The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 is a series 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, May 13, 2022, and on March 26, 2024).
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. It also has a bundled S Pen, just like its predecessors. ModelGalaxy Tab S6Wi-Fi only andWi-Fi + LTE modelsGalaxy Tab S65G modelGalaxy Tab S6 Lite2020 variantGalaxy Tab S6 Lite2022 variantGalaxy Tab S6 Lite2024 variantBase colors
Display The base models feature a 10.5-inch 2560 x 1600 Super AMOLED display with an aspect ratio of 16:10. 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, while the Lite models were featured with multiple SoCs such as the Samsung Exynos 9611 (for the 2020 variant), Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G or 732G (for the 2022 variant), and the Samsung Exynos 1280 (for the 2024 variant).
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, while the Lite models feature a slower UFS 2.0 storage type.
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.
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.
Battery All models have a 7040 mAh battery, and is capable of fast charging at up to 15 W.
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. All models of the Tab S6 include Samsung DeX. Pre-installed OSOS Upgrades historyEnd of support1st2nd3rd4thTab S6Android 9 Pie(One UI 1.5)Android 10(One UI 2.1)April 2020Android 11(One UI 3.0/3.1)March 2021Android 12(One UI 4.0)March 2022October 2023Tab S6 Lite(2020)Android 10(One UI 2.0)Android 11(One UI 3.1)March 2021Android 12(One UI 4.0)March 2022Android 13(One UI 5.0)March 2023June 2025Tab S6 Lite(2022)Android 12(One UI 4.0)Android 13(One UI 5.0)December 2022Android 14(One UI 6.1)April 2024 colspan="2" Tab S6 Lite(2024)Android 14(One UI 6.1)Android 15(One UI 7.0)May 2025Android 16(One UI 8.0)October 2025(One UI 8.5)June 2026 References