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Apple iPad 11-inch (A16) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+

Get the iPad. It's cheaper and stays smooth with games and everyday apps. The Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ is big, comes with a pen and survives water, but it stutters with heavy apps.

Our pick
Apple iPad 11-inch (A16) tablet

Apple iPad 11-inch (A16)

97%of 2,897 owners give it 4 or 5 stars
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ tablet

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+

95%of 254 owners give it 4 or 5 stars

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Which one is for you?

iPad (A16)

Games, an iPhone, less money? The iPad.

Is the Apple iPad 11-inch (A16) worth it?

Galaxy Tab S10 FE+

A big screen for films and notes, a pen in the box, a Samsung phone? Then it's the S10 FE+.

Is the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ worth it?

Key differences

iPad (A16)Galaxy Tab S10 FE+

Screen

11 inches
13.1 inchesโœ“

Pen

Sold separately
S Pen in the boxโœ“

Speed

Smoothโœ“
Stutters with heavy apps

Price

Lowerโœ“
Higher

What owners say

Verified buyers only; every 1โ€“3 star review read by us. How we do this

iPad (A16)

Owners love the value, the build quality and the big step up from an older iPad. The most common complaints are units that stopped working or wouldn't charge, and screen faults.

They love
  • Good value for money
  • Well made
  • A big upgrade on an older iPad
They complain
  • Stopped working, froze or wouldn't charge
  • Screen faults: lines, dead pixels or unresponsive touch

Galaxy Tab S10 FE+

Owners love the big, clear screen, the long battery and the S Pen in the box. Complaints are rare.

They love
  • Big, clear screen
  • Long battery life
  • The S Pen in the box
They complain

Nothing came up often enough to list.

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How we reached this verdict

We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.

Sources: Tom's Guide, TechRadar, manufacturer specifications.

Owner reports for the iPad (A16): 2,897 verified buyer ratings at Currys, Target (US), Otto (Germany) and Takealot (South Africa), read November 2026.

Owner reports for the Galaxy Tab S10 FE+: 254 verified buyer ratings at Currys, Costco (Canada), Otto (Germany), Takealot (South Africa) and LDLC (France), read November 2026.

Updated 1 Nov 2026How we decide
iPad (A16)
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