Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S10 FE (Fan Edition) and Tab S10 FE+ tablets are the latest mid-range additions to the company’s lineup. Coming bundled with the S Pen, these devices aim to provide a balance of performance and unique AI-driven features at a more affordable price.
That includes the ability to create content as much as consume it, particularly with the largest screens Samsung has made for any of its mid-range tablets to date. With the S Pen offering lower latency and improved pressure sensitivity, it’s ready for note-taking, sketching, and productivity tasks. There’s even a magnet on the side of the device to store and charge it at the same time.
Design
Both tablets retain a sleek aesthetic with slim bezels, a metal unibody design, and sturdy build quality—all while feeling lightweight in hand. With IP68 water and dust resistance, they are also the first Fan Edition tablets to offer that level of protection. This way, you can use them indoors and outdoors without worrying as much about durability.
Bigger and brighter screens also help with visibility in those conditions. The Galaxy Tab S10 FE is the more compact option via its 10.9-inch (2304 x 1440) display, while the Tab S10 FE+ is bigger with a 13.1-inch (2880 x 1800) display. Both have 90Hz refresh rates and an anti-reflective coating that helps make what’s onscreen visible and legible. Gorilla Glass adds a sturdy feel to the device in warding off nicks and scratches from daily use.
If you prefer biometrics to get past the lockscreen, you can choose to use the fingerprint scanner or face recognition to make that simple. The fingerprint sensor lies on the power button, which is easy to access from either hand depending on whether you orient the tablet in portrait or landscape mode.
A 12-megapixel front camera is handy for video calls, though you do have a 13-megapixel rear camera to utilize as well when need be. AKG-powered speakers arrayed along the edges give the Tab S10 FE series a semblance of audible power that’s not always available in mid-range tablets. Magnetic connectors at the bottom (when in landscape mode) can work with compatible keyboard cases to turn either device into a mobile workstation.
Using the S Pen
Samsung makes it a little more convenient to use the included S Pen in a few different respects. You don’t have to stow it in just one place because there are magnets along two of the edges and in the rear as well. This ensures the pen is never out of reach, though the stability of the magnet means you should keep an eye on it in case it inadvertently falls off.
The simple fact the S Pen comes included means you can write on the screen right out of the box. Its response time rivals that of Samsung’s premium devices, which isn’t just great for notes and sketches, but also for accuracy when using it to drive the embedded AI tools.
Those are pretty substantial considering the mid-range status involved. Circle to Search lets you do a Google search based on anything you circle in a photo or webpage. Solve Math lets you use the pen to solve equations in Samsung Notes. Handwriting Help is a handy tool that will help with your penmanship to increase accuracy and clarity. Object Eraser is helpful when trying to remove a person or object in a photo, especially since the pen allows you to be more precise.
Samsung also offers access to a series of pen-friendly apps like Clip Studio Paint, LumaFusion, Goodnotes, and PENUP, along with others you can try like Sketchbook, and Picsart. Photo editing feels all the more efficient on third-party apps as well.
Performance
Running on a Samsung Exynos 1580 processor, the Galaxy Tab S10 FE is built to handle most tasks. With modest GPU output, it’s not designed to be a serious gaming tablet, though should have no problem running casual games with ease. The internal components are most effective when it comes to multitasking and driving the features Samsung optimizes for the tablet.
Android 15 and One UI 7 are up and running out of the box, and Samsung guarantees seven years of software and security updates, ensuring the device stays up-to-date until 2032.
You have the option to go with either 128GB of storage and 8GB of RAM or 256GB and 12GB of RAM. Fortunately, you can expand that storage further through the microSD card slot up to 2TB in size. Wi-Fi 6 on board is solid, while Bluetooth 5.3 offers good stability and range when paired with devices at a distance.
Battery life
The Galaxy Tab S10 FE has an 8000mAh battery inside that’s good to last for up to 20 hours of video playback. Numbers will vary based on usage, so mixed usage could bring that down to 8-11 hours depending on screen brightness and processing load. The larger Tab S10 FE+ benefits from a larger 10,090mAh battery to stretch those numbers further but otherwise handles the same tasks the same way.
That goes for a multitude of things that could include gaming, sketching, AI features, browsing, video calls and more. There’s versatility here that appeals to anyone looking to do more than one thing on a tablet. With support for 45W charging, it also charges fairly quickly to keep the device going when you run low on juice.
Final thoughts
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE and Tab S10 FE+ are built to offer something for everyone. Rather than raw performance and the most cutting edge feature set, the focus lies in a set of features and integrations that make either tablet feel approachable and actionable all at once. The presence of the S Pen offers a level of productivity not common in other devices out of the box, adding even more value.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE and Tab S10 FE+ are available now at Best Buy.
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