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Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0

Tablet

Display diagonal
8 in
Chipset
Exynos 5433 - T710, T715Qualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 652 (28 nm) - T719N*
Battery capacity
4,000 mAh*

Display

Display diagonal
8 in
Display pixel density
320 ppi*
Resolution
1536 x 2048
Panel
Super AMOLED
Horizontal pixels
1,536 px
Vertical pixels
2,048 px

Displays

  • Display*
    Diagonal
    8 in*
    Horizontal pixels
    1,536 px*
    Vertical pixels
    2,048 px*
    Technology
    Super AMOLED*

Processing & platform

Chipset
Exynos 5433 - T710, T715Qualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 652 (28 nm) - T719N*
Processor
Exynos
Graphics
Mali-T760 MP6 - T710, T715Adreno 510 - T719N*

Memory & storage

Storage options
32/64 GB, 3 GB RAM*

Memory configurations

  • 3 GB RAM / 32 GB*
    Memory
    3 GB*
    Capacity
    32 GB*
  • 3 GB RAM / 64 GB*
    Memory
    3 GB*
    Capacity
    64 GB*

Memory options

  • 3 GB
    Capacity
    3 GB

Storage options

  • 32 GB*
    Capacity
    32 GB*
  • 64 GB*
    Capacity
    64 GB*

Cameras

  • Front selfie*
    Light-capture estimate
    Not available Sensor size and aperture are needed.
    Resolution
    2.10 MP*
    Position
    Front*
    Role
    selfie*
  • Rear camera 1*
    Light-capture estimate
    Not available Sensor size and aperture are needed.
    Resolution
    8 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.

Battery & charging

Battery capacity
4,000 mAh*

Connectivity & software

Operating system
Reported value 1: Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) - T710, T715Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat) - T719N*
Reported value 2: Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) - T710, T715 Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat) - T719N*
Cellular networks
GSM / HSPA / LTE*
Wi-Fi
Reported value 1: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct*
Reported value 2: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot*
Bluetooth
4.1
NFC
No*

Sensors

  • accelerometer*
  • compass*
  • Fingerprint (front-mounted)*
  • gyro*
  • proximity*

Design & dimensions

Dimensions
198.6 x 134.8 x 5.6 mm (7.82 x 5.31 x 0.22 in)*
Height
198.60 mm
Width
134.80 mm
Thickness
5.60 mm
Weight
265 g

Colors

  • black gold*
  • White*

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications 1 · 42 fields
body weight
265 g (Wi-Fi) / 272 g (LTE) (9.59 oz)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    265*
    unit
    g*
    original
    265 g*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    272*
    unit
    g*
    original
    272 g*
    span
    • 16*
    • 21*
    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
Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display size
8.0 inches, 198.2 cm (~74.0% screen-to-body ratio)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    8*
    unit
    inches*
    original
    8.0 inches*
    span
    • 0*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    198.2*
    unit
    cm*
    original
    198.2 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
1536 x 2048 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~320 ppi density)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
  • x
    1,536*
    y
    2,048*
    unit
    px*
    original
    1536 x 2048*
    span
    • 0*
    • 11*
    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*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
model
Galaxy Tab S2 8.0*
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, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms gps
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS*
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 (MHL TV-out)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
features sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, 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
features
ANT+*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc colors
White, black gold*
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*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform os
Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) - T710, T715Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat) - T719N*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform chipset
Exynos 5433 - T710, T715Qualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 652 (28 nm) - T719N*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    28*
    unit
    nm*
    original
    28 nm*
    span
    • 57*
    • 62*
    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 (4x1.9 GHz & 4x1.3 GHz) - T710, T715Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53) - T719N*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform gpu
Mali-T760 MP6 - T710, T715Adreno 510 - T719N*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
memory internal
32/64 GB, 3 GB RAM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    64*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    64 GB*
    span
    • 3*
    • 8*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    3*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    3 GB*
    span
    • 10*
    • 14*
    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*
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
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
main camera video
1440p@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 400 EUR*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network 4g bands
LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 17(700), 20(800)*
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-T715, SM-T710, SM-T719N*
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
2.1 MP*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    2.1*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    2.1 MP*
    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
launch announced
2015, July*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc sar eu
0.34 W/kg (head)     0.47 W/kg (body)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    0.34*
    unit
    W*
    original
    0.34 W*
    span
    • 0*
    • 6*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.47*
    unit
    W*
    original
    0.47 W*
    span
    • 21*
    • 27*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc sar
0.96 W/kg (head)     1.59 W/kg (body)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    0.96*
    unit
    W*
    original
    0.96 W*
    span
    • 0*
    • 6*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    1.59*
    unit
    W*
    original
    1.59 W*
    span
    • 21*
    • 27*
    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 4000 mAh battery*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    4,000*
    unit
    mAh*
    original
    4000 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 74 h*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
launch status
Available. Released 2015, September*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
battery talk time
Up to 27 h (3G)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
body dimensions
198.6 x 134.8 x 5.6 mm (7.82 x 5.31 x 0.22 in)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    5.6*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    5.6 mm*
    span
    • 16*
    • 22*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.22*
    unit
    in*
    original
    0.22 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 · 47 fields
Battery · Music play
Up to 74 h*
Battery · Talk time
Up to 27 h (3G)*
Battery · Type
Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable*
Body · Dimensions
198.6 x 134.8 x 5.6 mm (7.82 x 5.31 x 0.22 in)*
Body · SIM
Nano-SIM (cellular model only)*
Body · Weight
265 g (Wi-Fi) / 272 g (LTE) (9.35 oz)*
Comms · Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE*
Comms · NFC
No*
Comms · Positioning
GPS, GLONASS - cellular model only*
Comms · Radio
No*
Comms · USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)*
Comms · WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct*
Display · Resolution
1536 x 2048 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~320 ppi density)*
Display · Size
8.0 inches, 198.2 cm2 (~74.0% screen-to-body ratio)*
Display · Type
Super AMOLED*
Features · Features
ANT+*
Features · Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass*
Launch · Announced
2015, July. Released 2015, September*
Launch · Status
Discontinued*
Main Camera · Single
8 MP, AF*
Main Camera · Video
1440p@30fps*
Memory · Card slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)*
Memory · Features
eMMC 5.0 or eMMC 5.1*
Memory · Internal
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM*
Misc · Colors
White, black gold*
Misc · Models
SM-T715, SM-T710, SM-T719N, SM-T719, SM-T715Y, SM-T719Y, SM-T713*
Historical price
About 290 EUR*
Misc · SAR
0.96 W/kg (head) 1.59 W/kg (body)*
Misc · SAR EU
0.34 W/kg (head) 0.47 W/kg (body)*
Network · 2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900*
Network · 3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100*
Network · 4G bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20*
Network · Speed
HSPA, LTE - cellular model only*
Network · Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE*
Platform · Chipset
Exynos 5433 - T710, T715 Qualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 652 (28 nm) - T719N*
Platform · CPU
Octa-core (4x1.9 GHz & 4x1.3 GHz) - T710, T715 Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53) - T719N*
Platform · GPU
Mali-T760 MP6 - T710, T715 Adreno 510 - T719N*
Platform · OS
Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) - T710, T715 Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat) - T719N*
Selfie camera · Single
2.1 MP*
Sound · 3.5mm jack
Yes*
Sound · Loudspeaker
Yes*
Colors
White
White*
black gold
black gold*
Display
Display
Diagonal
8.0* in
Horizontal pixels
1,536* px
Vertical pixels
2,048* px
Technology
Super AMOLED*
Front cameras
Front selfie
Resolution
2.1* MP
Position
Front*
Role
selfie*
Memory options
3 GB
Capacity
3.0* GB
32 GB
Capacity
32.0* GB
64 GB
Capacity
64.0* GB
3 GB RAM / 32 GB
Memory
3.0* GB
Capacity
32.0* GB
3 GB RAM / 64 GB
Memory
3.0* GB
Capacity
64.0* GB
Rear cameras
Rear camera 1
Resolution
8.0* MP
Position
Rear*
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted)
Fingerprint (front-mounted)*
accelerometer
accelerometer*
gyro
gyro*
proximity
proximity*
compass
compass*

* Provisional data