |
| Biometrics | Camera-based face unlock; no fingerprint reader (TechAdvisor and TechRadar) | Fingerprint sensor in the power key |
| Speakers | Eight speakers; HONOR Spatial Audio | Dual speakers |
| Sensors | – | Accelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor and light sensor |
| Materials | Maker UK overview describes a unibody aluminium-alloy chassis; reviewers describe the textured rear surface as composite or vinyl-like | – |
| Colours | Gray in the UK; White in other markets | Grey, Silver and Blue |
| Software at launch | MagicOS 9.0.1 based on Android 15; both launch reviews report Honor's commitment of at least one major Android upgrade and two years of security patches, rather than the longer China-specific policy | Android 15; UK product page lists security updates until 30 April 2032 |
| In the box | Tablet with battery, USB-C cable, quick-start guide and warranty card; promotional keyboard/pen bundles are separate from this standard list | – |
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