Which tablet is lighter?

iPad 10th generation is lighter at 477 g versus Galaxy Tab S10 FE at 497 g (20 g difference).

Which tablet is thinner?

Galaxy Tab S10 FE is thinner at 6 mm compared with iPad 10th generation at 7 mm (1.00 mm difference).

Which tablet is easier to carry?

Galaxy Tab S10 FE is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (165.8 × 254.3 × 6 mm, 497 g) than iPad 10th generation (179.5 × 248.6 × 7 mm, 477 g).

Which tablet is better for one-handed use?

Galaxy Tab S10 FE is better for one-handed use with a 165.8 mm width, 254.3 mm height, and 497 g weight versus iPad 10th generation at 179.5 mm, 248.6 mm, and 477 g.

Which device is heavier?

Galaxy Tab S10 FE is heavier at 497g compared with iPad 10th generation at 477g.

How much heavier is Galaxy Tab S10 FE than iPad 10th generation?

Galaxy Tab S10 FE is 20g heavier than iPad 10th generation (497g vs 477g).

Is the weight difference noticeable?

Yes — the 20g gap is somewhat noticeable. Galaxy Tab S10 FE (497g) can feel a bit heavier than iPad 10th generation (477g) during long one-handed use or pocket carry.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy Tab S10 FE vs iPad 10th generation

Open comparison tool

Comparison Summary

iPad 10th generation is significantly wider than Galaxy Tab S10 FE (179.5 mm vs 165.8 mm), Galaxy Tab S10 FE is noticeably heavier (497 g vs 477 g), and iPad 10th generation is noticeably thicker (7 mm vs 6 mm). iPad 10th generation is 13.7 mm wider and 5.7 mm taller than Galaxy Tab S10 FE, makin...

Key Differences

Width
The iPad 10th generation is 13.7mm wider than the Galaxy Tab S10 FE.
Weight
The Galaxy Tab S10 FE is 20g heavier than the iPad 10th generation (4.2%).
Height
The Galaxy Tab S10 FE is 5.7mm taller than the iPad 10th generation.
Thickness
The iPad 10th generation is 1mm thicker than the Galaxy Tab S10 FE.

Winner Cards

Smaller body

Galaxy Tab S10 FE

Galaxy Tab S10 FE (165.8 × 254.3 mm) vs iPad 10th generation (179.5 × 248.6 mm).

Lighter weight

iPad 10th generation

iPad 10th generation (477 g) vs Galaxy Tab S10 FE (497 g), 20 g lighter.

Thinner design

Galaxy Tab S10 FE

Galaxy Tab S10 FE (6 mm) vs iPad 10th generation (7 mm).

Pocketability

Galaxy Tab S10 FE

Galaxy Tab S10 FE has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (165.8 × 254.3 × 6 mm).

Larger overall size

iPad 10th generation

iPad 10th generation is 13.7 mm wider and 5.7 mm taller than Galaxy Tab S10 FE (179.5 × 248.6 mm vs 165.8 × 254.3 mm).

Dimension Comparison Table

Dimension	Galaxy Tab S10 FE	iPad 10th generation	Difference
Width	165.8 mm	179.5 mm	+13.7 mm
Height	254.3 mm	248.6 mm	-5.7 mm
Thickness	6 mm	7 mm	+1 mm
Weight	497 g	477 g	-20 g

Real-world Usage

Pocket Carry

The Galaxy Tab S10 FE's slimmer edge may slide into jeans or jacket pockets more easily, and the Galaxy Tab S10 FE has the smaller listed frame for upright storage.

One-Hand Use

The Galaxy Tab S10 FE's narrower face may suit one-handed scrolling, while the iPad 10th generation asks for a wider grip across the display.

Daily Comfort

The Galaxy Tab S10 FE carries more listed mass in a smaller outer frame than the iPad 10th generation, so it may feel denser despite the weight gap.

Travel & Bag Carry

The iPad 10th generation uses more organizer space in a bag or backpack; the Galaxy Tab S10 FE leaves more room beside cases and chargers, and the Galaxy Tab S10 FE adds more listed mass to a packed carry.

Buying Recommendation

Who should choose the Galaxy Tab S10 FE?

Choose the Galaxy Tab S10 FE if narrower 165.8 mm width (vs 179.5 mm), thinner 6 mm profile (vs 7 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (165.8 × 254.3 mm vs 179.5 × 248.6 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has higher listed weight (497g vs 477g) and taller 254.3 mm frame (vs 248.6 mm) compared with the iPad 10th generation.

Who should choose the iPad 10th generation?

Choose the iPad 10th generation if lighter listed weight (477g vs 497g) and shorter 248.6 mm height (vs 254.3 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has wider 179.5 mm body (vs 165.8 mm), thicker 7 mm edge (vs 6 mm), and larger overall footprint (179.5 × 248.6 mm vs 165.8 × 254.3 mm) compared with the Galaxy Tab S10 FE.

Overall recommendation

Overall, the Galaxy Tab S10 FE is the more compact pick on listed size, and the iPad 10th generation is the larger option for buyers who want more physical presence from the official dimensions alone.

FAQ

Which tablet is bigger?: iPad 10th generation is 13.7 mm wider and 5.7 mm taller than Galaxy Tab S10 FE (179.5 × 248.6 mm vs 165.8 × 254.3 mm).
Which tablet is lighter?: iPad 10th generation is lighter at 477 g versus Galaxy Tab S10 FE at 497 g (20 g difference).
Which tablet is thinner?: Galaxy Tab S10 FE is thinner at 6 mm compared with iPad 10th generation at 7 mm (1.00 mm difference).
Which tablet is easier to carry?: Galaxy Tab S10 FE is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (165.8 × 254.3 × 6 mm, 497 g) than iPad 10th generation (179.5 × 248.6 × 7 mm, 477 g).
Which tablet is better for one-handed use?: Galaxy Tab S10 FE is better for one-handed use with a 165.8 mm width, 254.3 mm height, and 497 g weight versus iPad 10th generation at 179.5 mm, 248.6 mm, and 477 g.
Which device is heavier?: Galaxy Tab S10 FE is heavier at 497g compared with iPad 10th generation at 477g.
How much heavier is Galaxy Tab S10 FE than iPad 10th generation?: Galaxy Tab S10 FE is 20g heavier than iPad 10th generation (497g vs 477g).
Is the weight difference noticeable?: Yes — the 20g gap is somewhat noticeable. Galaxy Tab S10 FE (497g) can feel a bit heavier than iPad 10th generation (477g) during long one-handed use or pocket carry.

Related Devices

Related Comparisons

More size comparisons from the same device families, brands, and recent flagship models.

Open Galaxy Tab S10 FE and iPad 10th generation in the comparison tool