Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ vs Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5)
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ (#2, best value) vs Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) (#3, best premium): in our Battery Life Tablets scoring the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ totals 9.1/10 and the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) 9.1/10. At $599.99 versus $1,199, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ costs $599.01 less.
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Side by side
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ | Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $599.99 | $1199 |
| Display | 13.1" LCD, 2560×1600, 90Hz | 13" Ultra Retina XDR, 2752×2064, 120Hz OLED |
| Processor | Exynos 1580 | M5 (10-core CPU, 10-core GPU) |
| RAM | 8GB/12GB | 12GB (16GB with 1TB+) |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB + microSD | 256GB-2TB |
| Battery | 10,090mAh, 14-16 hours | 38.99Wh, 10-11 hours |
| Weight | 700g | 579g |
| Thickness | — | 5.1mm |
How they differ in real use
Built from our best battery tablets scoring, each product's published specifications, and verified owner feedback — not hands-on testing.
Both the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ and the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) made our Top 5 Battery Life Tablets, at #2 (best value) and #3 (best premium). IP68 water resistant with 10,090mAh delivering 14-16 hours. S Pen included, 13.1" screen, 7 years of updates, priced around $600. Best battery in premium category at 10-11 hours despite M5 power. 38.99Wh battery with 50% charge in 30 minutes. Variable 10-120Hz refresh conserves power.
We score battery life tablets on Battery Life (40%), Efficiency (25%), Charging Speed (15%), Battery Capacity (10%) and Value (10%). On that basis the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ totals 9.1 out of 10 and the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) 9.1. The widest gap is Efficiency, where the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) scores 10 against 8 for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ — processor efficiency. Battery Life also separates them: 10 for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ versus 9 for the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5). The Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) claws back ground on Charging Speed.
On paper, the specifications that actually differ: Display — 13.1" LCD, 2560×1600, 90Hz on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ versus 13" Ultra Retina XDR, 2752×2064, 120Hz OLED on the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5); Processor — Exynos 1580 on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ versus M5 (10-core CPU, 10-core GPU) on the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5); RAM — 8GB/12GB on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ versus 12GB (16GB with 1TB+) on the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5); Storage — 128GB/256GB + microSD on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ versus 256GB-2TB on the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5); Battery — 10,090mAh, 14-16 hours on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ versus 38.99Wh, 10-11 hours on the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5); Weight — 700g on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ versus 579g on the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5).
Pricing as of August 12, 2026: $599.99 for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ and $1,199 for the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5), a $599.01 difference in the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+'s favor. Owners praise the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ for IP68 water resistant and 14-16 hours battery; the most common complaint is exynos weaker than Snapdragon. Owners praise the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) for 1600 nits peak brightness and tandem OLED technology; the most common complaint is $1,299+ entry price.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+
- IP68 water resistant
- 14-16 hours battery
- 10,090mAh capacity
- S Pen included
- Exynos weaker than Snapdragon
- Thick bezels
- 700g+ heavy
Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5)
- 1600 nits peak brightness
- Tandem OLED technology
- M5 chip fastest
- ProMotion 120Hz
- $1,299+ entry price
- Slight warm color cast
- Overkill for basic use
Which should you buy?
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ is the better fit for water resistance needs and all-day battery — it is the higher-scoring pick here, chiefly for Battery Life and Value. The Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) is the better fit for professional creatives and 4K video editing, and the stronger choice if Efficiency and Charging Speed matter more to you than the overall score. Since the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ is both the higher scorer and $599.01 cheaper, the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) only makes sense for professional creatives. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ is a poor fit for lightweight needs; the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) is a poor fit for budget buyers.
Choose the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ if
- Water resistance needs
- All-day battery
- Large screen + stylus
Skip it if
- Lightweight needs
- Gaming performance
Choose the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) if
- Professional creatives
- 4K video editing
- Display enthusiasts
Skip it if
- Budget buyers
- Basic tablet needs
Common questions
Is the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ better than the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5)?
In our Battery Life Tablets ranking the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ scores higher overall, 9.1 to 9.1, with the biggest advantage in Efficiency. The Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) is stronger on Efficiency and Charging Speed, so it is the better pick if those matter most to you.
How much more does the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) cost than the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+?
$599.01 more as of August 12, 2026: $1,199 for the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) against $599.99 for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+. Prices move, so the merchant page shows the current figure.
What is the main difference between the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ and the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5)?
The headline spec difference is Display: 13.1" LCD, 2560×1600, 90Hz on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ versus 13" Ultra Retina XDR, 2752×2064, 120Hz OLED on the Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5). In use, the gap that matters most is Efficiency (8 vs 10 in our scoring): processor efficiency.