Samsung has launched the Galaxy Tab S2 worldwide. There are two models; one with an 8-inch screen and another with a 9.7-inch screen. Both are very thin at just 5.6mm from back to front. The new metal-framed tablets are also light; the 8-inch model weighs in at 265g and the 9.7-incher is 389g. "The Galaxy Tab S2 is not only our thinnest and lightest tablet of its size ever, it also gives users quick, easy access to a wealth of superior viewing and productivity features," said JK Shin, CEO and President of IT & Mobile Division at Samsung Electronics.
Screen highlights
Samsung said that the new Galaxy Tab S2 range offers a screen which is perfect for reading and viewing any type of digital content. The 4:3 ratio Super AMOLED Displays deliver 94 per cent of natural tones to show true-to-life colours (Adobe RGB colour standard). Samsung has implemented Adaptive Display technology to "intelligently adjust gamma, saturation, and sharpness based on the application, the colour temperature of the viewing environment and ambient lighting". A reading mode is included to lower brightness and reduce eye strain.
Hardware highlights
Both new Galaxy Tab S2 Android 5.0 Lollipop tablets employ an unnamed, probably Samsung, Quad 1.9GHz + Quad 1.3GHz, Octacore application processor. They share the same memory configuration; 3GB (RAM) + 32/64GB internal memory + microSD up to 128GB. Though the screens are different sizes the 8- and 9.7-inch models offer the same pixel resolution of 2048×1536(QXGA). Rear and front cameras provide images with 8MP and 2.1MP respectively. The inter-model differences are down to physical size; dimensions, weight and battery capacity. Please consult the images to check the full specifications on offer.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S2, 8-inch
Samsung has installed a touch-enabled Fingerprint Scanner in its new Tab S2 range. The tablets are compatible with the Samsung Book Cover Keyboard. In terms of custom software you will benefit from Samsung Multi-Window, Pop-Up Windows, pre-installed anti-malware, and Microsoft Office Solutions pre-loaded with two years of 100GB OneDrive storage.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S2, 9.7-inch
The Galaxy Tab S2 will be available in 9.7-inch and 8.0-inch versions with Wi-Fi, or Wi-Fi and LTE, with 32GB or 64GB of built-in storage. They will become available globally from August. European pricing will be as follows, from SamMobile, however it isn't indicated whether the models below offer 32GB or 64GB of built-in storage.
- Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 Wi-Fi: Euro 399
- Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 LTE: Euro 469
- Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 Wi-Fi: Euro 499
- Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 LTE: Euro 569
