Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ 12.4" Platinum Silver 2024

The Tab S10+ has one of the best screens we've tested, ranking at the 94th percentile, and a battery that's top-tier at the 90th percentile. The MediaTek MT6989 chip is only average though, sitting around the 56th percentile for CPU. It's a great media tablet, just don't expect desktop-class performance.

The MT6989 is an 8-core MediaTek chip, and it's fine. Not thrilling, not terrible. Our benchmarks put it at the 56th percentile for CPU and 57th for GPU, which means it's about average for tablets in this class. The 12GB of RAM helps a lot though, and that's at the 81st percentile. You'll get smooth multitasking and snappy app switching, even if the raw compute isn't going to blow anyone away.

The real performance story here is the display. The 12.4-inch 2800x1752 AMOLED panel ranks at the 94th percentile, and it shows. Colors are intense, blacks are deep, and the reduced glare coating actually works. The 10090mAh battery is also a standout at the 90th percentile, so you're getting a screen that looks incredible and lasts all day. That's a combo most tablets can't match.

Against the Apple iPad Pro M5, the Tab S10+ wins on display size and battery life but loses badly on raw processing power. The M5 chip is in a completely different league than the MT6989. The Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus is a closer match on price, but its screen doesn't hit the same heights as Samsung's AMOLED panel. The Microsoft Surface Pro 11th Edition is the better pick if you need real desktop software, though it costs more and lacks the S Pen in the box. For pure media consumption and note-taking, the Tab S10+ holds its own. For heavy productivity or gaming, look elsewhere.

Pricing is all over the place. In the US, you'll see this tablet listed anywhere from USD 635 to USD 1,150 across just two listings. That's a USD 515 spread, which is frankly ridiculous. The lower end of that range is a solid deal for what you're getting. The higher end is hard to justify when the CPU is only average. Canadian buyers face a similar situation, with prices ranging from CAD 950 to CAD 1,350. Shop around before you commit. The cheaper listing is the one worth considering.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ lands in our database with a 96th percentile feature score and a 94th percentile screen ranking. That's the headline here. This is a tablet built around its display and its AI tricks, and both are genuinely impressive. The 12.4-inch 2800x1752 AMOLED panel is one of the best you can get right now, and the S Pen comes in the box, which is a nice touch.

But the processor story is more complicated. The MediaTek MT6989 sits at the 56th percentile for CPU and 57th for GPU. That's middle of the pack, not top of the charts. For most people, the 12GB of RAM and that gorgeous screen will matter more than raw silicon. For heavy gamers or people who push tablets hard, it's worth knowing this isn't the fastest chip in the room.

If you need serious processing power, this isn't your tablet. The CPU and GPU both sit in the mid-50s percentile range, which means heavy video editing, 3D work, or demanding games will feel sluggish compared to an iPad Pro or Surface Pro. Business users should also think twice. The business use case score is just 57.8 out of 100, the weakest area for this device. And if you're paying anywhere near the USD 1,150 top end of the price range, you're overpaying for what you get.

The Galaxy Tab S10+ is a screen-first tablet, and that's exactly what most people want. The 94th percentile display, 90th percentile battery, and included S Pen make it a fantastic media and note-taking machine. The average CPU and GPU scores mean it's not a powerhouse, but the 12GB of RAM keeps things feeling smooth. If you can find it at the lower end of that USD 635 to USD 1,150 range, it's an easy recommendation. At full price, the value proposition gets shaky.