2 Reasons to Wait for the Galaxy Tab S10 & 6 Reasons Not To

With the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 series reportedly in development, those of you in the hunt for a new tablet might want to think about waiting for the company’s next flagship tablet.

Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S9, Galaxy Tab S9+, and Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra are excellent slates and certainly worthy of attention, but they will eventually get replaced by newer, and perhaps better, models.

Galaxy Tab S10 rumors put those of you in the hunt for a new tablet in a tough position. While there are some great reasons to buy a brand new tablet right now, there are also some great reasons to hang around and wait for the Galaxy Tab S9’s successors.

In this guide we’ll take you through the best reasons to consider waiting for the Galaxy Tab S10 and the best reasons to go with another device.

Wait for Performance Improvements

Every year, Samsung makes improvements to the Galaxy Tab’s hardware and you can expect the Galaxy Tab S10 series to offer performance upgrades.

Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S10 models will come equipped with a newer processor. And it reportedly won’t be a Snapdragon or Exynos chip.

According to leaker Ice Universe, the Galaxy Tab S10 series “will all use the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ chip.” The company announced the chip back in May.

A newer chip should lead to improvements in key areas like battery life, multitasking, gaming performance, and faster boot times. All of which are crucial for the Galaxy Tab series because it’s a workhorse.

The Galaxy Tab S10+’s battery has been located online, but the filings didn’t reveal anything in particular. We wouldn’t be surprised if the size of the battery was similar to the Galaxy Tab S9+’s.

Wait for the Best Galaxy Tab Software

If you plan on keeping your next tablet for awhile, it might be a good idea to wait for the Galaxy Tab S10.

While you might be tempted to go with an older model, these devices will see their software support end sooner than the Galaxy Tab S10’s.

Samsung now keeps its flagships upgraded with major software updates for several years. The company extends regular bug fixes and security patches for a year or so after major upgrades stop rolling in, but support will eventually stop and you’ll be on your own.

The company also tends to keep some software features exclusive to newer devices due to hardware limitations and you can expect the Galaxy Tab S10 series to come with the company’s most robust version of Android and One UI.

We expect the Galaxy Tab S10 to come with many of the flagship Galaxy S line’s AI features and perhaps get some exclusive functionality of its own.

Don’t Wait If You Can’t Wait Awhile

If you’re in a rush to buy a new tablet, you’ll have to look elsewhere.

Samsung used to launch new Galaxy Tab models early in the year, but it did something different in 2023. Last year, Samsung confirmed the Galaxy Tab S9 series on July 26th in South Korea and released the devices on August 11th.

A Korean report suggests the Galaxy Tab S10+ and Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra will arrive in the second half of 2024 at the earliest.

A regional Samsung executive recently told Android Authority the company is indeed planning to release the Galaxy Tab S10 and that it would be available before the end of the year.

German publication Allround-PC says the company is planning to release the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra and Galaxy Tab S10+ in October.

Analyst Ross Young says Galaxy Tab S10 Plus and Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra are expected to begin production in August which lines up with the October rumors.

Don’t Wait for a Base Galaxy Tab S10

According to Korean publication Naver, the Galaxy Tab S10 may only come in “Plus” and “Ultra” formats.

The site claims “the small basic model will not be produced separately” which means we may only see two large format (12.4 inches and 14.9 inches) Galaxy Tab S10 models.

If you want a smaller tablet, you may have to look elsewhere unfortunately.

Don’t Wait for a New Design

Leaked Galaxy Tab S10+ and Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra renders show off the tablets design and there aren’t major differences between the new models and the Galaxy Tab S9 series.

Not a bad thing, the Galaxy Tab S9’s design is more than capable, but if you hate the notch or were hoping for some changes/upgrades, you may not want to wait.

Don’t Wait If You Want a Cheap Tablet

If you don’t want to spend a ton of money on your next tablet you’ll probably want to go with another device.

While it would be great to see Samsung drop the price of the Galaxy Tab series, we don’t expect that to happen.

If spending $800 or more on a tablet is way too much for your budget, you’ll want to start looking at cheaper models.

Don’t Wait If You Find a Tablet You Like

Don’t let Galaxy Tab S10 rumors hold you back. If you find a tablet you really like, don’t be afraid to upgrade.

Before you commit to waiting for the Galaxy Tab S10, make sure you go hands-on with devices you can actually buy right now.

There a ton of excellent tablets on the market right now. Here are some of the best Galaxy Tab S10 alternatives money can buy:

• Galaxy Tab S9 series
• Galaxy Tab S8 series
• Galaxy Tab A9
• iPad Pro
• iPad Air
• Lenovo Tab
• Amazon Fire HD 10

Don’t Wait for Deals

You don’t have to wait for the Galaxy Tab S10 to launch to save on a Galaxy Tab S9 or another tablet.

As we push deeper into 2024 we continue to see price cuts and trade-in offers at carriers and retailers. As the year goes on, you can expect additional deals.

If you find a great Galaxy Tab S9 deal or a deal that cuts the price of another device, don’t be afraid to make a move.