Samsung is preparing to launch its flagship tablet series in the fourth quarter of this year, with an analyst stating that two models, the Galaxy Tab S10+ and the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra, will enter production in August. What is strange about the latest update is that there is no mention of the base version from the panel procurement or suppliers side, indicating that the Korean giant is ready to introduce a drastic change to its lineup. This is not the first time that Samsung has been rumored to phase out the base model in favor of introducing two bigger ones, as it will help the company reduce its costs drastically.
Expected launch month of the Galaxy Tab S10+ and Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra is October, claims analyst
As reported by Ross Young, founder and CEO of Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC), both the Galaxy Tab S10+ and Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra will enter production in August and are expected to launch sometime in October. On X, one member immediately noticed that the analyst did not mention the base Galaxy Tab S10 version, so Young pointed out that there was no information surrounding this slate’s panel or any other production rumor. Looking at Young’s pristine track record, it is safe to assume that Samsung will not launch the smaller tablet as it aims to focus more on the bigger models.
It goes without saying that despite Apple being the largest tablet maker in the world, iPad sales continue to decline, which only means that Samsung barely gets any traction with its own devices. Financially, it makes little sense to continue investing millions in the mass production of a tablet that will barely sell enough for Samsung to recoup the money that it put up front. Instead, it can focus its attention and resources on the Galaxy Tab S10+ and Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra to deliver a significantly improved experience by providing an increased screen real estate, coupled with a bigger battery and refined software.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus and S10 Ultra are expected to begin production in August, consistent with October launch rumors. Colors are Gray and Silver for each.
— Ross Young (@DSCCRoss) July 22, 2024
Unfortunately, we will not hold our breath for any notable redesign, as previous Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra renders revealed that Samsung will hardly change the external shell of its upcoming models. Another way that the company is saving on costs is in the chipset choice. Where the Korean technology behemoth would choose Qualcomm’s flagship SoC annually, we have now heard that the entire lineup would ship with MediaTek’s Dimensity 9300+. While this silicon is significantly slower than Apple’s M4, it is faster than the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and likely costs less, making it the obvious choice for Samsung.
Sadly, we do not know if using the Dimensity 9300+ is a one-time deal between MediaTek and Samsung, and assuming it is not, we could see more capable chipsets like the Dimensity 9400 being used in future slates.
News Source: Ross Young
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