Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2017) launched on Tuesday 8-inch WXGA (1280×800 pixels) TFT display, Priced at Rs. 17,990. The Galaxy Tab A was launched in Vietnam the last month. The Galaxy Tab A (2017) succeeds the Galaxy Tab A, which was launched last year. The Android-based Samsung tablet comes in two colour options – Gold and Black. The tablet is already available to buy via the Amazon and Flipkart Online Store as well as offline retailers in the country.
Perhaps the biggest highlight of the Galaxy Tab A is that it has the new Bixby Home support. This would be for the first time Samsung is bringing its AI-enabled voice-assistant to a mid-end tablet. The Galaxy Tab A is backed by a massive 5000mAh battery.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2017) Features
The South Korean company touts the Galaxy Tab A as an “entertainment powerhouse”. The Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2017) is 4G-enabled, and the Samsung also announced a data offer for Reliance Jio users, who will get up 180GB additional 4G data over one year. Additionally, those buying Galaxy Tab A before between October 10 and November 9 are also eligible for one-time screen replacement. The company is touting features like Kids Mode, Smart View, Samsung Flow and Game Launcher.
The Galaxy Tab A (2017) supports a single Nano-SIM card. The tablet sports an 8-inch WXGA (1280×800 pixels) TFT display. Samsung claims the screen is bright enough to be visible in bright sunshine. The company is also touting features like a Blue Light Filter and a display brightness of 480 nits. The Galaxy Tab A is powered by a 1.4GHz quad-core Snapdragon 425 processor coupled with 2GB RAM and 16GB internal memory. A microSD card slot is also available for memory expansion (up to 256GB). The tablet has a metal back and weighs in at 364 grams. Samsung Galaxy Tab A supports 4G LTE and runs on Android Nougat out of the box.
The tablet sports an 8-megapixel rear camera with an f/1.9 aperture and LED flash. On the front, it bears a 5-megapixel camera. The camera also includes an HDR mode as well. The tablet also features a number of features that may be useful for a user. For instance, there is a feature called Blue Light Filter that the company claims will reduce harmful blue light emission and helps in a disruption-free sleep. Then there is something called Samsung View that enables users to wirelessly connect their Galaxy Tab A with a large screen TV.
For an instance, there is a feature called Blue Light Filter that the company claims will reduce harmful blue light emission and helps in a disruption-free sleep. Then there is something called Samsung View that enables users to wirelessly connect their Galaxy Tab A with a large screen TV.
Connectivity options on the tablet include dual-band (2.4GHz, 5GHz) Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, GPS/ A-GPS, Bluetooth v4.2, Micro-USB, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Sensors on board include an accelerometer. It is powered by a 5000mAh battery, that’s rated to deliver up to 14 hours of video playback, 153 hours of audio playback, and up to 36 hours of talk time (3G WCDMA). It measures 212.1×124.1×8.9mm, and weighs 364 grams.
