Samsung's next FE tablet could rival the iPad Air with this upgrade

Summary

• Galaxy Tab S10+ FE could pack a larger 13.1-inch screen, positioning it between Tab S10+ and Tab S10 Ultra.
• Samsung may equip Tab S10 FE models with up to 12GB RAM and Exynos 1580 SoC.
• The tablets should go official in the coming months.

Samsung unveiled its flagship Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra and Tab S10+ in October 2024. Based on the company's previous release timeline, the budget-friendly Tab S10 Fan Edition series should go official in the coming months. While there's no word on their release date, a leak has revealed some key specs, hinting at a significant screen upgrade for the Tab S10 FE+.

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The Galaxy Tab S9 FE and its Plus sibling are great, more affordable alternatives to Samsung's flagship tablets. With the Tab S10 FE series, the company plans to make the Plus option even more compelling by equipping it with a larger 13.1-inch screen.

For comparison, the Tab S10+ and Tab S9 FE+ ship with a 12.4-inch display, while the Tab S10 Ultra sports a beautiful 14.6-inch screen. So, the Tab S10 FE+'s 13.1-inch panel will sit between the three tablets in terms of screen size.

It would also make Samsung's budget tablet's screen larger than the iPad Air 13", which packs a 12.9-inch display. The bigger screen should enhance the viewing experience for content consumption, though it may make one-handed use more challenging.

In his leak, WinFuture's Roland Quandt did not specify if Samsung's upcoming FE tablets will feature an LCD panel or switch to AMOLED. Given that these will be budget offerings, it is safe to assume they will stick to the cheaper LCD technology. An upgrade to a 120Hz panel would be nice, though the leak does not mention anything.

Galaxy Tab S10 FE may come with more RAM

Samsung will supposedly offer both S10 FE models with up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. That'd be a nice upgrade for the S10 FE, as the current model maxes out at 8GB RAM. The additional RAM should help with running Galaxy AI and other AI features smoothly.

Considering that the Tab S10 FE series will target a lower price point, rumors suggest they will use an Exynos 1580 SoC. This mid-range Samsung chip won't impress you with its raw performance but should suffice for basic use. The front camera on the tablets could get an upgrade to 12MP, up from the 8MP module on current models, for better performance.