Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7
| Industry | Consumer electronics |
|---|---|
| Founded | January 13, 1969 in Suwon, South Korea |
| Headquarters | Suwon , South Korea |
| Products | Consumer electronics, including the Samsung Galaxy Tab series |
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The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 is a tablet computer running on the Android platform, featuring a screen size of 9.7 inches and developed by Samsung Electronics. It is part of the mid-tier A lineup within the broader Samsung Galaxy Tab series, which also offers an alternative model sized at 8.0 inches known as the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0. This device was first revealed in March of 2015 and officially launched on May 1, 2015.[1]
History
In March 2015, Samsung introduced the Galaxy Tab A 9.7 alongside the more compact Galaxy Tab A 8.0 model.
Features
The Galaxy Tab A 9.7 launched running Android 5.0 Lollipop. Samsung enhanced the user experience by integrating its proprietary TouchWiz interface. Beyond the essential Google applications, the device includes Samsung-specific apps such as S Planner, WatchON, Smart Stay, Multi-Window functionality, Group Play, Multi-user mode, and SideSync 4.0. Models equipped with the S-Pen also incorporate the S-Pen software suite commonly found in the Samsung Galaxy Note lineup.
Available in both WiFi-only and combined 4G/LTE & WiFi configurations, the Galaxy Tab A 9.7 offers storage options of either 16 GB or 32 GB depending on the variant. Additionally, it supports expandable storage via a microSDXC card slot that accommodates up to 512 GB. The tablet sports a 9.7-inch TFT LCD display with a resolution of 1024x768 pixels and a pixel density of 132 ppi. Camera-wise, it features a front-facing 2 MP sensor without flash and a rear-mounted 5.0 MP autofocus camera also lacking flash.
Software
The device originally shipped with Android 5.0.2 Lollipop.
Unlike its smaller counterpart, the Galaxy Tab A 8.0, this model began receiving the Android Marshmallow update starting in May 2016. Subsequently, the upgrade to Android 7.1.1 Nougat commenced in September 2017.
See also
References
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External links
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