Samsung has officially introduced two new tablets – Galaxy Tab S 10.5 and Galaxy Tab S 8.4. Both the tablets feature WQXGA (2560×1600, 16:10) Super AMOLED display.
First up is the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4. The tablet runs Android 4.4 KitKat OS and is powered by a Exynos 5 Octa (1.9 GHz QuadCore – 1.3 GHz Quadcore) or Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 2.3 GHz Quad-core processor along with 3GB of RAM. The tablet comes with 16/32GB internal storage and supports up to 128GB storage via microSD.
The Galaxy Tab S 8.4 comes with 8MP main camera with LED Flash and 2.1MP front-facing camera. Connectivity options include WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac MIMO, WiFi Direct, Bluetooth4.0, IrLED. The tablet is powered by a 4,900mAh battery.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 comes with similar set of specifications – Android 4.4 KitKat OS, Exynos 5 Octa (1.9 GHz QuadCore – 1.3 GHz Quadcore) or Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 2.3 GHz Quad-core processor along with 3GB of RAM, 8MP main camera with LED Flash and 2.1MP front-facing camera, 16/32GB internal storage and WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac MIMO,WiFi Direct, Bluetooth 4.0, IrLED connectivity options. However, it has a larger battery capacity – 7,900mAh.
Both the tabs come preloaded with several features such as – Fingerprint Scanner, Quick Connect (Galaxy Tab S quickly finds and connects to nearby devices), Multi User Mode’ that enables users to create their own personal optimized profile and ‘Kids’ Mode’ with its own dedicated interface and kid-friendly applications.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S will be available in a variety of connectivity options: Wi-Fi, or Wi-Fi and LTE, available in 16/32GB + MicroSD (up to 128GB). Users can also choose between the 10.5-inch and 8.4-inch versions, in Titanium Bronze or Dazzling White.
According to reports, the Galaxy Tab S line (Wi-Fi only) will be available in white and brown, ships in the US and Europe in July with price starting at $399 for the 8.4-inch and $499 for 10.5-inch model.
You can check out full specifications/details about the new Samsung Galaxy S tabs here.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5
| Category | Specifications |
| Network | LTE : 800/ 900/ 1800/ 2600+850/ 2100 3G : 850/ 900/ 1900/ 2100 2G : 850/ 900/ 1800/ 1900 |
| Processor | Exynos 5 Octa (1.9 GHz QuadCore ＋ 1.3 GHz Quadcore) or Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 2.3 GHz Quadcore * |
| Display | 10.5” 2560×1600(WQXGA) Super AMOLED |
| OS | Android 4.4 (Kitkat) |
| Camera / Flash | 8MP w/ Flash LED + 2.1M Full HD |
| Video | H.263, H.264(AVC), MPEG4, VC-1, WMV7, WMV8, VP8 Recording : FHD(1920 x 1080) @ 30fps Playback: WQHD (2560×1440) @ 30fps |
| Audio | MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA, Vorbis, FLAC |
| Content Services / Applications | Papergarden, Professional pack, Multi-user mode, Sidesync 3.0, Gear & Gear fit manager |
| Free Downloadable apps | Group Play, S-Note, S Translator, Samsung Link, Scrapbook, Story Album, Video Editor |
| Gear Manager, Gear Fit Manager, Samsung Smart Switch, Samsung Level, E-meeting, Kids Mode, Kids Piano(Ding Dong Tap), S-Console, Hanshow, Hancell, Hanwrite | |
| Google Mobile Services | Chrome, Gmail, Google Search, Maps, Play Store, Voice Search, YouTube, Google+, Hangouts, Play books, Play Games, Play Newsstand, Play Movies & TV, Play Music, Drive, Google setting, Photos |
| Connectivity | WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac MIMO,WiFi Direct, Bluetooth ®4.0, IrLED |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou(not supported in USA, Canada) |
| Sensor | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, RGB Sensor |
| Memory | 3GB (RAM) + 16/32GB internal memory microSD up to 128GB |
| Dimension / Weight | 247.3 x 177.3 x 6.6 mm , 465g(Wifi)/ 467g(LTE) |
| Battery | 7,900mAh |
Samsung Galaxy S Tab 8.4
| Category | Specifications |
| Network | LTE : 800/ 900/ 1800/ 2600+850/ 2100 3G : 850/ 900/ 1900/ 2100 2G : 850/ 900/ 1800/ 1900 |
| Processor | Exynos 5 Octa (1.9 GHz QuadCore ＋ 1.3 GHz Quadcore) or Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 2.3 GHz Quadcore* |
| Display | 8.4” 2560×1600(WQXGA) Super AMOLED |
| OS | Android Kitkat (4.4) |
| Camera / Flash | 8MP w/ LED Flash + 2.1MP Full HD |
| Video | H.263, H.264(AVC), MPEG4, VC-1, WMV7, WMV8, VP8 Recording : FHD(1920 x 1080) @ 30fps Playback: WQHD (2560×1440) @ 30fps |
| Audio | MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA, Vorbis, FLAC |
| Content Services / Applications | Papergarden, Professional pack, Multi-user mode, Sidesync 3.0, Gear & Gear fit manager |
| Free Downloadable apps | Group Play, S-Note, S Translator, Samsung Link, Scrapbook, Story Album, Video Editor, |
| Gear Manager, Gear Fit Manager, Samsung Smart Switch, Samsung Level, E-meeting, Kids Mode, Kids Piano(Ding Dong Tap), S-Console, Hanshow, Hancell, Hanwrite | |
| Google Mobile Services | Chrome, Gmail, Google Search, Maps, Play Store, Voice Search, YouTube, Google+, Hangouts, Play books, Play Games, Play Newsstand, Play Movies & TV, Play Music, Drive, Google setting, Photos |
| Connectivity | WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac MIMO, WiFi Direct, Bluetooth®4.0, IrLED |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou(not supported in USA, Canada) |
| Sensor | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, RGB Sensor *Proximity Sensor(only LTE ver) |
| Memory | 3GB (RAM) + 16/32GB internal memory microSD up to 128GB |
| Dimension / Weight | 125.6 x 212.8 x 6.6mm, 294g(Wifi) /298g(LTE) |
| Battery | 4,900mAh |