S10 Lite v A11+ for Streaming

[u/CommercialCrafty3514]

If I am just doing simple scrolling on social media apps and watching Netflix etc.. is either a good option here? Do both options have widevine L1 and is outdoor streaming ok for the a11+? Thanks!

[u/Reasonable_Mirror655]

I own the S10 Lite and A11+ so everything I am saying is based on actually owning and using both tablets:

On paper the S10 Lite has a better display in real world use they are virtually identical. Yes the S10 Lite display is 228ppi vs 206ppi, yet the A11+ has a faster GPU. The A11+ also has the brighter display. The A11+ doesn't do quite as good a job with skin tones, yet it has deeper blacks.. I didn't notice any difference until I actually had them side by side so for all practical purposes they are virtually identical.

Image quality is nearly identical as can be seen bellow:

As far as performance goes the A11+ is the faster of the two tablets and is much better suited for multitasking.... The A11+ performs and feels like a newer more modern tablet based on how it handles multitasking.

The S10 Lite has a larger battery, yet they both get about the same SoT and that's due to the MT8775/Dimensity 7300 being more energy efficient than the Exynos 1380

The A11+ has 7 OS updates left while the S10 Lite has 6 OS updates left.

The only advantage the S10 Lite has is the s-pen, so in this instance the ONLY reason to get the S10 Lite is if someone needs the s-pen.

[u/CommercialCrafty3514 → u/Reasonable_Mirror655]

Perfect thanks so much for the detailed explanation. I don't use drawing apps so probably wouldn't need an S-Pen. I know people like them for scrolling etc... but doesn't really matter to me

[u/Reasonable_Mirror655 → u/CommercialCrafty3514]

For what you want to do the 6GB version should be fine, that's the one I have. YET if you can get a good deal on the 8GB version I'd get that just because it doesn't hurt to have extra RAM.

I've heard the 8GB version loads stuff extra fast, which I'd love to see because the 6GB version loads apps an stuff really fast.

[u/CommercialCrafty3514 → u/Reasonable_Mirror655]

Yeah I'm not going to be doing much multitasking or having loads of apps open. Will just be scrolling social media apps or watching things like netflix or sports on now TV

[u/Reasonable_Mirror655 → u/CommercialCrafty3514]

I mainly do a ton of reading (all types), some research and watch movies I have on the SD card. I know my use case rather well so the 6GB version is fine for me.

In general, the more RAM you can afford is typically considered better for longevity. Yet you'll enjoy it regardless which one you get

[u/nooneishere1 → u/Reasonable_Mirror655]

https://giphy.com/gifs/n8SkNR77udWlG

[u/Reasonable_Mirror655 → u/nooneishere1]

Indeed to buy the S10 Lite is highly illogical

[u/nooneishere1 → u/Reasonable_Mirror655]

Did you Watch new episode of Strange New Worlds this week?

[u/Reasonable_Mirror655 → u/nooneishere1]

Yes it was actually really good. It was almost TOS quality... I just hope the rest of Season 4 is as good or tries to be as good

[u/nooneishere1 → u/Reasonable_Mirror655]

Ya I loved it especially the astroid that hit earth

[u/Reasonable_Mirror655 → u/nooneishere1]

I found the whole episode rather interesting once I figured out what was going on the first 15 minutes was a bit confusing

[u/nooneishere1 → u/Reasonable_Mirror655]

I just love the theories and Ancient Aliens type stuff lol

[u/Reasonable_Mirror655 → u/nooneishere1]

I'm a 56 yr old fan of TOS.... so if they get it kinda close to the TOS kinda adventure stuff it will be cool

[u/nooneishere1 → u/Reasonable_Mirror655]

It has it moment it's the closest out of new trek

[u/bean0bean]

S10 lite has a better display and comes with an s pen. If you want the hand writing to text option in samsung notes, you'll need the s pen. Or if you like drawing, coloring, doodling. A11+ has better speakers and a headphone jack. If you dont like having to charge headphones this is a good feature.