Samsung is reportedly preparing to expand its popular M series beyond phones with the Samsung Galaxy Tab M62, which would be the company's first tablet under the M brand. According to exclusive information from 91mobiles, the device is expected to arrive with a compact design rather than a large screen. The move would let Samsung carry its mid-segment momentum from smartphones into the growing tablet market.
What the Samsung Galaxy Tab M62 could be
Samsung launched its M series phones in 2019, and in 2020 those handsets proved extremely successful, giving the company a fresh identity in the mid-segment. Encouraged by that performance, Samsung is now said to be working on a new M series tablet, with the Galaxy Tab M62 tipped to be the first model.
Concrete details remain scarce. There is currently no official information about the tablet's specifications or price. What is understood is that the device will favour a compact form factor, and that a big-screen tablet will not be offered at this stage.
- Reported as Samsung's first tablet in the M series.
- Expected to feature a compact design, not a large screen.
- Specifications and price are not yet available.
- Information sourced exclusively by 91mobiles.
Why a tablet makes sense now
Demand for working and learning from home has risen sharply since the lockdown brought on by Corona, and digital education has gained strong emphasis. With schools, colleges and coaching classes still largely operating online, the need for tablets has climbed quickly. In that context, a mid-budget tablet could be a smart move for Samsung.
Because M series devices sit in the mid-segment, the Samsung Galaxy Tab M62 is likely to be positioned as a mid-budget option as well.
Expected launch timing
Samsung has not officially confirmed any launch details. According to 91mobiles, the project is still in its early stages with much development left to complete, so it could take a while to reach the market. The report suggests the company may offer it only around March or April.
Samsung's wider 2021 plans
2020 was a strong year for Samsung, helped notably by the Galaxy M series, and the company intends to build on that further. In the new year, Samsung is set to launch the Galaxy S21 for the first time, a phone that has already been the subject of many leaks.
The company also plans several more M series models, including the Galaxy M12 and Galaxy M42, while the Galaxy A72 is generating discussion in the A series. In addition, 91mobiles previously reported that Samsung is planning to relaunch its E series, with the Galaxy E62 tipped as the first phone, though it could instead arrive as the Galaxy F62. That device is said to be a slim phone with a large screen and a large battery.
