Featuring a stunning and spacious Super AMOLED display, Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 is a new Android tablet that looks set to rival Apple’s iPad Air 2. It is the successor to the Galaxy Tab S of last year and comes with a robust octa-core processor, decent camera configuration and a fingerprint sensor. It is available in Wi-Fi-only and LTE models.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 Key Specs & Features
- 9.7-inch Super AMOLED Display, 2048 x 1536 pixels (264ppi)
- Octa-core Processor with 3GB RAM
- Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop) or Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
- 32GB or 64GB Storage with support for memory card up to 128GB
- 8MP Rear Camera and 2.1MP Front Camera
- 4G LTE (Optional)
- 5870mAh Li-ion Battery
Build and Screen
Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 flaunts an awesomely slim design, measuring just 5.6 millimetres in thickness – thinner than the ultra-slim iPad Air 2. It has a plastic chassis accentuated with a metal frame, which probably explains why it weighs significantly less than the iPad with an all-metal body.
As its name suggests, the tablet crams in a massive 9.7-inch Super AMOLED touchscreen with an impressive resolution of 2048 x 1536 pixels – same size and resolution as the one on the iPad Air 2. The multi-touch display has a pixel density of 264 pixels per inch.
Performance and OS
A capable octa-core Exynos 5433 processor runs the show on Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7. This 64-bit chip delivers significantly better performance, at least on paper, than the chip used for the iPad Air 2.
Better performance and high responsiveness is further ensured with a greater 3 GB of RAM. The new Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 will runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop OS, probably overlaid with its maker’s TouchWiz user interface.
Miscellaneous Specifications
Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 comes with a 5870mAh battery. It is decked out with a decent combo of 8-megapixel rear camera and a 2.1-megapixel selfie camera, with the former enabling users to capture stunning 4K videos. It comes in Wi-Fi-only and Wi-Fi with LTE variants.
The slate will be available in two storage versions: 32 GB and 64 GB. Luckily, the new Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 comes with a microSD card slot to let you add up to 128GB extra storage.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 features a fingerprint scanner, which is built into the home button like that of the Galaxy S6. You can enjoy blazing-fast browsing and download speeds with the tablet’s LTE support. Connectivity options include microUSB 2.0, Bluetooth 4.1 and Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (5 GHz).
Pricing and Availability
Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 tablet is not currently available in Nigeria. We currently have no information on pricing or availability for Nigeria. Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 price in Nigeria should range from N110,000 to N180,000 depending on the screen size and other configurations.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 Specs
Here are a few specs of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7:
General Features
- Platform: Android 5.0 (Lollipop),Upgradeable to Android 6.0
- Processor: Octa-core Processor, 1.3GHz quad-core & 1.9GHz quad-core
- GPU: –
- Memory: 3 GB RAM
- Colours: Dazzling White, Titanium Bronze
- Dimension: 169 x 237.3 x 5.6 mm
- Weight: 389 g (Wi-Fi), 392 g (LTE)
- SIM Type: Micro SIM (3G & LTE Models)
- SIM Count: Single-SIM
Display
- Display: 9.7-inch Super AMOLED Touchscreen, 2048 x 1536 pixels (263ppi)
- Screen Protection: –
Camera
- Rear Camera: 8 MP Camera, 1080p HD Video
- Rear Camera Features: LED Flash, Autofocus, Geo-tagging
- Front Camera: 2.1 MP Camera
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 32GB or 64GB Storage
- Memory Card Support: Up to 128GB
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900MHz
- 2G CDMA 1X: No
- 3G WCDMA: 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100MHz
- 3G CDMA EVDO: No
- 4G LTE: 700/ 800/ 850/ 900/ 1800/ 1900/ 2100/ 2600MHz (LTE Model)
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes, up to 48kbps
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes, up to 5.76 Mbps
- HSPA+: Yes, up to 42 Mbps
- CDMA EVDO: No
- 4G LTE: Yes, up to 150 Mbps (LTE Model)
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes, Bluetooth 4.1 with A2DP, LE
- NFC: No
- Infrared Blaster: Yes
- USB Port: Yes, microUSB 2.0
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes (3G or LTE models)
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol:
Entertainment
- Music Player: Yes, mp3, WAV, FLAC, eACC+
- Video Player: Yes, MPEG4, H.263, H.264, XviD
- FM Radio: No
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, GPS with A-GPS & GLONASS
- Maps: Yes, Google Maps
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: No
- Pedometer: No
- Gyroscope: Yes
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes
- Iris Scanner: No
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: –
- Voice Control: Yes
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Traditional Voice Calls: Yes (3G & LTE models)
- Wireless Charging: No
- Digital TV: No
- Water Resistant: No
- Dust Resistant: No
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: Yes
Battery
- Battery: 5870 mAh Battery
- Internet Use Time: –
- Music Playback: –
