Sleek, Modern Feel

Meet the stunning new Galaxy Tab A – an eye-catching device with sophisticated simplicity. Only 7.5mm thick and just 487g, the Galaxy Tab A provides you with unbeatable portability, as well as a firm, secure grip.

Features

Optimal Viewing Experience

Take your web browsing and reading experience to the next level with the Galaxy Tab A. Its 4:3 aspect ratio screen is ideal for reading books, magazines and newspapers, as well as surfing the net.

Better Photos with Auto Focus

The Galaxy Tab A’s 5MP rear camera provides you with outstanding photography options. Its auto focus feature makes it easier for you to take clearer pictures and videos. Use this function to scan QR codes and barcodes easily, providing you with even more exciting interaction opportunities.

* Apps for QR code and barcode scanning do not come pre-installed and need to be downloaded separately.

Unique Pen Experience

Enjoy a natural pen-like experience when writing and drawing thanks to the Galaxy Tab A S-Pen. Its calligraphy feature makes your writing look more unique and attractive than ever. You can also use the S-Pen to drag and drop multiple files and photos and make easy adjustments to your schedule.

Powerful Performance

Equipped with a 1.2GHz Quad Core processor, 2GB RAM and Lollipop, the latest Android OS, the Galaxy Tab A delivers powerful performance with a simplified UI, tailored to a new screen ratio. Enjoy seamless access to a variety of multimedia contents, including movies, music, and the Internet, all at lightning-fast speeds.

Fun for the Kids

The Galaxy Tab A’s Kids Mode offers a range of children-friendly apps designed not only to educate, but also to entertain, including a range of apps devoted to developing your child’s interests and talents. No need to worry about your children spending too much time with the device – use the adjustable time limit function to regulate child usage.

* The Kids Mode app is not pre-installed. It needs to be downloaded separately from GALAXY Apps.

* The Kids Mode app is not pre-installed. It needs to be downloaded separately from GALAXY Apps.

Continuous Shot

Thanks to the continuous shot feature, you can capture multiple consecutive images by just holding down the Galaxy Tab A’s camera button. Find all the camera and video controls you require on one simple easy-to-use screen.

Seamless Connection

With Screen Mirroring, you can connect your Galaxy Tab A with a Samsung Smart TV to watch videos, view photos and more.

* Feature only available with Bluetooth-enabled Tizen TVproducts released in 2015 or later.

* Feature only available with Bluetooth-enabled Tizen TVproducts released in 2015 or later.

Specifications

  • Weight (g)

    487g

  • ROM Size (GB)

    16GB

  • Resolution (Main Display)

    1024 x 768

  • RAM Size (GB)

    2GB

  • CPU Speed

    1.2GHz

  • CPU Type

    Quad-Core

  • Size (Main Display)

    9.7"

  • Resolution (Main Display)

    1024 x 768 (XGA)

  • Technology (Main Display)

    TFT

  • Color Depth (Main Display)

    16M

  • S Pen Support

    Yes

  • Rear Camera - Resolution

    CMOS 5.0 MP

  • Rear Camera - Auto Focus

    Yes

  • Front Camera - Resolution

    CMOS 2.0 MP

  • Rear Camera - Flash

    No

  • Video Recording Resolution

    HD (1280 x 720) @30fps

  • Memory (GB)

    2 GB

  • Storage (GB)

    16 GB

  • Available Storage (GB)

    10.2 GB

  • External Storage Support

    MicroSD (Up to 128GB)

  • Infra

    Wi-Fi only

  • ANT+

    Yes

  • USB Version

    USB 2.0

  • Location Technology

    GPS, Glonass, Beidou

  • Earjack

    3.5mm Stereo

  • MHL

    No

  • Wi-Fi

    802.11 a/b/g/n 2.4+5GHz, HT40

  • Wi-Fi Direct

    Yes

  • Bluetooth Version

    Bluetooth v4.1

  • NFC

    No

  • Bluetooth Profiles

    A2DP, AVRCP, DI, HID, HOGP, HSP, OPP, PAN

  • PC Sync.

    Smart Switch (PC version)

  • Android

  • Color

    Sandy White, Smoky Titanium

  • Form Factor

    Tablet

  • Accelerometer, Hall Sensor, RGB Sensor

  • Dimension (HxWxD, mm)

    242.5 x 166.8 x 7.5

  • Weight (g)

    487

  • Video Playing Format

    MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, WMV, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM

  • Video Playing Resolution

    Full HD (1920 x 1080) @30fps

  • Audio Playing Format

    MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA

  • S-Voice

    No

  • Mobile TV

    No

SAR Information

User manual & downloads

Safety Guide

8.09 MB

Oct 28. 2015

ENGLISH(Hongkong), SIMPLIFIED CHINESE(China), TRADITIONAL CHINESE(Hongkong), TRADITIONAL CHINESE(Taiwan)
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User Manual (Lollipop)

ver 1.1 | 5.28 MB

Oct 15. 2015

ENGLISH(Hongkong)

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User Manual (Lollipop)

ver 1.1 | 5.56 MB

Oct 15. 2015

TRADITIONAL CHINESE(Hongkong)

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*Subject to local network, data and messaging services.

*Support 4G Network in HK: FDD-LTE and TD-LTE; 4G Network in China: TD-LTE; 4G TD-LTE B39 will be supported in China only.

*3G Network in HK: WCDMA; 3G Network in China: TD-SCDMA and WCDMA. Subject to local network, data and messaging services.

*The support and availability of 5G Network Standard may vary depending on device. Please click here to refer to the 5G Network Standard supported by Samsung Hong Kong 5G devices.

*Performance of the battery is subject to the network, signal strength, function, selection and profile. Battery time is based on our own laboratory measurements, and may vary depending on factors such as device settings, usage patterns and operating conditions.

*GPS/AGPS connection is subject to local network and data services and network providers may charge additional service fees. Additionally, connection times can be affected by external factors, such as surrounding environment, weather, etc

*Actual available memory for end user usage may vary due to pre-configuration of phones / tablets / cameras / PCs. The pre-configuration includes preloaded operating system and applications.

*IP6X: No ingress of dust. Complete protection against entry of dust. IPX7: Protection against temporary immersion(at depth of 1 meter for 30 minutes)

*Stereo Bluetooth is only applicable to specific headsets.

*For reference only, please check with our staff for details.

*Actual feature may differ depending on the OS version.

*Network band : The bandwidths supported by the device may vary depending on the region or service provider.

*Features and specifications are subject to change without prior notification.

*MicroSD is sold separately.

*MicroSD card and SIM card cannot be placed in MicroSD card tray at the same time. Only either of them fit into the tray.

*When one of the SIM slots supports 4G or 3G networks, the other SIM slot supports only the 2G networks.

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