Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S10+ competes directly with iPad Pro models in the premium tablet space, and the 256GB model still available at the Black Friday record low of $749 instead of $999 because Amazon and Samsung haven’t pulled the deal yet. This is the best value for money you’ll find on a premium Android tablet right now, especially considering the included S Pen and Galaxy AI features that cost extra on competing devices.
How Galaxy AI Changes the Way You Work
The AMOLED 2X display technology makes blacks darker and colors brighter than standard LCD panels. It also has brightness levels that can be seen in direct sunlight. The 12.4-inch size gives you enough screen space to do two things at once or do detailed creative work without making it hard to hold or carry. The display supports a 120Hz refresh rate, which makes scrolling smooth and S Pen input quick, getting rid of the lag that makes cheaper stylus systems feel like they’re not connected to your hand movements. The colors are accurate enough for professional photo editing and design work, but you should still check the final output on calibrated displays before you publish it.
The S Pen that comes with the tablet attaches to the edge of the tablet with magnets and charges wirelessly when it is docked whch means you never have to worry about running out of battery or losing the stylus. The pen pressure sensitivity can tell the difference between more than 4,000 levels of force which lets you use shading techniques and line weight changes that are like those of traditional drawing tools. Palm rejection works well enough that you can write on the screen without accidentally touching it when you rest your hand on it. The pen latency stays low enough that the digital ink keeps up with your strokes in real time instead of having to catch up.
The Sketch to Image feature uses AI processing to figure out what you want and add detail, shading, and style to your rough drawings to make them look like finished works of art. This is very helpful for designers who want to quickly see how their ideas will look or for students who need to make graphics for a presentation without spending hours in complicated design software. You draw something simple with the S Pen, choose the AI enhancement option, and the tablet makes several improved versions based on what you drew. For most tasks, the processing happens on the device, so your notes and sketches don’t get sent to cloud servers for AI analysis.
With Circle to Search with Google, you can draw a circle around anything on the screen to highlight it and start a search right away without having to switch apps or copy text. This works perfectly when you’re reading articles, watching videos, or scrolling through social media and see something that makes you want to learn more. The feature can read text, pictures, and even things in pictures which makes research and fact-checking go more smoothly without having to switch between apps and search for things by hand.
The battery lasts for full workdays with a mix of activities like taking notes, making video calls, browsing the web, and streaming media. It usually lasts 10 to 12 hours before needing to be charged. The aluminum body feels high-end and is light enough to be used for long periods of time without feeling heavy. The build quality is strong enough to handle being carried around in bags every day without feeling fragile.
This $250 discount makes high-end Android tablets compete with mid-range iPad Pros. The value proposition is based on having professional-grade hardware and software tools that make you more productive and creative instead of just passively consuming content.