Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0-inch

Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0-inch
$155.00
Brand: Samsung
Category: Android Tablet
  • Display: 8.0 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels
  • Chipset: Exynos 5433 - T710, T715, Qualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 652 (28 nm) - T719N
  • RAM: 3GB
  • OS: Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop)
  • Battery: 4000 mAh
  • Released Date: 20-07-2015

Specifications

General

Device Type Android Tablet
Model Galaxy Tab S2 8.0, SM-T710, SM-T715, SM-T719N, SM-T719, SM-T715Y, SM-T719Y, SM-T713
Released July, 2015
Status Discontinued

Design

Dimensions 198.6 x 134.8 x 5.6 mm
Weight 265 g (Wi-Fi) / 272 g (LTE)
Protection Scratch-resistant glass, Corning Gorilla Glass
Colors White, black gold

Display

Display Type Display Technology => A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor) Super AMOLED
Size 8.0 inches
Resolution 1536 x 2048 pixels
Pixel Density Pixel Density (PPI) is refers to the concentration of pixels on a particular display, measured in pixels per inch (ppi). Pixel density is calculated by dividing the diagonal pixel resolution of a display by its diagonal size, higher pixel density better display quality. ~320 ppi
Features Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor

Platform

Operating System OS => Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device. Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) - T710, T715, Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat) - T719N
SIM SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages. Nano-SIM

Hardware

Chipset Chipset is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming. Exynos 5433 - T710, T715, Qualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 652 (28 nm) - T719N
CPU Octa-core (4x1.9 GHz & 4x1.3 GHz) - T710, T715, Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53) - T719N
GPU GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion. Mali-T760 MP6 - T710, T715, Adreno 510 - T719N
RAM RAM (Random Access Memory) is a type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly, any byte of memory can be accessed without touching the preceding bytes that allows information to be stored and accessed quickly from random locations. RAM is the most common type of memory found in computer systems, smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices. 3GB
Internal Storage Internal Storage is a data storage space (flash memory) mostly used in smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices where operating system, apps, music, photos, videos, files and other user data Is stored. 32GB
Memory Card Slot Memory Card Slot is a special slot for inserting a memory card. Memory cards allow you to expand the phone's built-in memory, A memory card (sometimes called a flash memory card or a storage card) is a small storage medium used to store data such as text, pictures, audio, and video, for use on small, portable or remote computing devices such as mobile phones, mp3 players, digital cameras. Yes
Sensors Sensors are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device. Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, ANT+
3.5mm jack Yes
Loudspeaker Yes
Audio Technology Album art cover, Background playback

Battery

Capacity Battery Capacity is a measure (typically in Amp-hr) of the charge stored by the battery, and is determined by the mass of active material contained in the battery. The battery capacity represents the maximum amount of energy that can be extracted from the battery under certain conditions. 4000 mAh
Battery Life 7 hours
Charging No

Camera

Rear Camera Camera is able to capture photographs and usually videos, The most important characteristics of a camera are the resolution (measured in megapixels), lens focus type (fixed or automatic), higher megapixel cameras are known to capture higher quality photos, but not always a good measurement of the photos quality. 8 MP
Front Camera 2.1 MP
Image 3264 x 2448 Pixels
Video 1440p@30fps
Camera Features EIS, Video sharing
Flash Flash Light => There is commonly two types of flash lights are used in camera mobile phones, LED Flash (LED flash offers lower power consumption with drive circuitry that takes up very little room, LEDs can be strobed faster than any other light source), Xenon Flash (xenon flash produces an extremely intense full-spectrum white light for a very short duration) No

Connectivity

Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices. 4.1, A2DP, LE
Wi-fi Wi-Fi is a popular wireless networking technology using radio waves to provide high-speed network connections that allows devices to communicate without cords or cables, Wi-Fi is increasingly becoming the preferred mode of internet connectivity all over the world. Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
USB microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
GPS GPS The Global Positioning System is a satellite-based radio navigation system, GPS permits users to determine their position, velocity and the time 24 hours a day, in all weather, anywhere in the world, In order to locate your position, your device or GPS receiver must have a clear view of the sky. GPS, GLONASS
NFC NFC (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches.
Wireless Charging Wireless Charging (Inductive Charging) uses an electromagnetic field to transfer energy between two objects. This is usually done with a charging station. Energy is sent through an inductive coupling to an electrical device, which can then use that energy to charge batteries or run the device. No

Reviews

User Reviews 1 User Reviews the colors, the brightness, the sharpness is a fantastic display and everything from Netflix to web browsing to Kindle books and apps look really great on this.
- The Tech Chap
User Reviews 2 We appreciated the sharp AMOLED display, though noted it was dimmer than last year's model. I thought the productivity software features were useful, and performance was generally fast. In my experience, the camera captured good detail in close-up shots. We got decent battery life from the tablet, enough for daily use.
- PhoneArena
User Reviews 3 I found the tablet comfortable to hold in one hand. We appreciated the sharp, vibrant Super AMOLED display that looked great even in low light. Flossy was impressed by the fast octa-core processor and 3GB of RAM that handled gaming and multitasking smoothly.
- Booredatwork.com
Tabletmonkeys Reviews Tabletmonkeys Reviews Pros:
- Sharp, vibrant Super AMOLED display with good colors
- Fast overall performance with octa-core processor and 3GB RAM
- MicroSD card slot for expandable storage
Cons:
- Battery life is below average, lasting just a day
- Lower screen resolution than previous model

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our dedicated team and users.

7.3
  • Performance 7 / 10
  • Display 8 / 10
  • Battery 5 / 10
  • Design 9 / 10

Samsung unveiled its latest Android tablet this month, the Galaxy Tab S2

This slim and lightweight tablet packs an eye-catching display and swift performance into a compact metal frame.

At just 5.6mm thick, the Tab S2 lives up to Samsung's claims as the world's slimmest tablet available today. 

Tipping the scales at a mere 265 grams (9.3 oz), it feels incredibly light in the hand. 

Reviewers uniformly praise its svelte figure, using words like astonishingly thin and noting its featherweight portability.

That skinny body still houses capable hardware, including an octa-core Samsung Exynos processor, 3GB RAM, and a brilliant 8-inch Super AMOLED screen. 

Colors pop from this dazzling 2048×1536 resolution display while blacks look satisfyingly deep. 

Whether streaming movies or flipping through ebooks, visuals impress on the Tab S2.

While some lament the lowered screen resolution from last year’s Tab S, the new model outpaces its predecessor in speed. 

Apps launch rapidly and browsing through Android's TouchWiz interface feels fluid. 

Casual games also run smoothly thanks to the Mali-T760 GPU. Multitaskers should find the performance reliably quick.

The 8MP rear shooter captures respectable detail in close-up shots with vivid color. 

Its aperture could be brighter, but the camera otherwise functions fine for the occasional snapshot. 

On the connectivity front, the Tab S2 offers dual-band Wi-Fi but lacks NFC for mobile payments.

Where it falls short is battery endurance. The sealed-in 4000mAh cell lasts just a day of mixed usage. 

For a device so geared for travel and one-handed use, we expect longer run times from a single charge.

Samsung positions the Galaxy Tab S2 as a premium Android option. 

Early reviews laud its slender build and dazzling display while bemoaning only average battery life. 

For those seeking a lightweight tablet with serious visual punch, the Tab S2 warrants a close look. 

We’ll see how its slender frame holds up against Apple’s upcoming iPad updates this fall.

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