* UPDATED REVIEW after I used this tablet for a while now. *
First of all, I usually buy my tablets and phones from Amazon, but at the time I wanted to purchase this tablet (the day it was released), it was out of stock, so I purchased it at a store near my home.
Also, I am a techy type, so the purpose of my review is to help you to decide if this is the best mid-range tablet for you (or not).
Below, I list the Pros and Cons that I discovered.
+ Screen Resolution for a TFT Screen and Sharpness...First of all, the Display Screen on the S6 Lite is a TFT type screen, not a Super Amoled Screen, the ORIGINAL S6 Tab 2019, has the Amoled Screen. However at 224 ppi, this screen is clear and has a soft white appearance, NOT a super bright white appearance because of the TFT Screen. Yet I found that the colors are vivid. And watching videos on YouTube, they totally filled up the screen and the videos were super sharp! In addition, reading on the Kindle App is very clear.
+ OS is 10.0, UI is 2.1 Samsung. I went to Software Update as soon as I received this tablet and this update enabled the double tap feature to wakeup the screen. Be sure you update it because before the May 2020 security update, the double tap did not work, update fixed it!
+ S Pen...The S Pen works great and has several features I like. The S Pen is easy to use, it glides across the screen, no lagging. Also, it doesn't scratch the screen. To start the S Pen, just hold the Pen on the right side of the tablet, about a quarter inch away. Then touch the SPen Icon for the menu of the SPen features.
* The SPen DOES NOT require charging, pairing etc. In fact I keep my S Pen in my Chiffion Rose Samsung Book Cover Case because it has a magnetic slot inside for the S Pen.
+ Size of tablet/Screen Ratio
1. l love this 10.4 size tablet because it easily fits into my large purse or my bookbag/backpack.
2. Screen Ratio is 81.6%. The bezels are very slim.
This screen is wonderful for watching videos, movies, reading and I use it for MS Word, Excel and more.
+ It has a 3.5 Headphone Jack! The Samsung S6 Flagship (2019) and Samsung S5e (2019) DO NOT have a 3.5 headphone jack! This is just one of the many reasons why I purchased this tablet. With Bluetooth Headsets, they must be charged and sometimes they don't last that long.
+ Internal Memory/ External Memory Card Info--this tablet is advertised at 64GB Internal Memory. However, after the OS and Factory Apps and my own apps were installed, I still have 44GB of available internal memory. This is plenty of space for future apps, updates etc.
+ Memory Card storage...I discovered that I can install an SD Card up to 1 TB. However, I installed (for now) a 128GB and still have 40gb left on it.
+ Speed/Responsiveness/Battery Temp/Battery Life...This tablet is very peppy, does not lag or freeze.
Battery is non removable, and it does not overheat even with downloading apps, watching videos etc. Under normal use it is 80 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit and after downloading apps, watching videos etc, it goes up to 90 degrees for a minute or two, which is normal, and it quickly goes back down to 80 to 85. I use the free widget called Battery Widget Reborn from the Playstore. It shows my battery amount left on my screen and when I tap it, it gives a report of how long the battery has been used and the time left on the battery.
+ Battery Life: The battery is 7040 mAh, after it reached 100%, I discovered that the battery lasted longer than my Samsung Tab A 10.1 2019.
+ WiFi...802.11 a/b/g/n, ac dual-band. I use ATT UVERSE and this tablet has superb and fast WiFi. Even outside in my backyard, it still gets 3 bars. I am very pleased with this tablet's WiFi. Also, on the road, it picks up local WiFi wonderfully.
+ Camera...Note that this camera does not have a flash, however, with good lighting, the pictures and videos I took with it were pretty clear, not as good as my Samsung A51 Phone, but better than I thought they would be.
+ Sound Quality...there are 2 small internal speakers so the sound is good, however I also tested the sound with a Bluetooth speaker and the sound is wonderful. Even my wired headphones sound great on this tablet.
Cons (3):
1. Biggest CON I noticed is NO Super Amoled Screen like the 2019 Tab S6 has, instead it has a regular back-lit TFT screen which is not quite as "bright white" as my old Samsung S4 with Super Amoled. The S6 Lite is more like a very soft white, but in my opinion, the screen DOES NOT have any yellowish tint, just a softer white.
2. Screenshots...To take a Screenshot, I have to QUICKLY press the Power Button and Volume Down button at the same time. However, my Tab A Tablet, A51 Phone let's me swipe the edge of my hand across the screen, this tablet won't do this. Hopefully, the next update will fix this. Right now, I am used to quickly pressing Power Button and Volume Down buttons for a screenshot.
3. No DEx...The desktop/laptop feature is not there for the S6 Lite. Frankly I rarely used DEx on my Tab S4.
* Should you consider purchasing this S6 Lite tablet?
Personally, I suggest YES if:
1. You don't have to have a Super Amoled screen like the S6 regular has and you want to buy a reasonably priced Samsung Tablet.
2. You want a very nice mid range tablet with the S Pen feature.
3. You want to spend about 350 on a tablet instead of 750 on a tablet (for the Flagship Tab S6).
4. You want a 3.5 Headphone Jack, the S6 Lite has it. The Tab S6 and Tab S5e Tablets do not have a 3.5 Headphone Jack.
My overall score is 4.6 stars, rounded off to 5 stars mainly due to non Super Amoled Screen, but I knew this BEFORE I PURCHASED THE TABLET.
Well, I hope that this review has helped with your decision regarding this tablet. Thank you for reading my review.
| Standing screen display size | 10.4 |
|---|---|
| Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1200 pixels |
| Max Screen Resolution | 2000 x 1200 |
| Card Description | Integrated |
| Wireless Type | Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Number of USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
| Average Battery Life (in hours) | 13 Hours |
| National Stock Number | SM-P610NZAAXAR |
