Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE vs Xiaomi Xiaomi Pad 8

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Galaxy Tab S10 FE compared with Xiaomi Pad 8
SamsungGalaxy Tab S10 FEXiaomiXiaomi Pad 8
Overview
ReleasedApril 2025September 2025
Display
Screen size10.9″11.2″
Resolution2304 × 14403200 × 2136 (better)
Sharpness249 pixels per inch344 pixels per inch (better)
PanelLCDLCD
Refresh rate90 Hz144 Hz (better)
Brightness600 nits–
Display typeTFT LCD, WUXGA+, 16M colours, 90 Hz; 10.9 inches as a full rectangle, 10.8 inches allowing for the rounded cornersLCD crystal-clear display; 3:2 aspect ratio
Pixel density–345 ppi
Brightness detailUp 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 featuresVision Booster; SGS Low Blue Light certification12-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
ChipExynos 1580Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
Memory8 GB – 12 GB8 GB – 12 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB (better)
CPUOcta-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at 2.0 GHz; 8 GB LPDDR5X or 12 GB LPDDR5T RAM; 128 GB UFS 3.1 or 256 GB UFS 4.1 storage, 512 GB storage technology unpublished on the UK sheet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 camera13 MP13 MP
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Front camera12 MP (better)8 MP
Rear camera13 MP, autofocus, no flash13 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 camera12 MP ultra wide8 MP, 1/4-inch sensor, 1.12 µm pixels, ƒ/2.28; portrait, teleprompter, dynamic shot and HDR modes
Video recordingUp to 4K (3840 × 2160) at 30 fpsRear 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 hoursUp to 17.78 hours
Battery (mAh)8,000 mAh9,200 mAh (better)
Fastest charging45 W45 W
Mobile data optionYesNo
StylusSupported, in the boxSupported, sold separately
Keyboard made for itYesYes
Battery life detail8,000 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 cycle9,200 mAh typical and 9,000 mAh rated; maker claims 17.78 hours continuous video streaming or 13.25 hours online meetings, tested internally
Charging45 W wired, compatible with QC2.0 and AFC; 45 W adapter sold separately45 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-CUSB Type-C, USB 2.0USB-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-FiWi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4 and 5 GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAMWi-Fi 7 capability, regional and local-network restrictions apply; 2x2 MIMO, 8x8 sounding for MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Miracast and IPv6
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 6.0 (maker UK FAQ); AAC, LDAC and LHDC 5.0
Mobile network5G (Sub-6) on the 5G model, which weighs 500 g; one nano-SIM and one eSIMWi-Fi only; no satellite positioning or memory card support (maker UK FAQ)
Stylus supportS Pen in the box, without Bluetooth; rated IP68Xiaomi Focus Pen and Focus Pen Pro supported; magnetic charging; Focus Pen Pro sold separately
KeyboardsBook Cover Keyboard and Book Cover Keyboard Slim, with a Galaxy AI keyXiaomi Pad 8 / 8 Pro Focus Keyboard, sold separately
Design
Weight497 g485 g (better)
Thickness6 mm5.75 mm (better)
Height × width254.3 × 165.8 mm251.22 × 173.42 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP52
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
BiometricsFingerprint sensor in the power keyAI face unlock
SpeakersDual speakersQuad speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res and Hi-Res Wireless Audio; 200% volume boost relative to the previous volume step, maker laboratory claim
SensorsAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, light sensorAccelerometer, 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
ColoursGrey, Silver, BlueGray, Blue and Pine Green
Software at launchAndroid 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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