Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra

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Galaxy Tab A7 compared with Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra
SamsungGalaxy Tab A7SamsungGalaxy Tab S10 Ultra
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2020October 2024
Display
Screen size10.4″14.6″
Resolution2000 × 12002960 × 1848 (better)
Sharpness224 pixels per inch239 pixels per inch (better)
PanelLCDOLED
Refresh rate–120 Hz
Display typeTFT LCD, WUXGA+, 16 million colours; 10.4-inch full rectangleDynamic AMOLED 2X, WQXGA+, 16M colours, 120 Hz, with anti-reflection
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 662Dimensity 9300+
Memory3 GB12 GB – 16 GB (better)
Storage32 GB, 64 GB256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB (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 (3.4 GHz, 2.8 GHz, 2 GHz)
Cameras
Rear camera8 MP13 MP (better)
Ultra wide cameraNone8 MP
Front camera5 MP12 MP (better)
Rear camera8 MP autofocus; no flash. Full HD 1920 × 1080 recording at 30 fps13 MP wide, autofocus, flash; 8 MP ultra wide
Front camera5 MP, positioned on the long edge for landscape video calls12 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 hoursUp to 16 hours
Battery (mAh)7,040 mAh11,200 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 playback11,200 mAh typical; up to 16 hours of video playback; up to 10 hours of internet use on Wi-Fi
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 Super Fast Charging
USB-CUSB Type-C, USB 2.0; 3.5 mm stereo headphone socketUSB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1; microSD up to 1.5 TB
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4 and 5 GHz, VHT80; Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 7 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, EHT320, MIMO, 4096-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 723 g; nano-SIM and eSIM
Stylus supportNo active Samsung S Pen support in Notebookcheck’s original exact-model testS Pen (Bluetooth Low Energy) in the box, 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, Book Cover Keyboard Slim
Design
Weight476 g (better)718 g
Thickness7 mm5.4 mm (better)
Height × width157.4 × 247.6 mm326.4 × 208.6 mm
Water and dust resistance–IP68
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
BiometricsFace recognition; no fingerprint reader in exact controls and independent testsFingerprint on display
SpeakersFour speakers with Dolby AtmosQuad speakers with Dialogue Boost
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 readEnhanced Armour Aluminium; rated IP68 (up to 1.5 m of fresh water for up to 30 minutes)
ColoursDark Grey, Gold and Silver. Silver has a white front bezel; Dark Grey and Gold have black bezelsMoonstone Grey, Platinum Silver
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 14; security updates until 31 October 2031 (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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