Samsung Google Nexus 10
Samsung · Released January 1, 2012

Google Nexus 10

A 2560 x 1600 tablet from 2012.

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The Nexus 10 had a 10.1-inch 2560 x 1600 display at 300ppi, sharper than any rival at launch, plus front stereo speakers and clean stock Android. Reviewers rated it four to four-and-a-half stars; the chip struggled to drive all those pixels.

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Highlights

Specs that matter

Display
Size
10.1" (257 mm)
Resolution
2560x1600
Performance
Processor
Samsung Exynos 5250
Storage
32 GB
Body
Weight
1.33 lb (603 g)
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Product highlights

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Display10.1" (257 mm)
ChipsetSamsung Exynos 5250
RAM / storage32 GB
Weight1.33 lb (603 g)
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Buying decision

Should you buy it?

The Nexus 10 had a 10.1-inch 2560 x 1600 display at 300ppi, sharper than any rival at launch, plus front stereo speakers and clean stock Android. Reviewers rated it four to four-and-a-half stars; the chip struggled to drive all those pixels.

Best for

Readers and video watchers in its era.

Not for

Anyone who needs current apps.

Main strength10.1-inch 2560 x 1600 display
Main weaknessChip struggles with the high resolution
Reasons to buy
10.1-inch 2560 x 1600 display
Front stereo speakers
Clean stock software
Soft-touch grip
Reasons to avoid
Chip struggles with the high resolution
Long out of updates
Plasticky build
Measured view8.3/10What the pros say.
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How it stacks up

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iPad (9th generation)
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10.1"10.2"
Chipset
Samsung Exynos 5250A13 Bionic
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Samsung Google Nexus 10
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iPad (8th generation)
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Display
10.1"10.2"
Chipset
Samsung Exynos 5250A12 Bionic
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Display
10.1"10.2"
Chipset
Samsung Exynos 5250A10
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Software & Launch

Released
2012
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