Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra review: AI power in an overpriced form?

The new Samsung flagship tablet is a superb option for creative pros, equipped with advanced AI tools for productivity. It's worth the price if you need it, but overkill if you don't.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra review
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Our Verdict

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra is an exceptional Android tablet that caters to creative professionals. It has a premium price tag which makes it hard to recommend for casual users, but a ton of great features (including Galaxy AI) combined with powerful performance that justify the spend for those who can afford it. The humongous display makes it perfect for multitasking with the option for a split screen, however this can also be difficult to carry around or use comfortably without a desk. During my time testing the Tab S10 Ultra I felt that it performed perfectly but lacked a real wow factor, and I'm seriously questioning the price of this tablet in comparison with similar options on the market (including laptops) that can offer better value.

For

  • Galaxy AI features are exceptional
  • Gorgeous AMOLED display
  • Great performance for multitaskers

Against

  • Expensive
  • Too big for comfortable use
  • Not very portable

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I spent two weeks with the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra, one of the most expensive (and largest) tablets on the market. In terms of performance, I think it's an excellent iPad alternative for Android users and also perfect for creative professionals who can get the most out of it. The Tab is especially great for those who rely on extensive software and tools, such as split-screen for multitasking, and it can be used for a light gaming session too.

However, this 14.6-inch tablet is very difficult to recommend for casual users (at least at its current price of $1,199.99 / £1,199) given the extremely large display that can sometimes make it uncomfortable to use, and the fact that its specs (while very capable) can't compete with rivals such as the iPad Pro M4 at a similar price point. Despite these minor factors, there are a lot of great things about the Tab S10 Ultra which make it one of the best tablets with a stylus pen for creatives, so don't let me put you off.

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Chipset:MediaTek Dimensity 9300+
RAM:12GB
Storage:256GB - 1TB
OS:Android 14 (One UI 6.1.1)
Screen:14.6-inch AMOLED (2960 x 1848) 120Hz
Rear cameras:13MP f/2 + 8MP (ultrawide) f/2.2
Front cameras:12MP f/2.2 (wide) + 12MP f/2.4 (ultrawide)
Connectivity:USB Type-C
Battery:11,200 mAh
Dimensions:326.4 x 208.6 x 5.4 mm
Weight:718 g
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra: Benchmark scores
Geekbench 6 CPUSingle-core: 2,154Multi-core: 7,047
Geekbench 6 GPU: OpenCL: 12237Row 1 - Cell 2
iPad Pro M4

iPad Pro M4

It pains me to recommend an Apple tablet over a Samsung one, but the iPad Pro is thinner and lighter than the Tab S10 Ultra, albeit with a smaller 13-inch display size, but also has the upper hand when it comes to power with its desktop-class M4 chipset.

Honor MagicPad2 tablet

Honor MagicPad2 tablet

I recently purchased this tablet after getting hands-on with it for a few weeks (review in progress), and it is by far the best tablet I have used regarding the balance of performance and value.

It has a gorgeous OLED display, with a 144Hz refresh rate and peak brightness of 1,600 nits - and the best part? You can buy three of these tablets (£399) for the price of the Tab S10 Ultra.

Lenovo Tab P12 Matte Display

Lenovo Tab P12 Matte Display

With a beautiful matte screen, the Lenovo Tab P12 is a top-choice Android tablet for note-taking and other low-intensity tasks, and at a price of around £400.

The Verdict
8.5

out of 10

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra is an exceptional Android tablet that caters to creative professionals. It has a premium price tag which makes it hard to recommend for casual users, but a ton of great features (including Galaxy AI) combined with powerful performance that justify the spend for those who can afford it. The humongous display makes it perfect for multitasking with the option for a split screen, however this can also be difficult to carry around or use comfortably without a desk. During my time testing the Tab S10 Ultra I felt that it performed perfectly but lacked a real wow factor, and I'm seriously questioning the price of this tablet in comparison with similar options on the market (including laptops) that can offer better value.

Beth Nicholls
Ecommerce Writer

Beth is Creative Bloq’s Ecommerce Writer and has the fun job of finding you the very best prices and deals on creative tech. Beth kicked off her journalistic career writing for Digital Camera World, and has since earned bylines on TechRadar too. With a Masters degree in Photography, Beth loves getting to tinker with new cameras, especially camera phones, as the resident Samsung fan on the team. Her background working as a tester for CeX let her play around with all kinds of weird and wonderful products, including robots, and she’s recently gotten into 3D printing too. Outside of CB, you’ll find her gaming on her PS5, photographing local shows under the alias Bethshootsbands, and making TikToks of her dog, Tilly.