22-05-2025
Samsung's newest tablet offers 'a premium experience' says expert, as £100 off sale drops
Samsung's newest tablet has had a surprise price drop but is it worth it? Tech expert Chris Hall has shared his thoughts on the device
For shoppers on the lookout for a reliable, but not extortionate tablet, Samsung could be a brand to consider. As it launches its newest Galaxy S10 FE, a budget take on a high-end device, with decent streaming and gaming features but without a hefty price.
The tablet only launched at the beginning of April, but it's already been cut in price. Having already launched as a cheaper alternative, it's been slashed by £100, no matter the model picked. The 10.9-inch display is now £499 cut from its launch price of £599.
And the bigger 13.1-inch display is £649, but that's not the only offer. Shoppers are currently best picking the bigger storage option of each models as the 256GB option is cut to the same sale price as the smaller 128GB size.
As regular Samsung deal shoppers will be aware of, this deal also includes the chance to ditch an older device and cut the price even further. On top of the already £100 off sale price and free storage.
This is part of its 'trade-in' deal, where an extra £150 can be cut off for anyone with an old tablet, or £100 for those who hand in an older phone. Potentially cutting the price of the 256GB 10.9-inch model from £599 to £349 (with all the deals bundled into one).
The 'FE' part of the model stands for fan edition, and essentially is Samsung's way of offering a cheaper price for shoppers but cutting on some higher-end features. Like the Exynos processor, but despite its lighter capabilities, it's still considered boosted enough for streaming and even gaming.
However, for a better quality screen, the older Samsung Tab S9 could be a better fit, which is available to buy at Samsung or at Amazon. Alternatively, shoppers with a bigger budget could opt for Apple's newest 2025 iPad, which can be split in price with a contract from Sky Mobile.
As tech writer Chris Hall shared for The Mirror, the much cheaper Tab S10 FE is worth considering. Thanks to its quality. He said: "I've been testing the Galaxy Tab S10 FE and I've found it to be a really premium experience, great for watching movies.
"But the LCD display isn't as good as the OLED display you get on the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra. There's a single camera on the back instead of the dual camera that Samsung's top tablets get."
According to Chris, the scrimp on camera isn't necessarily a bad thing and would depend what shoppers want to use the tablet for. As he said the single camera 'doesn't bother him' because he uses his iPhone for photos instead.
"Although it does have slightly lower power, using the Exynos 1580 processor, rather than the flagship-grade processor in the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra. It has an IP68 rating, so if you knock over your drink and flood your tablet, then it will be just fine."
