OnePlus Pad 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+
OnePlus Pad 3 (#2, best value) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ (#5): in our Performance Tablets scoring the OnePlus Pad 3 totals 9.1/10 and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ 8.2/10, the OnePlus Pad 3 leading on CPU Performance and GPU Performance. At $699 versus $999, the OnePlus Pad 3 costs $300 less.
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Side by side
| OnePlus Pad 3 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $699 | $999 |
| Display | 12.1" LCD, 3000×2120, 144Hz | 12.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2800×1752, 120Hz |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ |
| RAM | 12GB/16GB | 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB/512GB | 256GB/512GB + microSD |
| Battery | 9510mAh, 80W charging | 10,090mAh |
| Weight | 584g | 571g |
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 and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ made our Top 5 Performance Tablets, at #2 (best value) and #5. Best price-to-performance with Snapdragon 8 Elite—fastest Android chip. Outperforms iPad Air M2 in gaming at half the price. 90fps Fortnite vs 60fps on Samsung tablets. 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 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 scores 9 against 8 for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ — benchmarks. GPU Performance also separates them: 9 for the OnePlus Pad 3 versus 8 for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+.
On paper, the specifications that actually differ: Display — 12.1" LCD, 3000×2120, 144Hz on the OnePlus Pad 3 versus 12.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2800×1752, 120Hz on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+; Processor — Snapdragon 8 Elite on the OnePlus Pad 3 versus MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+; RAM — 12GB/16GB on the OnePlus Pad 3 versus 12GB on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+; Storage — 256GB/512GB on the OnePlus Pad 3 versus 256GB/512GB + microSD on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+; Battery — 9510mAh, 80W charging on the OnePlus Pad 3 versus 10,090mAh on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+; Weight — 584g on the OnePlus Pad 3 versus 571g on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+.
Pricing as of July 29, 2026: $699 for the OnePlus Pad 3 and $999 for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+, a $300 difference in the OnePlus Pad 3's favor. Owners praise the OnePlus Pad 3 for snapdragon 8 Elite fastest Android and 50% faster than Samsung tablets; the most common complaint is LCD not OLED. 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
- Snapdragon 8 Elite fastest Android
- 50% faster than Samsung tablets
- 144Hz display
- 80W rapid charging
- LCD not OLED
- No stylus included
- OxygenOS less polished than One UI
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 is the better fit for android performance seekers 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. Since the OnePlus Pad 3 is both the higher scorer and $300 cheaper, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ only makes sense for android premium buyers. The OnePlus Pad 3 is a poor fit for OLED display needs; the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ is a poor fit for max brightness needs.
Choose the OnePlus Pad 3 if
- Android performance seekers
- Mobile gaming
- Value flagship buyers
Skip it if
- OLED display needs
- Stylus users
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 better than the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+?
In our Performance Tablets ranking the OnePlus Pad 3 scores higher overall, 9.1 to 8.2, with the biggest advantage in CPU Performance. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ does not out-score it on any criterion we weigh.
How much more does the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ cost than the OnePlus Pad 3?
$300 more as of July 29, 2026: $999 for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ against $699 for the OnePlus Pad 3. Prices move, so the merchant page shows the current figure.
What is the main difference between the OnePlus Pad 3 and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+?
The headline spec difference is Display: 12.1" LCD, 3000×2120, 144Hz on the OnePlus Pad 3 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.