Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy Tab S10 series towards the end of 2024, with the FE versions following in April of this year. Now, the Korean tech giant is in the process of developing the Galaxy Tab S10 Lite, which is expected to be the most budget-friendly option in the Galaxy Tab S10 lineup. Recent reports suggest that Samsung has begun internal testing of the software for the upcoming Galaxy Tab S10 Lite.
A user on X forum, @Alfatürk, has revealed that firmware for a Samsung device with the model number SM-X406B has been found on the company’s server. This model number is believed to be associated with the upcoming Galaxy Tab S10 Lite, indicating that the device has been in development for some time.
According to a recent tweet by @Alfatürk, Samsung has initiated software testing for the Galaxy Tab S10 Lite. The tablet is expected to feature an Exynos 1380 chipset, with the build test indicated as X406BXXU0AYF9. It is speculated that the tablet will be introduced alongside the Tab S11 series.
Samsung appears to have finalized the hardware for the Tab S10 Lite and is now focused on software testing, particularly with the One UI software labeled as “X406BXXU0AYF9.” The device tested on the server was running Android 15-based One UI 7, although it is anticipated that the final product will ship with the newer One UI 8 software.
Geekbench results suggest that the Galaxy Tab S10 Lite will be powered by the Exynos 1380 processor, paired with 6GB or 8GB of RAM. The device achieved a single-core score of 782 points and a multi-core score of 2,637 points on Geekbench, positioning it as a mid-range device in terms of performance.
It is speculated that Samsung will position the Galaxy Tab S10 Lite below the Galaxy Tab S10 FE lineup in terms of pricing and features. Reports indicate that the affordable tablet may be launched alongside the Galaxy Tab S11 and Tab S11 Ultra in October. There is a possibility that Samsung will release the device without a formal event, simply listing it on its website. Launching the budget-friendly tablet alongside flagship models may not be the most strategic approach.