OnePlus Pad 3 VS Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE

The OnePlus Pad 3 and Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE both share a 6 mm thickness, making them similarly slim in profile. However, the OnePlus Pad 3 is larger and heavier, weighing 675 g compared to the 500 g of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE. In terms of physical dimensions, the OnePlus Pad 3 is also broader and taller, measuring 289.6 mm in width and 209.7 mm in height, whereas the Galaxy Tab S10 FE is 254.3 mm wide and 165.8 mm tall.

Both devices come with a stylus included, but neither has a detachable keyboard or a backlit keyboard. The OnePlus Pad 3 has no water resistance, while the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE is waterproof, offering an extra layer of durability in wet conditions.

When it comes to volume, the OnePlus Pad 3 is slightly larger at 364.37 cm³, compared to the Galaxy Tab S10 FE's 252.98 cm³. This reflects the larger size of the OnePlus Pad 3 overall, though both devices remain compact enough for comfortable handling.

The OnePlus Pad 3 and Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE both feature LCD displays, though there are notable differences in size and resolution. The OnePlus Pad 3 has a larger 13.2″ screen, with a resolution of 3392 x 2400 px and a pixel density of 315 ppi. In contrast, the Galaxy Tab S10 FE has a smaller 10.9″ screen, with a lower resolution of 2304 x 1440 px and a pixel density of 249 ppi.

Regarding display performance, the OnePlus Pad 3 supports a higher refresh rate of 144Hz, while the Galaxy Tab S10 FE supports 90Hz. Both devices have typical brightness levels that differ slightly: the OnePlus Pad 3 reaches 500 nits, while the Galaxy Tab S10 FE offers a brighter 600 nits. The OnePlus Pad 3 also includes an anti-reflection coating, while the Galaxy Tab S10 FE lacks this feature.

Neither device supports HDR10+ or has an e-paper display, and neither features sapphire glass display protection. However, the Galaxy Tab S10 FE benefits from branded damage-resistant glass, a feature the OnePlus Pad 3 does not include. Both devices include touchscreens, but the OnePlus Pad 3 does not have branded damage-resistant glass or an anti-reflection coating, unlike the Galaxy Tab S10 FE.

The OnePlus Pad 3 and Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE differ significantly in terms of performance specs. The OnePlus Pad 3 features 512GB of internal storage and 16GB of RAM, while the Galaxy Tab S10 FE offers 256GB of storage and 12GB of RAM. Both devices use a 64-bit architecture and have integrated LTE, but the OnePlus Pad 3 is equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, whereas the Galaxy Tab S10 FE uses the Samsung Exynos 1580 chipset.

In terms of processing power, the OnePlus Pad 3 has a faster CPU, with 2 cores running at 4.32 GHz and 6 cores at 3.53 GHz. The Galaxy Tab S10 FE, on the other hand, has a CPU with 1 core at 2.9 GHz, 3 cores at 2.6 GHz, and 4 cores at 1.95 GHz. The OnePlus Pad 3 also outperforms the Galaxy Tab S10 FE in Geekbench 6 scores, with 10,059 in multi-core and 3,234 in single-core, compared to the Galaxy Tab S10 FE's 3,893 multi-core and 1,360 single-core results.

Regarding graphics, the OnePlus Pad 3 has an Adreno 830 GPU clocked at 1,100 MHz, while the Galaxy Tab S10 FE features an Xclipse 530 GPU running at 1,300 MHz. Despite the Galaxy Tab S10 FE's higher GPU clock speed, the OnePlus Pad 3 supports a higher maximum memory amount of 24GB compared to the 12GB limit on the Galaxy Tab S10 FE. Additionally, the OnePlus Pad 3 has a higher memory bandwidth of 85.1 GB/s versus the 51.2 GB/s on the Galaxy Tab S10 FE, reflecting the differences in overall system performance potential.

The OnePlus Pad 3 and Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE both feature 13 MP main cameras and share similar video recording capabilities, with both devices supporting 2160 x 30 fps video. However, their front cameras differ, with the OnePlus Pad 3 offering an 8 MP front camera, while the Galaxy Tab S10 FE has a higher 12 MP front camera.

In terms of camera features, the OnePlus Pad 3 includes a flash and video light, while the Galaxy Tab S10 FE lacks a flash and video light. Both devices have a built-in HDR mode, touch autofocus, manual white balance, CMOS sensors, continuous autofocus during video recording, and manual ISO controls. They also both lack optical image stabilization, 3D photo/video recording capabilities, and dual-tone or RGB LED flashes.

Additional camera features on the OnePlus Pad 3 include manual exposure control, but it does not support panoramas or serial shot mode. The Galaxy Tab S10 FE matches this with manual exposure but also lacks panorama creation and serial shot mode. Neither device offers a front-facing LED flash or manual shutter speed adjustments.

Both the OnePlus Pad 3 and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE come with stereo speakers, providing a similar audio experience in terms of sound quality. Neither device includes a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack, meaning users will need to rely on Bluetooth or USB-C audio solutions for wired audio connections.

Additionally, neither tablet has a built-in radio, so users will not be able to listen to FM radio directly on these devices.

The OnePlus Pad 3 and Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE differ significantly in battery capacity. The OnePlus Pad 3 is equipped with a larger 12,140 mAh battery, while the Galaxy Tab S10 FE features a smaller 8,000 mAh battery. Both tablets support fast charging, ensuring quicker power-ups, but neither device has wireless charging capabilities.

Both devices also include a battery level indicator, which helps track the remaining power, and feature rechargeable batteries. Neither tablet offers a removable battery, meaning the battery is not designed to be swapped out by the user.

The OnePlus Pad 3 and Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE both offer extensive connectivity features, with both supporting Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) and Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac). The OnePlus Pad 3 also supports Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), while the Galaxy Tab S10 FE adds Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), providing slightly different Wi-Fi options. Both devices support Bluetooth, with the OnePlus Pad 3 using version 5.4 and the Galaxy Tab S10 FE using version 5.3.

The OnePlus Pad 3 has faster download speeds, offering 10,000 MBits/s, compared to the Galaxy Tab S10 FE’s 5,100 MBits/s. However, the Galaxy Tab S10 FE offers faster upload speeds at 1,280 MBits/s, while the OnePlus Pad 3 provides 3,500 MBits/s. Neither device supports Ethernet, but both include USB Type-C ports, with the OnePlus Pad 3 supporting USB 3.2 and the Galaxy Tab S10 FE supporting USB 2.0.

In terms of additional features, the Galaxy Tab S10 FE has a cellular module with 5G support, which the OnePlus Pad 3 lacks. It also includes NFC and a fingerprint scanner, while the OnePlus Pad 3 does not. Both devices feature on-device machine learning, clipboard warnings, location and camera/microphone privacy options, split screen support, and PiP (Picture-in-Picture). The OnePlus Pad 3 offers Wi-Fi password sharing, while the Galaxy Tab S10 FE includes a fingerprint scanner and NFC. The Galaxy Tab S10 FE also supports customizable notifications, while both devices feature offline voice recognition, but the OnePlus Pad 3 has more robust privacy and security options overall.

Both the OnePlus Pad 3 and Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE feature DDR5 memory, ensuring fast and efficient performance. Additionally, both devices support multithreading, which allows for better multitasking and improved performance when handling multiple processes at once.

With identical memory versions and multithreading capabilities, these two tablets provide similar performance potential in terms of processing efficiency and multitasking abilities.