OnePlus Pad 3 VS Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus

The OnePlus Pad 3 and Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus share similar design characteristics, with both devices having a thickness of 6 mm. The OnePlus Pad 3 weighs 675 g, while the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus is slightly lighter at 668 g. The dimensions of the two tablets differ slightly, with the OnePlus Pad 3 measuring 289.6 mm in width and 209.7 mm in height, while the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus is wider at 300.6 mm but shorter in height at 194.7 mm.

Both tablets come with a stylus, but neither includes a detachable or backlit keyboard. The volume of the OnePlus Pad 3 is 364.37472 cm³, which is a bit larger compared to the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus's volume of 351.16092 cm³.

In terms of water resistance, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus has the added benefit of being waterproof, whereas the OnePlus Pad 3 has no water resistance. Neither device features tilt sensitivity in the stylus.

The OnePlus Pad 3 and Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus have displays that are quite similar but with a few notable differences. The OnePlus Pad 3 has a slightly larger 13.2″ screen, compared to the 13.1″ screen on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus. The OnePlus Pad 3 also offers a higher resolution of 3392 x 2400 px, leading to a sharper image with a pixel density of 315 ppi, while the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus has a resolution of 2880 x 1800 px and a pixel density of 259 ppi.

Both tablets use LCD panels, but the OnePlus Pad 3 features an IPS display, which typically provides better viewing angles. The refresh rates differ as well, with the OnePlus Pad 3 supporting a faster 144Hz, compared to the 90Hz on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus.

Regarding additional display features, the OnePlus Pad 3 has an anti-reflection coating but lacks branded damage-resistant glass or HDR support. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus, on the other hand, includes branded damage-resistant glass but lacks an anti-reflection coating and HDR support. The OnePlus Pad 3 has a typical brightness of 500 nits, while the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus is brighter at 600 nits. Both tablets have touch screens and neither includes sapphire glass or an e-paper display.

The OnePlus Pad 3 and Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus have some distinct differences in their performance specifications. The OnePlus Pad 3 comes with a higher internal storage of 512GB, compared to the 256GB on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus. Additionally, the OnePlus Pad 3 is equipped with 16GB of RAM, while the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus has 12GB of RAM.

The chipsets also differ significantly: the OnePlus Pad 3 features the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, with a higher clock speed of 2 x 4.32 GHz & 6 x 3.53 GHz, while the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus uses the Samsung Exynos 1580, which has a CPU configuration of 1 x 2.9 GHz & 3 x 2.6 GHz & 4 x 1.95 GHz. The Geekbench 6 scores also show a notable difference, with the OnePlus Pad 3 achieving 10,059 in multi-core and 3,234 in single-core, whereas the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus scores 3,893 in multi-core and 1,360 in single-core.

Both devices support 64-bit architecture and have integrated LTE and big.LITTLE technology. The OnePlus Pad 3 has a smaller 3 nm semiconductor size compared to the 4 nm size of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus. The OnePlus Pad 3 also has faster RAM speed at 5300 MHz versus 3200 MHz on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus. The GPU clock speed on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus is slightly higher at 1300 MHz, while the OnePlus Pad 3's GPU runs at 1100 MHz. Other key differences include the OnePlus Pad 3 supporting a maximum memory of 24GB (which is not available on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus) and a higher maximum memory bandwidth of 85.1 GB/s, compared to 51.2 GB/s on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus. Both devices support HMP (heterogeneous multi-processing), DirectX 12, and OpenGL 3.2.

The OnePlus Pad 3 and Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus both feature a 13 MP main camera, providing the same resolution for main photo captures. However, the front camera differs between the two devices: the OnePlus Pad 3 has an 8 MP front camera, while the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus offers a higher resolution 12 MP front camera.

Both devices support 2160 x 30 fps video recording with their main cameras, and both have a CMOS sensor, touch autofocus, manual white balance, continuous autofocus for video recording, and manual ISO controls. Neither tablet supports slow-motion video recording, panorama shots, or 360° panoramas, and neither has built-in optical image stabilization or 3D photo/video recording capabilities.

In terms of additional features, the OnePlus Pad 3 includes a flash for the main camera and a video light, but lacks a front-facing LED flash. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus does not have a flash for the main camera, nor does it include a video light. Both devices support manual exposure settings and manual focus, but neither has manual shutter speed control or a dual-tone LED flash.

Both the OnePlus Pad 3 and Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus come with stereo speakers, providing a similar audio experience in terms of sound output. Neither device includes a 3.5 mm audio jack, so users will need to use wireless headphones or a USB-C adapter for wired audio connections. Additionally, neither tablet has a built-in radio feature.

Overall, the audio specifications are identical for both devices, with both offering stereo sound and lacking traditional audio connectivity options like the 3.5 mm jack and FM radio.

The OnePlus Pad 3 and Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus both feature large batteries, with the OnePlus Pad 3 boasting a 12,140 mAh capacity, compared to the 10,090 mAh battery in the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus. Both devices support fast charging and have rechargeable batteries, but neither includes wireless charging functionality.

Both tablets also come with a battery level indicator, allowing users to monitor their battery status easily. Neither device has a removable battery, ensuring a more compact and durable design.

The OnePlus Pad 3 and Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus offer a variety of connectivity features, though there are a few key differences. Both devices support Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), but the OnePlus Pad 3 also supports Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), while the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus supports Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax). The OnePlus Pad 3 has a higher download speed of 10,000 MBits/s, compared to 5,100 MBits/s on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus, though the upload speeds on the Samsung device are lower at 1,280 MBits/s, versus 3,500 MBits/s on the OnePlus Pad 3.

When it comes to cellular connectivity, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus has both a cellular module and 5G support, while the OnePlus Pad 3 lacks these features. The Samsung tablet also includes NFC and a fingerprint scanner, which are not available on the OnePlus Pad 3. Both devices feature USB Type-C ports, but the OnePlus Pad 3 supports USB version 3.2, while the Samsung tablet only supports USB version 2.

In terms of features, both tablets offer useful tools like on-device machine learning, clipboard warnings, location and camera/microphone privacy options, and the ability to block app tracking. Both also support split screen, PiP (Picture-in-Picture), dark mode, dynamic theming, and widgets. The Samsung tablet has a fingerprint scanner and NFC support, but the OnePlus Pad 3 has a faster download speed, and both are multi-user systems with child lock functionality. The OnePlus Pad 3 includes more advanced Wi-Fi capabilities, while the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus offers the added advantage of cellular connectivity and biometric security features.

Both the OnePlus Pad 3 and Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus feature DDR memory version 5, ensuring high-speed memory performance. Additionally, both devices support multithreading, allowing for more efficient processing by handling multiple tasks simultaneously.

In terms of these two specifications, the devices are identical, with both utilizing the same memory technology and processing capabilities for improved multitasking and performance.