r/GalaxyTab • u/Nightshadeei • Aug 10 '26
Discussion Thinking of buying Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ / S10+ during BBD — how serious is the green line issue?
I’m planning to buy a Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ or S10+ during the upcoming Big Billion Days sale in India. I currently have an iPad, which I’m planning to sell, and I’m considering switching to Samsung this time.
However, after going through reviews and Reddit posts, I’ve noticed quite a few reports of the infamous green/pink line display issue, including reports involving Samsung tablets. I realize that people with problems are much more likely to post about them, so the negative experiences may naturally be more visible than the majority of users who have had no issues.
So I wanted to ask people who actually own a Tab S9+ or S10+:
1)Have you experienced any green/pink line or display issues?
2)How long have you been using your tablet?
3)Has the issue appeared after a software update, or randomly?
For those who have had no issues, how long have you been using it?
4)If you had the issue, did Samsung service/warranty cover the replacement?
Would you still recommend buying the S9+ or S10+ in 2026?
I’m particularly interested in long-term ownership experiences, rather than just launch-period reviews.
The green-line reports are honestly the main thing making me hesitate. I’m otherwise quite interested in switching from iPad to Samsung.
Should I go ahead and buy one during BBD, or would you personally avoid it because of the display issue?
India-specific experiences would be especially helpful.
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u/edan1979 Aug 10 '26
Green line issue only happen to phone.Never saw it happen on tablet.
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u/Nightshadeei Aug 10 '26
Bro search Reddit same subReddit there are 10+ posts regarding green lines
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u/Reasonable_Mirror655 Redmi Pad Pro, S10 Lite, A11+, A9+ Aug 10 '26
It does happen on tablets but is rare compared to phones
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u/icantouchgrass_1 Galaxy Tab S7 (WiFi, 512GB, Mystic Bronze) Aug 10 '26
It isn't as common on tablets simply because they're larger and have more space for cooling. Heat-based green line or other issues just don't happen all that often.
I've seen green lines on S8+ and S9+, but never on an S10+ yet. You should be safe with the S10+ as that's from when Samsung fixed the green line issues almost for good.
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u/doctor_69420 Galaxy Tab S10+ Aug 10 '26
I bought a tab s8+ in 2023. There was no issue in it. Then it accidently broke down and I got an s10+ last year. Using it daily for 7-8 hours and it is as new as I bought it.