OnePlus Pad 3 (16GB/512GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+
OnePlus Pad 3 (16GB/512GB) (#2, best value) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ (#5): in our Performance Tablets scoring the OnePlus Pad 3 (16GB/512GB) totals 9.1/10 and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ 8.2/10.
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Side by side
| OnePlus Pad 3 (16GB/512GB) | Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 13.2" LTPS LCD, 2400x3392, 144Hz, Dolby Vision | 12.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2800×1752, 120Hz |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB/512GB + microSD |
| Battery | 12,140mAh, 80W charging | 10,090mAh |
| Weight | 675g | 571g |
| Price | Check price → | Check price → |
How they differ in real use
Built from our best performance tablets scoring, each product's published specifications, and verified owner feedback — not hands-on testing.
Both the OnePlus Pad 3 (16GB/512GB) and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ made our Top 5 Performance Tablets, at #2 (best value) and #5. The original OnePlus Pad 3 listing went dead, so this is the same tablet's 16GB/512GB configuration, currently sold on Amazon as an International Version import. Best price-to-performance with the Snapdragon 8 Elite, the fastest Android chip around, and now double the RAM and storage of the original listing, though the import channel means no confirmable current price and no US manufacturer warranty. Best Android performance (excluding OnePlus) with Dimensity 9300+ and 12GB RAM. Smooth One UI, exceptional multitasking with DeX.
We score performance tablets on CPU Performance (30%), GPU Performance (30%), RAM & Storage (20%), Sustained Performance (10%) and Value (10%). On that basis the OnePlus Pad 3 (16GB/512GB) totals 9.1 out of 10 and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ 8.2. The widest gap is CPU Performance, where the OnePlus Pad 3 (16GB/512GB) scores 9 against 8 for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+: benchmarks. GPU Performance also separates them: 9 for the OnePlus Pad 3 (16GB/512GB) versus 8 for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ claws back ground on Value.
On paper, the specifications that actually differ: Display: 13.2" LTPS LCD, 2400x3392, 144Hz, Dolby Vision on the OnePlus Pad 3 (16GB/512GB) versus 12.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2800×1752, 120Hz on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+; Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite on the OnePlus Pad 3 (16GB/512GB) versus MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+; RAM: 16GB on the OnePlus Pad 3 (16GB/512GB) versus 12GB on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+; Storage: 512GB on the OnePlus Pad 3 (16GB/512GB) versus 256GB/512GB + microSD on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+; Battery: 12,140mAh, 80W charging on the OnePlus Pad 3 (16GB/512GB) versus 10,090mAh on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+; Weight: 675g on the OnePlus Pad 3 (16GB/512GB) versus 571g on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+.
Check current pricing at the merchant links below. Owners praise the OnePlus Pad 3 (16GB/512GB) for snapdragon 8 Elite remains the fastest Android tablet chip in this list and 16GB RAM and 512GB storage, double the original listing's base configuration; the most common complaint is sold as an International Version import, so it lacks OnePlus's US manufacturer warranty and support. Owners praise the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ for 12.4" sweet spot size and s Pen included ($100+ value); the most common complaint is mediaTek trails Snapdragon.
OnePlus Pad 3 (16GB/512GB)
- Snapdragon 8 Elite remains the fastest Android tablet chip in this list
- 16GB RAM and 512GB storage, double the original listing's base configuration
- 144Hz 13.2" 3.4K (2400x3392) LCD display with Dolby Vision
- 12,140mAh battery with 80W SUPERVOOC fast charging
- Sold as an International Version import, so it lacks OnePlus's US manufacturer warranty and support
- No confirmable current price: the listing shows pricing only after adding it to cart
- No stylus included
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+
- 12.4" sweet spot size
- S Pen included ($100+ value)
- IP68 water resistant
- microSD expansion
- MediaTek trails Snapdragon
- No cellular in some markets
- Not as bright as iPad Pro
Which should you buy?
The OnePlus Pad 3 (16GB/512GB) is the better fit for android performance seekers wanting maximum RAM and storage and mobile gaming; it is the higher-scoring pick here, chiefly for CPU Performance and GPU Performance. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ is the better fit for android premium buyers and s Pen users, and the stronger choice if Value matters more to you than the overall score. The OnePlus Pad 3 (16GB/512GB) is a poor fit for buyers wanting a US manufacturer warranty; the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ is a poor fit for max brightness needs.
Choose the OnePlus Pad 3 (16GB/512GB) if
- Android performance seekers wanting maximum RAM and storage
- Mobile gaming
- Buyers comfortable with an import unit
Skip it if
- Buyers wanting a US manufacturer warranty
- OLED display needs
Choose the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ if
- Android premium buyers
- S Pen users
- Balanced size needs
Skip it if
- Max brightness needs
- Gaming performance
Common questions
Is the OnePlus Pad 3 (16GB/512GB) better than the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+?
In our Performance Tablets ranking the OnePlus Pad 3 (16GB/512GB) scores higher overall, 9.1 to 8.2, with the biggest advantage in CPU Performance. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ is stronger on Value, so it is the better pick if that matters most to you.
What is the main difference between the OnePlus Pad 3 (16GB/512GB) and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+?
The headline spec difference is Display: 13.2" LTPS LCD, 2400x3392, 144Hz, Dolby Vision on the OnePlus Pad 3 (16GB/512GB) versus 12.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2800×1752, 120Hz on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+. In use, the gap that matters most is CPU Performance (9 vs 8 in our scoring): benchmarks.