Galaxy Tab S10+ sinks to $749 on Amazon: Samsung's last 12.4-inch AMOLED slate

On the same morning Samsung unveiled its next generation of foldables in London, Amazon quietly posted one of the steepest discounts it has ever offered on the Galaxy Tab S10+: $351 off the 256GB Moonstone Gray model, bringing the price to $749. That is a 32% reduction from the current $1,100 asking price — and the timing is more meaningful than it might appear. The Galaxy Tab S11, released last September, arrived without a Plus model. There is no 12.4-inch successor. The Tab S10+ is the last Samsung tablet at this screen size, and at $749 it is now asking a buyer to decide whether that distinction is worth capturing before it disappears from store shelves.

Samsung Unveiled a New Foldable Family This Morning — Not a New Tablet

Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked 2026 event kicked off at 9 a.m. ET in London, where the company unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold 8, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, and the Galaxy Z Flip 8. No new tablet was announced at the event. That absence matters for buyers weighing whether to wait for something better: if Samsung follows its established cadence, a Tab S12 series is possible in late 2026 or early 2027, but Samsung has not confirmed any Plus-sized model is in development. A buyer who wants a 12.4-inch Samsung AMOLED display today has exactly one new option — the Tab S10+ — and today's Amazon deal makes that option substantially more affordable.

What a 12.4-Inch AMOLED Display Actually Means in Practice

The Tab S10+ display is a 12.4-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel with a 2800×1752-pixel resolution at 266 PPI and an adaptive 1–120Hz refresh rate. Compared with the Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M4, 2026) — the Tab S10+'s most direct current price-range competitor — the difference is structural. The iPad Air uses an IPS LCD panel with a fixed 60Hz refresh rate. The Tab S10+'s OLED display produces true blacks because each pixel generates its own light with no backlight, yielding an effectively infinite contrast ratio. For streaming HDR content, gaming, or digital illustration, the gap between an AMOLED at 120Hz and an IPS LCD at 60Hz is visible to any attentive user.

There is a real limitation worth naming. Peak brightness on the Tab S10+ measures approximately 650 nits in typical testing. That is adequate for indoor use and moderate outdoor conditions but falls below the 1,000-nit threshold that makes comfortable direct-sunlight reading practical. OLED competitors such as the Honor MagicPad 2 achieve 1,500 nits, while the Tab S10+'s display also uses low-frequency PWM dimming at reduced brightness levels — a known concern for users who experience eye strain from screen flicker. Buyers who primarily use a tablet outdoors or in bright environments should factor this in before purchasing.

The display dimensions: 12.4 inches diagonal, housed in a device that measures approximately 5.6mm (0.22 inches) thick and weighs 571g (1.26 lbs / 20.1 oz) in its Wi-Fi configuration.

The Chip: First MediaTek in a Samsung Flagship Tablet, and What That Tradeoff Costs

The Tab S10+ runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+, built on TSMC's 4nm process — the first time Samsung used a MediaTek chip in a flagship tablet, breaking a years-long tradition of Qualcomm Snapdragon processors. The chip uses an all-big-core architecture: one prime Cortex-X4 core, three additional Cortex-X4 performance cores, and four Cortex-A720 efficiency cores, paired with an Immortalis-G720 MC12 GPU and MediaTek's APU 790 neural processing unit.

Samsung claimed at the device's September 2024 launch that the Dimensity 9300+ delivers 18% improved CPU performance, 28% improved GPU performance, and 14% improved NPU performance compared to the Tab S9 Ultra — figures that reflect the Ultra-to-Ultra comparison, with the Tab S10+ itself showing slightly different gains of 16% CPU, 27% GPU, and 13% NPU over the Tab S9+. Independent analysis from SamMobile found that Samsung's version of the Dimensity 9300+ runs its prime core at approximately 3.25GHz rather than the chip's rated 3.4GHz — a modest underclocking that Samsung has not publicly explained.

The more significant limitation is generational. NotebookCheck, in its review of the Tab S10+, described the decision to ship a 2023-era chip in a 2024 flagship as a "regrettable choice," noting that the Dimensity 9400 and Snapdragon 8 Elite had been announced by the time the Tab S10+ reached stores. That critique was valid at launch price. At $749, the calculus changes — but buyers comparing the Tab S10+ against the Galaxy Tab S11 should understand that the S11 carries the newer Dimensity 9400+ built on a 3nm process, which delivers meaningfully better efficiency and performance. The Tab S10+ is a capable device at this price; it is not a current-generation chip at any price.

The Tab S10+ includes 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 256GB of internal storage, with a microSDXC card slot supporting up to 1TB of additional storage. Samsung also designed the device with a 1.48x larger vapor chamber compared to the Tab S9 Ultra, distributing heat from the SoC across a larger surface area to reduce throttling under sustained workloads such as extended video editing or gaming.

Galaxy AI on the S10+: What Works on Device and What Needs the Cloud

Samsung built the Tab S10+ around its Galaxy AI platform, which spans a suite of productivity and creative tools. Note Assist converts handwritten S Pen input into searchable, organized text. Transcript Assist processes audio recordings into structured summaries. Drawing Assist generates image sketches from text descriptions. These features run primarily on the MediaTek APU 790 — no internet connection required for the core functions.

Circle to Search is a different case. It is a Google-developed feature, not a Samsung-built tool, that allows a user to circle or highlight any content on screen to trigger a web search without leaving the current app. It requires an internet connection and processes queries through Google's servers, not the device's on-device NPU. Its functionality is impressive in practice; its underlying architecture is Google's infrastructure, not Samsung's AI.

One important caveat on Galaxy AI pricing: Samsung's current Terms and Conditions designate certain Galaxy AI features as "basic" and explicitly reserve the right to charge for "advanced" features in the future. Buyers should be aware that the full Galaxy AI suite as it exists today may not remain entirely free across the device's seven-year update lifecycle.

Seven Years of Updates, IP68 Durability, and the S Pen That Ships in the Box

Three features of the Tab S10+ require no technical translation to matter to a buyer. First, Samsung committed to seven years of operating system and security updates for the Tab S10+. At the device's October 2024 launch date, that commitment runs through approximately 2031 — an unusually long support window for Android hardware and a meaningful long-term value proposition compared with many Android competitors that offer three to four years of updates.

Second, the Tab S10+ carries an IP68 dust and water resistance rating, meaning it can withstand immersion in fresh water up to 1.5 meters (approximately 4.9 feet) for up to 30 minutes. That rating extends to the bundled S Pen stylus — both the tablet and stylus are IP68 certified. IP68 in the tablet category remains rare; Apple has never applied IP68 to any iPad model.

Third, the S Pen is included in the box at no additional cost. The Apple Pencil Pro, by comparison, retails for $129 separately and is required to access Apple's stylus ecosystem on recent iPads. A buyer comparing the Tab S10+ at $749 (S Pen included) to an iPad Air 11-inch at $599 (Apple Pencil Pro not included) is effectively comparing a $749 package to a $728 package — at which point the AMOLED display, larger screen, and S Pen ecosystem make the Samsung a competitive choice at equivalent total cost.

Galaxy Tab S10+ vs. iPad Air: Where Each Tablet Wins

The iPad Air 13" wins on raw chip performance — the Apple M4 delivers meaningfully higher benchmark scores than the Dimensity 9300+ in both single-core and multi-core tests, and Apple's iPad app ecosystem offers substantially more tablet-optimized applications than Android. For users who depend on professional creative apps such as Procreate, Affinity Publisher, or Final Cut Pro for iPad, the iPad ecosystem advantage is real and not easily dismissed.

The Tab S10+ wins on display quality, screen size relative to cost, storage flexibility, stylus economics, and water resistance. For users who stream video, draw or annotate extensively, or want the largest possible AMOLED screen at a price below $800, the Tab S10+ makes a stronger case. Independent comparison analysis from NanoReview concluded that the iPad Air is the better choice when "camera, performance, gaming, software, and design" are the priorities, but that the Tab S10+ wins when "the display and battery life are more of a priority."

Battery, Connectivity, and What Is Not in the Box

The Tab S10+'s battery is a 10,090mAh cell with 45W fast charging. At 45W, charging to 80% capacity takes approximately one hour. Connectivity includes Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax, supporting the 6GHz band for reduced congestion and improved throughput in dense environments), Bluetooth 5.3, and USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps data transfer, also used for charging). There is no headphone jack.

The 45W charger is not included in the box. Samsung's decision to omit the charger — now standard practice across its flagship lineup — means buyers who do not already own a compatible 45W USB-C power adapter will need to purchase one separately, adding approximately $20–$40 to the effective cost of the package.

Is $749 the Right Time to Buy?

The answer depends almost entirely on the 12.4-inch size. If a buyer wants the largest Samsung AMOLED tablet without paying $850 or more for the Tab S10 Ultra (14.6 inches), the Tab S10+ is the only option Samsung currently makes. The Tab S11 offers an 11-inch model and a 14.6-inch Ultra; there is no 12.4-inch version, and Samsung has not announced plans to revive one.

At $749, the Tab S10+ is priced $50 below the 13-inch iPad Air (128GB) and roughly $100–$200 below what the Tab S10+ sold for throughout most of its first year on the market. The device launched in October 2024 at $999 and was officially discontinued when the Tab S11 arrived in September 2025. New, sealed units remain available through Amazon and other retailers; Samsung is not manufacturing new units.

For a buyer who wants Samsung's AMOLED experience at 12.4 inches, this is a genuine value moment and likely a closing window rather than a recurring deal. For a buyer who prioritizes chip performance, a richer app ecosystem, or smaller size, the Tab S11 (11 inches), the Tab S10 Ultra (14.6 inches), or the iPad Air are more current alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ still worth buying in 2026?

At $749, the Tab S10+ remains a strong purchase for buyers who want a 12.4-inch AMOLED display with a bundled S Pen. It is not a current-generation device — the Dimensity 9300+ launched in 2023, and the newer Tab S11 uses a faster Dimensity 9400+ chip. But Samsung's seven-year update commitment means the Tab S10+ will receive OS and security support through approximately 2031, and its display, durability, and S Pen integration remain competitive. Buyers who prioritize raw chip performance or a deeper tablet app ecosystem should consider the iPad Air instead.

Why is there no Galaxy Tab S11 Plus at 12.4 inches?

Samsung's Galaxy Tab S11 series, released in September 2025, returned to a two-model lineup: an 11-inch base model and a 14.6-inch Ultra. Samsung dropped the 12.4-inch Plus configuration entirely. No public explanation has been provided. This makes the Galaxy Tab S10+ the last Samsung AMOLED tablet at the 12.4-inch size, and new sealed units will become harder to find as remaining inventory sells through.

How does the Galaxy Tab S10+ compare to the iPad Air in display quality?

The Tab S10+'s 12.4-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel with 120Hz adaptive refresh significantly outperforms the iPad Air's IPS LCD display on contrast, black levels, and motion smoothness. The iPad Air uses a fixed 60Hz panel with no OLED technology. However, the Tab S10+'s peak brightness of approximately 650 nits is lower than some competing tablets, and it uses low-frequency PWM dimming at lower brightness settings — a potential concern for users prone to eye strain from screen flicker.

Does the Galaxy Tab S10+ include everything needed to use the S Pen?

Yes — the S Pen is included in the box at no additional cost and requires no pairing or charging. It magnetically attaches to the side of the tablet for storage. The S Pen carries the same IP68 water and dust resistance rating as the tablet itself. Samsung's Galaxy AI features, including Note Assist for converting handwriting to text and Drawing Assist for AI-aided sketching, work with the S Pen out of the box.

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