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Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite vs Apple iPad (2025)

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57Points
85Points

Why is Apple iPad (2025) better than Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite?

  • 47 g less Weight ?477 g vs 524 g
  • Has Biometric unlock ?
  • 0.1 " more Screen size ?11 " vs 10.9 "
  • 248 px more Resolution ?2,360 px vs 2,112 px
  • 36 ppi more Pixel density ?264 ppi vs 228 ppi
  • Peak brightness ?
  • 3.93 W more Wired charging ?28.93 W vs 25 W
  • 4 MP more Rear camera ?12 MP vs 8 MP
  • 7 MP more Front camera ?12 MP vs 5 MP
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Design
Display
Performance
Battery
Cameras
Productivity & connectivity
Your ranking
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 LiteYour pick58
Apple iPad (2025)Your pick84

Score breakdown

Design
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite29
Apple iPad (2025)71
Display
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite43
Apple iPad (2025)100
Performance
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite100
Apple iPad (2025)88
Battery
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite71
Apple iPad (2025)43
Cameras
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite0
Apple iPad (2025)100
Productivity & connectivity
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite100
Apple iPad (2025)100
Sensors
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite0
Apple iPad (2025)0

Design

Weight ?
524 g
477 g

A lighter tablet is more comfortable to hold.

Thickness ?
6.6 mm
7 mm

A thinner tablet is easier to carry.

Build material ?
Glass front
Glass front

The frame and back materials of the device.

Biometric unlock ?
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite
Apple iPad (2025)

Unlock with a fingerprint or face scan.

Colors ?
Gray, Silver, Coral Red
Silver, Blue, Pink, Yellow

The colour options the tablet is sold in.

Display

Screen size ?
10.9 "
11 "

A larger screen is better for media and productivity.

Resolution ?
2,112 px
2,360 px

The vertical pixel count; higher is sharper.

Pixel density ?
228 ppi
264 ppi

More pixels per inch produce crisper text and images.

Refresh rate ?
90 Hz
? Unknown (Apple iPad (2025))

A higher refresh rate produces smoother motion and scrolling.

Peak brightness ?
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite)
500 nits

Higher peak brightness is easier to read in bright light.

Panel type ?
TFT LCD
Liquid Retina IPS LCD

The underlying panel technology (e.g. OLED, IPS).

OLED display ?
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite
Apple iPad (2025)

OLED panels offer deeper blacks and better contrast than LCD.

Laminated display ?
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite
Apple iPad (2025)

A laminated screen reduces glare and stylus parallax.

Contrast ratio ?
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite)
? Unknown (Apple iPad (2025))

The ratio between the brightest white and darkest black.

Performance

Chipset ?
Exynos 1380 (5 nm)
Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm)

The system-on-chip that powers the device.

RAM ?
6 GB
6 GB

More RAM keeps more apps running smoothly at once.

Internal storage ?
128 GB
128 GB

More storage holds more apps, media and files.

Storage type ?
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite)
? Unknown (Apple iPad (2025))

The storage standard (e.g. UFS 4.0); newer is faster.

Expandable storage (microSD) ?
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite
Apple iPad (2025)

Storage can be expanded with a memory card.

AnTuTu benchmark ?
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite)
? Unknown (Apple iPad (2025))

A synthetic score estimating overall performance.

Geekbench multi-core ?
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite)
? Unknown (Apple iPad (2025))

Multi-core CPU benchmark score; higher is faster.

Geekbench single-core ?
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite)
? Unknown (Apple iPad (2025))

Single-core CPU benchmark score; higher is faster.

RAM type ?
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite)
? Unknown (Apple iPad (2025))

The memory standard (e.g. LPDDR5X); newer is faster.

Battery

Battery capacity ?
8,000 mAh
28.93 mAh

A larger battery generally lasts longer between charges.

Battery life ?
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite)
? Unknown (Apple iPad (2025))

Estimated hours of mixed use on a charge.

Wired charging ?
25 W
28.93 W

Higher wattage charges the battery faster.

USB-C ?
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite
Apple iPad (2025)

A reversible, widely compatible charging and data port.

Battery type ?
Li-Po
Li-Po

The battery chemistry (e.g. Li-Po, Li-Ion).

Cameras

Rear camera ?
8 MP
12 MP

A higher megapixel count can capture more detail.

Front camera ?
5 MP
12 MP

A higher resolution front camera improves video calls.

Records 4K video ?
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite
Apple iPad (2025)

Captures high-resolution 4K footage.

Front camera aperture ?
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite)
2.4 f/

A lower f-number lets in more light for video calls.

Productivity & connectivity

Stylus support ?
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite
Apple iPad (2025)

Works with an active stylus for notes and drawing.

Keyboard support ?
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite
Apple iPad (2025)

Pairs with a dedicated keyboard accessory.

5G support ?
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite
Apple iPad (2025)

Connects to fast 5G mobile networks on the go.

Wi-Fi standard ?
Wi-Fi 5
Wi-Fi 5

The Wi-Fi generation supported; later is faster.

Stereo speakers ?
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite
Apple iPad (2025)

Multiple speakers deliver richer, more immersive sound.

Bluetooth version ?
5.3
5.3

A newer Bluetooth version improves range and efficiency.

NFC ?
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite
Apple iPad (2025)

Enables contactless pairing and payments.

Operating system ?
Android 15
iPadOS 18.3.2

The software platform the device runs.

Sensors

Accelerometer ?
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite
Apple iPad (2025)

Detects motion and orientation for auto-rotate.

Gyroscope ?
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite
Apple iPad (2025)

Senses rotation for gaming and photography.

Compass ?
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite
Apple iPad (2025)

A magnetometer for navigation and maps.

The bottom line

The Apple iPad (2025) is the clear winner, scoring 85 to 57 on our VS Score. It leads on Design, Display and Cameras. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite answers back with stronger Performance and Battery. Pick the Apple iPad (2025) unless Performance and Battery matters most to you — then the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite is the smarter buy.

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