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″13.1″
Resolution2000 × 12002880 × 1800 (better)
Sharpness224 pixels per inch259 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, WQXGA+, 16 million colours; 13.1 inches as a full rectangle or 13.0 inches accounting for rounded corners
Brightness detail–Maker states maximum brightness of 600 nits, or up to 800 nits outdoors in High Brightness Mode with Vision Booster
Display features–Up to 90 Hz; 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 CPU at 2.9, 2.6 and 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 with autofocus, no flash
Front camera5 MP, positioned on the long edge for landscape video calls12 MP ultra wide
Video recording–UHD 4K (3840 × 2160) at 30 fps
Battery and connections
Battery life (maker's claim)Up to 13 hoursUp to 21 hours
Battery (mAh)7,040 mAh10,090 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 playback10,090 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
ChargingUp to 15 W Adaptive Fast Charging. Original maker Russian launch includes a 7.75 W charger; the 15 W adapter is sold separatelyUp to 45 W wired charging; QC2.0 and AFC compatible; 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; Wi-Fi Direct
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 manualOptional 5G Sub-6 model weighs 668 g; one physical SIM and one eSIM. Model availability varies by market and carrier
Stylus supportNo active Samsung S Pen support in Notebookcheck’s original exact-model testS 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
KeyboardsNo dedicated keyboard connector in the exact device layout; launch accessory is a Book Cover stand. General Bluetooth keyboards are separate peripheralsOptional Book Cover Keyboard and Book Cover Keyboard Slim with Galaxy AI key; Smart Book Cover and anti-reflecting screen protector also available separately
Design
Weight476 g (better)664 g
Thickness7 mm6 mm (better)
Height × width157.4 × 247.6 mm194.7 × 300.6 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 and 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 and 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; UK product page lists security updates until 30 April 2032
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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