Skip to content

Tablet comparison

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5G

Compare screen, performance, battery and accessories.

Compared products
01Selected
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus

  • About 90 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 13.1 inch screen.
  • Exynos 1580 (4 nm) processor.
  • 10,090 mAh battery capacity.
  • 45 W rated wired charging power.
KSh 76,000In Stock
Choose options
02
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5G

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5G

  • 498 g.
  • About 120 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 11 inch screen.
  • Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) processor.
  • Storage: UFS.
KSh 87,000In Stock
Add to cart

Add to comparison

2 spaces available

Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 5GKSh 59,000
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 PlusKSh 100,000
Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3KSh 82,000
Redmi Pad ProKSh 39,000
Alexa Tablet 12 Pro (2026)KSh 75,900
Xiaomi Pad 8KSh 60,000
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FEKSh 54,000
2 of 4 products

Our quick verdict

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5G has an OLED screen with deeper blacks, scrolls more smoothly (120 Hz), is lighter (498 g) and has quad speakers and stereo speakers, while the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus has a bigger battery (10,090 mAh) and a larger 13.1-inch screen.

Refresh

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus
About 90 Hz display refresh rate
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5G
About 120 Hz display refresh rate

Display

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus
About 13.1 inch screen
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5G
About 11 inch screen

Performance

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus
Exynos 1580 (4 nm) processor
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5G
Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) processor

Capacity

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus
10,090 mAh battery capacity
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5G
8,400 mAh battery capacity

Weight

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus
664 g
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5G
498 g

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus

  • Bigger battery: 10,090 mAh (vs 8,400 mAh).
  • Larger 13.1-inch screen (vs 11-inch).
  • Newer model: released in 2025 (vs 2023).
  • Newer Android 15 (vs Android 13).

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5G

  • Smoother 120 Hz display (vs 90 Hz).
  • OLED display (vs LCD).
  • Lighter: 498 g (vs 664 g).
  • Quad speakers.
  • Stereo speakers.

What matters most to you?

Choose any priorities

How each product answers the questions buyers ask most. Tick a topic to add it, untick one to hide it.

More topicsFewer topics
6 priorities selected.
How each product answers the selected priorities
PrioritySamsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE PlusSamsung Galaxy Tab S9 5G
Display13.1-inch LCD display, 90 Hz, 259 ppi11-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 274 ppi
PerformanceExynos 1580 processorQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor
Battery life10,090 mAh battery8,400 mAh battery
Weight664 g498 g
SoftwareAndroid 15Android 13, 4 OS upgrades promised
Charging45 W wired charging45 W wired charging

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE PlusSamsung Galaxy Tab S9 5G
BrandSamsungSamsung
ModelSamsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+Samsung Galaxy Tab S9
Announced2025, April 022023, July 26
ConnectivityCellular+Wi-Fi, Wi-FiMobile network: GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G; Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct; Bluetooth: 5.3, A2DP, LE; USB: USB Type-C 3.2, magnetic connector
CamerasRear: 13 MP, f/2.0, (wide) Front: 12 MP, f/2.4, (ultrawide)Rear: 13 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, AF; Front: 12 MP, f/2.4, 120˚ (ultrawide)
Status—Available. Released 2023, August 11
Models—SM-X710, SM-X716B
SAR EU—0.66 W/kg (body)

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE PlusSamsung Galaxy Tab S9 5G
Dimensions300.6 x 194.7 x 6 mm (11.83 x 7.67 x 0.24 in)254.3 x 165.8 x 5.9 mm (10.01 x 6.53 x 0.23 in)
Weight664 g or 668 g (1.46 lb)498 g (1.10 lb)
Build materials—Glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE PlusSamsung Galaxy Tab S9 5G
Display13.1 inches, 497.6 cm2 (~85.0% screen-to-body ratio); IPS LCD, 90Hz11.0 inches, 350.9 cm2 (~83.2% screen-to-body ratio); Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+
Screen resolution1800 x 2880 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~259 ppi density)1600 x 2560 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~274 ppi density)
Display protectionMohs level 5Corning Gorilla Glass
Display features—120Hz, HDR10+

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE PlusSamsung Galaxy Tab S9 5G
ProcessorExynos 1580 (4 nm)Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
CPUOcta-core (1x2.9 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520)Octa-core (1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPUXclipse 540Adreno 740

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE PlusSamsung Galaxy Tab S9 5G
RAM8GB, 12GB8GB, 12GB
Storage128GB, 256GB128GB, 256GB
Storage technology—UFS
Expandable storage—microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal—128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE PlusSamsung Galaxy Tab S9 5G
Rear camera featuresBest FaceLED flash, HDR, panorama
Rear camera—13 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, AF
Front camera—12 MP, f/2.4, 120˚ (ultrawide)
Rear camera video—4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Front camera features—HDR
Front camera video—4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE PlusSamsung Galaxy Tab S9 5G
BatteryLi-Po 10090 mAhLi-Po 8400 mAh
Charging45W wired, QC2.045W wired

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE PlusSamsung Galaxy Tab S9 5G
Operating systemAndroid 15, upgradable to Android 16, One UI 8.5Android 13, up to 4 major OS updates, One UI 6

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE PlusSamsung Galaxy Tab S9 5G
SIMNano-SIM + eSIM (cellular model only); no SIM on Wi-Fi-only modelsNano-SIM + eSIM (cellular model only)
Network—GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G bands—GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands—HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands—1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66
5G bands—1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6
Speed—HSPA, LTE, 5G - cellular model only

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE PlusSamsung Galaxy Tab S9 5G
NFCNoNo
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE5.3, A2DP, LE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
PositioningGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS - cellular model onlyGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, magnetic connectorUSB Type-C 3.2, magnetic connector

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE PlusSamsung Galaxy Tab S9 5G
Water resistance—IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE PlusSamsung Galaxy Tab S9 5G
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity (accessories only)Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
ConstructionGlass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame—
Memory card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)—
Rear video4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps—
Front video4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps—
Audio featuresHigh-bitrate audio support—
Mobile networkWi-Fi models: no cellular network; cellular models: GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G—
SpeakersYes, with stereo speakers—
Water and dust resistanceStylus support IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)—
Colors—Beige, Graphite
Additional features—Wireless Samsung DeX (desktop experience support)
Stylus support—2.8ms latency (Bluetooth integration, accelerometer, gyro)

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE PlusSamsung Galaxy Tab S9 5G
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Loudspeakers—Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers)

Similarities

  • Both support Wi-Fi 6E.
  • Both use Bluetooth 5.3.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both support eSIM.
  • Both offer up to 256 GB of storage.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

Get the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5G if you want an OLED screen with deeper blacks and smoother scrolling, or the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus if you would rather have a bigger battery and a larger 13.1-inch screen.

Back to compared products ↑

In-stock alternatives

Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025For Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE PlusApple iPad 11-inch A16 2025View product ↗Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 5GFor Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE PlusLenovo Idea Tab Plus 5GView product ↗Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 PlusFor Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5GSamsung Galaxy Tab S10 PlusView product ↗

Menu
Need Help? +254 112891117
Back to Top

My Cart