Review of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite tablet with key features

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is officially presented by the manufacturer in Indonesia and is available for pre-order Information about the technical specifications published on Russian online sites. The new tablet is a simplified version of the top-end Galaxy Tab, retaining the core features but at an attractive price. The Tab S6 Lite is expected to start at half the price of the base model.

Main characteristics

Design

The first thing that attracts attention is the relatively narrow bezel on the display for a tablet. The second point is the rear aluminum cover and non-standard color. In addition to gray, blue or pink are available. The decision is bold, since such a non-standard design is usually used in smartphones.

The main camera is 8 megapixels on the back, while the selfie camera is 5 megapixels on the front. At the top of the case is a headphone jack.

In general, it turned out to be a functional gadget with high performance, which can replace a budget laptop.

Display

If there are no questions about the design and design of the gadget, then users were skeptical about installing a TFT display on the Tab S6 Lite. Yes, this is not AMOLED, the colors are oversaturated when you first turn it on, but this is easily fixed in the settings.
And now about the main characteristics. The display size is 10.4 inches. Resolution - 2000x1200 pixels. In terms of white and black brightness, contrast and color accuracy, it deserves a solid 4+ rating. Reading a book or working on a tablet will work even in bright sunlight.

Speaking of movies, high contrast ratio combined with excellent sound will make watching any movie a pleasure.

Stylus

The stylus is worth mentioning separately. The functionality is standard for the S Pen, except that a button has appeared that allows you to control the tablet with gestures (all that is required is to hold the button and move the stylus left and right without touching the screen, for example, to switch tracks). In general, it is convenient, but it needs to be improved - such control is not very reliable.

The design is as close as possible to a conventional handle. It is convenient to hold and use the electronic pen. The fine nib glides across the screen effortlessly, and the high pressure sensitivity delivers precise, fine lines that art lovers will appreciate.

Another interesting feature is the ability to convert handwritten text to typed text. After the converted files can be exported in any format from PDF to Word.

Important: legible handwriting is required for the application to work correctly.

The stylus is also useful in working with the interface - to highlight fragments of text or to click on small elements when switching between sites. Notes can also be made in PDF files - useful for students while studying the material and preparing for lectures.

Beginning and professional artists can share drawings through the PENUP app.

S Pen does not need recharging, it is stored on the back cover of the tablet. Built-in magnets hold the pen securely in place, making it nearly impossible to lose the stylus. The only problem is that the handle is not very convenient to get.

Performance and Memory

Excellent performance. There are no hangs or lags. All thanks to the 8-core processor.The tablet works great with several open tabs, suitable for games, including demanding ones. In rare cases, it may be necessary to use the expansion reduction settings (separately for each game or for all applications).

In general, the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is just a godsend for fans of active games. Clear graphics, fast response to commands and up to 7 hours of battery life.

As for memory - 4 GB of RAM, which is not bad in itself, plus the possibility of expanding the ROM up to 1 TB.

Safety

Due to the narrow bezels, the developers moved the fingerprint sensor to the display. As a result, it turned out not very convenient. The sensor works very slowly, plus it does not always work.

But the face recognition function works well, the only problem is that you need good lighting. In the settings, you can select the preferred method of identifying the owner (fingerprint, biometrics). Another interesting feature is Smart Lock, automatic unlocking by geolocation (if the tablet is at home or near a trusted device).

As for the protection of personal data, the Samsung Knox multi-level security system is responsible for this on the tablet. According to the manufacturer, Knox will protect against both hacker attacks and malware infection.

Camera

In general, taking pictures on a tablet is usually useless. You won't get good pictures anyway. In this regard, the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is more of an exception than the rule. Of course, you can’t do studio shooting on it, but the photos are worthy. And the point is not only in the characteristics of the camera itself, but also in a special application - night shooting parameters, selfies can be set manually.

Unfortunately, in the night mode, the pictures are blurry and fuzzy, no settings correct the flaws. There are no autofocus and flash functions.

Video capabilities are also very modest. The camera is good for chatting with friends or using the Google Duo app, but a regular smartphone will do better with shooting videos.

Battery

Battery capacity - 7040 mAh, slightly less than version 4. But even with these figures, the battery life is impressive. In video viewing mode, the tablet will last 12 hours without recharging. So if there is nothing to keep the kids busy during a long trip, the tablet will be a good helper. The almost frameless large screen is great for watching cartoons or children's films.
And with the fast charge function, it will take about 5 hours to restore the battery to a full charge.

Additional features

The One UI 2 interface with the ability to reduce the brightness to protect the eyes, has been replenished with new useful features such as:

• increasing the volume for hearing impaired users (adjusting the volume of the surrounding background when listening to audio tracks);
• Optimized, adjustable design with sharpness, contrast, and font size options for visually impaired users.

Settings are changed in the "Accessibility" section. Also, among other advantages, using One UI 2 will help extend battery life by several hours.

The sound is excellent, both when listening to audio tracks and when watching movies. All thanks to built-in speakers with Dolby Audio support and AKG tuning.

Kids Mode - The Kids icon on the Quick Access Toolbar provides access to entertaining and educational content for both toddlers and older children.And the "parental" control function will allow you to set restrictions not only on the type of content, but also on the playback time.

The gadget supports GPS (standard A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO), Bluetooth, USB. There is no radio.

Accessories

The covers are comfortable, the display tilt can be adjusted. Suitable for working at a desk, useful on the road.

A 3.5 mm headphone jack is provided, but the headphones themselves will have to be purchased separately.

Bluetooth keyboard sold separately. Of the pluses - comfortable convex keys, of the minuses - the high price and lack of backlighting.

A little about bonuses when buying

The manufacturer promises 4 months of free use of YouTube and YouTube Music services. However, this promotion only applies to new users who have never subscribed to or used free trials of YouTube Premium (Music Premium), YouTube Red, or Google Play Music.

Advantages and disadvantages

In the case of the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite, Samsung managed to successfully balance the value for money. On the one hand - high performance, stereo surround sound and a bright display. On the other hand, the price is quite reasonable for a device of this class. Tablets are available for pre-order in the Russian market (price - from 28,500 rubles). The only negative is the not entirely transparent conditions for providing free access to YouTube applications.

• design;
• aluminum, impact-resistant case;
• bright screen;
• simple and intuitive interface;
• the necessary pre-installed applications;
• stereo sound;
• high performance and long battery life.

• lack of headphones in the kit;
• problems with the fingerprint sensor.

The tablet is available for order on the official website of Samsung.Upon purchase, a 50% discount on covers is provided. You can also place an order on the website of large online stores of household appliances