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Galaxy Tab S10 Lite

Samsung's Galaxy Tab S10 Lite: a 10.9-inch 90 Hz tablet with an S Pen in the box, Exynos 1380, an 8,000 mAh battery, and security updates to 2032.

Released · First official release in any country

Global release: Released internationally; available in confirmed markets.

Samsung confirms US availability beginning September 4, 2025. Its global announcement gives September 5 for the broader rollout. Availability and configurations vary by market. Samsung US Newsroom: Galaxy Tab S10 Lite US availability (from September 4, 2025), Samsung Global Newsroom: Galaxy Tab S10 Lite announcement and specification table Checked .

Chipset
Samsung Exynos 1380
Display diagonal
10.9 in
Refresh rate
90 Hz
Battery capacity
8,000 mAh
Options
Wi-Fi, 6 GB / 128 GBWi-Fi, 8 GB / 256 GB5G, 6 GB / 128 GB5G, 8 GB / 256 GB
Models
2 model numbers across 2 regions See all
Colors
Gray, Silver, Coralred

Is the Galaxy Tab S10 Lite right for you?

The Galaxy Tab S10 Lite is Samsung's lower-cost tablet with an S Pen in the box, released in September 2025 for students, families, and anyone who mainly reads, streams, and takes handwritten notes. It has a 10.9-inch 2112 x 1320 display at up to 90 Hz, Samsung's Exynos 1380, 6 GB or 8 GB of RAM, and an 8,000 mAh battery.

Next to the Galaxy Tab S11 in the catalog, it gives up display quality, speed, and durability for price. The Tab S11 has a 2560 x 1600 AMOLED panel at 120 Hz, a MediaTek Dimensity 9400+, 12 GB of RAM, and IP68, in a 469 g body. The Tab S10 Lite uses a TFT LCD, weighs 524 g, and Samsung lists no water-resistance rating. Both include the pen and take microSD cards up to 2 TB.

Software support is where it stands out for the money. Samsung US promises up to 7 generations of Android OS upgrades and 7 years of security updates from global launch, and Samsung's UK listing gives a security end date of August 31, 2032. It launched on Android 15, one version behind the Tab S11's Android 16.

A good fit if

  • You want a Samsung tablet with a pen for notes and school work without paying for a flagship.
  • You plan to keep the tablet for years: Samsung lists security updates until August 2032.
  • You store films and documents offline and want cheap expansion through microSD cards up to 2 TB.

Look elsewhere if

  • You want a sharper, smoother screen or water resistance: the Galaxy Tab S11 has a 120 Hz AMOLED display and IP68.
  • You want a large canvas for drawing or working in several apps at once: the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra has a 14.6-inch display.
  • You use wired headphones: there is no 3.5 mm jack, only USB-C.

Which configuration to choose

There are two memory configurations: 6 GB of RAM with 128 GB, or 8 GB with 256 GB. The 256 GB model is the one to pick if you keep many apps open, since it adds RAM; for extra media space alone, a microSD card is the cheaper route. The 5G model, SM-X406B, is sold in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and Brazil, but Samsung's stores in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Japan list only the Wi-Fi SM-X400. Gray is sold in every listed market; Silver and Coralred are missing from several stores, so check your local store before settling on a color.

Full specifications

Covers every recorded configuration. When a value varies by configuration, the model numbers it applies to are listed under it.

Design

Width
165.8 mm
Height
254.3 mm
Depth
6.6 mm
Weight
524 g

Display

Panel type
TFT LCD
Resolution width
2,112 px
Resolution height
1,320 px
Display diagonal
10.9 in
Refresh rate
90 Hz

Cameras

Main camera resolution
8 MP
Front camera resolution
5 MP
Camera configuration / limitations
Rear: 8 MP autofocus, no flash. Front: 5 MP.

Battery

Maximum wired charging
Not confirmed
Charging conditions
Super-Fast Charging. Samsung US says it requires a 45W wall charger (sold separately) but does not state the charging wattage.
Battery capacity
8,000 mAh

Connectivity

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.3
NFC
Not supported
Connectivity
  • Wi-Fi 6 (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz) on the Wi-Fi model; 5G (Sub-6) on the 5G model. MicroSD up to 2 TB. USB-C 2.0, no 3.5 mm headphone jack.SM-X400
  • 5G (Sub-6), Wi-Fi 6 (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz), Bluetooth 5.3. MicroSD up to 2 TB.SM-X406B

Software

Security support end date
2032-08-31
Operating system
Android 15
Update commitment
Up to 7 generations of Android OS upgrades and 7 years of security updates from global launch, per Samsung US.

Performance

Chipset
Samsung Exynos 1380

Durability

Water resistance
Not confirmed

Configuration

Memory
6 GB / 8 GB
Storage
128 GB to 256 GB

Configurations & colors

  • Gray
  • SilverNot sold in every market
  • CoralredListed as Coral Red in the US; not sold in every market

Match the regional model numbers to the confirmed markets below. These countries are verified by official sources; configurations and local stock can differ.

Region and modelConfigurationConfirmed marketsColors
Wi-Fi, all listed marketsSM-X400Wi-Fi, 6 GB / 128 GBWi-Fi, 8 GB / 256 GBUnited States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, France, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Sweden, Austria, Switzerland, Portugal, India, UAE, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, Brazil, Japan, South AfricaGray, Silver, CoralredVaries by configuration
5G, internationalSM-X406B5G, 6 GB / 128 GB5G, 8 GB / 256 GBUnited Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, France, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Sweden, Austria, Switzerland, Portugal, India, UAE, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Taiwan, Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, South Africa, Hong KongGray, Silver, CoralredVaries by configuration

Software

Software support: Up to 7 generations of Android OS upgrades and 7 years of security updates from global launch, per Samsung US.

Source-backed strengths and limitations

Strengths

  • S Pen included in the box, per Samsung.
  • Up to 7 Android OS upgrades and 7 years of security updates; Samsung UK lists security updates until August 31, 2032.
  • 8,000 mAh battery and microSD expansion up to 2 TB.

Limitations

  • A 2112 x 1320 TFT LCD at up to 90 Hz, where the Galaxy Tab S11 has a 120 Hz AMOLED panel.
  • No water-resistance rating in Samsung's specifications, and no 3.5 mm headphone jack.
  • Samsung does not state the charging wattage; its US page says Super-Fast Charging needs a 45W charger sold separately.

Pricing

$399.99 · United States · store price · Checked 2026-09-30 · Source

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