Information about the make, model, and alternative names of a particular device, if any.

Design

Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Used materials, suggested colors, certificates.

Width Width information refers to the horizontal side of the device in its standard orientation during use.	237.3 mm (millimeters) 23.73 cm (centimeters) 0.78 ft 9.34in
Height Height information refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use.	169 mm (millimeters) 16.9 cm (centimeters) 0.55 ft 6.65in
Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units of measurement.	5.6 mm (millimeters) 0.56 cm (centimeters) 0.02 ft 0.22in
The weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement.	392 g (grams) 0.86 lbs 13.83oz
Volume Approximate volume of the device, calculated from dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped.	224.58 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 13.64 in³ (cubic inches)
Colors Information about the colors in which this device is offered for sale.	The black White
Housing materials The materials used to make the body of the device.	Metal Plastic

SIM card

The SIM card is used in mobile devices to store data that certifies the authenticity of mobile service subscribers.

Mobile networks

A mobile network is a radio system that allows multiple mobile devices to communicate with each other.

GSM GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) is designed to replace the analogue mobile network (1G). For this reason, GSM is often referred to as a 2G mobile network. It is enhanced by the addition of GPRS (General Packet Radio Services) and later EDGE (Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution) technologies.	GSM 850 MHz GSM 900 MHz GSM 1800 MHz GSM 1900 MHz
UMTS UMTS is short for Universal Mobile Telecommunications System. It is based on the GSM standard and belongs to 3G mobile networks. Developed by 3GPP and its biggest advantage is to provide more speed and spectral efficiency with W-CDMA technology.	UMTS 850 MHz UMTS 900 MHz UMTS 1900 MHz UMTS 2100 MHz
LTE LTE (Long Term Evolution) is defined as fourth generation (4G) technology. It is developed by 3GPP based on GSM/EDGE and UMTS/HSPA to increase the capacity and speed of wireless mobile networks. The subsequent development of technologies is called LTE Advanced.	LTE 800 MHz LTE 850 MHz LTE 1800 MHz LTE 1900 MHz LTE 2100 MHz LTE 2600 MHz LTE 700 MHz

Mobile technologies and data rates

Communication between devices in mobile networks is carried out through technologies that provide different data transfer rates.

Operating system

The operating system is the system software that manages and coordinates the operation of the hardware components in the device.

SoC (System on a Chip)

System on a chip (SoC) includes all the most important hardware components of a mobile device in one chip.

SoC (System on a Chip) A system on a chip (SoC) integrates various hardware components such as a processor, graphics processor, memory, peripherals, interfaces, etc., as well as the software necessary for their operation.	Samsung Exynos 5 Octa 5433
Technological process Information about the technological process by which the chip is made. The value in nanometers measures half the distance between the elements in the processor.	20 nm (nanometers)
Processor (CPU) The main function of the processor (CPU) of a mobile device is the interpretation and execution of instructions contained in software applications.	4x 1.9 GHz ARM Cortex-A57, 4x 1.3 GHz ARM Cortex-A53
Processor bit depth The bit depth (bits) of a processor is determined by the size (in bits) of registers, address buses, and data buses. 64-bit processors have higher performance than 32-bit processors, which, in turn, are more productive than 16-bit processors.	64 bit
Instruction Set Architecture Instructions are commands by which the software sets/controls the operation of the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute.	ARMv8-A
First level cache (L1) Cache memory is used by the processor to reduce access time to more frequently accessed data and instructions. L1 (level 1) cache is small and much faster than both system memory and other cache levels. If the processor does not find the requested data in L1, it continues to look for them in the L2 cache. With some processors, this search is performed simultaneously in L1 and L2.	32 kB + 32 kB (kilobytes)
Second level cache (L2) L2 (level 2) cache is slower than L1, but in return it has a larger capacity, allowing more data to be cached. It, like L1, is much faster than system memory (RAM). If the processor does not find the requested data in L2, it continues to look for it in the L3 cache (if available) or RAM.	2048 KB (kilobytes) 2 MB (megabytes)
Number of processor cores The processor core executes program instructions. There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores increases performance by allowing many instructions to be executed in parallel.	8
Processor clock speed The clock speed of a processor describes its speed in terms of cycles per second. It is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz).	1900 MHz (megahertz)
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) The graphics processing unit (GPU) handles calculations for various 2D/3D graphics applications. In mobile devices, it is used most often by games, consumer interface, video applications, etc.	ARM Mali-T760 MP6
Number of GPU cores Like the CPU, the GPU is made up of several working parts called cores. They handle the graphical calculations of different applications.	6
GPU clock speed Speed ​​is the clock speed of the GPU and is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz).	700 MHz (megahertz)
The amount of random access memory (RAM) Random access memory (RAM) is used by the operating system and all installed applications. Data stored in RAM is lost when the device is turned off or restarted.	3 GB (gigabytes)
Type of random access memory (RAM) Information about the type of random access memory (RAM) used by the device.	LPDDR3
Number of RAM channels Information about the number of RAM channels that are integrated into the SoC. More channels means higher data rates.	dual channel
RAM frequency The frequency of RAM determines its speed, more specifically, the speed of reading / writing data.	825 MHz (megahertz)

Built-in memory

Each mobile device has a built-in (non-removable) memory with a fixed amount.

Memory cards

Memory cards are used in mobile devices to increase the storage capacity for storing data.

Screen

The screen of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.

Type/technology One of the main characteristics of the screen is the technology by which it is made and on which the image quality of information directly depends.	Super AMOLED
Diagonal For mobile devices, the screen size is expressed in terms of its diagonal length, measured in inches.	9.7in 246.38 mm (millimeters) 24.64 cm (centimeters)
Width Approximate Screen Width	7.76in 197.1 mm (millimeters) 19.71 cm (centimeters)
Height Approximate Screen Height	5.82in 147.83 mm (millimeters) 14.78 cm (centimeters)
Aspect Ratio The ratio of the dimensions of the long side of the screen to its short side	1.333:1 4:3
Permission Screen resolution indicates the number of pixels vertically and horizontally on the screen. Higher resolution means sharper image detail.	2048 x 1536 pixels
Pixel Density Information about the number of pixels per centimeter or inch of the screen. Higher density allows information to be shown on the screen in clearer detail.	264 ppi (pixels per inch) 103 ppcm (pixels per centimeter)
Color depth Screen color depth reflects the total number of bits used for the color components in a single pixel. Information about the maximum number of colors the screen can display.	24 bit 16777216 flowers
Screen area Approximate percentage of screen space on the front of the device.	72.89% (percentage)
Other characteristics Information about other functions and features of the screen.	capacitive Multitouch

Sensors

Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical indicators into signals that are recognized by the mobile device.

Main camera

The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on the back of the case and is used for taking photos and videos.

Sensor Model	Samsung S5K4H5
Sensor type Digital cameras use photo sensors to take pictures. The sensor, as well as the optics, is one of the main factors in the quality of a camera in a mobile device.	CMOS BSI (backside illumination)
Sensor size	3.6 x 2.7 mm (millimeters) 0.18in
Pixel size	1.103 µm (micrometers) 0.001103 mm (millimeters)
crop factor	9.61
Diaphragm	f/1.9
Focal length	3.23 mm (millimeters) 31.02 mm (millimeters) *(35 mm / full frame)
Image resolution One of the main characteristics of mobile device cameras is their resolution, which indicates the number of pixels in the horizontal and vertical direction of an image.	3264 x 2448 pixels 7.99 MP (megapixels)
Video resolution Information about the maximum supported resolution for video recording by the device.	2560 x 1440 pixels 3.69 MP (megapixels)
Video - frame rate/frames per second. Information about the maximum number of frames per second (fps) supported by the device when shooting video at the maximum resolution. Some of the main standard shooting and video playback speeds are 24p, 25p, 30p, 60p.	30 fps (frames per second)
Characteristics Information about other software and hardware features related to the main camera and improving its functionality.	autofocus digital zoom Self-timer Scene Selection Mode

Additional camera

Additional cameras are usually mounted above the screen of the device and are mainly used for video calls, gesture recognition, etc.

Sensor Model Information about the manufacturer and model of the photo sensor used in the device's camera.	Samsung S5K6B2
Sensor size Information about the size of the photosensor used in the device. Typically, cameras with a larger sensor and lower pixel density offer better image quality despite lower resolution.	2.4 x 1.8 mm (millimeters) 0.12in
Pixel size The smaller pixel size of the photosensor allows more pixels to be used per unit area, thus increasing resolution. On the other hand, a smaller pixel size can have a negative impact on image quality at high light sensitivity (ISO) levels.	1.25 µm (micrometers) 0.00125 mm (millimeters)
crop factor The crop factor is the ratio between the size of a full-frame sensor (36 x 24mm, equivalent to a frame of standard 35mm film) and the size of the device's photosensor. The number shown is the ratio of the diagonals of the full frame sensor (43.3 mm) and the photo sensor of the specific device.	14.42
Diaphragm Aperture (f-number) is the size of the aperture opening that controls the amount of light reaching the photosensor. A lower f-number means the aperture is larger.	f/2.2
Focal length Focal length is the distance in millimeters from the photosensor to the optical center of the lens. There is also an equivalent focal length that provides the same field of view with a full frame camera.	1.87 mm (millimeters) 26.97 mm (millimeters) *(35 mm / full frame)
Image resolution Information about the maximum resolution of the secondary camera when shooting. In most cases, the resolution of the secondary camera is lower than that of the main camera.	1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP (megapixels)
Video resolution Information about the maximum resolution supported when shooting video with the optional camera.	1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP (megapixels)

Audio

Information about the type of speakers and audio technologies supported by the device.

Radio

The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver.

Location determination

Information about navigation and location technologies supported by the device.

WiFi

Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless communication for short distance data transmission between different devices.

Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between different types of devices over short distances.

USB

USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to communicate.

Headphone jack

This is an audio connector, which is also called an audio jack. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is the 3.5mm headphone jack.

Connecting devices

Information about other important connection technologies supported by the device.

Browser

A web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.

Video file formats/codecs

Mobile devices support various video file formats and codecs, which store and encode/decode digital video data, respectively.

Battery

Mobile device batteries differ from each other in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge they need to function.

Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)

SAR levels refer to the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body while using a mobile device.

Body SAR (EU) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that the human body is exposed to when holding a mobile device at hip level. The maximum allowed SAR value for mobile devices in Europe is 2 W/kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard has been established by CENELEC following the 1998 ICNIRP guidelines and IEC standards.	0.885 W/kg (watt per kilogram)
Body SAR (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that the human body is exposed to when holding a mobile device at hip level. The highest acceptable SAR value in the US is 1.6 W/kg per gram of human tissue. This value is set by the FCC, and the CTIA controls whether mobile devices comply with this standard.	1.585 W/kg (watt per kilogram)

New Samsung - Super slim Tab S2 at just 5.6mm thin available in two versions: 8.0" and 9.7" inches Samsung has managed to create a device that compares favorably with offerings from competing manufacturers in the industry.

Success was preceded by a year of work, which allowed to reduce the weight of the new model by 15% thanks to the use of aluminum with a durable coating. Increased performance, a new level of data management, adaptive display with high resolution - these qualities, plus advanced functionality, increase the comfort of using the device.

Screen

The modern user spends most of his time online, and the manufacturer has optimized the display as much as possible for the convenience of browsing the Internet. New SuperAMOLED technology allows the screen to perfectly transmit a contrasting color image. Compared to the previous model, the Tab S2 display shows more colors and shades (by 18%) and gives 100 times more contrast picture.

The latest development of the tablet allows you to display 21% more through optimal aspect ratio 4:3. The image (even dark areas) is visible in all details, and the video is in good dynamics.

The screen easily adjusts to the content being viewed. It is possible to use the most suitable mode for each specific task, for example, to optimize display settings for reading.

Memory, keyboard, design

Built-in memory of 32 GB and processor power is enough for work with several applications at the same time.

Available hosting and use of cloud storage OneDrive (this plus 100 GB for 2 years for free!). The device is equipped with a slot for microSD cards up to 128 GB; option is actively used in multitasking mode.

The wide possibilities of the device (reading, communication in social networks, information search, games) require a comfortable keyboard. In Tab S2 she built into book case- full Bluetooth, equipped with a Touch Pad like a mouse. It can be activated at your discretion by adjusting the tilt angle in one of three positions: 60°, 30°, 10°.

Ergonomics thought out to the smallest detail: the distance between the concave keys is 16 mm, the stroke is 1.5 mm. The tablet is loaded with familiar software MS office.

Samsung also added fingerprint recognition option on the home button. This biometric data can be used as a password for the unlock screen, your Samsung account, or web browser access.

The device, made in a stylish design, is pleasant to hold in your hands.

Aluminum housing with glossy finish made in white or black. The Tab S2 is easy to use - device connects to a computer or TV wirelessly; wide aperture camera lens allows you to take bright pictures in low light; Smart Manager service simplifies various operations.

Tablet Specifications and Package Contents

The LTE version of the Galaxy Tab S2 supports the upcoming 4th generation LTE (4G) communication standard. Another version of the tablet has a Wi-Fi connection. Both models are available with screens of 8 and 9.7 inches and have the following parameters (data are given for diagonals of 8 and 9.7, respectively).

For Galaxy Tab S2 LTE:

• weight 272 and 392 g;

For Galaxy Tab S2 WiFi:

• battery capacity 4000 and 5870 mAh;
• weight 265 and 389 g;
• dimensions 198.6×134.8×5.6 and 237.3×169.0×5.6 mm.

Processors: Exynos 5433 quad-core 1.9GHz and co-processor 1.3GHz.

cameras: rear gives a resolution of 8 megapixels, equipped with autofocus; front - 2.1 megapixels. Video recording (QHD 2560×1440) and playback (UHD 3840×2160) are performed at 30 fps.

Connectors: 11-pin microUSB 2.0; 3.5 mm - for headphones.

Sensors: compass, Hall effect, accelerometer, gyroscope, fingerprint scanner, RGB sensor.

The package additionally includes case, Bluetooth keyboard, USB and HDTV adapters, USB/LAN hub.

You can purchase the Galaxy Tab S2 from our Samsung Branded Online Store. You can see all the models available for purchase or pre-order.

— thin and powerful tablets, with stunning displays and great battery life.

Now we get the first data on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 and all the rumors point to tablets that will come even closer to the iPad Air 2, slender, with metal casings, 4:3 format and two sizes: 8 and 9.7 inches, making the Tab S2 series an obvious alternative to the iPad Air 2 and .

In pursuit...

What it is? Sam's Next Super Tabletsung.

When is the tablet coming out? Probably summer 2015.

How much will the tablet cost? Probably 399$ (24.000 rubles.)

the dateexit

There is no real word yet regarding the release of the new 2015 Samsung tablets, but the originals were launched at the end of June 2014, so there is a possibility that we will see the Galaxy Tab S2 at the same time, especially since the rumors are gaining momentum.

Design

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 is rumored to be thinner than the iPad Air 2, which would be quite an impressive feat considering Apple's tablet measures only 6.1 millimeters at the waist.

However, everything points to the fact that years can be significantly slimmer. Sam Mobile reports that the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 measures 237.1 x 168.8 x 5.4mm and weighs 407 grams, while the Samsung 8-inch tablet measures 198.2 x 134.5 x 5.4 mm with a weight of 260 grams. These figures also indicate that the new tablets are lighter than the latest Apple tablets.

The site also believes that the tablet will get a metal body and, like the Galaxy S6, could get a glass back, it would be unreasonable to assume that Samsung will return to the plastic design with the new Galaxy Tab S2.

Screen

Like the original Tab S, the Galaxy Tab S2 comes in two different sizes, but this time the tablets are closer to Apple products, with the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 and the smaller Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0. The aspect ratio seems to play a big role in the change in diagonal, the new tablets will stick to 4:3, again emulating the iPads.

We continue to believe that Super AMOLED will return as panels, and we look forward to vibrant colors and vivid images. Surprisingly, the resolution will be slightly smaller, 2048 x 1536 pixels, according to Sam Mobile, which again refers us to screen formats.

Let's not forget that the panels have become a little smaller, so the lower resolution may not be noticeable. In practice, this means that the older version will get a density of 264 pixels per inch (the same as the iPad Air 2), while the Galaxy Tab S2 8.0's smaller diagonal panel will score 320 pixels per inch.

Competitors

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 remains an obvious competitor to the iPad Air 2 and iPad Mini 3, not to mention the upcoming ones when they come out.

Samsung's new tablets won't have to face stiff competition in the Android tablet market, but can impose their stakes, being a tempting alternative that features a slim body and high specs, is also an impressive option with fresh Android updates on its side.

Camera and BatterySamsungGalaxyTabS2

According to Sam Mobile sources, the new Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 will have an 8-megapixel rear camera and a 2-megapixel front camera, similar to the Galaxy Tab S.

The same source claims that the Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 will have a 5870 mAh battery, while the 8-inch tablet will be limited to a 3580 mAh battery, although the source notes that battery sizes are subject to change.

The capacity of the new batteries is less than what the original first generation tablets used, so we expect them to see better optimizations before the release, after all, thin body requires tough decisions.

OS and performanceSamsungGalaxyTabS2

According to Sam Mobile, both Tab S2s will work out of the box, which is exactly what we've been waiting for - unless the new Samsung tablets get .

The same source claims that the tablet will be powered by an 8-core Exynos 5433 processor, but on the other hand, the specs could go up to the 8-core Samsung Exynos 7420 that came with the Samsung Galaxy S6. We are waiting for the second processors, since the 5433 is not even 64-bit.

The GSMarena remote source also points to Exynos 5 as the chip, clocked at 1.9GHz. As for the Galaxy Tab S2's RAM, most likely the tablets will run at 3 GB, which is quite enough in the current generation.

In terms of onboard storage, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 is rumored to come with 32GB of onboard storage, but won't forget its MicroSD users, with slot support promising 128GB.

SamsungGalaxyTabS2 and other features

Another tidbit of information provided by Sam Mobile is that the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 will likely support Cat.6 LTE, which theoretically promises up to 300Mbps of data reception over 4G. Let's not forget that the 4G tablet model will cost more. Note also that Cat.6 is supported by the latest Exynos 7420 chipsets.

Prices

It's too early to talk about what awaits us with the price tag of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2, there is no information on prices and benchmarks yet. All that remains for us is to judge prices by the original Galaxy Tab S series.

Full Color mode with full color image.

The price tag of the tablet is comparable to the iPad Air and iPad Mini 2, the larger tablet starts at 24,000 rubles, while the smaller tablet can be found for 19,000 rubles. Of course, at the start, the situation was different, the price tag started at 28,000 rubles, while it cost customers 24,000 rubles, something similar should be expected from the new Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 tablets in 2015, especially since the new tablets are even more like Apple iPads.

The body thickness of which reached only 6.6 mm. It would seem that Samsung will not be able to make it even thinner, but the company introduced the Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 tablet with a thickness of only 5.6 mm. Let's see if the thin body has affected the main characteristics of the device.

Design, materials and usability

Compared to previous models of the Galaxy Tab S line, the new tablet received a completely new design. And the first thing that catches your eye when looking at it is the proportions of the case, which have changed thanks to the display with an aspect ratio of 4:3. In the past, let me remind you, Samsung used 16:9 screens in tablets, which allowed Full HD video to be displayed in full screen, but was perceived worse when browsing websites and reading books.

As for the appearance of the Galaxy Tab S2 9.7, unlike the previous generation models, the new tablet does not try to look like Samsung's flagship smartphones. Its body is made in a more strict and concise design. When the display is off, there really is nothing for the eye to catch on to, everything is very simple and even modest.

Actually, the entire design of the Tab S2 9.7 is built around a 9.7-inch display made using SuperAMOLED technology. As a result, when the screen is active, you do not pay attention to the design, this was probably the idea of ​​the developers.

As for the body materials, the Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 is better than its predecessors in this regard. Firstly, Samsung finally used a metal frame in the tablet, and secondly, the plastic in it is matte with a soft touch coating. And, of course, one cannot fail to note the excellent build quality, all the details of the case are fitted very tightly, and he himself, despite the thickness of 5.6 mm, does not look flimsy.

The Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 measures 237.3x169x5.6mm and weighs 389 grams.

Thus, Samsung turned out to be a tablet that surpasses the iPad Air 2 in size and, most importantly, in weight. It is quite comfortable to hold it with one hand, and the frames around the display have exactly the necessary dimensions so as not to touch the screen with the palm of your hand.

The controls in the Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 are traditional for Samsung devices. Under the display of the tablet is a mechanical home key, on the left of which is a multitasking button, and on the right is a return step back. On the right side of the case is the power button, as well as volume control. You can also find a microSD card slot here. On the bottom, there are two speakers, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a microUSB port.

Display

The version of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 we tested has a 9.7-inch display, but there will also be an 8-inch version of the tablet on sale. What's so great about the Galaxy Tab S2's screen? It's worth starting with the fact that the 9.7-inch diagonal with a 4:3 aspect ratio is great for tablet use.

The screen does not seem too elongated, and although Full HD video is displayed with black frames, it is more comfortable to play games, read books, magazines and web pages with this ratio. The Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 screen has a resolution of 2048x1536 pixels and is made using SuperAMOLED technology. It has excellent viewing angles, and color reproduction depends on the selected display mode, of which there are as many as five.

For example, in the "Adaptive" screen, it adapts to various applications, in the gallery it makes the colors more saturated, and in Google Play Books or in the browser, on the contrary, it is muted. In general, the most comfortable for the eyes and correct in terms of calibration is the AMOLED Photo mode.

The Galaxy Tab S2 9.7's screen protector has an oleophobic coating, so even though it picks up fingerprints easily, they're just as easy to remove. There are also no complaints about the sensitivity of the screen; it perfectly recognizes the touch of ten fingers at the same time.

Platform and Performance

At the heart of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 is not the top-end, but productive platform with the Samsung Exynos 5433 processor, familiar to us from the Galaxy Note 4. This chip is made using a 20-nanometer process technology and includes two Cortex-A57 and Cortex-A53 blocks , which contain four computing cores operating at a frequency of 1.9 GHz and 1.3 GHz, respectively. The Mali-T760MP6 chip is responsible for graphics processing. All this is complemented by 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal memory (in fact, 25 GB is available), which can be expanded through the microSD slot.

Thus, both the processor, the video accelerator, and the memory together show in synthetic tests a performance level at the level of the same Galaxy Note 4. And despite the fact that the Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 falls short of the Galaxy S6, S6 edge and S6 flagships in benchmarks edge+, this does not affect the work with applications and games available for the Android platform.

The fingerprint scanner

Like the first-generation Tab S models, the Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 has a fingerprint scanner built into the Home key below the display. But unlike past Samsung tablets, you can simply press the key to unlock the display instead of swiping.

The mechanism of the fingerprint scanner in the Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 is the same as in the Galaxy S6, S6 edge and S6 edge +, but the very implementation of its work is a little lame. Based on the test sample, it is difficult to understand whether this is a problem of the scanner itself or the software responsible for its operation. In the latter case, this could be fixed with an update. Be that as it may, although in most cases the sensor works normally, it happens that it reacts with a delay, or does not react at all. This could be attributed to the peculiarities of the fingerprint scanner in Samsung devices, if not for the fact that the Galaxy S6, S6 edge and S6 edge + it works better.

Interface

Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 runs on Android 5.0.2 operating system with TouchWiz interface. As in their new smartphones, in it, Samsung developers have relied on speed, getting rid of unnecessary applications and interface elements. This benefited the Tab S2 9.7, the tablet works really smoothly and without the slightest delay.

Traditionally for Android, the tablet interface includes desktops on which applications and widgets can be placed, as well as a program menu. One of the desktops at Samsung has been turned into a panel called Briefing, which displays breaking news based on the Flipboard aggregation service. If there is no desire to read the news in this way, this panel can be easily disabled.

The application menu in the Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 looks standard for Android, with the only exception that Samsung allows you to automatically sort the icons alphabetically, as well as manually.

Another important feature of the Tab S2 9.7 interface is support for multiple user profiles, which is very convenient if the tablet is used as a family home device.

In general, the interface and software of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 leave a pleasant impression after use. The tablet does not slow down, and it does not have a large number of adware, which usually takes a lot of time to remove when you first set up the device.

Camera

The Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 has two cameras: the main 8-megapixel and the front 2.1-megapixel.

There is nothing outstanding in the front camera, because it has a low resolution and a fixed focus.

But the main one boasts f / 1.9 aperture, the same value as in Samsung's flagship smartphones. But, as you might expect, the 8-megapixel photo module does not live up to the quality of the camera in the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge.

Although it should be noted that in general, when compared with other tablets, the Tab S2 9.7 shoots quite well.

autonomy

The thickness of the Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 is 5.6 mm and when you pick up the tablet, it's hard to believe that there is a battery inside at all. However, Samsung managed to fit a 5870 mAh battery into the tablet. This is far from the most capacious battery for this class of devices, if you do not take into account the thickness, but it is quite enough for two days of work even with constant use of the tablet. In the PC Mark Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 battery test with brightness set to 50%, it lasted 6 hours and 24 minutes, which is a good result.

Unlike flagship Samsung smartphones, Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 does not support fast charging.

Eventually

Based on the results of a two-week test of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7, we can confidently say that this is the best 9.7-inch Android tablet that has recently been in our editorial office. The Tab S2 9.7 has a simple but nice design, good body materials and build quality, and most importantly, great display, performance and battery life. The only thing that doesn't work as expected on a flagship is the fingerprint scanner, but the company still has a chance to fix that with a software update. In general, Samsung turned out to be a worthy tablet that can compete with the iPad Air 2. Unfortunately, as is the case with the Apple tablet, the cost of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 will not suit everyone.

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The Korean company Samsung has once again updated its flagship tablets. And not just updated, but made the thinnest model on the market today. The novelty comes in two form factors: with a screen diagonal of 8 and 9.7 inches. The first solution seems to be the most versatile: it fits in your pocket without any problems, and you can use it as a phone. And for reading, playing and watching videos, such a tablet is quite suitable.

Galaxy Tab S2 Key Features

8" and 9.7" screen Android 5.0.2 with TouchWiz user interface Wireless connections Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, LTE (depending on version) NanoSIM SIM card, in Wi-Fi+4G model Built-in memory 32 GB RAM 3 GB Processor 8-core, 64-bit, Samsung Exynos 5433 with a clock speed of 1.9 GHz Camera 8 megapixels, front - 2 megapixels Li-Ion battery, 4000 mAh for the eight-inch model, 5870 mAh for the 9.7-inch model Dimensions 134 .8 x 198.6 x 5.6 mm on the 8-inch model, 169 x 237.3 x 5.6 mm on the 9.7-inch model Weight 272 grams - on the eight-inch model 392 grams - on the 9.7-inch model .

Design features

To date, the Galaxy Tab S2 screen, especially the eight-inch model, is the best that is available on the Android OS.

The first thing that catches your eye is how thin this tablet is. 5.6 mm - the work of engineers and designers is delightful. The case is made of plastic, but has a silver frame along the entire front panel. The back surface is finished with a pleasant soft-touch plastic. As a result, there will never be any scratches or scuffs, even if you use the tablet without a case. A very correct decision. The headphone jack and charging port are on the bottom panel. At the bottom is a large hardware button traditional for Samsung form. The power and volume buttons are located on the right side of the tablet.

No matter what screen size your chosen tablet has, it is made using SuperAMOLED technology and has a resolution of 2048x1536. The aspect ratio of 4:3, a bet on widescreens, actively used by Samsung a couple of years ago, is a thing of the past. The screen is very high quality, has good sensitivity and is protected by an oleophobic coating. The screen has a good margin of brightness, it pleases with viewing angles and excellent contrast. Anti-reflective coating allows you to use the tablets in any conditions. To date, the Galaxy Tab S2 screen, especially the eight-inch model, is the best that is available on the Android OS.

Hardware platform

…a very productive platform without lags and brakes…

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 has an octa-core Samsung Exynos 5433 system-on-a-chip that supports 64-bit instructions. Clock frequency 1.9 GHz. If we talk about the internals of the processor, then it placed four Cortex-A57 cores, as well as four - Cortex A53. This allows, on the one hand, to ensure maximum performance, and on the other hand, to save battery power when required. Also inside the processor is the Mali-T760 graphics accelerator, which performs well in all currently released games without exception.

3 GB RAM installed for optimal performance. User memory 32 GB. But only 22 are available for the user, since the rest of the volume is occupied by the system and the installed software. However, a microSD card slot with support for 128 GB cards and 100 GB in the OneDrive cloud will provide the necessary amount of memory for multimedia with a vengeance.

Another plus of the tablet is the presence of a built-in fingerprint sensor. It works very accurately, recognizes literally with one touch.

The hardware platform is very productive, both in tests and in real use. By definition, there are no brakes even in the most graphically complex games.

Operating system

The operating system is Android 5.0.2, colorized and enhanced with the TouchWiz user interface. The interface, on the one hand, is beautiful, on the other hand, all the additional applications that it contains take up a lot of space and are far from always needed. But it should be noted that in general it is not bad, and given the fast platform, everything works without lags and complaints.

Camera

The front camera has a resolution of 2 megapixels. Of course, this is not suitable for selfies, but for using it as a camera for Skype calls, it is quite suitable. The main camera is equipped with a matrix of 8 megapixels. During the day, she takes very good pictures, with insufficient light (in the evening or in the room) she starts to make noise. On the main camera, you can shoot videos with a resolution of 2560x1440 (QHD). The duration of the videos of such videos can be no more than 5 minutes.