The 2024 refresh of the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite has just sneakily launched, sort of

The 2024 refresh of the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite has just sneakily launched, sort of،

Samsung has a reputation for making excellent Android tablets at prices that won't break the bank. Unsurprisingly, it looks like they're doing it again this year with the refresh of their popular Galaxy Tab S6 Lite, now dubbed Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024), which has just quietly appeared on Samsung's Romanian online store.

THE Romanian store the list was first spotted by Gizmochina and pretty much confirms that it will be available in two colors: Gray and Mint. The listing also reveals that the tablet will be offered in a 4GB RAM/64GB storage configuration, at least in this slot. The tablet refresh has been rumored for a while now, and we knew at this point what to expect, in terms of colors, specs, and pricing.

The 2024 Galaxy Tab S6 Lite refresh just launched sneakily, sort of

Source: Samsung Romania

The design of the Tab S6 Lite 2024 remains quite similar to previous versions, but you can now snag it in a new “Mint” color, as we've already seen in the leaks. The big upgrade appears to be under the hood, with Samsung reportedly ditching the older Snapdragon 732G/720G used in the 2022 update for something they're keeping under wraps for now. However, leaks indicate that the Exynos 1280 chip is powering this update.

Other than that, the specs should look familiar. You have:

10.4-inch TFT screen (always at 60 Hz)
8MP rear camera (records 1080p)
5MP selfie camera
3.5mm headphone jack
MicroSD card slot for expandable storage

Battery and charging remain the same, and thankfully the S Pen is still part of the deal. You will be using the latest version of One UI 6.1, but some sophisticated Samsung AI features might be out of reach due to the processor. Also interesting: while the Exynos 1280 can handle 5G, this Tab S6 Lite sticks with LTE connectivity. S Pen support is also pretty much assumed since product images clearly show one in tow.

Source: Samsung Romania

Although the Romanian listing does not include pricing and we are still waiting for Samsung to confirm US availability and pricing, the tablet is expected to be priced around $400, as with previous models. If you have an older Tab S6 Lite, upgrading may not be essential unless you really want that processing boost. But if you're using an even older tablet or are looking for your first S Pen-enabled device on a budget, this refresh might just be the answer.