Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE

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Galaxy Tab A7 compared with Galaxy Tab S10 FE
SamsungGalaxy Tab A7SamsungGalaxy Tab S10 FE
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2020April 2025
Display
Screen size10.4″10.9″
Resolution2000 × 12002304 × 1440 (better)
Sharpness224 pixels per inch249 pixels per inch (better)
PanelLCDLCD
Refresh rate–90 Hz
Brightness–600 nits
Display typeTFT LCD, WUXGA+, 16 million colours; 10.4-inch full rectangleTFT LCD, WUXGA+, 16M colours, 90 Hz; 10.9 inches as a full rectangle, 10.8 inches allowing for the rounded corners
Brightness detail–Up to 800 nits outdoors in High Brightness Mode (Vision Booster)
Display features–Vision Booster; SGS Low Blue Light certification
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 662Exynos 1580
Memory3 GB8 GB – 12 GB (better)
Storage32 GB, 64 GB128 GB, 256 GB (better)
CPUQualcomm Snapdragon 662 (SM6115), four CPU cores at 2.0 GHz and four at 1.8 GHz in Samsung’s original Russian launch table. Original 3 GB RAM/32 GB and 3 GB/64 GB configurations; microSD up to 1 TB for mediaOcta-core (2.9 GHz, 2.6 GHz, 1.9 GHz)
Cameras
Rear camera8 MP13 MP (better)
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Front camera5 MP12 MP (better)
Rear camera8 MP autofocus; no flash. Full HD 1920 × 1080 recording at 30 fps13 MP, autofocus, no flash
Front camera5 MP, positioned on the long edge for landscape video calls12 MP ultra wide
Video recording–Up to 4K (3840 × 2160) at 30 fps
Battery and connections
Battery life (maker's claim)Up to 13 hoursUp to 20 hours
Battery (mAh)7,040 mAh8,000 mAh (better)
Fastest charging15 W45 W (better)
Mobile data optionYesYes
StylusNot supportedSupported, in the box
Keyboard made for itNoYes
Battery life detail7,040 mAh typical, 6,820 mAh rated in the exact South African maker footnote. Up to 13 hours in Samsung’s US family specification sheet means average expected performance under typical usage conditions, not continuous video playback8,000 mAh typical, 7,760 mAh rated; up to 20 hours of video playback; at least 2,000 charge cycles; EU energy class F, 96 h 32 min per charge cycle
ChargingUp to 15 W Adaptive Fast Charging. Original maker Russian launch includes a 7.75 W charger; the 15 W adapter is sold separately45 W wired, compatible with QC2.0 and AFC; 45 W adapter sold separately
USB-CUSB Type-C, USB 2.0; 3.5 mm stereo headphone socketUSB Type-C, USB 2.0
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4 and 5 GHz, VHT80; Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4 and 5 GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.3
Mobile networkOptional LTE SM-T505, 477 g; Wi-Fi SM-T500, 476 g in maker launch tables. One physical nano-SIM in the exact European manual5G (Sub-6) on the 5G model, which weighs 500 g; one nano-SIM and one eSIM
Stylus supportNo active Samsung S Pen support in Notebookcheck’s original exact-model testS Pen in the box, without Bluetooth; rated IP68
KeyboardsNo dedicated keyboard connector in the exact device layout; launch accessory is a Book Cover stand. General Bluetooth keyboards are separate peripheralsBook Cover Keyboard and Book Cover Keyboard Slim, with a Galaxy AI key
Design
Weight476 g (better)497 g
Thickness7 mm6 mm (better)
Height × width157.4 × 247.6 mm254.3 × 165.8 mm
Water and dust resistance–IP68
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
BiometricsFace recognition; no fingerprint reader in exact controls and independent testsFingerprint sensor in the power key
SpeakersFour speakers with Dolby AtmosDual speakers
MicrophonesTwo microphones in the exact European user-manual device layout–
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, geomagnetic, Hall and light sensors; GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and GalileoAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, light sensor
MaterialsMetal body; no IP rating established in the maker sources read–
ColoursDark Grey, Gold and Silver. Silver has a white front bezel; Dark Grey and Gold have black bezelsGrey, Silver, Blue
Software at launchAndroid 10; One UI 2.5 in Notebookcheck’s original full review and maker feature illustration. Current exact UK support publishes an Android 12 user guide. This original SM-T500/SM-T505 is separate from the later SM-T503/SM-T509 refresh and A7 LiteAndroid 15; security updates until 30 April 2032 (UK)
In the boxTablet, 7.75 W charger, USB cable and quick-start documentation in original maker/review evidence; LTE includes an ejection pin–

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