UAE Price
AED 1,299
India Price
₹28,999
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Tablet · Samsung · 2020
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 256GB is Samsung's 2020 tablet featuring a 10.5 inches, 321.9 cm2 (~82.5% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) chipset. It comes with a 7040 mAh battery. At AED 1,299 in the UAE and ₹28,999 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 256GB excels with its 10.5-inch Super AMOLED display at 2560x1600 resolution, offering vivid colors and deep blacks, though it lacks a 120Hz refresh rate. Powered by the Snapdragon 855, it handles multitasking and creative apps smoothly, with precise S Pen support for note-taking and sketching. It’s best for students and professionals needing a portable screen for reading PDFs, annotating documents, or light digital art. Its 7040 mAh battery lasts a full workday but struggles under heavy multitasking or video streaming. The tablet runs Android 12 with One UI 4.0, but software updates are now limited. At AED 1299 in UAE, it’s a value because the screen and stylus outperform newer budget tablets. In India at ₹28999, it’s overpriced—competing models like the iPad Air or Xiaomi Pad 6 offer better software support and refresh rates at similar cost.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers) |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Type | Li-Po 7040 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 15W wired |
| Battery Capacity | 7040 mAh |
| Dual | 13 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, AF 5 MP, f/2.2, 12mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm |
| Features | HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30fps |
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (6CA) Cat20 2000/150 Mbps - cellular model only |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO - cellular model only |
| NFC | No |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1, magnetic connector |
| Dimensions | 244.5 x 159.5 x 5.7 mm (9.63 x 6.28 x 0.22 in) |
| Weight | 420 g (14.82 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM (cellular model only) |
| Type | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 10.5 inches, 321.9 cm2 (~82.5% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1600 x 2560 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~287 ppi density) |
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 256 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Colors | Mountain Gray, Cloud Blue, Rose Blush |
| Models | SM-T860, SM-T865 |
| SAR | 0.70 W/kg (body) |
| SAR EU | 1.22 W/kg (body) |
| Price | About 600 EUR |
| Announced | 2019, July 31. Released 2019, August |
| Status | Discontinued |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 12, One UI 4.0 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485) |
| GPU | Adreno 640 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the Galaxy Tab S6.
It may still be worth buying if you need a reliable tablet for basic tasks and find it at a discounted price, but newer models offer better software support and performance. Consider it only if budget is tight and you don't need the latest features.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 256GB is priced at AED 1299 in the UAE. It is available through authorized retailers and major electronics stores.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 256GB is priced at ₹28999 in India. It can be purchased from official Samsung outlets and leading online retailers.
The tablet features a 13MP rear camera and an 8MP front camera that deliver clear photos in good lighting. Video recording is smooth at 1080p, suitable for video calls and casual use.
The battery lasts up to 15 hours of mixed usage, including web browsing and media playback. It supports fast charging to quickly restore power when needed.
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