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Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 & S Pen

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Processor
Quad-core 1.2 GHz*
Display diagonal
9.70 in*
Battery capacity
6,000 mAh*
Horizontal pixels
Display: 768 px
Vertical pixels
Display: 1,024 px

Display

Display diagonal
9.70 in*
Display pixel density
132 ppi*
Resolution
768 × 1024*
Panel
Display: TFT
Horizontal pixels
Display: 768 px
Vertical pixels
Display: 1,024 px

Displays

  • Display*
    Diagonal
    9.70 in*
    Horizontal pixels
    768 px*
    Vertical pixels
    1,024 px*
    Technology
    TFT*

Processing & platform

Processor
Quad-core 1.2 GHz*

Memory & storage

Storage options
16 GB, 2 GB RAM*

Memory configurations

  • 2 GB RAM / 16 GB storage*
    Memory
    2 GB*
    Capacity
    16 GB*

Memory options

  • 2 GB*
    Capacity
    2 GB*

Storage options

  • 16 GB*
    Capacity
    16 GB*

Cameras

  • Front selfie*
    Light-capture estimate
    Not available Sensor size and aperture are needed.
    Resolution
    2 MP*
    Position
    Front*
    Role
    selfie*
  • Rear camera 1*
    Light-capture estimate
    Not available Sensor size and aperture are needed.
    Resolution
    5 MP*
    Position
    Rear*

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
6,000 mAh*

Connectivity & software

Operating system
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)*
Cellular networks
GSM / HSPA / LTE*
Wi-Fi
Reported value 1: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot*
Reported value 2: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot*
Reported value 3: WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot*
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP*
NFC
No*

Sensors

  • Accelerometer*
  • compass*

Design & dimensions

Dimensions
242.5 x 166.8 x 7.5 mm (9.55 x 6.57 x 0.30 in)*
Weight
490 g*

Colors

  • Black*
  • Gray*
  • White*

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications 1 · 28 fields
Body Weight
490 g (1.08 lb)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    490*
    unit
    g*
    original
    490 g*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Body SIM
Micro-SIM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Display Type
9.7 inches, 291.4 cm*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    9.7*
    unit
    inches*
    original
    9.7 inches*
    span
    • 0*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    291.4*
    unit
    cm*
    original
    291.4 cm*
    span
    • 12*
    • 20*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Display Resolution
768 x 1024 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~132 ppi density)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
  • x
    768*
    y
    1,024*
    unit
    px*
    original
    768 x 1024*
    span
    • 0*
    • 10*
    role
    Declared source matrix; native photosite count and active physical area unverified.*
Platform OS
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Platform Cpu
Quad-core 1.2 GHz*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1.2*
    unit
    GHz*
    original
    1.2 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
Memory Cardslot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Name
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 & S Pen*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Memory Internalmemory
16GB 2GB RAM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    16*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    16GB*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    2*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    2GB*
    span
    • 5*
    • 8*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
MainCamera Cameraspecs
5 MP, AF*
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
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
MainCamera Video
720p*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
SelfieCamera Cameraspecs
2 MP*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    2*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    2 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Sound Feature
Yes, dual speakers*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Sound 3.5mmjack
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS WLAN
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS NFC
No*
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
microUSB 2.0*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Battery Type
Li-Ion 6000 mAh, non-removable*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    6,000*
    unit
    mAh*
    original
    6000 mAh*
    span
    • 7*
    • 15*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Colors
Black, White, Gray*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Price
About 340 EUR*
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
Network 2gbands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Network 3gbands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Network 4gbands
1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 40*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    50*
    unit
    Mbps*
    original
    50 Mbps*
    span
    • 19*
    • 26*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Body Dimensions
242.5 x 166.8 x 7.5 mm (9.55 x 6.57 x 0.30 in)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    7.5*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    7.5 mm*
    span
    • 16*
    • 22*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.3*
    unit
    in*
    original
    0.30 in*
    span
    • 38*
    • 45*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Specifications 2 · 40 fields
body weight
490 g (1.08 lb)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    490*
    unit
    g*
    original
    490 g*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
body sim
Micro-SIM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display type
TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display size
9.7 inches, 291.4 cm (~72.0% screen-to-body ratio)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    9.7*
    unit
    inches*
    original
    9.7 inches*
    span
    • 0*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    291.4*
    unit
    cm*
    original
    291.4 cm*
    span
    • 12*
    • 20*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display resolution
768 x 1024 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~132 ppi density)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
  • x
    768*
    y
    1,024*
    unit
    px*
    original
    768 x 1024*
    span
    • 0*
    • 10*
    role
    Declared source matrix; native photosite count and active physical area unverified.*
memory card slot
microSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    256*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    256 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, dual speakers*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
model
Galaxy Tab A 9.7 & S Pen*
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, dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms bluetooth
4.1, A2DP*
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
microUSB 2.0*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
features sensors
Accelerometer, 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, White, Gray*
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, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    50*
    unit
    Mbps*
    original
    50 Mbps*
    span
    • 19*
    • 26*
    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 5.0 (Lollipop)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
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
Quad-core 1.2 GHz*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1.2*
    unit
    GHz*
    original
    1.2 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
memory internal
16 GB, 2 GB RAM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    16*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    16 GB*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    2*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    2 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
5 MP, AF*
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
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
main camera video
720p*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc price
About 340 EUR*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
body
Stylus*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network 4g bands
LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800), 28(700), 40(2300)*
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
misc models
SM-P550, SM-P555*
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
2 MP*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    2*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    2 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
launch announced
2015, July*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc sar eu
0.83 W/kg (body)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    0.83*
    unit
    W*
    original
    0.83 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
1.47 W/kg (body)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1.47*
    unit
    W*
    original
    1.47 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-Ion 6000 mAh battery*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    6,000*
    unit
    mAh*
    original
    6000 mAh*
    span
    • 21*
    • 29*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
battery music play
Up to 178 h*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
launch status
Available. Released 2015, July*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
battery talk time
Up to 14 h 30 min (multimedia) (2G) / Up to 40 h (3G)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
body dimensions
242.5 x 166.8 x 7.5 mm (9.55 x 6.57 x 0.30 in)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    7.5*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    7.5 mm*
    span
    • 16*
    • 22*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.3*
    unit
    in*
    original
    0.30 in*
    span
    • 38*
    • 45*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Specifications 3 · 44 fields
Battery · Music play
Up to 178 h*
Battery · Talk time
Up to 14 h 30 min (multimedia) (2G) / Up to 40 h (3G)*
Battery · Type
Li-Ion 6000 mAh, non-removable*
Body · Dimensions
242.5 x 166.8 x 7.5 mm (9.55 x 6.57 x 0.30 in)*
Body · Features
Stylus*
Body · SIM
Micro-SIM*
Body · Weight
490 g (1.08 lb)*
Comms · Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP*
Comms · NFC
No*
Comms · Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS*
Comms · Radio
No*
Comms · USB
microUSB 2.0*
Comms · WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot*
Display · Resolution
768 x 1024 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~132 ppi density)*
Display · Size
9.7 inches, 291.4 cm2 (~72.0% screen-to-body ratio)*
Display · Type
TFT*
Features · Sensors
Accelerometer, compass*
Launch · Announced
2015, July. Released 2015, July*
Launch · Status
Discontinued*
Main Camera · Single
5 MP, AF*
Main Camera · Video
720p*
Memory · Card slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)*
Memory · Internal
16GB 2GB RAM*
Misc · Colors
Black, White, Gray*
Misc · Models
SM-P550, SM-P555*
Historical price
About 340 EUR*
Misc · SAR
1.47 W/kg (body)*
Misc · SAR EU
0.83 W/kg (body)*
Network · 2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900*
Network · 3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100*
Network · 4G bands
1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 40*
Network · Speed
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps*
Network · Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE*
Platform · CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz*
Platform · OS
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)*
Selfie camera · Single
2 MP*
Sound · 3.5mm jack
Yes*
Sound · Loudspeaker
Yes, dual speakers*
Colors
Black
Black*
White
White*
Gray
Gray*
Display
Display
Diagonal
9.7* in
Horizontal pixels
768* px
Vertical pixels
1,024* px
Technology
TFT*
Front cameras
Front selfie
Resolution
2.0* MP
Position
Front*
Role
selfie*
Memory options
2 GB
Capacity
2.0* GB
16 GB
Capacity
16.0* GB
2 GB RAM / 16 GB
Memory
2.0* GB
Capacity
16.0* GB
Rear cameras
Rear camera 1
Resolution
5.0* MP
Position
Rear*
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer*
compass
compass*

* Provisional data