Samsung has quietly taken the cover off its new budget Android tablet, the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite, which could compete with Apple's iPad

The new tablet appeared on Samsung's Indonesian online store (via TechRadar), showing off a tablet that looks a lot like the iPad Pro 2020 However, the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is designed to look more like a cheaper version of the 2019 Galaxy Tab S6 rather than a premium flagship device

With a 104-inch display, the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite has slightly less screen space to play with than its older sibling However, the 2000 x 1200 resolution display should provide adequate sharpness and clarity

For those who like to take pictures with their tablets, the Tab S6 Lite has an 8MP rear camera It is on par with the iPad Air, though not quite as good as the dual cameras on the new iPad Pro The front camera is a 5MP lens, which is fairly standard for a tablet, if a bit middling

Other interesting design features include the use of dual speakers, which Samsung claims provide 3D sound and are Dolby Atmos certified They can be stored in the optional "Book" cover compartment of the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite, but there is no neat integrated groove to hold a stylus as there is on the Tab S6

Inside, the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite has an octa-core processor combined with 4GB of RAM, with a top speed of 23Ghz Samsung did not mention what chipset its new tablet will use, but it seems likely to be the Exynos 9611 found in other budget Samsung devices like the Galaxy A51

Onboard storage is available in 64GB and 128GB options, and a micro SD slot can support up to 1TB of additional storage space 4G LTE connectivity is also supported, useful for those who want to take their tablet away from Wi-Fi hotspots Also, with a 7,040mAh battery, the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is capable of up to 13 hours worth of video playback, according to Samsung

Since this is a Samsung device, it comes with the company's Knox "defense-grade" security, which may be useful for those who plan to use the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite for work

While there is no information on pricing or availability, listings like this indicate that the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite will be available soon, given that the Galaxy Tab S6 cost $649 at launch and had more powerful specs than its Lite sibling, Tab S6 Lite is expected to be a bit cheaper

Until pricing is confirmed, it is impossible to know how Samsung's tablet will fare against the standard iPad and iPad Air However, what it may lack in powerful specs, it will make up for in sleek design, a bundled S Pen, and a potentially attractive price