Samsung Galaxy Tab S6

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 series
Galaxy Tab S6 Lite
BrandSamsung
ManufacturerSamsung Electronics
TypeTablet computer
Series
Galaxy Tab S
FamilySamsung Galaxy
First released
Tab S6: July 31, 2019 (2019-07-31)
Tab S6 5G: January 29, 2020 (2020-01-29)
Tab S6 Lite: April 2, 2020 (2020-04-02)
Tab S6 Lite 2022: May 14, 2022 (2022-05-14)
Tab S6 Lite 2024: March 26, 2024 (2024-03-26)
Availability by region
Tab 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)
DiscontinuedTab S6 and S6 5G: August 5, 2020 (2020-08-05)
PredecessorSamsung Galaxy Tab S4
Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e
SuccessorSamsung Galaxy Tab S7
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite (for Tab S6 Lite)
RelatedSamsung Galaxy Tab S5e
Tab S6: GSM / HSPA / LTE
Tab S6 5G: GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Bar
ColorsTab 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
Tab S6 Lite 2024: Oxford Gray, Chiffon Pink, Mint
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
S6 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 14 with One UI 6.1.1
S6 Lite 2024:
Original: Android 14 with One UI 6.1
Current: Android 16 with One UI 8.5
Tab 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
microSDXC (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
none
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)

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 series is a line of Android-based tablet computers developed and marketed by Samsung Electronics. There were five models released in total: a base (Wi-Fi only/Wi-Fi and LTE) model (which was announced on July 31, 2019), 5G variant of the base model (which was announced on January 29, 2020), and the Lite model which was released in three variants (announced on April 2, 2020,[3] May 13, 2022,[4] and on March 26, 2024[5]).[6]

The base models were succeeded by the Galaxy Tab S7, while the Lite variants were succeeded by the Galaxy Tab S10 Lite.

Features

Design

All models, just like its predecessors, continue to feature an aluminum body and glass for the screen.[7][8] It also has a bundled S Pen, just like its predecessors.

Model Galaxy Tab S6
Wi-Fi only and
Wi-Fi + LTE models		 Galaxy Tab S6
5G model		 Galaxy Tab S6 Lite
2020 variant		 Galaxy Tab S6 Lite
2022 variant		 Galaxy Tab S6 Lite
2024 variant
Base colors
  • Cloud Blue
  • Mountain Gray
  • Rose Blush
  • Mountain Gray
  • Angora Blue
  • Oxford Gray
  • Chiffon Pink
  • Mint
  • Oxford Gray
  • Chiffon Pink

Display

The base models feature a 10.5-inch 2560 x 1600 Super AMOLED display with an aspect ratio of 16:10.[9] The Lite variants feature a 10.4-inch 2000 × 1200 TFT LCD with a 5:3 aspect ratio.

Performance

The base models uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC,[10] while the Lite models were featured with multiple SoCs such as the Samsung Exynos 9611 (for the 2020 variant),[11] Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G or 732G (for the 2022 variant), and the Samsung Exynos 1280 (for the 2024 variant).[12]

RAM options ranges from 4 GB to 8 GB for the base models, while the Lite models were only sold in a single 4 GB RAM option. Storage options ranges from 64 GB to 256 GB for the base models, while the Lite models were only available in 64 GB or 128 GB.

All models feature support for microSD cards. UFS 3.0 is used as its internal storage type for the base models,[13] while the Lite models feature a slower UFS 2.0 storage type.[11][12]

Camera

The base models includes dual rear-facing cameras: a 13 MP (f/2.0) primary 26 mm lens, and a 12 MP (f/2.2) ultrawide lens; the front-facing camera uses an 8-megapixel sensor. It is capable of recording 4K video at 30 fps.[14]

The Lite models have 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.[11][12]

Battery

All models have a 7040 mAh battery, and is capable of fast charging at up to 15 W.[15][11]

Software

The base models were shipped with Android Pie (9.0) out-of-the-box with One UI 1.5. The Lite variants had multiple pre-installed OS and One UI versions throughout its releases.

Software support also varied across models: the base models and the 2020 Lite variant have support for 3 OS upgrades and 4 years of security updates, while the 2022 Lite variant only had support for 2 OS upgrades and 3 years of security updates.[16] All models of the Tab S6 include Samsung DeX.

Pre-installed OS OS Upgrades history End of support
1st 2nd 3rd 4th
Tab S6 Android 9 Pie
(One UI 1.5)		 Android 10
(One UI 2.1)
April 2020[17]		 Android 11
(One UI 3.0/3.1)
March 2021[18][19]		 Android 12
(One UI 4.0)
March 2022[20]		 —N/a October 2023[21]
Tab S6 Lite
(2020)		 Android 10
(One UI 2.0)		 Android 11
(One UI 3.1)
March 2021[22]		 Android 12
(One UI 4.0)
March 2022[20]		 Android 13
(One UI 5.0)
March 2023[23]		 —N/a June 2025[16]
Tab S6 Lite
(2022)		 Android 12
(One UI 4.0)		 Android 13
(One UI 5.0)
December 2022[24]		 Android 14
(One UI 6.1)
April 2024[25]		 —N/a
Tab S6 Lite
(2024)		 Android 14
(One UI 6.1)		 Android 15
(One UI 7.0)
May 2025[26]		 Android 16
(One UI 8.0)
October 2025[27]
(One UI 8.5)
June 2026[28]

References

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