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Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 review

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The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 currently has an Informr score of 8.7 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 3 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.
Android
Operating system
Operating system
Android
1.2 GHz
Processor
Processor
1.2 GHz
9.7"
Screen Size
Screen Size
9.7"
5+ MP
Camera
Camera
5+ MP
6000 mAh
Battery

What the Critics Are Saying...

TabletPCReview
TabletPCReview

Although somewhat hampered by its low-resolution screen, this device's sleek design and immense battery life help make it a decent option for people looking for a full-size Android tablet for general use at an affordable price.

- Ed Hardy, TabletPCReview
Tablet News
Tablet News

A solid midrange tablet with LTE, calls, Office and mirroring of the experience on other devices. It’s also good for games, at least for another year.

- James A., Tablet News
Notebookcheck
Notebookcheck

With the Galaxy Tab A 9.7 SM-T555, Samsung has a good mid-range tablet in its lineup, which is based on a solid performance foundation with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 410 APQ8016 quad-core SoC and Qualcomm's Adreno 306 graphics core. The high-performance that is easily enough for current apps and games i...

- Manuel Masiero, Notebookcheck

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Screen Size
9.7"

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7's screen size is 9.7 inches with x pixels resolution.
Processor
1.2 GHz

There is a Qualcomm APQ 8016 Quad core 1.2 GHz processor (CPU).
OS

The tablet runs on proprietary operating system firmware.
Camera
5+ MP
You can take photos or capture video with the tablet's onboard 5+ MP camera. There is also a secondary front facing camera with 2+ megapixels resolution.
Storage
16 GB

Internal memory is 16 GB. An external, MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.
Battery
6000mAh

The tablet is powered by a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion), 6000 mAh battery. Samsung's performance ratings are 11 hours Wi-Fi surfing.

Galaxy Tab A 9.7 Specs

Overview
Release Date May 1, 2015
Regions Available USA, United Kingdom
Operating System

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Processor Qualcomm APQ 8016 Quad core 1.2 GHz
Internal Storage 16 GB
RAM 1536 MB
Hearing Aid Compatible
TTY/TDD
SAR Body: 1.04 W/kg
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included Data Cable, Manual, USB Power Adapter
Cellular
Networks
Mobile / Cellular Data
No (Option available)
Wi-Fi Calling
Voice over LTE (VoLTE)
SIM card size
Dual SIM
Connectivity
USB Micro-USB 2.0
USB OTG Support
GPS Type A-GPS
Infrared
Bluetooth 4.1
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HSP, PAN
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
Memory Expansion Slot
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB)
NFC
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
 5+ Megapixels
Zoom
 4x digital
Flash
Additional Main Camera Info
 Auto focus, Geotagging, Multi-shot, Panorama, Sound & Shot
Video Recording Formats
 3GP / 3GPP, 3G2 / 3GPP2, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4, ASF, FLV, AVI
Video Recording Parameters
 HD (1280 x 720 pixels)
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
 2+ Megapixels
Additional Front Camera Info
Video Recording Parameters
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology LCD (TFT)
Colors 16.7 million
Resolution x pixels
Pixel density 132 pixels
Size 9.7 inches
Sensors Ambient Light, Motion / Accelerometer
Backlit Illumination
Zoom / Magnification
Screen Orientation Lock
Multi-Touch
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating
Additional Display Features Capacitive touch screen
Power & Battery
Type Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Capacity 6000 mAh
Removable Battery
Wireless Charging
Fast Charging
Battery Charge Time 4 hours
Video Playback Time Up to 12 hours
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Up to 11 hours
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Standby Time Unknown
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Material Plastic
Colors Smoky Titanium, Smoky Blue, White
Dimensions [H x W x D] 24.3 x 16.7 x 0.7 cm (9.6 x 6.6 x 0.3 in)
Weight 449 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof Unknown
Rugged design
IP Rating
Headset Jack 3.5mm
External Speakers
Input / Navigation
Touchscreen
Sleep / Wake Key
Home Key
Physical keyboard
Text-to-Speech
Screen Reader
Keypad/Screen Lock
External Volume Control
Fingerprint Sensor
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Additional Information Other Names (AKA): Samsung SM-T550
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