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Samsung Galaxy Tab S6
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SM‑T860 (Wi‑Fi) / SM‑T865 (LTE)
10.5" Super AMOLED, 2560×1600
Snapdragon 855, Adreno 640
Up to 8 GB RAM + 256 GB UFS 3.0
7040 mAh, 15W charging
13 MP + 5 MP rear, 8 MP front
S Pen in‑box, 4096 pressure levels
Quad speakers, Dolby Atmos, AKG
Wi‑Fi 5 (ac), Bluetooth 5.0
420 g, 5.7 mm thin
Samsung Galaxy Tab S6
Display
10.5‑inch Super AMOLED, 2560×1600 (WQXGA), 16:10 ratio
~287 ppi, HDR support, 16M colors
Chipset & Platform
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (7 nm), Octa‑core CPU, Adreno 640 GPU
Android 9.0 (Pie) → Android 12; One UI 1.5 → 4.1.1
Camera System
Rear: 13 MP (wide, f/2.0) + 5 MP (ultrawide, f/2.2)
Front: 8 MP (wide, f/2.0); 4K@30fps rear video, 1080p@30fps front
Battery & Charging
7040 mAh Li‑Po, non‑removable
15W wired fast charging; up to 15 h video playback
Connectivity
Wi‑Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual‑band, MU‑MIMO
Bluetooth 5.0 (A2DP, LE), USB Type‑C 3.1, GPS (cellular model)
Memory & Storage
64 GB / 128 GB / 256 GB UFS 3.0 internal
microSDXC slot (up to 1 TB); 4 / 6 / 8 GB RAM
Model and Variants
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 was launched in two main variants distinguished by cellular connectivity. The source‑backed model identifiers are SM‑T860 (Wi‑Fi only) and SM‑T865 (Wi‑Fi + LTE). The device also carried regional SKUs such as SM‑T860NZAATHL (Thailand) and SM‑T865NZAATHL (Thailand), but these do not alter the core hardware.
- Canonical model family: SM‑T860 (Wi‑Fi) / SM‑T865 (LTE)
- Regional variants / SKU codes listed in source: SM‑T860NZAATHL, SM‑T865NZAATHL (Thailand); other market‑specific codes may exist.
- Colors: Mountain Gray, Cloud Blue, Rose Blush
- Price at launch: AU$650 (128 GB / 6 GB RAM); AU$730 (256 GB / 8 GB RAM)
- Availability: Announced July 31, 2019; released in August 2019. Discontinued August 5, 2020.
Display and Design
The Tab S6 features a 10.5‑inch Super AMOLED panel with a WQXGA (2560×1600) resolution and a 16:10 aspect ratio. The display supports HDR content and delivers vibrant colors with deep blacks typical of AMOLED technology. The 0.22‑inch (5.7 mm) thin aluminum unibody contributes to a light 420 g (0.93 lb) build.
- Display size: 10.5 in (267 mm diagonal)
- Resolution: 2560×1600 (WQXGA) at ~287 ppi
- Technology: Super AMOLED, 16M colors, HDR support
- Dimensions: 244.5 × 159.5 × 5.7 mm (9.63 × 6.28 × 0.22 in)
- Weight: 420 g (14.82 oz)
- Build: Aluminum back and frame, glass front
- S Pen: Magnetic attachment, included in-box; Bluetooth integration with 4096 pressure levels
- Biometrics: Optical under‑display fingerprint sensor; 2D face unlock
Performance and Software
Under the hood, the Galaxy Tab S6 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset built on a 7 nm process. The octa‑core CPU (one 2.84 GHz Kryo 485, three 2.42 GHz Kryo 485, four 1.78 GHz Kryo 485) is paired with an Adreno 640 GPU. RAM options include 4 GB, 6 GB, and 8 GB LPDDR4X, while internal storage uses fast UFS 3.0.
- Chipset: Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
- CPU: Octa‑core (1×2.84 GHz, 3×2.42 GHz, 4×1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
- GPU: Adreno 640 (585 MHz)
- Memory: 4 / 6 / 8 GB LPDDR4X RAM
- Storage: 64 / 128 / 256 GB UFS 3.0; microSDXC up to 1 TB
- Operating system: Android 9.0 (Pie) with One UI 1.5, upgradable to Android 12.1/12L with One UI 4.1.1
- Software support: Three OS upgrades and four years of security updates (ended October 2023)
- Desktop mode: Samsung DeX supported
Camera and Audio
The rear camera system comprises a 13 MP wide sensor (f/2.0, 1/3.4", 1.0 µm) and a 5 MP ultrawide sensor (f/2.2, 12 mm equivalent). The front camera is an 8 MP wide lens (f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12 µm). Video recording reaches 4K UHD at 30 fps on the rear camera and 1080p at 30 fps on the front.
- Rear camera: 13 MP (wide, AF) + 5 MP (ultrawide, 123° FOV)
- Features: HDR, panorama, 4K@30fps video
- Front camera: 8 MP (wide, f/2.0), 1080p@30fps
- Audio: Quad‑speaker system tuned by AKG, Dolby Atmos support
- No 3.5 mm headphone jack - audio output via USB‑C or Bluetooth
Battery and Charging
The tablet packs a 7040 mAh Li‑Po battery. Wired charging is supported at up to 15 W via USB Type‑C 3.1. The source lists up to 15 hours of video playback. There is no evidence of wireless charging support in the raw text.
- Capacity: 7040 mAh (typical)
- Charging: 15W wired fast charging
- Playback: Up to 15 h video (source‑backed)
- Wireless charging: Not listed in source‑backed evidence
Connectivity and Sensors
The LTE‑capable SM‑T865 supports GSM, HSPA, and LTE bands (up to Cat20 with 6‑carrier aggregation). The Wi‑Fi model (SM‑T860) offers dual‑band 802.11a/b/g/n/ac with MU‑MIMO. Both variants include Bluetooth 5.0, USB‑C 3.1, and GPS/GLONASS/BeiDou/Galileo (cellular model only). NFC is not present.
- Networks (SM‑T865): GSM / HSPA / LTE, Nano‑SIM slot
- Wi‑Fi: 802.11ac, dual‑band, MU‑MIMO, Wi‑Fi Direct
- Bluetooth: 5.0 with A2DP, LE
- Location: GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo (cellular model)
- USB: Type‑C 3.1, DisplayPort via USB‑C, magnetic connector
- Sensors: Under‑display optical fingerprint, accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass, hall sensor
- Other: ANT+, Samsung DeX
In the Box
Based on source‑backed information, the Galaxy Tab S6 ships with the following items. Not all regions may include identical contents; the list reflects evidence from Samsung’s official support pages and product listings.
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S6
- S Pen (magnetic, with Bluetooth)
- USB‑C cable
- Quick Start Guide and safety documentation
Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 - Summary
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 combines a 10.5‑inch Super AMOLED display, Snapdragon 855 performance, and a versatile magnetic S Pen in a slim 5.7 mm aluminum body. It launched in August 2019 as a premium Android tablet and received software updates through Android 12. The dual‑camera setup, quad speakers with Dolby Atmos, and up to 8 GB RAM made it a strong productivity and entertainment device. Key tradeoffs include the lack of water resistance, 15W charging, and no headphone jack, but the continued software support and S Pen integration gave it lasting value.
| Launch Price (MSRP): | Current Market Price: |
|---|---|
| US$650 |