The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE has entered the Indonesian market offering a compelling package at an affordable price point. It includes a free S Pen, a feature rarely bundled in mid-range tablets. This combination immediately attracts students and entry-level creative professionals looking for a budget-friendly device.
Premium Design with Affordable Price
The tablet features a full aluminum body that mimics Samsung’s flagship design, lending it a solid and premium feel. It measures just 6 mm thick and weighs approximately 497 grams, making it slim and lightweight with an evenly balanced weight distribution. Surprisingly, the Galaxy Tab S10 FE carries an IP68 rating, ensuring resistance to water splashes and dust—a rare trait at this price range.
The fingerprint sensor integrates with the power button located on the right side, and the SIM tray supports microSD expansion. This inclusion surpasses even some Samsung phones like the Galaxy A56, which lacks this feature.
Display and Audio Quality
The Galaxy Tab S10 FE comes with a Full HD+ IPS panel. While it is not AMOLED, the screen covers nearly 100% of the sRGB color gamut, which is adequate for multimedia consumption. The adaptive refresh rate between 60 and 90 Hz ensures smooth scrolling, outperforming the 60 Hz refresh rate of the 11th generation iPad.
Users will appreciate the natural color rendering that avoids Samsung’s typical oversaturation. The tablet supports video playback up to 2160p resolution. Its stereo speakers, developed in partnership with AKG, deliver clear bass and rich layers of sound, perfect for entertainment purposes.
Performance and Gaming
Powered by the Exynos 1580 chipset—the same processor found in the Galaxy A56—the device claims a 40% performance boost over its predecessor. Benchmark scores on AnTuTu approach 900,000 points, reflecting commendable performance for its class.
The GPU collaboration with AMD yields solid graphical capabilities. In CPU throttle tests over 30 minutes, the device maintained stable performance without significant drops. Popular games like Mobile Legends run consistently at 90 FPS, while PUBG Mobile locks at 60 FPS despite hardware capability for more.
In more demanding titles such as Genshin Impact, medium settings yield an average of 53 FPS, and Wuthering Wave averages 45 FPS with occasional dips to 28 FPS. The tablet’s surface can reach up to 46.4°C during heavy gaming, likely due to its slim 6 mm chassis.
Included S Pen with Extensive Features
Samsung includes the S Pen with Bluetooth connectivity in the box, a feature even absent in the more expensive S25 Ultra model. It offers 4096 levels of pressure sensitivity and responsive palm rejection, ideal for digital drawing.
The S Pen supports Air Command, allowing remote control of the camera and converting handwriting to typed text. It magnetically attaches to the tablet’s top for convenient storage, reducing the risk of loss. Galaxy AI features such as Object Eraser, Auto Trim for photo editing, and Read Aloud for lengthy articles add further value.
Battery Life and Charging
The built-in 8000 mAh battery delivers long endurance, with continuous web browsing lasting 16 hours and 30 minutes. Gaming drains battery moderately: 20 minutes of Genshin Impact uses 10%, PUBG Mobile consumes 6% per 30 minutes, and Wuthering Wave uses 10% for the same duration.
Although the tablet supports 45-watt fast charging, the charger is not included in the package. Samsung users have generally accepted this approach. Full charging from zero to 100% takes just over two hours, which is reasonable for a mid-range tablet.
Software Experience with One UI 7 and Android 15
The device runs One UI 7 based on Android 15, ensuring a smooth and clean user interface. The settings include separated toggle buttons that are easy-to-access. It comes pre-installed with apps like Pen Up for drawing and tracing, and Smart Things for managing Samsung smart home devices.
Multiwindow capability forces apps without native split-screen support to run side by side, enhancing multitasking. The Game Booster optimizes gaming performance, and the customizable Daily Board widget offers useful on-screen information.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE delivers a complete package with a premium design, free S Pen, and rare IP68 certification at an accessible price point equivalent to around $60 USD. Its strong multimedia and productivity features make it a solid mid-range tablet choice within the Samsung ecosystem.
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