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
Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 2022
Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 2024
BrandSamsung
ManufacturerSamsung Electronics
TypeTablet computer
SeriesSamsung Galaxy Tab series
Samsung Galaxy S series
First releasedTab S6: July 31, 2019 (2019-07-31)
Tab S6 5G: January 29, 2020 (2020-01-29)
Tab S6 Lite: May 16, 2020 (2020-05-16)
Tab S6 Lite 2022: May 23, 2022 (2022-05-23)
Tab S6 Lite 2024: March 28, 2024 (2024-03-28)
PredecessorSamsung Galaxy Tab S4
Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e
SuccessorSamsung Galaxy Tab S7
RelatedSamsung Galaxy Tab S5e
Compatible networksTab S6: GSM / HSPA / LTE
Tab S6 5G: GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Form factorBar
Color
  • Tab S6: Mountain Gray, Cloud Blue, Rose Blush
    Tab S6 5G: Mountain Gray
    Tab S6 Lite: 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 & Tab S6 5G: 420g
Tab S6 Lite (2020, 2022 & 2024): 465/467g
Operating systemS6 and S6 5G:
Original: Android 9.0 Pie with One UI 1.5
Current: Android 12.1/12L with One UI 4.1.1[1]
S6 Lite:
Original: Android 10 with One UI 2.1
Current: Android 13 with One UI 5.1.1[2]
S6 Lite 2022:
Original: Android 12 with One UI 4.1
Current: Android 15 with One UI 7
S6 Lite 2024:
Original: Android 14 with One UI 6.1
Current: Android 15 with One UI 7
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: SM-P610N, SM-P615, SM-P610
S6 Lite 2022: SM-P613, SM-P619
S6 Lite 2024: SM-P620 (Wi-Fi) , SM-P625 (4G)
References[3][4][5][6]

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 and its series are Android-based tablets developed and marketed by Samsung Electronics. Galaxy Tab S6 was announced on July 31, 2019, Galaxy Tab S6 5G was announced on January 29, 2020, Galaxy Tab S6 Lite was announced on April 2, 2020, Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 2022 was announced on May 14, 2022,[7][8] and Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 2024 was announced on March 26, 2024.[9]

The Tab S6, S6 5G and S6 Lite first received 3 OS upgrades, as announced on August 5, 2020.[10] The Tab S6 Lite 2022 and 2024 editions were extended to 4 OS upgrades as the Galaxy S22 and later devices did.[11]

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.[12][13]

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 expandable UFS 3.0 internal storage.[6][14][13]

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 & S6 Lite family have a 7040 mAh battery, and is capable of fast charging at up to 15 W.[6][15][13]

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[6][12][13]

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.[6][15][13]

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 (9.0) out-of-the-box with One UI 1.5.[16] While the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite was supposed to be released with the same Android version and One UI version, due to it being delayed all devices are now updated with One UI 2.1 (Android 10) instead. On 18 August 2020, both devices alongside a selection of other Samsung Galaxy devices, were extended to 3 years of OS upgrades and 4 years of security updates.[10] The Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 2022 shipped with Android 12 with One UI 4.1, and was extended to 4 years of OS updates and 5 years of security updates as with flagship devices sold from 2021 to 2023, mid-range devices sold from 2022 to 2024, rugged smartphones, tablets and smartwatches sold since 2021, and laptops sold since 2021.[11] The Galaxy S6 Lite 2024 shipped with Android 14 with One UI 6.1,[17] and will receive 4 years of OS updates and 5 years of security updates like with the Galaxy S6 Lite 2022 edition. All tablets of the S6 series include Samsung DeX.[18] So, with all three refreshed versions of the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite, being schedule for release in 2020, 2022 and 2024 respectively, Samsung has promised 9 years of major Android OS updates and 1 additional year of security updates for a total of 10 years worth of updates.

End of software lifecycle

As of March 2024, the Galaxy Tab S6, S6 5G and Tab S6 Lite finally support Android 12L with One UI 4.1.1 and Android 13 and One UI 5.1.1 respectively, with the latter also being released with newer devices such as the Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5 and Tab S9.[1][2] Later updates require the Tab S6 Lite 2022 edition as it first shipped with a newer version.

References

  1. ^ a b "One UI 4.1.1 update is now rolling out for the Galaxy Tab S6 and Tab S6 Lite". SamMobile. February 28, 2024. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Samsung One UI 5.1.1 update: Eligible Galaxy phones and tablets". September 6, 2023. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
  3. ^ "Galaxy Tab S6 Lite Tablet". Samsung us.
  4. ^ GSMArena. "Samsung Galaxy Tab S6".
  5. ^ GSMArena. "Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 5G".
  6. ^ a b c d e "Galaxy Tab S6 Specifications". Samsung US.
  7. ^ Jacob, Krol (31 July 2019). "The Galaxy Tab S6 aims to mix productivity and fun in one 10.5-inch Android tablet". CNN.
  8. ^ Chaim, Gartenberg (29 January 2020). "Samsung's upgraded Galaxy Tab S6 5G is the world's first 5G tablet". The Verge.
  9. ^ "Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024): Style and Function in a Compact Package". news.samsung.com. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
  10. ^ a b "Samsung Raises the Bar for Mobile Experience Innovation Committing to Three Generations of Android OS Upgrades". news.samsung.com. 31 December 2020. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
  11. ^ a b "Samsung Sets the New Standard With Four Generations of OS Upgrades To Ensure the Most Up-to-Date and More Secure Galaxy Experience". news.samsung.com. February 10, 2022. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
  12. ^ a b Dan Seifert (24 September 2019). "Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Review: Master entertainer, Amateur worker". The Verge.
  13. ^ a b c d e Alexandra Garrett (19 October 2019). "Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 review: As good as Android tablets get". cnet.
  14. ^ SAMMOBILE (August 2019). "The Galaxy Tab S6 features super-fast UFS 3.0 storage". www.sammobile.com.
  15. ^ a b Jon Mundy (14 June 2021). "Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 review". TechRadar.
  16. ^ SamMobile; Shaik, Asif Iqbal (2023-03-28). "Four-year-old Galaxy tablet gets latest software update". SamMobile. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
  17. ^ "Business | Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 2024 (10.4", Wi-Fi) | SM-P620NZAEEUB". Samsung UK. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
  18. ^ "Set up and use Samsung DeX on your Galaxy phone or tablet". Samsung Electronics America. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
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