Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| SamsungGalaxy Tab A7 | SamsungGalaxy Tab S10 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | October 2020 | October 2024 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 10.4″ | 14.6″ |
| Resolution | 2000 × 1200 | 2960 × 1848 (better) |
| Sharpness | 224 pixels per inch | 239 pixels per inch (better) |
| Panel | LCD | OLED |
| Refresh rate | – | 120 Hz |
| Display type | TFT LCD, WUXGA+, 16 million colours; 10.4-inch full rectangle | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, WQXGA+, 16M colours, 120 Hz, with anti-reflection |
| Performance | ||
| Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 | Dimensity 9300+ |
| Memory | 3 GB | 12 GB – 16 GB (better) |
| Storage | 32 GB, 64 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB (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 (3.4 GHz, 2.8 GHz, 2 GHz) |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear camera | 8 MP | 13 MP (better) |
| Ultra wide camera | None | 8 MP |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 12 MP (better) |
| Rear camera | 8 MP autofocus; no flash. Full HD 1920 × 1080 recording at 30 fps | 13 MP wide, autofocus, flash; 8 MP ultra wide |
| Front camera | 5 MP, positioned on the long edge for landscape video calls | 12 MP + 12 MP ultra wide |
| Video recording | – | Up to 4K (3840 × 2160) at 30 fps |
| Battery and connections | ||
| Battery life (maker's claim) | Up to 13 hours | Up to 16 hours |
| Battery (mAh) | 7,040 mAh | 11,200 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 | 11,200 mAh typical; up to 16 hours of video playback; up to 10 hours of internet use on Wi-Fi |
| 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 | 45 W Super Fast Charging |
| USB-C | USB Type-C, USB 2.0; 3.5 mm stereo headphone socket | USB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1; microSD up to 1.5 TB |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4 and 5 GHz, VHT80; Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, EHT320, MIMO, 4096-QAM |
| 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 | 5G (Sub-6) on the 5G model, which weighs 723 g; nano-SIM and eSIM |
| Stylus support | No active Samsung S Pen support in Notebookcheck’s original exact-model test | S Pen (Bluetooth Low Energy) in the box, rated IP68 |
| Keyboards | No dedicated keyboard connector in the exact device layout; launch accessory is a Book Cover stand. General Bluetooth keyboards are separate peripherals | Book Cover Keyboard, Book Cover Keyboard Slim |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 476 g (better) | 718 g |
| Thickness | 7 mm | 5.4 mm (better) |
| Height × width | 157.4 × 247.6 mm | 326.4 × 208.6 mm |
| Water and dust resistance | – | IP68 |
| Operating system | Android | Android |
| Biometrics | Face recognition; no fingerprint reader in exact controls and independent tests | Fingerprint on display |
| Speakers | Four speakers with Dolby Atmos | Quad speakers with Dialogue Boost |
| 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, light sensor |
| Materials | Metal body; no IP rating established in the maker sources read | Enhanced Armour Aluminium; rated IP68 (up to 1.5 m of fresh water for up to 30 minutes) |
| Colours | Dark Grey, Gold and Silver. Silver has a white front bezel; Dark Grey and Gold have black bezels | Moonstone Grey, Platinum Silver |
| 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 14; security updates until 31 October 2031 (UK) |
| 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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