Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| SamsungGalaxy Tab A7 | SamsungGalaxy Tab S10 Lite | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | October 2020 | September 2025 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 10.4″ | 10.9″ |
| Resolution | 2000 × 1200 | 2112 × 1320 (better) |
| Sharpness | 224 pixels per inch | 228 pixels per inch (better) |
| Panel | LCD | LCD |
| Refresh rate | – | 90 Hz |
| Display type | TFT LCD, WUXGA+, 16 million colours; 10.4-inch full rectangle | TFT LCD, WUXGA+, 16 million colours; 10.9 inches as a full rectangle or 10.8 inches accounting for rounded corners |
| Brightness detail | – | Maker states up to 600 nits peak brightness with Vision Booster; typical brightness not published |
| Display features | – | Up to 90 Hz; Vision Booster; SGS Low Blue Light certification |
| Performance | ||
| Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 | Exynos 1380 |
| Memory | 3 GB | 6 GB – 8 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 2.4 and 2.0 GHz |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Ultra wide camera | None | None |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP |
| Rear camera | 8 MP autofocus; no flash. Full HD 1920 × 1080 recording at 30 fps | 8 MP with autofocus, no flash |
| Front camera | 5 MP, positioned on the long edge for landscape video calls | 5 MP |
| Video recording | – | Full HD (1920 × 1080) at 30 fps |
| Battery and connections | ||
| Battery life (maker's claim) | Up to 13 hours | Up to 16 hours |
| Battery (mAh) | 7,040 mAh | 8,000 mAh (better) |
| Fastest charging | 15 W | 25 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 | 8,000 mAh typical; 7,760 mAh rated in both Wi-Fi and 5G product information sheets. Up to 16 hours of wireless video playback. EU energy class F, 87 hours endurance per regulatory charge cycle and 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 25 W Super Fast Charging; power adapter sold separately |
| USB-C | USB Type-C, USB 2.0; 3.5 mm stereo headphone socket | USB Type-C, USB 2.0; no 3.5 mm headphone jack |
| 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 SM-X406B 5G Sub-6 model with one physical nano-SIM; Wi-Fi and 5G models both weigh 524 g |
| Stylus support | No active Samsung S Pen support in Notebookcheck’s original exact-model test | Included white S Pen with magnetic attachment to the back; supports handwriting, drawing and Air command |
| 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 sold separately |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 476 g (better) | 524 g |
| Thickness | 7 mm | 6.6 mm (better) |
| Height × width | 157.4 × 247.6 mm | 165.8 × 254.3 mm |
| Water and dust resistance | – | IP42 |
| Operating system | Android | Android |
| Biometrics | Face recognition; no fingerprint reader in exact controls and independent tests | Face recognition; no fingerprint sensor |
| Speakers | Four speakers with Dolby Atmos | Two 1.6 W speakers |
| Microphones | Two microphones in the exact European user-manual device layout | Two microphones shown in the exact-model user guide |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, geomagnetic, Hall and light sensors; GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo | Accelerometer, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor and light sensor; GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo and QZSS |
| 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 Coralred |
| 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 in the maker's launch specifications; current Android 16 user guide available. UK product page lists security updates until 31 August 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 | Tablet, S Pen, USB Type-C cable, ejection pin and quick start guide; power adapter sold separately |
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