American representative office of Samsung Electronics has officially unveiled the new generation of its flagship Galaxy Tab S2 series tablets. The characteristics and prices of all modifications, which will appear in the American retail already in August, were presented.
The premium Galaxy Tab S2 series complements the already revamped Galaxy Tab E line of low-cost models and the mid-priced Galaxy Tab A internet tablets. The Galaxy Tab S2 line stands out by its especially slim design, just 5.6 mm thick! The tablets in this series will be available in 9.7-inch and 8-inch diagonal versions, weighing only 389 grams and 265 grams, respectively.
Launching a new generation of flagship tablets, Samsung has decided to abandon the inherent aspect ratio of the Galaxy Tab S1 models 16:10. According to Samsung representatives, recently the tastes of tablet device users have changed markedly, and if the first place of preference was watching movies on a wide screen, but now this factor appears only in sixth position, and the first positions are taken by reading books, working with office applications, surfing and shopping online, for which the most convenient ratio of 4:3. In addition, the design of the new tablets also uses the thinnest and lightest metal frame around the screen on the market.
The new Galaxy Tab S2 2048×1536 dots QXGA displays feature an updated Super AMOLED design that delivers higher contrast, finer detail, 94% Adobe RGB color gamut – giving users the same comfortable experience of viewing digital text content, including e-books, magazines, web pages and news feeds, as reading traditional print media.
Read-optimized screen size saves tablet owner from unnecessary scrolling. Plus, the new Galaxy Tab S2’s smart adaptive display automatically adjusts contrast, saturation and sharpness depending on the brightness and color temperature of ambient light, as well as the specific app. A special reading mode will reduce the brightness level of the screen so users can work longer with the tablet without straining their eyesight.
The main technical characteristics of the Galaxy Tab S2 lineup are listed in the table below.
Model | Galaxy Tab S2, 9.7-inch screen | Galaxy Tab S2, 8-inch screen |
Network | LTE: 700/ 800/ 850/ 900/ 1800/ 1900/ 2100/ 2600 3G: 850/ 900/ 1900/ 2100 2G: 850/ 900/ 1800/ 1900 | LTE: 700/ 800/ 850/ 900/ 1800/ 1900/ 2100/ 2600 3G: 850/ 900/ 1900/ 2100 2G: 850/ 900/ 1800/ 1900 |
Processor | 8-core Octacore Samsung Exinos 5433: 4 cores x 1.9 GHz + 4 cores 1.3 GHz | 8-core Octacore Samsung Exinos 5433: 4 cores x 1.9GHz + 4 cores 1.3GHz |
Display | 9.7 inches, 2048×1536 pixels QXGA Super AMOLED | 8.0 inches, 2048×1536 pixels QXGA Super AMOLED |
Operating system | Android 5.0 Lollipop | Android 5.0 Lollipop |
Camera | 8MP, autofocus main , 2.1MP front | 8MP, autofocus main , 2.1MP front |
Video | H.263, H.264(AVC , MPEG4, VC-1, WMV7, WMV8, VP8 Recording: QHD 2560×1440 @30fps Playback: UHD(3840×2160 @30fps | H.263, H.264(AVC , MPEG4, VC-1, WMV7, WMV8, VP8 Recording: QHD 2560×1440 @30fps Playback: UHD(3840×2160 @30fps |
Audio | MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA, Vorbis, FLAC | MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA, Vorbis, FLAC |
Google mobile services | Chrome browser, Gmail, Google Search, Map, YouTube, Hangouts, Play Story, Play Movies, Play Music, Drive, Photos | Chrome browser, Gmail, Google Search, Map, YouTube, Hangouts, Play Story, Play Movies, Play Music, Drive, Photos |
Connecting | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac MIMO 2.4 GHz/5 GHz , Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 4.1 BLE | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac MIMO 2.4 GHz/5 GHz , Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 4.1 BLE |
Navigation | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS |
Sensors | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Scanner, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall sensor, RGB sensor | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Scanner, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall Sensor, RGB sensor |
Memory | 3GB RAM + 32/64GB internal memory, microSD card slot up to 128GB | 3GB RAM + 32/64GB internal memory, microSD card slot up to 128GB |
Synchronization with PC | Smart Switch | Smart Switch |
Dimensions | 169 x 237.3 x 5.6 mm | 134.8 x 198.6 x 5.6 mm |
Weight | 389 g Wi-Fi , 392 g LTE | 265g Wi-Fi , 368g LTE |
Battery | 5870 mAh | 4000mAh |
Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 provides comfortable multitasking, allowing you to browse and run two apps simultaneously. Also thanks to the new “Pop-up Window” feature – the user will be able to navigate between multiple apps. Galaxy Tab S2 offers an improved storage system.
For fans of high-quality photos, the tablet Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 has a new optical system with a focal length of F1.9 in Galaxy Tab S2 models was F2.4 that lets in 60% more light and lets you take brighter, crisper photos in low light.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 comes pre-installed with Microsoft Office Solutions Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote , which allows you to create and edit documents even on the go. In addition, owners of the new Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 get two years of free storage up to 100 GB in the cloud service OneDrive.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 features a fingerprint scanner to protect the user’s personal data. Built-in enhanced security sensor provides easy authentication with a simple press of the home button. Plus, anti-virus is pre-installed for added security. And for those who want to keep everything under control and manage the device most efficiently, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 offers the Smart Manager, which displays the most important parameters of the device, such as battery level, available storage space, RAM load. In addition, the Galaxy Tab S2 also supports advanced connectivity with Samsung smartphones and TVs.
The Galaxy Tab S2 will come with a wide range of optional accessories. The most interesting one is the wireless Book Cover Keyboard with a built-in trackpad, which is promised to cost about 8-9 thousand roubles.
When buying a Samsung GALAXY Tab S2, each user can ask for free settings and individual training from Samsung technical specialists at Samsung brand stores and Service Plazas. Our consultants will help you set up and install the necessary applications, tell you about all the interesting functions of this gadget and teach you how to use it. In addition, users of Samsung tablets and smartphones will be able to get clear advice or expert help without leaving home. You will need to install the Smart Tutor application and call Samsung’s One-Stop Support. The company’s specialist makes all the necessary settings remotely, and the entire process is displayed on the screen of a tablet or smartphone.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 tablets will be available in America in August. The manufacturer’s recommended retail price for the 9.7-inch model with Wi-Fi and LTE is 3,990 Dollars, with Wi-Fi only at 3,5990 Dollars. Price models with 8-inch screen is 34990 and 31990 Dollars, respectively.
