Samsung may drop the base Galaxy Tab S10 from its tablet lineup

Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Tab S10 series may see a significant change when it launches. 

According to a report from The JoongAng, the tech giant is rumoured to be planning the release of only two models in its flagship tablet lineup, the Galaxy Tab S10+ and the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra. There would be no Galaxy Tab S10.

If this is true, it would mark a departure from Samsung’s usual strategy of offering three sizes in its high-end tablet range. The smallest, which is the 11-inch model, has been a staple in previous generations.

The report suggests that the Tab S10+ will retain its 12.4-inch display, while the Ultra version will continue to offer an expansive 14.9-inch screen. Leaked images of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra have revealed that the tablet will incorporate a similar design to its predecessor, the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra.

Further in the report, there are also rumours that the Galaxy Tab S10+ may incorporate a MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ processor in some regions, rather than the Snapdragon chipset that has typically been used.

The Ultra model, however, is rumoured to stick with a Snapdragon chipset. While the report states that it would likely be equipped with the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, there may be a possibility that the Ultra model will instead use the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 or even the Snapdragon X Elite.

Production of these devices is reportedly set to begin this month, with a release likely later this year. The company is not expected to unveil these tablets at the upcoming Unpacked event in Paris on 10 July.

While this change could streamline Samsung’s tablet offering, it may disappoint buyers who prefer more compact and affordable devices. All in all, this move could also signify that the smaller model may have been the least popular in previous lineups, leading to this change. 

Source: The JoongAng via GSMArena

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