Apple iPad Pro 9.7" 9.7-inch 2016 Model Space Gray

Apple iPad Pro 9.7" 9.7-inch 2016 Model Space Gray

Apple
44 Overall Score
vs
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE 10.9" FE Blue 2025

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE 10.9" FE Blue 2025

Samsung
73 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Apple iPad Pro 9.7" 9.7-inch 2016 Model Space Gray

72 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews

The iPad Pro 9.7" renewed receives mixed feedback. Many buyers praise its excellent condition, affordable price, and performance for everyday tasks like drawing, browsing, and media. However, several verified reviews report serious battery issues, including rapid drain and failure to hold a charge, along with cosmetic damage and a weak charger. Overall, the value is good if you get a unit without battery problems, but the risk of defects is notable.

Pros
  • Excellent condition like new
  • Affordable price
  • Great for everyday tasks
  • Fast shipping
  • Good battery life in some units
Cons
  • Frequent battery defects
  • Cosmetic damage on arrival
  • Weak or generic charger included
  • Device crashes and freezes
  • Battery drains quickly
👎 Battery issues 5
🤔 Cosmetic condition 4
👍 Value for money 4
👍 Performance 4
👎 Charger quality 2
👎 Customer service 1

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE 10.9" FE Blue 2025

93 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE is widely praised for its fast performance, bright screen, and excellent battery life. Users love the included S-Pen and find it perfect for note-taking, drawing, and casual gaming. The sound quality is surprisingly good, though some miss the headphone jack. Overall, it offers great value as a mid-range tablet that handles daily tasks smoothly.

Pros
  • Fast performance
  • Great battery life
  • Bright and smooth screen
  • Good sound quality
  • S-Pen included with soft nib
Cons
  • No headphone jack
  • Case can be fussy to set up
  • Camera quality is decent only
  • Desktop mode needs improvement
  • No OLED display
👍 Performance speed 6
👍 Battery life 3
👍 Screen quality 5
👍 Sound quality 4
👍 S pen experience 4
👍 Value for money 3

Scores

Art Design
Apple
47
Samsung
72
Reading
Apple
40
Samsung
72
Student
Apple
44
Samsung
72
Entertainment
Apple
39
Samsung
69
Productivity
Apple
45
Samsung
65
Business
Apple
38
Samsung
63

Specifications

Apple iPad Pro 9.7" 9.7-inch 2016 ModelSamsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE 10.9" FE
Processor
CPUAppleSamsung Exynos★
CPU Multi-Core ScoreNo data
15,655
Cores—8★
GPUApple A9X—
Memory & Storage
RAM4 GB8 GB★
Storage128 GB128 GB
Storage Type—SSD★
Expandable—✓★
Display
Size9.7"10.9"
Resolution—2304 px★
Panel—LCD
Refresh Rate—90 Hz★
Brightness—800 nits★
Connectivity
Wi-FiWiFi 4Wi-Fi 6★
Bluetooth—Bluetooth 5.3★
USB-C—1★
Cellular✗✗
Features
Stylus Support✓✓
Stylus ModelApple PencilS Pen
Fingerprint Reader✓✓
Face Unlock✓✓
IP Rating—IP68
Physical
Weight0.45 kg★0.50 kg
OSiOSAndroid

Pros & Cons

Apple iPad Pro 9.7" 9.7-inch 2016 Model Space Gray

  • Strong feature (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong social proof (77th percentile)
  • Below average connectivity (25th percentile)
  • Below average screen (29th percentile)
  • Below average battery (30th percentile)
  • Below average ram (31st percentile)

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE 10.9" FE Blue 2025

  • Strong feature (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong screen (81st percentile)81st %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE 10.9" FE

Scores 73 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 24 specs.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE 10.9" FE Better at:

ReadingStudentBusinessArt DesignProductivityEntertainment