Samsung Galaxy Tab S6

Not to be confused with Samsung Galaxy S6.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S6
Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 5G
Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2020)
Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2022)
Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024)
BrandSamsung
ManufacturerSamsung Electronics
TypeTablet Computer
SeriesSamsung Galaxy Tab series
First releasedTab S6: July 31, 2019; 5 years ago (2019-07-31)
Tab S6 5G: January 29, 2020; 4 years ago (2020-01-29)
Tab S6 Lite (2020): May 16, 2020; 4 years ago (2020-05-16)
Tab S6 Lite (2022): May 23, 2022; 2 years ago (2022-05-23)
Tab S6 Lite (2024): March 28, 2024; 8 months ago (2024-03-28)
PredecessorSamsung Galaxy Tab S4
Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e
SuccessorSamsung Galaxy Tab S7
Compatible networksTab S6: GSM / HSPA / LTE
Tab S6 5G: GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Form factorbar
Colors
  • Tab S6: Mountain Gray, Cloud Blue, Rose Blush
  • Tab S6 5G: Mountain Gray
  • Tab S6 Lite (2020): Chiffon Pink, Angora Blue, Oxford Gray
  • Tab S6 Lite (2022): Chiffon Pink, Angora Blue, Oxford Gray
Dimensions244.5 mm (9.63 in) H
159.5 mm (6.28 in) W
5.7 mm (0.22 in) D
Weight Tab S6 and Tab S6 5G: 420g
Samsung Tab S6 Lite (2020, 2022 & 2024): 465/467g
System-on-chipTab S6: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
Tab S6 5G: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ (7 nm)
Tab S6 Lite: Exynos 9611 (10nm)
Tab S6 Lite(2022): Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G/732G (8nm)
Tab S6 Lite(2024): Exynos 1280 (5nm)
CPUTab S6: Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
Tab S6 5G: Octa-core (1x2.96 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 485)
Tab S6 Lite: Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
Tab S6 Lite (2022): Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Kyro 465/470 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kyro 465/470 Silver)
Tab S6 Lite (2024): Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUTab S6/S6 5G: Adreno 640
Tab S6 Lite: Mali-G72 MP3
Tab S6 Lite (2022): Adreno 618 Tab S6 Lite (2024): Mali-G68 MP4
MemoryTab S6: 4 GB, 6 GB, 8 GB RAM
Tab S6 5G: 6 GB RAM
Tab S6 Lite (2020, 2022 & 2024): 4 GB RAM
StorageTab S6: 64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB UFS 3.0
Tab S6 5G: 128 GB UFS 3.0
Tab S6 Lite (2020, 2022 & 2024): 64 and 128 GB
Removable storagemicroSDXC (up to 1 TB)
SIMNano-SIM (where applicable)
BatteryLi-Po 7040 mAh, non-removable
ChargingWired fast charging up to 15W
Rear camera
  • Tab S6: 13 MP, f/2.0, 26mm wide, 1/3.4", 1.0µm, AF
  • 5 MP, f/2.2, 12mm ultrawide, 1.12µm
  • HDR, panorama
  • 4K@30fps
  • Tab S6 Lite: 8 MP, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
  • 1080p@30fps
Front camera
  • Tab S6: 8 MP, f/2.0, 26mm wide, 1/4", 1.12µm
  • Tab S6 Lite: 5 MP, (wide)
  • All: 1080p@30fps
DisplayTab S6: 10.5 in (270 mm)
1600 × 2560 px resolution, 16:10 ratio (~287 ppi density)
Super AMOLED, HDR10+ (5G model only)
Tab S6 Lite (2020, 2022 & 2024): 10.3 in (260 mm)
1200 × 2000 px resolution, 5:3 ratio (~224 ppi density)
TFT LCD
SoundLoudspeaker
Tuned by AKG
ConnectivityWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE
Data inputs
ModelS6: SM-T860 (Wi-Fi) SM-T865 (LTE) SM-T866N (5G)

S6 Lite (2020) : SM-P610N, SM-P615, SM-P610
S6 Lite (2022) : SM-P613, SM-P619

S6 Lite (2024) : SM-P620 (Wi-Fi) , SM-P625 (4G)
References[1][2][3][4]

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6, Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 5G and Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2020, 2022 & 2024) are Android-based tablets developed and marketed by Samsung Electronics. Galaxy Tab S6 was announced on 31 July 2019, Galaxy Tab S6 5G was announced on 29 January 2020, Galaxy Tab S6 Lite was announced on 2 April (2020), the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2022) was announced on 14 May 2022,[5][6]and the Samsung Galaxy S6 Lite (2024) was announced on 26 March 2024. [7]

Design

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 is built with an aluminum frame and a plastic back for the screen. It has stereo loudspeakers with AKG tuning. The S6 comes in Mountain Gray, Cloud Blue and Rose Blush, with the 5G model only available in Mountain Gray, and the S6 Lite series comes in Chiffon Pink, Angora Blue and Oxford Gray. A USB-C port is used for charging and connecting other accessories.[8][9]

Specifications

Hardware

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon system-on-chip, with 4 GB, 6 GB or 8 GB of RAM and 64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB of non-expandable UFS 3.0 internal storage.[4][10][9]

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 & S6 Lite family have a 7040 mAh battery, and is capable of fast charging at up to 15 W.[4][11][9]

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 features a 10.5-inch 2560 x 1600 Super AMOLED display. The display has a 16:10 aspect ratio. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2020, 2022 & 2024) features a 10.3-inch 2000 x 1200 TFT LCD display. The display has a 5:3 aspect ratio[4][8][9]

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 includes dual rear-facing cameras. The wide 26 mm f/2.0 lens 13-megapixel sensor, while the ultrawide f/2.2 lens has a 12-megapixel sensor; the front-facing camera uses an 8-megapixel sensor. It is capable of recording 4K video at 30 fps. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite family has a single wide 28mm f/1.9 lens 8-megapixel sensor; the front-facing camera uses a 32mm f/2.0 lens 5-megapixel sensor. It is capable of recording FHD video at 30 fps.[4][11][9]

All models of the tablet are compatible with the S Pen, which is included in the box.

Software

The Galaxy Tab S6 and S6 5G shipped with Android Pie with One UI 1.5, upgradable to Android 12L with One UI 4.1.1 [12]The Galaxy Tab S6 Lite shipped with Android 10 with One UI 2.1, and is currently on Android 13 with One UI 5.1.1. The Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 2022 shipped with Android 12 with One UI 4, and will have 4 years of OS updates and 5 years of security updates. The Galaxy S6 Lite 2024 shipped with Android 14 with One Ui 6.1,[13] and is likely also to have 4 years of OS updates and 5 years of security updates. All tablets of the S6 series include Samsung DeX. [14]

References

  1. ^ "Galaxy Tab S6 Lite Tablet". Samsung us.
  2. ^ GSMArena. "Samsung Galaxy Tab S6".
  3. ^ GSMArena. "Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 5G".
  4. ^ a b c d e "Galaxy Tab S6 Specifications". Samsung US.
  5. ^ Jacob, Krol (31 July 2019). "The Galaxy Tab S6 aims to mix productivity and fun in one 10.5-inch Android tablet". CNN.
  6. ^ Chaim, Gartenberg (29 January 2020). "Samsung's upgraded Galaxy Tab S6 5G is the world's first 5G tablet". The Verge.
  7. ^ "Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024): Style and Function in a Compact Package". news.samsung.com. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
  8. ^ a b Dan Seifert (24 September 2019). "Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Review: Master entertainer, Amateur worker". The Verge.
  9. ^ a b c d e Alexandra Garrett (19 October 2019). "Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 review: As good as Android tablets get". cnet.
  10. ^ SAMMOBILE (August 2019). "The Galaxy Tab S6 features super-fast UFS 3.0 storage". www.sammobile.com.
  11. ^ a b Jon Mundy (14 June 2021). "Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 review". TechRadar.
  12. ^ SamMobile; Shaik, Asif Iqbal (2023-03-28). "Four-year-old Galaxy tablet gets latest software update". SamMobile. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
  13. ^ "Business | Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 2024 (10.4", Wi-Fi) | SM-P620NZAEEUB". Samsung uk. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
  14. ^ "Set up and use Samsung DeX on your Galaxy phone or tablet". Samsung Electronics America. Retrieved 2024-04-20.


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