Samsung has rolled out the Galaxy Tab S10 Lite in India, adding a budget-friendly option to its S10 tablet family. But even as the device tries to carve out space, it faces stiff competition not just from Apple’s cheaper iPad 11 but also from Samsung’s own Galaxy Tab S10 FE, which offers stronger specs for a slightly higher price.
Galaxy Tab S10 Lite brings budget appeal to the S10 lineup
The new tablet ships in two variants: 6GB RAM with 128GB storage and 8GB RAM with 256GB storage. Buyers can pick from Gray, Silver, or Coral Red, and choose between Wi-Fi-only or 5G+Wi-Fi versions.
It sports a 10.9-inch TFT LCD screen with a 90Hz refresh rate and fairly thick bezels. Samsung has fitted it with the Exynos 1380 chipset, the same one used in the Galaxy A35. While performance should be solid for everyday use, it’s not built for heavy-duty gaming or editing.
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Cameras, storage, and features
The Tab S10 Lite comes with an 8MP rear camera and a 5MP front sensor. Storage expansion via microSD is supported, and connectivity includes Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi 6, and a USB-C 2.0 port. What you won’t find is a headphone jack.
Samsung has added S Pen support, and the stylus is included in the box. With it, users can straighten notes, add even spacing between words, and fix letter shapes instantly. Samsung Notes even has a “Solve Math” feature that writes out a problem, and the app generates the solution.
Battery life and software support
The tablet packs an 8,000mAh battery, identical in size to the Tab S10 FE’s, but charges at a slower 25W rate. A USB-C cable is bundled, though no charging brick is included.
One area where the Galaxy Tab S10 Lite impresses is software longevity. It launches with Android 15 and promises updates until August 31, 2032. That’s seven years of OS upgrades and security patches, putting it ahead of many rivals in its price tier.
Galaxy Tab S10 Lite fights in a crowded field
The problem for Samsung is competition. The Apple iPad 11 undercuts the Lite on price, while the Tab S10 FE overshadows it with better specs. This leaves the Galaxy Tab S10 Lite in a tricky middle ground: attractive for budget-conscious buyers who value S Pen features and long support, but vulnerable against sharper alternatives.
Samsung has given it the tools to succeed, but the real test is whether users see it as a smart buy or just a compromise.
