Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2020) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024)

Compared 2 smartphones : Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2020) Manufactured in May, 2020, with display 10.4 with chipsetSamsung Exynos 9611, vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024), Manufactured in March, 2024with chipsetSamsung Exynos 1280. Below are specs, tests, pros and cons for each device

Key Differences

Device key advantages
Reasons to choose Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2020)
    Reasons to choose Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024)
    • Lighter design: 465g vs 467g
    • Newer Bluetooth version: 5.3 vs 5

    Versions

    Available versions and configurations
    Memory Options - 4/64 GB
    - 4/128 GB
    - 4/64 GB
    - 4/128 GB

    Review

    Key Specs Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2020) and Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024)
    Display
    Color accuracy, sharpness & brightness
    Performance
    App & system performance
    Battery
    Battery life, charging speed & type
    Connectivity
    Connectivity features
    NanoReview Score
    Overall score by NanoReview
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    Function
    Importance (Weight)
    Display:
    Camera:
    Performance:
    Gaming:
    Battery:
    Connectivity:
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    Tests & specs

    Specs & test comparison

    Display

    Display quality comparison
    Type TFT LCD TFT LCD
    Size 10.4 in 10.4 in
    Resolution 1200x2000 pixels 1200x2000 pixels
    Aspect ratio 5:3 5:3
    Pixel density 224 ppi 224 ppi
    Refresh rate 60 Hz 60 Hz
    Adaptive refresh rate No No
    Max brightness 500 nits 500 nits
    HDR support No No
    Screen-to-body ratio 81.6 % 81.6 %
    Display test
    Peak brightness (auto)
    Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2020)
    474 nits
    Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024)
    463 nits
    sRGB gamut94.5 %92.5 %
    PWM (Flicker)81970 Hzn/a
    Response time36 ms32 ms
    Contrast1734:1∞ Infinite

    Design & Build

    Design and ergonomics comparison
    Height 244.5 mm (9.63 in) 244.5 mm (9.63 in)
    Width 154.3 mm (6.07 in) 154.3 mm (6.07 in)
    Thickness 7 mm (0.28 in) 7 mm (0.28 in)
    Weight 467 g (16.47 oz) 465 g (16.4 oz)
    Area 377 cm² (58.44 in²) 377 cm² (58.44 in²)
    Water resistance No No
    Back panel Metal Metal
    Frame Metal Metal
    Colors - Gray
    - Blue
    - Pink
    - Gray
    - Green
    - Rose Gold
    Fingerprint sensor No No
    Screen-to-body ratio
    Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2020)
    81.6 %
    Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024)
    81.6 %

    Performance

    Testing Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2020) and Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024) In benchmarks
    Processor
    Chipset Samsung Exynos 9611 Samsung Exynos 1280
    Max Frequency 2300 MHz 2400 MHz
    CPU Cores 8 (4 + 4) 8 (2 + 6)
    Architecture - 4/1.7 (Cortex-A53)
    - 4/2.3 (Cortex-A73)
    - 6/2 (Cortex-A55)
    - 2/2.4 (Cortex-A78)
    Process Samsung Samsung
    Transistor Size 10 nm 5 nm
    Neural Processor Yes Yes
    Graphics Mali-G72 MP3 Mali-G68 MP4
    GPU Cores 54 128
    GPU Frequency 1053 MHz 897 MHz
    FLOPS 113.8 GFLOPS 229.6 GFLOPS
    GeekBench v6
    Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
    Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2020)
    372
    Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024)
    979
    Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
    Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2020)
    1178
    Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024)
    2029
    Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)372979
    Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)11782029
    Geekbench Compute (GPU)1456n/a
    AnTuTu 10
    AnTuTu 10
    Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2020)
    246359
    Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024)
    469613
    CPU70076157902
    GPU5571299310
    Memory6067092699
    UX59901119702
    NanoReview Score246359469613
    3DMark Wild Life
    3DMark Wild Life
    Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2020)
    896
    Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024)
    n/a
    Max Surface Temp.36.7 °Cn/a
    Stability61 %n/a
    Graphics Test5 fpsn/a
    Graphics Score896n/a
    PCMark 3.0
    PCMark 3.0
    Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2020)
    6104
    Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024)
    n/a
    Writing score7178n/a
    Web score4923n/a
    Video editing5061n/a
    Data manipulation4815n/a
    NanoReview Score6104n/a

    Memory

    RAM
    RAM Size 4 GB 4 GB
    Memory Type LPDDR4X LPDDR4X
    Memory Frequency 1600 MHz 2133 MHz
    Channels 2 2
    Storage
    Storage Capacity64 GB64 GB
    Storage TypeUFS 2.1UFS 2.1
    Memory CardMicroSDMicroSD

    Software

    OS Android 10 (Upgradeable to Android 13) Android 14
    OS Size 14.9 GB 16 GB
    UI Skin OneUI 5.1 OneUI 6.1

    Battery

    Volume 7040 mAh 7040 mAh
    Max Charging Power 15 W 15 W
    Battery Type Li-ion Li-ion
    Removable No No
    Wireless Charging No No
    Reverse Charging No No
    Fast Charging Yes (50% in 70 min) Yes (50% in 70 min)
    Full Charge Time 2:45 h 2:45 h
    Battery Life Test
    Battery Life
    Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2020)
    25:42
    Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024)
    24:57
    Web Browsing09:49 h08:57 h
    Video Playback14:28 h14:20 h
    Games06:18 h05:24 h
    Standby Mode133 h134 h

    Main camera

    Matrix 8 MP 8 MP
    Zoom n/a Digital
    Flash No No
    Stabilization Digital Digital
    8K Recording No No
    4K Recording No No
    1080p Recording Yes (Up to 30 fps) Yes (Up to 30 fps)
    Slow Motion No No
    Lenses count Standard: 8 MP Standard: 8 MP
    Features
    Main lens
    Matrix8 MP8 MP
    Aperturef/2.0f/1.9
    Sensor sizen/a1/4.0"
    Pixel size1.12 μm1.12 μm
    AutofocusNoPhase autofocus
    StabilizationDigitalDigital

    Front camera

    Matrix 5 MP 5 MP
    Aperture f/2.0 f/2.0
    Sensor size 1/5.0" 1/5.0"
    Autofocus No No
    Stabilization Digital Digital
    Video resolution 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps
    TOF 3D sensor No No

    Connectivity

    Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
    Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
    - Wi-Fi Direct
    - Wi-Fi Hotspot
    - Wi-Fi Display
    - Dual Band
    - Wi-Fi MiMO
    - Wi-Fi Direct
    - Wi-Fi Hotspot
    - Wi-Fi Display
    Bluetooth version 5 5.3
    Bluetooth features LE LE
    USB type USB Type-C USB Type-C
    USB version 2 2
    USB features - Charging
    - USB Storage Mode
    - Charging
    - USB Storage Mode
    DisplayPort No n/a
    GPS - GPS
    - GLONASS
    - Beidou
    - GPS
    - GLONASS
    - Beidou
    - Galileo
    - QZSS
    NFC* No No
    Infrared Port No No
    Connectivity
    SIM Count*11
    SIM TypeNanoNano
    eSIM Support *NoNo
    Hybrid SlotNoNo
    5G SupportNoNo

    Sound

    Speakers Stereo n/a
    3.5 mm Jack Yes Yes
    FM Radio No No
    Dolby Atmos Yes Yes
    Speaker Test
    Max Volume
    Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2020)
    80.2 dB
    Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024)
    75.7 dB

    Other

    Class Mid-range Mid-range
    Announced April, 2020 yr March, 2024 yr
    Release Date May, 2020 yr March, 2024 yr
    Launch Price ($) 349 n/a
    Sensors - Hall Sensor
    - Gyroscope
    - Accelerometer
    - Ambient Light Sensor
    - Hall Sensor
    - Gyroscope
    - Accelerometer
    - Ambient Light Sensor
    Charger Included Yes 8 W Yes 8 W
    * Attention! Config, frequencies, NFC, and other specs may vary by region.

    Results

    After analyzing the data, we consider Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024) the clear winner in this comparison.

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