Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| SamsungGalaxy Tab A7 | SamsungGalaxy Tab S10 FE+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | October 2020 | April 2025 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 10.4″ | 13.1″ |
| Resolution | 2000 × 1200 | 2880 × 1800 (better) |
| Sharpness | 224 pixels per inch | 259 pixels per inch (better) |
| Panel | LCD | LCD |
| Refresh rate | – | 90 Hz |
| Brightness | – | 600 nits |
| Display type | TFT LCD, WUXGA+, 16 million colours; 10.4-inch full rectangle | TFT 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 | ||
| Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 | Exynos 1580 |
| Memory | 3 GB | 8 GB – 12 GB (better) |
| Storage | 32 GB, 64 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB (better) |
| CPU | Qualcomm 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 media | Octa-core CPU at 2.9, 2.6 and 1.9 GHz |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear camera | 8 MP | 13 MP (better) |
| Ultra wide camera | None | None |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 12 MP (better) |
| Rear camera | 8 MP autofocus; no flash. Full HD 1920 × 1080 recording at 30 fps | 13 MP with autofocus, no flash |
| Front camera | 5 MP, positioned on the long edge for landscape video calls | 12 MP ultra wide |
| Video recording | – | UHD 4K (3840 × 2160) at 30 fps |
| Battery and connections | ||
| Battery life (maker's claim) | Up to 13 hours | Up to 21 hours |
| Battery (mAh) | 7,040 mAh | 10,090 mAh (better) |
| Fastest charging | 15 W | 45 W (better) |
| Mobile data option | Yes | Yes |
| Stylus | Not supported | Supported, in the box |
| Keyboard made for it | No | Yes |
| Battery life detail | 7,040 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 playback | 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 | Up to 15 W Adaptive Fast Charging. Original maker Russian launch includes a 7.75 W charger; the 15 W adapter is sold separately | Up to 45 W wired charging; QC2.0 and AFC compatible; adapter sold separately |
| USB-C | USB Type-C, USB 2.0; 3.5 mm stereo headphone socket | USB Type-C, USB 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4 and 5 GHz, VHT80; Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4 and 5 GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM; Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Mobile network | Optional LTE SM-T505, 477 g; Wi-Fi SM-T500, 476 g in maker launch tables. One physical nano-SIM in the exact European manual | Optional 5G Sub-6 model weighs 668 g; one physical SIM and one eSIM. Model availability varies by market and carrier |
| Stylus support | No active Samsung S Pen support in Notebookcheck’s original exact-model test | 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 | No dedicated keyboard connector in the exact device layout; launch accessory is a Book Cover stand. General Bluetooth keyboards are separate peripherals | 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 | 476 g (better) | 664 g |
| Thickness | 7 mm | 6 mm (better) |
| Height × width | 157.4 × 247.6 mm | 194.7 × 300.6 mm |
| Water and dust resistance | – | IP68 |
| Operating system | Android | Android |
| Biometrics | Face recognition; no fingerprint reader in exact controls and independent tests | Fingerprint sensor in the power key |
| Speakers | Four speakers with Dolby Atmos | Dual speakers |
| Microphones | Two microphones in the exact European user-manual device layout | – |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, geomagnetic, Hall and light sensors; GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo | Accelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor and light sensor |
| Materials | Metal body; no IP rating established in the maker sources read | – |
| Colours | Dark Grey, Gold and Silver. Silver has a white front bezel; Dark Grey and Gold have black bezels | Grey, Silver and Blue |
| Software at launch | Android 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 Lite | Android 15; UK product page lists security updates until 30 April 2032 |
| In the box | Tablet, 7.75 W charger, USB cable and quick-start documentation in original maker/review evidence; LTE includes an ejection pin | – |
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