The Apple iPad Pro and Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra are the showpieces of tablet technology, aimed at professionals, creatives, and tech enthusiasts. All-new hardware and software fill both devices, but which one is right for you? Here’s a full comparison.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra vs Apple iPad Pro: Which Premium Tablet Reigns Supreme in 2024?
Design and Display
The Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra boasts a gigantic 14.6-inch AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, which provides super deep blacks and wonderful colors, and makes it suitable for consumption as well as multitasking. Under heavy graphics load, like a high-end game, the iPad Pro boasts a 12.9-inch Liquid Retina XDR display, the gold standard of HDR, with incredible brightness and color accuracy. Creative professionals who demand high-quality visuals are particularly fond of the iPad’s display.
Performance
Under the hood, the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, alongside up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage. It uses Android 14 with One UI 6.1, tweaked to enable multitasking. In contrast, the iPad Pro is powered by the M2 chip, which offers up to 16GB of unified memory, and a staggering 2TB of storage. It runs iPadOS so you will have smooth performance with exclusive app compatibility for creative and professional workflows.
Battery and Charging
With an 11,200mAh battery paired with 45W fast charging, the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra promises longevity for work or play. The iPad Pro, meanwhile, offers a standard 10-hour battery life and charges using a Thunderbolt 4 port for faster data transfers and expanded connectivity.
Cameras and Audio
While both devices include capable camera setups for video calls and document scanning, the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra features dual front-facing cameras, making it an excellent choice for video conferencing. The iPad Pro, with its LiDAR scanner, excels in augmented reality (AR) applications.
Verdict
The Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra is great for Android fans who want to split things between a large screen. On the other side, the iPad Pro is nothing short of a miracle for creative professionals, combining unique performance an ecosystem of apps, and quality of display. Your choice ultimately hinges on your preferred ecosystem—Android or iOS—and your specific use case.
FAQs
Which tablet has a larger screen?
The Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra has a 14.6-inch display.
Which tablet has a stronger chipset?
The iPad Pro’s M2 chip outperforms the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.
