Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 2024 Review - An affordable tablet with an S Pen and wrinkles
The Galaxy Tab S6 Lite first came out in 2020 and was updated in 2022. It has now been refreshed for the second time. Like in 2022, though, the manufacturer has merely replaced the chipset of the 10.4-inch Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024) - switching from a Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G to a Samsung Exynos 1280.
Other than that, Samsung has opted to use the same hardware components as in the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite. This means the 2024 iteration only has 4 GB of working memory and 64 GB of flash storage, which no longer seems up-to-date. Find out whether the included S Pen can make up for this shortcoming in our review. The Wi-Fi version is available for $330.
Potential competitors in comparison
Rating | Date | Model | Weight | Height | Size | Resolution | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85.3 % v7 (old) | 05 / 2024 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 2024 Exynos 1280, Mali-G68 MP4 | 467 g | 7 mm | 10.40" | 2000x1200 | |
| 86.8 % v7 (old) | 11 / 2023 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE Exynos 1380, Mali-G68 MP5 | 524 g | 6.5 mm | 10.90" | 2304x1440 | |
| 88.8 % v7 (old) | 08 / 2023 | Xiaomi Pad 6 SD 870, Adreno 650 | 490 g | 6.51 mm | 11.00" | 2880x1800 | |
| 89.3 % v7 (old) | 04 / 2023 | OnePlus Pad Dimensity 9000, Mali-G710 MP10 | 552 g | 6.5 mm | 11.61" | 2800x2000 | |
| 83.3 % v7 (old) | 09 / 2023 | Amazon Fire Max 11 MT8188J, Mali-G57 MP2 | 490 g | 7.5 mm | 11.00" | 2000x1200 |
Case - Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 2024 made of metal
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024) weighs 456 grams and its exterior is indistinguishable from the 2020 Tab S6 Lite. Our product shots show the current model from 2024, but in theory we could have reused the photos from our previous reviews.
The metal chassis holds a 10.4-inch display and has rather wide bezels, setting the Tab S6 Lite (2024) apart from the current Tab S9 series. The display-to-body ratio is decent at 81.6 percent.
Given the good build quality, however, we are satisfied with the overall impression. The back of the tablet has a good feel and fingerprints don't really show up thanks to the matte surface. The Samsung tablet does not have IP certification.
Connectivity - Samsung tablet with USB 2.0
The Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is equipped with a pen, stereo speakers and, according to the manufacturer's spec sheet, Bluetooth 5.3 - though the Exynos 1280 nominally only supports the 5.2 standard.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite's 64-GB UFS 2.0 memory is not exactly generous in size, providing an available capacity of only 48 GB after setting up due to the operating system and several preinstalled apps. At least users can store videos and photos on the microSD card or connect external storage devices via USB OTG using the included USB 2.0 connector.
The Galaxy Tab S6 Lite again lacks support for cable-based image output in 2024 but allows users to wirelessly transmit content to external monitors using Miracast. Video content from streaming services can be viewed in HD quality thanks to Widevine L1.
microSD card reader
The Samsung tablet's card slot enables good microSD performance in our cross-platform disk test in combination with our reference card (AV PRO V60). The speed of copying is very good, although the sister model, Galaxy Tab S9 FE, copied our photos slightly faster during our test.
| SD Card Reader - average JPG Copy Test (av. of 3 runs) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE (Angelbird AV Pro V60) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 2024 (Angelbird V60) | |
Cross Platform Disk Test (CPDT)
Software - Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 2024 with Android 14
The mid-range Samsung tablet is equipped with the current One UI 6.1, which is based on Android 14. At the time of testing, the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite was using up-to-date security patches from March 2024. According to the manufacturer's guidelines, these should be updated once every three months.
There is no official information on how long Samsung wishes to supply its Galaxy Tab with software updates. As the predecessor received security patches for five years, we would expect a similar time frame for the 2024 model.
Communication and GNSS - Samsung tablet with LTE
Our tested configuration of the Galaxy tablet can establish an internet connection using either WiFi 5 or the LTE network. In the Tab S6 Lite (2024), the Samsung SoC Exynos 1280 does not support the more modern standards, though in theory it should work with the 5G standard. The Samsung tablet can access a total of seventeen 4G bands, including Band 20 and Band 28. The Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024) is also available as a WiFi-only device.
Using an active 5-GHz connection, the transfer speed remained below 500 MBit/s during our WiFi test, which could indicate missing integration of the advertised VHT80 channel. In comparison, the Galaxy A34 5G achieves a maximum speed of almost 700 MBit/s with VHT80. The transfer rates measured while using our reference router Asus ROG Rapture GT-AXE11000 are stable but still significantly slower than those of the WiFi6 competition (Xiaomi Pad 6, Galaxy Tab S9 FE).
| Networking | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 2024 | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 | |
| Xiaomi Pad 6 | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 | |
| OnePlus Pad | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 | |
| Amazon Fire Max 11 | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 | |
Both the WiFi and the LTE versions of the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024) use a GNSS module for positioning. However, our test configuration also uses A-GPS for localization. Other thank that, the Samsung tablet uses most of the common main satellite systems in the single band. These are Beidou (B1), GPS (L1), Galileo (E1) and GLONASS (L1).
The Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 2024 does not always locate our position perfectly, the deviations are small. The Garmin Venu 2, our comparison device, produced very similar results to the Samsung tablet.
Cameras - Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 2024 with autofocus
The 5-MP camera on the front of the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024) has an aperture of f/2.0 and produces decent images. Details are minimal due to the low resolution and videos can only be recorded at a maximum of 1080p and 30 fps. 4K is only available on the main camera.
The back of the mid-range tablet features a single camera module with an aperture of f/1.9. Unlike the front lens, the 8-MP sensor uses autofocus and image sharpness is satisfactory for a tablet in this price range. Still, the image quality isn't particularly high. Especially the dynamics in the photos are not very pronounced. However, anyone who wants to take pictures of documents, e.g. to take notes, will be perfectly satisfied with the image quality.
Image Comparison
Choose a scene and navigate within the first image. One click changes the position on touchscreens. One click on the zoomed-in image opens the original in a new window. The first image shows the scaled photograph of the test device.
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We examined the color accuracy of the 8-MP sensor under controlled lighting conditions. The deviations from the reference colors that we determined are low for a tablet and entirely free of real outliers (>15). Most colors are rendered harmoniously but appear slightly brighter than the original. Only shades of green are noticeably bright.
Accessories and Warranty - Samsung tablet without a charger
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024) comes with a USB cable (USB C on either side), a short users' manual, a SIM tool, and a color-coordinated S Pen. Samsung also has a Book Cover available for purchase in three different colors.
Input Devices & Operation - Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 2024 without fingerprint reader
Inputs by finger are processed quickly and precisely on the 10.4-inch LC panel. However, the low 60-Hz refresh rate cannot display the One UI's animations smoothly, especially when compared to smartphones with over 90 Hz. The Exynos SoC appears to be somewhat overtaxed by the LCD's high resolution, occasionally leading to notable performance issues and lagging.
Support for stylus pens is not a given in this price range. The included S Pen makes it easy to take handwritten notes on the Tab S6 Lite. Samsung did not give any indications as to latency, but we did not perceive any notable lagging during operation. The S Pen does not need to be recharged, which also means it doesn't support some of the functions of a Galaxy Tab S9 such as gesture control.
The 2024 Tab S6 Lite doesn't feature a fingerprint scanner, which represents a clear lack of functionality. Biometric facial recognition is only possible via the front camera and for a maximum of two saved faces. Nevertheless, this rather insecure 2D face recognition convinced us in our test during daylight.
Display - Galaxy tablet with LCD
The TFT panel in the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024) has a 1200p resolution and a pixel density of 224 ppi, which is less sharp than what the competition has to offer. The difference shouldn't be too noticeable during everyday use, however. The Xiaomi Pad 6 has 300 ppi as well as a significantly higher refresh rate of up to 144 Hz.
When it comes to brightness, our Tab S6 Lite (2024) achieves a maximum solid luminance of 486 cd/m², which is significantly lower than the Galaxy Tab S9 FE. Unsurprisingly, at 546 cd/m², APL18 luminance is only slightly higher compared to the full-white display. People sensitive to PWM will be pleased to learn that the LCD does not use low-frequency flickering.
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Brightness Distribution: 92 %
Center on Battery: 486 cd/m²
Contrast: 1869:1 (Black: 0.26 cd/m²)
ΔE Color 2.29 | 0.5-29.43 Ø4.86
ΔE Greyscale 2.8 | 0.09-98 Ø5.1
92.5% sRGB (Calman 2D)
Gamma: 2.229
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 2024 TFT, 2000x1200, 10.4" | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE TFT-LCD, 2304x1440, 10.9" | Xiaomi Pad 6 IPS LCD, 2880x1800, 11" | OnePlus Pad IPS, 2800x2000, 11.6" | Amazon Fire Max 11 TFT LCD, 2000x1200, 11" | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen | -10% | -1% | -7% | -27% | |
| Brightness middle | 486 | 694 43% | 541 11% | 474 -2% | 564 16% |
| Brightness | 466 | 695 49% | 494 6% | 447 -4% | 509 9% |
| Brightness Distribution | 92 | 88 -4% | 89 -3% | 89 -3% | 86 -7% |
| Black Level * | 0.26 | 0.66 -154% | 0.65 -150% | 0.32 -23% | 0.4 -54% |
| Contrast | 1869 | 1052 -44% | 832 -55% | 1481 -21% | 1410 -25% |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 * | 2.29 | 2.1 8% | 0.9 61% | 3.16 -38% | 4 -75% |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 max. * | 6.82 | 4.3 37% | 1.8 74% | 5.37 21% | 7.1 -4% |
| Greyscale dE 2000 * | 2.8 | 3.3 -18% | 1.4 50% | 2.5 11% | 5 -79% |
| Gamma | 2.229 99% | 2.26 97% | 2.26 97% | 2.09 105% | 2.07 106% |
| CCT | 7145 91% | 7010 93% | 6710 97% | 7112 91% | 1168 557% |
* ... smaller is better
Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)
| Screen flickering / PWM not detected |  | ||
In comparison: 53 % of all tested devices do not use PWM to dim the display. If PWM was detected, an average of 8437 (minimum: 5 - maximum: 343500) Hz was measured. | |||
One major disadvantage of the Tab S6 Lite compared to the current Galaxy Tab S9 generation is the impossibility of calibrating the display. The user cannot make any changes to color temperature or saturation.
We examined the calibration of the TFT panel using the Calman analysis software. Our measured DetaE values for the sRGB color space are within the target range (<3). Only blue tones show a noticeable difference from the reference colors. The 0.26 cd/m² black value yields a good contrast ratio of 1800:1.
Display Response Times
| ↔ Response Time Black to White | ||
|---|---|---|
| 21.1 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 12.8 ms rise |  |
| ↘ 8.3 ms fall | ||
| The screen shows good response rates in our tests, but may be too slow for competitive gamers. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.1 (minimum) to 240 (maximum) ms. » 44 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is similar to the average of all tested devices (20.7 ms). | ||
| ↔ Response Time 50% Grey to 80% Grey | ||
| 43.1 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 24.4 ms rise |  |
| ↘ 18.7 ms fall | ||
| The screen shows slow response rates in our tests and will be unsatisfactory for gamers. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.165 (minimum) to 636 (maximum) ms. » 70 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is worse than the average of all tested devices (32.3 ms). | ||
At the time of testing in early summer, the Tab S6 Lite (2024) has good readability outdoors. Still, users will want to avoid reflections on the glass surface. The LC panel has decent viewing angle stability, with brightness reducing and colors distorting only slightly at wide viewing angles.
Performance - Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 2024 with Samsung SoC
The Exynos 1280 in the Galaxy Tab S6 (2024) is a solid mid-range SoC that was first put on the market in 2022. The performance of our Samsung tablet with its two Cortex A78 cores and only 4 GB of DDR4 RAM is rather mediocre.
The Samsung chipset cannot keep up with the Exynos 1380 in the Tab S9 FE nor with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 in the Xiaomi Pad 6 when it comes to multi-score Geekbench results. The Antutu and CrossMark benchmarks offer similarly constrained results.
| Antutu v10 - Total Score | |
| Average of class Tablet (164396 - 2716980, n=52, last 2 years) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE | |
| Average Samsung Exynos 1280 (459194 - 474853, n=3) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 2024 | |
| UL Procyon AI Inference for Android - Overall Score NNAPI | |
| OnePlus Pad | |
| Amazon Fire Max 11 | |
| Xiaomi Pad 6 | |
| Average of class Tablet (2597 - 74821, n=61, last 2 years) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 2024 | |
| Average Samsung Exynos 1280 (4126 - 5087, n=5) | |
The GFXBench graphics test positions our Mali G68 MP4 behind the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE, equipped with a Mali G68, although this device also has 5 pipes around the GPU.
The Xiaomi Pad 6 with its Adreno 650 is in a different league altogether. Our Tab S6 Lite (2024) is also up to 75 percent slower than the OnePlus Pad when it comes to offscreen GFXBench results or the 3DMark Wildlife tests.
GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7: T-Rex Onscreen | 1920x1080 T-Rex Offscreen
GFXBench 3.0: on screen Manhattan Onscreen OGL | 1920x1080 1080p Manhattan Offscreen
GFXBench 3.1: on screen Manhattan ES 3.1 Onscreen | 1920x1080 Manhattan ES 3.1 Offscreen
GFXBench: on screen Car Chase Onscreen | 1920x1080 Car Chase Offscreen | on screen Aztec Ruins High Tier Onscreen | 2560x1440 Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen | on screen Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Onscreen | 1920x1080 Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Offscreen | 3840x2160 4K Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen
| 3DMark / Wild Life Extreme Unlimited | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE | |
| OnePlus Pad | |
| Xiaomi Pad 6 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 2024 | |
| Amazon Fire Max 11 | |
| 3DMark / Wild Life Extreme | |
| OnePlus Pad | |
| Xiaomi Pad 6 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 2024 | |
| Amazon Fire Max 11 | |
| 3DMark / Wild Life Unlimited Score | |
| OnePlus Pad | |
| Xiaomi Pad 6 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 2024 | |
| Amazon Fire Max 11 | |
| 3DMark / Wild Life Score | |
| OnePlus Pad | |
| Xiaomi Pad 6 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 2024 | |
| Amazon Fire Max 11 | |
| 3DMark / Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited | |
| OnePlus Pad | |
| Xiaomi Pad 6 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 2024 | |
| Amazon Fire Max 11 | |
| 3DMark / Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited Graphics | |
| OnePlus Pad | |
| Xiaomi Pad 6 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 2024 | |
| Amazon Fire Max 11 | |
| 3DMark / Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited Physics | |
| OnePlus Pad | |
| Xiaomi Pad 6 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE | |
| Amazon Fire Max 11 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 2024 | |
| GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7 / T-Rex Onscreen | |
| Xiaomi Pad 6 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE | |
| Amazon Fire Max 11 | |
| OnePlus Pad | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 2024 | |
| GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7 / T-Rex Offscreen | |
| OnePlus Pad | |
| Xiaomi Pad 6 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 2024 | |
| Amazon Fire Max 11 | |
| GFXBench 3.0 / Manhattan Onscreen OGL | |
| OnePlus Pad | |
| Xiaomi Pad 6 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 2024 | |
| Amazon Fire Max 11 | |
| GFXBench 3.0 / 1080p Manhattan Offscreen | |
| OnePlus Pad | |
| Xiaomi Pad 6 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 2024 | |
| Amazon Fire Max 11 | |
| GFXBench 3.1 / Manhattan ES 3.1 Onscreen | |
| OnePlus Pad | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 2024 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE | |
| Xiaomi Pad 6 | |
| Amazon Fire Max 11 | |
| GFXBench 3.1 / Manhattan ES 3.1 Offscreen | |
| OnePlus Pad | |
| Xiaomi Pad 6 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 2024 | |
| Amazon Fire Max 11 | |
| GFXBench / Car Chase Onscreen | |
| OnePlus Pad | |
| Xiaomi Pad 6 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 2024 | |
| Amazon Fire Max 11 | |
| GFXBench / Car Chase Offscreen | |
| OnePlus Pad | |
| Xiaomi Pad 6 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 2024 | |
| Amazon Fire Max 11 | |
| GFXBench / Aztec Ruins High Tier Onscreen | |
| OnePlus Pad | |
| Xiaomi Pad 6 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 2024 | |
| Amazon Fire Max 11 | |
| GFXBench / Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen | |
| OnePlus Pad | |
| Xiaomi Pad 6 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 2024 | |
| Amazon Fire Max 11 | |
| GFXBench / Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Onscreen | |
| OnePlus Pad | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE | |
| Xiaomi Pad 6 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 2024 | |
| Amazon Fire Max 11 | |
| GFXBench / Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Offscreen | |
| OnePlus Pad | |
| Xiaomi Pad 6 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 2024 | |
| Amazon Fire Max 11 | |
| GFXBench / 4K Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen | |
| OnePlus Pad | |
| Xiaomi Pad 6 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 2024 | |
| Amazon Fire Max 11 | |
The Samsung tablet's browser performance looks decent in the benchmarks. During everyday use, however, we did notice occasional lagging. The 60-Hz panel can also make scrolling feel sluggish.
| Jetstream 2 - 2.0 Total Score | |
| OnePlus Pad (Chrome 112) | |
| Average of class Tablet (19.9 - 393, n=73, last 2 years) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE (Chrome 119) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 2024 (Chrome 124) | |
| Xiaomi Pad 6 (Chrome 115) | |
| Average Samsung Exynos 1280 (63.5 - 102.3, n=5) | |
| Amazon Fire Max 11 (Chrome 116.0.5845.114) | |
| WebXPRT 4 - Overall | |
| OnePlus Pad (Chrome 112) | |
| Average of class Tablet (21 - 315, n=72, last 2 years) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 2024 (Chrome 124) | |
| Average Samsung Exynos 1280 (106 - 114, n=3) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE (Chrome 119) | |
| Xiaomi Pad 6 (Chrome 115) | |
| Amazon Fire Max 11 (Chrome 116.0.5845.114) | |
| WebXPRT 3 - Overall | |
| Average of class Tablet (36 - 435, n=39, last 2 years) | |
| Xiaomi Pad 6 (chrome 115) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 2024 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE (Chrome 119) | |
| Amazon Fire Max 11 (Chrome 116.0.5845.114) | |
| Average Samsung Exynos 1280 (69 - 187, n=4) | |
| Speedometer 2.0 - Result | |
| Average of class Tablet (2.59 - 572, n=66, last 2 years) | |
| OnePlus Pad (Chrome 112) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 2024 (Chrome 124) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE (Chrome 119) | |
| Xiaomi Pad 6 (Chrome 115) | |
| Average Samsung Exynos 1280 (48 - 90.6, n=5) | |
| Amazon Fire Max 11 (Chrome 116.0.5845.114) | |
| Octane V2 - Total Score | |
| OnePlus Pad (Chrome 112) | |
| Average of class Tablet (763 - 111219, n=95, last 2 years) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE (Chrome 119) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 2024 (Chrome 124) | |
| Xiaomi Pad 6 (Chrome 115) | |
| Average Samsung Exynos 1280 (24159 - 32736, n=5) | |
| Amazon Fire Max 11 (Chrome 116.0.5845.114) | |
| Mozilla Kraken 1.1 - Total | |
| Average of class Tablet (319 - 34733, n=81, last 2 years) | |
| Amazon Fire Max 11 (Chrome 116.0.5845.114) | |
| Xiaomi Pad 6 (Chrome 115) | |
| Average Samsung Exynos 1280 (1244 - 1920, n=5) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 2024 (Chrome 124) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE (Chrome 119) | |
| OnePlus Pad (Chrome 112) | |
* ... smaller is better
The aging UFS 2.0 storage device still manages to deliver decent results in our AndroBench benchmark measurements.
Compared to the Xiaomi Pad 6, which is equipped with a 3.1 storage device, the Samsung tablet has noticeably lower read and write speeds. Especially the latter are very low on the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024).
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 2024 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE | Xiaomi Pad 6 | OnePlus Pad | Amazon Fire Max 11 | Average 64 GB UFS 2.0 Flash | Average of class Tablet | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AndroBench 3-5 | 64% | 334% | 650% | -47% | 17% | 319% | |
| Sequential Read 256KB | 521.67 | 526.65 1% | 1673.97 221% | 1866.48 258% | 299.4 -43% | 513 ? -2% | 1253 ? 140% |
| Sequential Write 256KB | 80.44 | 282.47 251% | 745.32 827% | 1616.83 1910% | 78.21 -3% | 175.2 ? 118% | 882 ? 996% |
| Random Read 4KB | 167.23 | 225.02 35% | 298.45 78% | 341.39 104% | 81.85 -51% | 117.1 ? -30% | 206 ? 23% |
| Random Write 4KB | 98.68 | 68.78 -30% | 304.34 208% | 420.93 327% | 8.23 -92% | 81.1 ? -18% | 212 ? 115% |
Games - Not suitable for gaming
The 2024 version of the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is not made for gaming due to its comparatively weak Mali-G68 MP4. The GameBench app measures the device's exact refresh rates and confirms that it is not suited to HFR gaming due to the 60-Hz panel.
When playing PUBG mobile, performance is satisfactory, though the tablet doesn't support the highest graphics settings (UHD) and only achieves 30 fps at slightly lower settings (HD). The Galaxy Tab S6 Lite cannot display 60 fps even at the lowest graphics settings.
Graphically demanding games such as Genshin Impact are not enjoyable. The refresh rate only reaches an average of 31 fps at low details, including frame drops to below 20 images per second.
Emissions - Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 2024 stays cool
Temperature
The Samsung's chassis only heats up minimally during everyday use. Even under continuous load the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024) has sufficient cooling to avoid noticeable throttling of the Exynos 1280.
The 3DMark tests show that drops in performance are limited to two percent even after long phases of load.
(+) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 39.5 °C / 103 F, compared to the average of 33.7 °C / 93 F, ranging from 20.7 to 53.2 °C for the class Tablet.
(+) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 35.9 °C / 97 F, compared to the average of 33.2 °C / 92 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 22.8 °C / 73 F, compared to the device average of 30 °C / 86 F.
3DMark Wild Life Stress Test
| 3DMark | |
| Wild Life Extreme Stress Test | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE | |
| Amazon Fire Max 11 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 2024 | |
| OnePlus Pad | |
| Xiaomi Pad 6 | |
| Wild Life Stress Test Stability | |
| Amazon Fire Max 11 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 2024 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE | |
| Xiaomi Pad 6 | |
| OnePlus Pad | |
Speakers
The Tab S6 Lite (2024) has two speakers with a relatively low maximum volume of only 76 dB(A). Their quality is good, though bass tones are hardly audible. Other than that, the mid-range tablet manages a linear reproduction of mids and highs, through very high tones drop off somewhat in the Pink Noise diagram.
The device has a 3.5-mm audio jack for audio output via cable and supports Bluetooth 5.3 (as per the datasheet) for wireless audio output. However, the choice of audio codecs is limited to SBC, AAC, aptX, SCC and LDAC.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 2024 audio analysis
(±) | speaker loudness is average but good (75.7 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 19% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (7.9% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(+) | balanced mids - only 3.9% away from median
(+) | mids are linear (6% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 3.7% away from median
(+) | highs are linear (4.3% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (18.5% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 44% of all tested devices in this class were better, 7% similar, 49% worse
» The best had a delta of 7%, average was 21%, worst was 129%
Compared to all devices tested
» 39% of all tested devices were better, 8% similar, 53% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 24%, worst was 134%
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE audio analysis
(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (85.7 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 15% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (9.4% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(+) | balanced mids - only 2.6% away from median
(+) | mids are linear (2.6% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 2.6% away from median
(+) | highs are linear (2.7% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(+) | overall sound is linear (12.1% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 14% of all tested devices in this class were better, 5% similar, 81% worse
» The best had a delta of 7%, average was 21%, worst was 129%
Compared to all devices tested
» 8% of all tested devices were better, 2% similar, 89% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 24%, worst was 134%
Energy Management
Power Consumption
The 7,040-mAh battery can be rechared with a maximum of 15 watts. As the manufacturer has not included a suitable charger for its Galaxy Tab, we used a power bank (PD 3.0, max 100 watts) while testing. The battery was fully recharged in about 2.5 hours. The 10.4-inch tablet has excellent consumption values both while idling and under load.
| Off / Standby |   0.1 / 0.2 Watt |
| Idle |  1.2 / 1.4 / 1.8 Watt |
| Load |
2.5 / 8.3 Watt |
    
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| Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 2024 7040 mAh | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE 8000 mAh | Xiaomi Pad 6 8840 mAh | OnePlus Pad 9510 mAh | Amazon Fire Max 11 7500 mAh | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Consumption | -199% | -175% | -238% | -110% | |
| Idle Minimum * | 1.2 | 1.13 6% | 0.96 20% | 3.64 -203% | 1.04 13% |
| Idle Average * | 1.4 | 4.81 -244% | 4.91 -251% | 6.84 -389% | 4.25 -204% |
| Idle Maximum * | 1.8 | 4.89 -172% | 5.07 -182% | 7.15 -297% | 4.3 -139% |
| Load Average * | 2.5 | 15.02 -501% | 11.8 -372% | 8.98 -259% | 7.62 -205% |
| Load Maximum * | 8.3 | 15.22 -83% | 15.9 -92% | 11.9 -43% | 9.69 -17% |
* ... smaller is better
Power Consumption: Geekbench (150 cd/m²)
Power Consumption: GFXBench (150 cd/m²)
Battery Life
The Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024) achieves average results for a mid-range device in our practical battery test with a brightness of 150 cd/m². However, we would have expected a better battery life due to the weaker hardware in our Samsung tablet.
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 2024 7040 mAh | Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE 8000 mAh | Xiaomi Pad 6 8840 mAh | OnePlus Pad 9510 mAh | Amazon Fire Max 11 7500 mAh | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Runtime | 16% | -13% | -15% | 4% | |
| Reader / Idle | 3057 | 2154 -30% | 1345 -56% | 2383 -22% | |
| H.264 | 942 | 741 -21% | 963 2% | 1188 26% | |
| WiFi v1.3 | 754 | 872 16% | 823 9% | 648 -14% | 988 31% |
| Load | 287 | 265 -8% | 310 8% | 228 -21% |
Pros
Cons
Verdict on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 2024
The Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024) is a good choice for price-conscious fans of the Galaxy Tab series who desire S Pen support.
Still, we believe Samsung went a little too far by updating the Tab S6 Lite a second time, as the 2024 remake is hampered by its aging hardware. Starting with the outdated storage device, the insufficient working memory all the way to the no longer up-to-date standards (WiFi 5, no support for 5G, USB 2.0 ...).
Users who do not require S Pen support may prefer the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+, a more well-equipped Samsung tablet in a similar price range. Otherwise, the Galaxy Tab S9 FE is an excellent mid-range alternative with S Pen support that is available for a small premium.
The Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024) is a decent tablet that we would only really recommend to fans of Samsung.
One of the biggest weaknesses is Samsung's choice of chipset and its system performance. The Exnnos 1280 either does not provide sufficient performance reserves to guarantee smooth system operation, or the One user interface isn't sufficiently optimized for the small RAM module.
Users may also be interested in an intriguing alternative outside the Galaxy universe, which has a lot less issues in everyday use: the Xiaomi Pad 6 also offers Stylus support and features more modern components.
Price and Availability
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 2024 is available for $330 on Amazon.com.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 2024
- 05/09/2024 v7 (old)
Marcus Herbrich
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