Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S9

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Galaxy Tab S10 FE compared with Galaxy Tab S9

	SamsungGalaxy Tab S10 FE	SamsungGalaxy Tab S9
Overview
Released
Released	April 2025	August 2023
Display
Screen size
Screen size	10.9″	11″
Resolution
Resolution	2304 × 1440	2560 × 1600 (better)
Sharpness
Sharpness	249 pixels per inch	274 pixels per inch (better)
Panel
Panel	LCD	OLED
Refresh rate
Refresh rate	90 Hz	120 Hz (better)
Brightness
Brightness	600 nits	–
Display type
Display type	TFT LCD, WUXGA+, 16M colours, 90 Hz; 10.9 inches as a full rectangle, 10.8 inches allowing for the rounded corners	Dynamic AMOLED 2X, WQXGA (2560 × 1600), 16 million colours; 11 inches measured diagonally as a full rectangle, with less viewable area at the rounded corners
Brightness detail
Brightness detail	Up to 800 nits outdoors in High Brightness Mode (Vision Booster)	–
Display features
Display features	Vision Booster; SGS Low Blue Light certification	Adaptive 60–120 Hz refresh; Vision Booster adjusts contrast and colour outdoors. HDR10+ support described by Trusted Reviews.
Performance
Chip
Chip	Exynos 1580	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
Memory
Memory	8 GB – 12 GB	8 GB – 12 GB
Storage
Storage	128 GB, 256 GB	128 GB, 256 GB
CPU
CPU	Octa-core (2.9 GHz, 2.6 GHz, 1.9 GHz)	Octa-core Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy; CPU speeds 3.36 GHz, 2.8 GHz and 2 GHz
Cameras
Rear camera
Rear camera	13 MP	13 MP
Ultra wide camera
Ultra wide camera	None	None
Front camera
Front camera	12 MP	12 MP
Rear camera
Rear camera	13 MP, autofocus, no flash	Single 13 MP camera with autofocus and flash; no rear ultra wide camera
Front camera
Front camera	12 MP ultra wide	12 MP ultra wide camera on the long display edge
Video recording
Video recording	Up to 4K (3840 × 2160) at 30 fps	Up to UHD 4K (3840 × 2160) at 30 fps
Battery and connections
Battery life (maker's claim)
Battery life (maker's claim)	Up to 20 hours	Up to 15 hours
Battery (mAh)
Battery (mAh)	8,000 mAh	8,400 mAh (better)
Fastest charging
Fastest charging	45 W	45 W
Mobile data option
Mobile data option	Yes	Yes
Stylus
Stylus	Supported, in the box	Supported, in the box
Keyboard made for it
Keyboard made for it	Yes	Yes
Battery life detail
Battery life detail	8,000 mAh typical, 7,760 mAh rated; up to 20 hours of video playback; at least 2,000 charge cycles; EU energy class F, 96 h 32 min per charge cycle	8,400 mAh typical, 8,160 mAh rated minimum. Maker claims up to 15 hours of wireless video playback, 10 hours of Wi-Fi internet use or 149 hours of wireless audio playback; actual life depends on use.
Charging
Charging	45 W wired, compatible with QC2.0 and AFC; 45 W adapter sold separately	Up to 45 W with an official Samsung 45 W charger and compatible cable, both sold separately. The included USB-C cable supports up to 3 A; original user manual specifies a separate compatible cable for optimal charging.
USB-C
USB-C	USB Type-C, USB 2.0	USB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1; Samsung DeX supports a compatible external display connection through a USB-C-to-HDMI adaptor (sold separately)
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4 and 5 GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM	Wi-Fi 6E: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax on 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz; HE160, MIMO, 1024-QAM; Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.3	Bluetooth 5.3
Mobile network
Mobile network	5G (Sub-6) on the 5G model, which weighs 500 g; one nano-SIM and one eSIM	Wi-Fi model SM-X710; 5G/LTE model SM-X716B weighs 500 g. Mobile-network support and availability vary by market and carrier.
Stylus support
Stylus support	S Pen in the box, without Bluetooth; rated IP68	Bluetooth S Pen included, with Air actions and remote controls; magnetic attachment and charging on the rear. Tablet and included pen are IP68, tested in up to 1.5 m of fresh water for 30 minutes; not recommended for beach or pool use.
Keyboards
Keyboards	Book Cover Keyboard and Book Cover Keyboard Slim, with a Galaxy AI key	Optional Book Cover Keyboard and Book Cover Keyboard Slim; accessories sold separately. Backlit keys are an Ultra accessory feature, not standard Tab S9.
Design
Weight
Weight	497 g (better)	498 g
Thickness
Thickness	6 mm	5.9 mm (better)
Height × width
Height × width	254.3 × 165.8 mm	254.3 × 165.8 mm
Water and dust resistance
Water and dust resistance	IP68	IP68
Operating system
Operating system	Android	Android
Biometrics
Biometrics	Fingerprint sensor in the power key	On-screen fingerprint sensor; face recognition described in the exact-model user manual
Speakers
Speakers	Dual speakers	Four stereo speakers with Sound by AKG and Dolby Atmos
Sensors
Sensors	Accelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, light sensor	Accelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor and RGB light sensor
Materials
Materials	–	Armour Aluminium frame; water and dust resistance can diminish with wear
Colours
Colours	Grey, Silver, Blue	Graphite and Beige; finish and configuration availability vary by market
Software at launch
Software at launch	Android 15; security updates until 30 April 2032 (UK)	Android 13; maker launch commitment of four generations of One UI/Android OS upgrades and five years of security updates
In the box
In the box	–	Galaxy Tab S9, S Pen and USB Type-C cable; maker box-content images also show an ejector tool. Charger and other accessories sold separately.