Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra: Launch Event Overview

Samsung's Galaxy Tab S10 series features incremental upgrades and a new Mediatek processor, maintaining competitive pricing with enhanced AI capabilities.

### Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra Launch: Key Features and Upgrades
* 📱 The new Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra was unveiled at the launch event, marking the **absence of the entry-level S10 model**, with the S10 Plus taking its place.
* 💵 The S10 Plus starts at **$1,100** and the S10 Ultra at **$1,200**, both maintaining the same price points as their predecessors while offering **12 GB of RAM** and **256 GB of storage**.
* ⚙ A significant change is the shift from Qualcomm Snapdragon processors to the Mediatek Dimensity 9300 Plus, providing an **18% boost in CPU speed** and a **28% increase in GPU power** compared to the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra.
* 🔍 The tablets now feature **enhanced AI capabilities**, with **faster NPU speeds** contributing to **improved performance in AI-driven tasks**, which Samsung emphasizes as a highlight.
* 🌟 While the AMOLED displays remain unchanged in pixel density, they now include **anti-reflective technology to reduce glare**, and the audio system has been upgraded with **AI-powered dialogue boost for clearer sound**.
* 💧 Both models retain their **IP68 rating** for water and dust resistance, and the back is constructed from **more durable armor aluminum**, alongside an **improved vapor chamber** for better heat dissipation.
* 🔋 Battery life is estimated at around **16 hours** based on mixed use, suggesting similar longevity to the S9 models despite the more powerful hardware.
* 📝 For current Tab S9 owners, the incremental upgrades may not warrant an immediate purchase, but potential **trade-in deals** could entice those with older models to consider upgrading.

Hey there. I've got the new Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra here. I'm at the launch event for the new S10 series. There's no longer the entry-level S10 model, but there is an S10 Plus. Let's find out what's new about them and what's not so new about them. Okay, those of you who follow Samsung and Android tablets know that Samsung makes arguably the best, most versatile Android tablets, and the S series are Samsung's flagship tablets, with prices similar to those of Apple's iPad Pro models. To be clear, this isn't a review. I only played around with the new tablets for around 15 to 20 minutes, so this is just my quick take on how much of an upgrade they are compared to the previous models. For starters, I should point out that Samsung hasn't changed the price for both the S10 Plus, which has a 12.4-inch display, or the S10 Ultra, which has that gigantic 14.6-inch display. The S10 Plus base model starts at $1,100 and has 12

GB of RAM and 256 gigs of storage, while the S10 Ultra's space model starts at 12 00 with the same configuration. Both retain a Micro SD slot for expanding the storage by up to 1.5 tabes, and both bundle in Samsung's S Pen. One of the big changes this year is that Samsung is no longer offering a smaller 11-in model that cost a couple of hundred bucks less than the plus model. It's also moved from Qualcomm Snapdragon processor to a Mediatek Dimensity 9300 plus processor. Some people thought Samsung would use the Snapdragon H Gen3 processor for these tablets since the Tab S9s ran on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, but Mediatek has bumped Qualcomm out for the S10s. Samsung says that new processor gives you an 18% bump in CPU speed, a 28% increase in GPU processing power, and a 14% increase in NPU speeds compared to the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra processor. The speed gains are slightly less for the S10 plus. NPU stands for

neural Processing Unit, which is what powers the tablet's AI features. And since everything seems to be about AI these days, having faster and more responsive AI features is one of the key things Samsung is highlighting about the new tablets. There are a few other small upgrades. The AMOLED displays are exactly the same as the previous models' displays, except that they're now equipped with anti-reflective technology that helps cut down on the glare a bit. Otherwise, the displays have the same pixel density with up to 120 HZ refresh rates. The S10 Ultra has a 2960x 1848 resolution, while the S10 plus is 2800 by 1752. The tablet's quad speaker setup is the same, but Samsung says it's been enhanced with AI-powered dialogue boost, which quote-unquote amplifies voices over unwanted noise to create Ultra-clear audio. Like the tab S9s, the tab S10s have an IP68 rating, which means they're fully waterproof and dustproof. And Samsung says the back has been upgraded with more durable enhanced

armor aluminum. Last but not least, Samsung says it's also upgraded the tablet's vapor chamber to help improve with heat dissipation from that new processor. These are obviously incremental upgrades, and as I said, Samsung was highlighting some of the S10 Galaxy AI features, which include no assist, sketch to image, and circle to search, along with PDF overlay translation and handwriting help that cleans up your handwritten notes. I obviously haven't tested the battery life yet, but a Samsung rep told me that the tablets are rated for around 16 hours based on mixed use, which is good. We'll have to run our own test to see where they stand compared to the S9s, but it seems like they should have similar battery life even with a more powerful processor. For those of you who already own one of the Tab S9 models, these upgrades probably aren't going to make you run out and buy a Tab S10. But I personally own a Tab S8 Plus, and I'll be looking at what kind of trade-in value Samsung will offer me to upgrade, which

is how a lot of people get good deals on the latest Samsung devices. I prefer the smaller S10; plus the ultra is just a little too big for me. But it does stand in well for a laptop replacement or a second display. As always, let me know what you think about the new Galaxy Tab S10s in the comment section and what other upgrades you would have liked to have seen Samsung make. I'm David Conor for CET. Thanks for watching.

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Updates on the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra and S10 Plus

The Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra and S10 Plus have been launched, with the S10 Plus now being the entry-level model.

Both tablets have the same starting price of $1,100 and offer similar configurations, including a Micro SD slot for storage expansion and bundled S Pen.

The major change is the switch from Qualcomm to Mediatek for the processor, resulting in significant speed and processing power gains compared to the previous models.

The new tablets feature a Neural Processing Unit for faster AI functionality.

The AMOLED displays have anti-reflective technology and offer the same pixel density and refresh rates as previous models.

Other upgrades include AI-powered dialogue boost for the quad speaker setup and a more durable, enhanced back design, while maintaining the IP68 rating for waterproof and dustproof protection.

Samsung has made incremental upgrades to the Tab S10, including a new processor and improved heat dissipation with an upgraded vapor chamber.

The tablet features AI capabilities like sketch to image and PDF overlay translation, along with a battery life rated for 16 hours of mixed use.

These upgrades may not be compelling enough for current Tab S9 owners to switch, but they could be attractive for those looking to trade in an older model.

Many people are finding great deals on the latest Samsung devices.

The smaller S10 is preferred by some, while the ultra model serves as a laptop replacement or second display.

The speaker invites feedback on the new Galaxy Tab S10s and suggestions for other desired upgrades from Samsung.