The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 which launched last summer is probably the most powerful Android tablet on the market today — but with a starting price of $650, it’s also one of the most expensive.
Now Samsung has introduced a more affordable model called the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite.
It’s a similar-sized tablet and like the Galaxy Tab S6, the Lite model supports Samsung’s pressure-sensitive S-Pen. But the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite has slightly less impressive specs across the board to keep the price down. First announced by Samsung Indonesia, I suspect the new mid-range tablet should be available in additional markets soon.
Update: The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is coming to the US in the second quarter of 2020 for $350 and up.Â
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite isn’t exactly a cheap device. It has an octa-core processor, optional support for 4G LTE,and Samsung promises up to 13 hours of battery life while streaming videos.
But in a head-to-head spec comparison with the original Galaxy Tab S6, it’s pretty clear which is the premium model and which… is not.
Spec | Galaxy Tab S6 Lite | Galaxy Tab S6 |
---|---|---|
Display | 10.4 inch, 2000 x 1200 LCD | 10.5 inch, 2560 x 1600 pixel AMOLED |
Processor | Samsung Exynos 9610 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
RAM | 4GB | 6GB |
Storage | 64GB or 128GB | 128GB or 256GB |
Front camera | 5MP fixed-focus | 8MP fixed-focus |
Rear camera(s) | 8MP auto-focus | 13MP + 5MP auto-focus |
Battery | 7,040 mAh | 7,040 mAh |
USB | 2.0 Type-C | 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C |
Headphone? | 3.5mm | No |
microSD? | Up to 1TB cards | Up to 1TB cards |
WiFi | 802.11ac | 802.11ac |
Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 |
GPS | Yes | Yes |
Dimensions | 244.5mm x 154.3mm x 7mm | 244.5mm x 159.5mm x 5.7mm |
Weight | 467 grams | 420 grams |
In other words, the Galaxy Tab S6 may be a little older, but it’s faster, has a better display, features a slightly thinner and lighter design, and faster USB, among other things.
Samsung also says it gets longer battery life (up to 15 hours of video playback time).
But that $650 and up price tag surely limits the appeal.
International pricing for the new Lite model hasn’t been announced yet, but smart money is on “less than $650.”
via xda-developers and GSM Arena
The more expensive model hasn’t a headphone jack? Hm. I’m still quite fond of 3.5 mm audio…
no linux
to expencive
They haven’t announced the price, how is it too expensive?