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Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5

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Processor
Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53*
Display diagonal
10.50 in*
Battery capacity
7,300 mAh*
Horizontal pixels
Display: 1,200 px
Vertical pixels
Display: 1,920 px

Display

Display diagonal
10.50 in*
Display pixel density
216 ppi*
Resolution
1200 × 1920*
Panel
Display: IPS LCD
Horizontal pixels
Display: 1,200 px
Vertical pixels
Display: 1,920 px

Displays

  • Display*
    Diagonal
    10.50 in*
    Horizontal pixels
    1,200 px*
    Vertical pixels
    1,920 px*
    Technology
    IPS LCD*

Processing & platform

Processor
Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53*
Graphics

CPU core groups

  • Cortex-A53*
    Cores
    8*
    Listed frequency
    1.8 GHz*

Memory & storage

Storage options
32 GB, 3 GB RAM*

Memory configurations

  • 3 GB RAM / 32 GB storage*
    Memory
    3 GB*
    Capacity
    32 GB*

Memory options

  • 3 GB*
    Capacity
    3 GB*

Storage options

  • 32 GB*
    Capacity
    32 GB*

Cameras

  • Front selfie*
    Light-capture estimate
    Not available Sensor size and aperture are needed.
    Resolution
    5 MP*
    Position
    Front*
    Role
    selfie*
    Aperture
    2.20 f-number*
  • Rear camera 1*
    Light-capture estimate
    Not available Sensor size and aperture are needed.
    Resolution
    8 MP*
    Position
    Rear*
    Aperture
    1.90 f-number*

Area-based index at equal illumination, f-number and exposure time. Not a camera-quality rating; lens transmission, sensor efficiency and processing are excluded.

Power specifications

Battery capacity
7,300 mAh*

Charging

  • Wired*
    Rated charging power
    10 W*
    Technology
    wired*
    Variant / details
    Source-declared charging power; compatible charger and conditions unspecified*

Connectivity & software

Operating system
Reported value 1: Android 8.1 (Oreo)*
Reported value 2: Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10*
Cellular networks
GSM / HSPA / LTE*
Wi-Fi
Reported value 1: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot*
Reported value 2: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct*
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE*
NFC
No*

Sensors

  • Accelerometer*
  • compass*
  • gyro*

Design & dimensions

Dimensions
260 x 161.1 x 8 mm (10.24 x 6.34 x 0.31 in)*
Weight
529 g*

Colors

  • Black*
  • Blue*
  • White*

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications 1 · 41 fields
body weight
529g (Wi-Fi), 534g (LTE) (1.17 lb)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    529*
    unit
    g*
    original
    529g*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    534*
    unit
    g*
    original
    534g*
    span
    • 14*
    • 18*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
body sim
Nano-SIM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display type
IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display size
10.5 inches, 319.7 cm (~76.3% screen-to-body ratio)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    10.5*
    unit
    inches*
    original
    10.5 inches*
    span
    • 0*
    • 11*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    319.7*
    unit
    cm*
    original
    319.7 cm*
    span
    • 13*
    • 21*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display resolution
1200 x 1920 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~216 ppi density)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
  • x
    1,200*
    y
    1,920*
    unit
    px*
    original
    1200 x 1920*
    span
    • 0*
    • 11*
    role
    Declared source matrix; native photosite count and active physical area unverified.*
memory card slot
microSD, up to 512 GB (dedicated slot)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    512*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    512 GB*
    span
    • 15*
    • 21*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
sound loudspeaker
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
model
Galaxy Tab A 10.5*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
sound 3.5mm jack
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms wlan
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms gps
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms radio
No*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms usb
2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
features sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, compass*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc colors
Black, Blue, White*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network 3g bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    5.76*
    unit
    Mbps*
    original
    5.76 Mbps*
    span
    • 10*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    50*
    unit
    Mbps*
    original
    50 Mbps*
    span
    • 42*
    • 49*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform os
Android 8.1 (Oreo)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform chipset
Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    14*
    unit
    nm*
    original
    14 nm*
    span
    • 32*
    • 37*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network 2g bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform cpu
Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1.8*
    unit
    GHz*
    original
    1.8 GHz*
    span
    • 10*
    • 17*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform gpu
Adreno 506*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
memory internal
32 GB, 3 GB RAM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    32*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    32 GB*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    3*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    3 GB*
    span
    • 7*
    • 11*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
main camera single
8 MP, AF, f/1.9*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    8*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    8 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
  • value
    1.9*
    unit
    f-number*
    original
    f/1.9*
    span
    • 10*
    • 15*
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
main camera video
1080p@30fps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    30*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    30fps*
    span
    • 6*
    • 11*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc price
About 280 EUR*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
main camera features
LED flash, panorama*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network 4g bands
LTE*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network gprs
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
selfie camera video
1080p@30fps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    30*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    30fps*
    span
    • 6*
    • 11*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc models
SM-T590, SM-T595*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network edge
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
selfie camera single
5 MP, f/2.2*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    5*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    5 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
  • value
    2.2*
    unit
    f-number*
    original
    f/2.2*
    span
    • 6*
    • 11*
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
launch announced
2018, August*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc sar eu
0.56 W/kg (body)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    0.56*
    unit
    W*
    original
    0.56 W*
    span
    • 0*
    • 6*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc sar
1.35 W/kg (body)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1.35*
    unit
    W*
    original
    1.35 W*
    span
    • 0*
    • 6*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
battery
Non-removable Li-Po 7300 mAh battery*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    7,300*
    unit
    mAh*
    original
    7300 mAh*
    span
    • 20*
    • 28*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
launch status
Available. Released 2018, August*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
body dimensions
260 x 161.1 x 8 mm (10.24 x 6.34 x 0.31 in)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    8*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    8 mm*
    span
    • 14*
    • 18*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.31*
    unit
    in*
    original
    0.31 in*
    span
    • 35*
    • 42*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
  • x
    260*
    y
    161*
    unit
    px*
    original
    260 x 161*
    span
    • 0*
    • 9*
    role
    Declared source matrix; native photosite count and active physical area unverified.*
Specifications 2 · 50 fields
Battery · Charging
10W wired*
Battery · Type
Li-Po 7300 mAh, non-removable*
Body · Dimensions
260 x 161.1 x 8 mm (10.24 x 6.34 x 0.31 in)*
Body · SIM
Nano-SIM (cellular model only)*
Body · Weight
529g (Wi-Fi), 534g (LTE) (1.17 lb)*
Comms · Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE*
Comms · NFC
No*
Comms · Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS - cellular model only*
Comms · Radio
No*
Comms · USB
USB Type-C 2.0, magnetic connector*
Comms · WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct*
Display · Resolution
1200 x 1920 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~216 ppi density)*
Display · Size
10.5 inches, 319.7 cm2 (~76.3% screen-to-body ratio)*
Display · Type
IPS LCD*
Features · Features
ANT+*
Features · Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, compass*
Launch · Announced
2018, August. Released 2018, August*
Launch · Status
Discontinued*
Main Camera · Features
LED flash, panorama*
Main Camera · Single
8 MP, f/1.9, AF*
Main Camera · Video
1080p@30fps*
Memory · Card slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)*
Memory · Features
eMMC 5.1*
Memory · Internal
32GB 3GB RAM*
Misc · Colors
Black, Blue, White*
Misc · Models
SM-T590, SM-T595*
Historical price
About 250 EUR*
Misc · SAR
1.35 W/kg (body)*
Misc · SAR EU
0.56 W/kg (body)*
Network · 2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900*
Network · 3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100*
Network · 4G bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40, 66*
Network · Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps - cellular model only*
Network · Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE*
Platform · Chipset
Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm)*
Platform · CPU
Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53*
Platform · GPU
Adreno 506*
Platform · OS
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10*
Selfie camera · Single
5 MP, f/2.2*
Selfie camera · Video
1080p@30fps*
Sound · 3.5mm jack
Yes*
Sound · Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers)*
Charging
Wired
Rated charging power
10.0* W
Technology
wired*
Variant / details
Source-declared charging power; compatible charger and conditions unspecified*
Colors
Black
Black*
Blue
Blue*
White
White*
Display
Display
Diagonal
10.5* in
Horizontal pixels
1,200* px
Vertical pixels
1,920* px
Technology
IPS LCD*
Front cameras
Front selfie
Resolution
5.0* MP
Position
Front*
Role
selfie*
Aperture
2.2* f-number
Memory options
3 GB
Capacity
3.0* GB
32 GB
Capacity
32.0* GB
3 GB RAM / 32 GB
Memory
3.0* GB
Capacity
32.0* GB
CPU core groups
Cortex-A53
Cores
8*
Listed frequency
1.8* GHz
Rear cameras
Rear camera 1
Resolution
8.0* MP
Position
Rear*
Aperture
1.9* f-number
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer*
gyro
gyro*
compass
compass*

* Provisional data