Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE vs Xiaomi Xiaomi Pad 8
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| SamsungGalaxy Tab S10 FE | XiaomiXiaomi Pad 8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | April 2025 | September 2025 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 10.9″ | 11.2″ |
| Resolution | 2304 × 1440 | 3200 × 2136 (better) |
| Sharpness | 249 pixels per inch | 344 pixels per inch (better) |
| Panel | LCD | LCD |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz (better) |
| Brightness | 600 nits | – |
| Display type | TFT LCD, WUXGA+, 16M colours, 90 Hz; 10.9 inches as a full rectangle, 10.8 inches allowing for the rounded corners | LCD crystal-clear display; 3:2 aspect ratio |
| Pixel density | – | 345 ppi |
| Brightness detail | Up to 800 nits outdoors in High Brightness Mode (Vision Booster) | 800 nits peak; UK FAQ typical-brightness figure conflicts with its stated maximum, so typical brightness is omitted |
| Display features | Vision Booster; SGS Low Blue Light certification | 12-bit colour and 68 billion colours, DCI-P3, HDR10 and Dolby Vision; up to 360 Hz finger sampling and 240 Hz pen sampling; Original color PRO, sunlight and reading modes, adaptive colours, Pro HDR, wet touch and 10x super resolution; TÜV Rheinland hardware low-blue-light, flicker-free and circadian-friendly certifications; Panda-X glass and full-range DC dimming (maker UK FAQ) |
| Performance | ||
| Chip | Exynos 1580 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 |
| Memory | 8 GB – 12 GB | 8 GB – 12 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB (better) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2.9 GHz, 2.6 GHz, 1.9 GHz) | 4 nm; one Cortex-X4 at 3.2 GHz, three Cortex-A720 at 3.0 GHz, two Cortex-A720 at 2.8 GHz and two Cortex-A720 at 2.0 GHz; 8 GB LPDDR5X or 12 GB LPDDR5T RAM; 128 GB UFS 3.1 or 256 GB UFS 4.1 storage, 512 GB storage technology unpublished on the UK sheet |
| GPU | – | Adreno 825 |
| AI engine | – | Hexagon processor (maker UK FAQ) |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Ultra wide camera | None | None |
| Front camera | 12 MP (better) | 8 MP |
| Rear camera | 13 MP, autofocus, no flash | 13 MP, 1/3.06-inch sensor, 1.12 µm pixels, ƒ/2.2 and PDAF; document, teleprompter, dynamic shot, HDR and professional video modes |
| Front camera | 12 MP ultra wide | 8 MP, 1/4-inch sensor, 1.12 µm pixels, ƒ/2.28; portrait, teleprompter, dynamic shot and HDR modes |
| Video recording | Up to 4K (3840 × 2160) at 30 fps | Rear 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 or 60 fps and 720p at 30 fps; front 1080p/720p at 30 fps |
| Battery and connections | ||
| Battery life (maker's claim) | Up to 20 hours | Up to 17.78 hours |
| Battery (mAh) | 8,000 mAh | 9,200 mAh (better) |
| Fastest charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Mobile data option | Yes | No |
| Stylus | Supported, in the box | Supported, sold separately |
| Keyboard made for it | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | 9,200 mAh typical and 9,000 mAh rated; maker claims 17.78 hours continuous video streaming or 13.25 hours online meetings, tested internally |
| Charging | 45 W wired, compatible with QC2.0 and AFC; 45 W adapter sold separately | 45 W turbo charging; QC3+, QC3.0, QC2.0, PD3.0, PD2.0 and MI FC2.0; no adapter in the UK box; reverse wired charging up to 22.5 W (maker UK FAQ) |
| USB-C | USB Type-C, USB 2.0 | USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1 up to 5 Gbps with a compatible separately sold cable; OTG and DisplayPort Alt Mode 1.2 (maker UK FAQ) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4 and 5 GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM | Wi-Fi 7 capability, regional and local-network restrictions apply; 2x2 MIMO, 8x8 sounding for MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Miracast and IPv6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 6.0 (maker UK FAQ); AAC, LDAC and LHDC 5.0 |
| Mobile network | 5G (Sub-6) on the 5G model, which weighs 500 g; one nano-SIM and one eSIM | Wi-Fi only; no satellite positioning or memory card support (maker UK FAQ) |
| Stylus support | S Pen in the box, without Bluetooth; rated IP68 | Xiaomi Focus Pen and Focus Pen Pro supported; magnetic charging; Focus Pen Pro sold separately |
| Keyboards | Book Cover Keyboard and Book Cover Keyboard Slim, with a Galaxy AI key | Xiaomi Pad 8 / 8 Pro Focus Keyboard, sold separately |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 497 g | 485 g (better) |
| Thickness | 6 mm | 5.75 mm (better) |
| Height × width | 254.3 × 165.8 mm | 251.22 × 173.42 mm |
| Water and dust resistance | IP68 | IP52 |
| Operating system | Android | Android |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint sensor in the power key | AI face unlock |
| Speakers | Dual speakers | Quad speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res and Hi-Res Wireless Audio; 200% volume boost relative to the previous volume step, maker laboratory claim |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, light sensor | Accelerometer, gyroscope, front colour-temperature ambient light sensor, rear ambient light sensor, flicker sensor, Hall sensor, magnetic sensor, proximity sensor, RGB LED and IR remote control |
| Materials | – | Full-metal unibody (maker UK overview); FAQ separately describes metal and plastic bezel components |
| Colours | Grey, Silver, Blue | Gray, Blue and Pine Green |
| Software at launch | Android 15; security updates until 30 April 2032 (UK) | Xiaomi HyperOS 3 based on Android 16; HyperAI feature and app availability varies by region |
| In the box | – | Tablet, USB-C cable, quick start guide and warranty card; no power adapter |
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