Apple 2021 iPad mini 256GB vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ 256GB: which one suits you?

The two differ in 5 of the specs we have recorded, and the Apple 2021 iPad mini 256GB is cheaper by SAR 172 (prices checked 11 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

Choose the

Apple 2021 iPad mini 256GB if you care about:

Paying less: cheaper by SAR 172

Choose the

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ 256GB if you care about:

Larger screen size: 12.4 in vs 8.3 in
More memory for multitasking (12 GB vs 6 GB)

The deciding difference here: screen size and memory (RAM) and price.

Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.

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Tablets · Apple

Apple 2021 iPad mini 256GB

Screen size:: 8.3 in
Storage:: 256 GB
Reference price:: SAR 3,412

Price on Amazon

Tablets · Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ 256GB

Screen size:: 12.4 in
Storage:: 256 GB
Reference price:: SAR 3,584

Deal on Amazon

Key differences

Screen size
8.3 in✓ 12.4 in
Memory (RAM)
6 GB✓ 12 GB
Display type
8.3-inch Liquid Retina displayDynamic AMOLED 2X

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Spec	AppleSAR 3,412 Apple 2021 iPad mini 256GB specs	SamsungSAR 3,584 Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ 256GB specs
Reference price	SAR 3,412	SAR 3,584

Screen size	8.3 in	✓ 12.4 in
Memory (RAM)	6 GB	✓ 12 GB
Processor	Apple A15 Bionic	—
Battery capacity	—	10,000 mAh
Stylus support	Yes	—
Storage	256 GB	256 GB
Cellular (SIM)	Yes	Yes

Display type	8.3-inch Liquid Retina display	Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution	—	2800 x 1752
Screen refresh rate	—	60 Hz
Operating system	iOS 14	Android

Connectivity	4G	—
Release year	2021	2024
Dimensions	—	30 × 30 × 6 cm

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in screen size between the Apple 2021 iPad mini 256GB and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ 256GB?

Screen size is higher on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ 256GB: 12.4 in vs 8.3 in on the Apple 2021 iPad mini 256GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in storage between the Apple 2021 iPad mini 256GB and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ 256GB?

No difference here: storage is 256 GB on both.

What is the difference in cellular (SIM) between the Apple 2021 iPad mini 256GB and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ 256GB?

No difference here: cellular (SIM) is Yes on both.

What is the difference in memory (RAM) between the Apple 2021 iPad mini 256GB and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ 256GB?

Memory (RAM) is higher on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ 256GB: 12 GB vs 6 GB on the Apple 2021 iPad mini 256GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.