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Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE

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Compared products
01Selected Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025 About 11 inch screen. Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) processor. 6 GB RAM in this version. 28.93 Wh of stored energy. 45 W rated wired charging power. KSh 66,000In Stock Choose options	02 Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE About 90 Hz display refresh rate. About 10.9 inch screen. Exynos 1580 (4 nm) processor. 8,000 mAh battery capacity. 45 W rated wired charging power. KSh 54,000In Stock Choose options

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Apple iPad Air 11 M2 (2024)KSh 78,000

iPad Air 11-inch M3 2025KSh 80,000

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FEKSh 55,000

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 LiteKSh 55,500

Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 5GKSh 59,000

Xiaomi Pad 8KSh 60,000

Lenovo Tab P11KSh 54,000

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Our quick verdict

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE runs Android, has more memory for multitasking (12 GB) and a longer cycle life (2,000 cycles) and is slimmer, while the Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025 runs iPadOS, has 4K recording at up to 60 fps and offers video output to a monitor over USB-C.

Display

Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025: About 11 inch screen
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE: About 10.9 inch screen

Performance

Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025: Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) processor
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE: Exynos 1580 (4 nm) processor

Software

Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025: Runs iPadOS 18.3.2, upgradable to iPadOS 27
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE: Runs Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, One UI 8.5

Connections

Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025: Wi-Fi 6 support
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE: Wi-Fi 6E support

Memory

Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025: 6 GB RAM
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE: Up to 12 GB RAM

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025

Higher frame rates for 4K recording: up to 60 fps (vs 30 fps).
Video output to an external display over USB-C.
Video output to a monitor over USB-C (DisplayPort).

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE

More memory: up to 12 GB RAM (vs 6 GB).
Rated for more charge cycles: 2,000 (vs 1,000).
Newer Wi-Fi 6E (vs Wi-Fi 6).
Slimmer: 6 mm thick (vs 7 mm).
90 Hz display.

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Priority	Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE
Display	11-inch LCD display, 264 ppi	10.9-inch LCD display, 90 Hz, 249 ppi
Performance	Apple A16 Bionic processor	Exynos 1580 processor
Memory	6 GB RAM	Up to 12 GB RAM
Storage	Up to 512 GB storage	Up to 256 GB storage
Battery life	Li-Po (28.93 Wh)	8,000 mAh battery
Weight	477 g	497 g
Connections	Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3	Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
Software	iPadOS 18.3.2	Android 15
Stored energy	28.93 Wh of stored energy	Class F
Charging	45 W wired charging	45 W wired charging
Battery capacity	28.93 Wh battery	8,000 mAh battery

Detailed comparison

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General

General specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE
Brand	Apple	Samsung
Model	Apple iPad (2025)	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE
Announced	2025, March 04	2025, April 02
Status	Available. Released 2025, March 12	Available. Released 2025, April 03
Models	A3355, A3356, A3354, ipad15,7, ipad15,8	SM-X520, SM-X526, SM-X526B
SAR	1.19 W/kg (body)	—
SAR EU	1.47 W/kg (body)	0.92 W/kg (body)
Connectivity	Mobile network: GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G (cellular version only; Wi-Fi version has no cellular connectivity); Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot; Bluetooth: 5.3, A2DP, EDR, LE; USB: USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort; magnetic connector	Mobile network: GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G; Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct; Bluetooth: 5.3, A2DP, LE; USB: USB Type-C 2.0, magnetic connector
Cameras	Rear: 12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF; Front: 12 MP, f/2.4, 122˚ (ultrawide)	Rear: 13 MP, f/2.0, (wide); Front: 12 MP, f/2.4, (ultrawide)

Design

Design specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE
Dimensions	248.6 x 179.5 x 7 mm (9.79 x 7.07 x 0.28 in)	254.3 x 165.8 x 6 mm (10.01 x 6.53 x 0.24 in)
Weight	477 g (Wi-Fi) / 481 g (LTE) (1.05 lb)	497 g or 500 g (1.10 lb)
Build materials	Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame	Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Additional body features	Stylus support	—

Display

Display specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE
Display	11.0 inches, 357.6 cm2 (~80.1% screen-to-body ratio); Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 500 nits (typ)	10.9 inches, 344.5 cm2 (~81.7% screen-to-body ratio); IPS LCD, 90Hz
Screen resolution	1640 x 2360 pixels (~264 ppi density)	1440 x 2304 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~249 ppi density)
Display protection	Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating	—
Display features	500 nits (typ)	90Hz

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE
Processor	Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm)	Exynos 1580 (4 nm)
CPU	5-core	Octa-core (1x2.9 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520)
GPU	Apple GPU (4-core graphics)	Xclipse 540

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE
RAM	6GB	8GB, 12GB
Storage	128GB, 256GB, 512GB	128GB, 256GB
Expandable storage	No	microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal	128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 512GB 6GB RAM	128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE
Rear camera	12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF	13 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Front camera	12 MP, f/2.4, 122˚ (ultrawide)	12 MP, f/2.4, (ultrawide)
Rear camera features	HDR, panorama	Best Face
Rear camera video	4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS	4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Front camera features	HDR	—
Front camera video	1080p@25/30/60fps, gyro-EIS	4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE
Battery	Li-Po (28.93 Wh)	Li-Po 8000 mAh
Charging	45W wired, PD	45W wired, QC2.0

Software

Software specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE
Operating system	iPadOS 18.3.2, upgradable to iPadOS 27	Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, One UI 8.5

Network

Network specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE
Network	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G (cellular version only; Wi-Fi version has no cellular connectivity)	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
SIM	eSIM (cellular model only)	Nano-SIM + eSIM (cellular model only)
2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 (cellular version only)	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 (cellular version only)	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71 - A3355 (cellular version only)	LTE
Additional network details	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71 - A3356 (cellular version only)	—
5G bands	1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3355, A3356 (cellular version only)	SA/NSA/Sub6
Speed	HSPA, LTE, 5G - cellular model only	HSPA, LTE, 5G - cellular model only

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE
NFC	No	No
Bluetooth	5.3, A2DP, EDR, LE	5.3, A2DP, LE
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Positioning	GPS, GLONASS (Wi‑Fi + Cellular model only)	GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS - cellular model only
Radio	No	No
USB	USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort; magnetic connector	USB Type-C 2.0, magnetic connector

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE
Water resistance	—	IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)

Features

Features specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE
Sensors	Fingerprint (top-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity (accessories only)
Colors	Silver, Blue, Pink, Yellow	Silver, Gray, Blue
Stylus support	—	Yes

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE
Loudspeakers	Yes, with stereo speakers	Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5 mm headphone jack	No	No
Audio features	—	High-bitrate audio support

Tests

Tests specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE
Performance	AnTuTu: 1414489 (v10) GeekBench: 6157 (v6) 3DMark: 2604 (Wild Life Extreme)	—
Display	466 nits max brightness (measured)	—
Loudspeaker	-28.8 LUFS (Average)	—
Battery	Active use score 9:26h	—

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025	Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE
Energy	Class G	Class F
Battery	67:00h endurance, 1000 cycles	—
Free fall	Class E	Class E
Repairability	Class C	Class C
Battery	—	96:32h endurance, 2000 cycles

Similarities

Both use Bluetooth 5.3.
Both have an aluminium frame.
Both have stereo speakers.
Both have LCD displays.
Both support 5G networks.
Both charge over USB-C.

In summary

For most buyers the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE is the better buy; the Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025 makes sense if you want iPadOS.

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