New Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Series to Feature MediaTek Chipset

In the highly anticipated release of Samsung's Galaxy Tab S10 series expected later this year, a significant change in the choice of chipset has been leaked. The new tablets will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9300 Plus chipset, making a move away from the traditional Qualcomm Snapdragon processors that have been used in previous models.

A Surprising Shift for Samsung Tablets

The MediaTek Dimensity 9300 Plus is an upgrade to the previously announced standard Dimensity 9300 CPU. This move marks a departure for Samsung, which has predominantly used Qualcomm Snapdragon chips, with the sole exception of the original Galaxy Tab S back in 2014, which had a Samsung Exynos processor. Last year's Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra featured the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, but with the upcoming series, Samsung seems to be altering its strategy, possibly to manage costs while still delivering high performance.

Performance Expectations for the Galaxy Tab S10

Although Qualcomm processors typically have the edge over MediaTek and Exynos in terms of raw performance, the MediaTek Dimensity 9300 Plus is said to be a "very good performer." Benchmarks suggest that the MediaTek chipset could outperform its Qualcomm counterpart in certain areas, hinting that the Galaxy Tab S10 series could provide the speed users expect from a premium tablet.

Release Date and Models

The Galaxy Tab S10 series, which may include the Tab S10, Tab S10 Plus, and Tab S10 Ultra, is expected to make its debut soon, following the historical release pattern of Samsung's tablets. If previous releases are anything to go by, we could see the new lineup as early as August.

Fans of Samsung's premium tablets have a lot to look forward to with the upcoming Galaxy Tab S10 series. With a powerful new chipset at their core, the new tablets are sure to rival even the most expensive competition in performance, all while likely coming in at a more attractive price point.