Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra 14.6", Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 16GB, 1TB, Moonstone Gray

The Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra has one of the best screens we've ever tested and a massive 1TB of storage. But the phone-grade Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip and mediocre battery life hold it back. It's worth it for artists and media lovers, but everyone else should think twice.

The display is the star here. At 96th percentile in our database, the 1848x2960 AMOLED panel is one of the best screens you can get on any device, period. Colors pop, blacks are inky, and it gets bright enough for outdoor use. The 16GB of RAM is also a standout, landing in the 88th percentile, so multitasking with a dozen apps open feels smooth. But the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 sits at just the 34th percentile for CPU and 36th for GPU. That's fine for streaming, sketching, and light productivity, but it's not going to replace a laptop for heavy video editing or 3D work. Battery life is also mediocre at the 30th percentile, so don't expect all-day use without reaching for a charger.

Against the iPad Pro M5, the Tab S10 Ultra wins on screen size and storage, but loses badly on raw processing power. The M5 chip is in a completely different league than the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. The Surface Pro 11 runs full Windows, which makes it a better laptop replacement, though its screen isn't as pretty. The Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro is a much better value if you don't need the giant display, and the Lenovo Yoga Tab is a solid mid-range alternative. The Vekfulpc T60 Pro isn't even in the same conversation.

At around $1,894 USD, this is a serious investment. You're paying a premium for that screen and storage, and honestly, for artists and media junkies, it might be worth it. But if you're just browsing the web and watching Netflix, you can get 80% of the experience for half the price. The lack of a bundled keyboard or case stings at this price point too.

The Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra is Samsung's biggest, baddest tablet, and it mostly delivers. That 14.6-inch AMOLED screen is a stunner, and the 1TB of storage means you can basically carry your entire digital life around without thinking twice. It's a media and art machine first, a workhorse second.

But here's the thing: the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 inside is a phone chip, not a laptop chip. For a tablet this expensive, that's a bit of a head-scratcher. It's fast for Android apps, sure, but it doesn't have the raw grunt of an iPad Pro M5 or Surface Pro 11 when you push it hard.

Skip this if you need a true laptop replacement. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 can't keep up with the iPad Pro M5 or Surface Pro 11 for heavy workloads, and the battery won't get you through a full workday. If you're on a budget, the Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro gives you most of the Android tablet experience for a lot less cash.

Buy this if you're an artist, designer, or media enthusiast who wants the biggest, most beautiful Android tablet screen available. The S Pen support and 1TB storage make it a killer sketchbook and portable theater. Just don't expect it to replace your laptop for heavy lifting.