Report: Samsung may discontinue 11-inch model of Galaxy Tab S10 lineup
Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung may discontinue the 11-inch model of its upcoming Galaxy Tab S10 series, leaving only larger 12.4-inch and 14.6-inch options. This potential change is believed to be a response to Apple’s adoption of OLED displays in its iPad Pro lineup. The Tab S10 series is not expected to make […]
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TL;DR
- Samsung may discontinue the 11-inch model of its upcoming Galaxy Tab S10 series, leaving only larger 12.4-inch and 14.6-inch options.
- This potential change is believed to be a response to Apple’s adoption of OLED displays in its iPad Pro lineup.
- The Tab S10 series is not expected to make an appearance at Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event.
Samsung is reportedly making some major changes to its flagship Android tablet series. We already expect Samsung to break its traditional launch cycle by not launching the Galaxy Tab S10 series at its July Unpacked event. And now, a new report from The JoongAng suggests that the company will not only delay the series, but also drop the base 11-inch model from the lineup. (via SamMobile)
The Galaxy Tab S9 series currently comes in three different sizes: a standard 11-inch Tab S9, a 12.4-inch Tab S9 Plus, and a 14.6-inch Tab S9 Ultra. This move would leave the Galaxy Tab S10 series with just two models: the Galaxy Tab S10 Plus and the even larger Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra. The decision to eliminate the base model would be a direct response to Apple’s recent adoption of OLED displays for its iPad Pro lineup.
Historically, Samsung’s flagship tablets have had the advantage of offering OLED displays, while Apple’s iPads have relied on LCD or mini-LED technology. The report suggests that Samsung may be changing its strategy by offering larger displays to differentiate itself from the iPad Pro, which comes in 11- and 13-inch versions.
Interestingly, the Galaxy Tab S9 was the first in the series to include an AMOLED display in its base 11-inch model, making the decision to remove that size option even more puzzling.
Samsung may be aiming to streamline its product lineup and avoid internal competition, likely leaving the 11-inch Galaxy Tab S9 FE ($449 at Amazon) as the only compact choice in its tablet lineup going forward.
Besides the lineup changes, rumors suggest that the Galaxy Tab S10 series could ditch its usual Snapdragon 8 series chips and adopt a MediaTek chipset instead.
With the Galaxy Tab S10 series expected to launch later this year, Samsung’s immediate focus will be on the Galaxy Unpacked event scheduled for July 10. At this event, the company will unveil its next generation of foldable devices as well as new product categories, including the Galaxy Ring and Galaxy Watch Ultra.
