Samsung is anticipated to introduce a new lineup of budget-friendly tablets soon, enhancing its “Fan Edition” range. However, the forthcoming Galaxy Tab S10 FE series may test the allegiance of its fans due to a price increase.
Reports from YTechB suggest a price increase of at least $50 for the base Galaxy Tab S10 FE and its Plus variant. The expected pricing is as follows:
- Galaxy Tab S10 FE (8GB RAM / 128GB storage) – $499
- Galaxy Tab S10 FE (12GB RAM / 256GB storage) – $569
- Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ (8GB RAM / 128GB storage) – $649
- Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ (12GB RAM / 256GB storage) – $749
Upgrade, or not?
As a point of comparison, the original Galaxy Tab S FE started at $450 in the U.S. for the model with 6GB of RAM. This time, the entry-level option features 8GB of RAM, making the increased cost slightly more justifiable.
Interestingly, the upgraded high-end model now includes 12GB of RAM, an increase from the previous 8GB, while keeping the maximum storage at 256GB. This enhancement will also come with a $50 increase in price.
Conversely, the Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus initially retailed at $600, with its next iteration potentially starting at $650. It's worth noting that both RAM and storage capacities remain unchanged for this version, even with the price hike.
Additionally, there’s another unwelcome surprise for the Plus model. Despite the higher cost, it will come with one fewer rear camera compared to its predecessor, as indicated by leaked images of the new tablet.
What to expect from Galaxy Tab S10 FE series?
In terms of design, Samsung maintains a familiar all-metal aesthetic with flat edges. This year, the screen size appears to be increasing, following the trend set by the iPad Air. Rumor has it that the Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ will feature a 13.1-inch display, which is slightly larger than Apple's mid-range offering.
Although it’s unclear whether an OLED upgrade is forthcoming, given the tablet's market positioning, expectations may be low. On the internals side, Samsung is likely to use its in-house Exynos 1580 chipset.
Benchmarks suggest that this processor may be approximately 32% faster than the Exynos 1380 found in the Galaxy Tab S9 series. Based on tests, the Exynos 1580 utilized in the Galaxy A56 outperforms Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 in single-core tasks but falls short in multi-core performance.
Both models of the Galaxy Tab S10 FE will support stylus functionality from the outset and will offer the fastest wired charging available from Samsung at 45W. Other details about the devices remain under wraps, but indications from regulatory filings suggest an official launch is imminent.
