Samsung slashes Galaxy Tab S10 Lite price 52% and launches SmartTag 2 trackers from $11,

Samsung is leveraging its upcoming Galaxy S26 pre‑order campaign to drive deep discounts on legacy hardware, according to a 9to5Google roundup. The 10‑inch Galaxy Tab S10 Lite, which originally retailed for $299, can now be purchased for as little as $169.99 when bundled with a pre‑order of the Galaxy S26+ or S26 Ultra. The reduction comes from a $150 Samsung store credit plus an exclusive $30 credit that the site applies at checkout, effectively slashing the tablet’s price by 52 % from its list price of $350 [9to5Google].

The same promotion extends to Samsung’s newest ultra‑wideband (UWB) item tracker, the SmartTag 2. A four‑pack of the devices is listed at $99, but 9to5Google notes that the bundle is currently available for $44.99 on Woot, translating to $11.25 per tracker—a 55 % discount off the regular price. The SmartTag 2 adds UWB positioning to Samsung’s existing Bluetooth‑based tracking ecosystem, promising more precise location data for compatible Galaxy devices. The deal is limited to Prime‑eligible shipments, with a $6 delivery surcharge for non‑Prime orders.

Retail channels are also offering competitive pricing on the Tab S10 Lite. Amazon’s “Deal of the Day” lists the 256 GB model at $359.99, just $10 shy of the lowest cash‑discount price seen this year, while Best Buy’s open‑box “excellent” condition units start at $279.99, a $70 markdown from the standard list price and backed by a one‑year warranty [9to5Google]. CNET’s deal‑tracking feed echoes these figures, highlighting a $120 discount on the tablet as part of a broader Black‑Friday‑season push, and noting that the price drop makes the device a compelling upgrade for budget‑conscious consumers [CNET].

Analysts have pointed out that Samsung’s aggressive price cuts serve a dual purpose: clearing inventory ahead of the S26 launch and reinforcing its ecosystem lock‑in. By bundling the Tab S10 Lite with the S26 pre‑order, Samsung incentivizes users to adopt multiple product lines simultaneously, while the discounted SmartTag 2 encourages early adoption of UWB technology across its flagship phones. The strategy mirrors previous Samsung promotions, such as the 2022 sale of the Galaxy S10 Lite and Tab S6 Lite, which were similarly positioned to boost accessory sales and drive traffic to Samsung’s online store [ZDNet].

Overall, the combined offers represent some of the steepest markdowns Samsung has posted on its mid‑range tablet and accessory lineup in recent years. Consumers who are already planning to purchase a new Galaxy S26 device can secure a full‑size tablet for under $170 and add precise item‑tracking capability for roughly $11 per unit, according to the current listings. The limited‑time nature of the discounts—tied to the one‑week pre‑order window—means that price‑sensitive shoppers will need to act quickly to capture the savings before the promotion expires.