Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5
| Industry | Consumer electronics |
|---|---|
| Founded | January 13, 1969 in Suwon, South Korea |
| Headquarters | Suwon , South Korea |
| Products | Smartphones, tablets, consumer electronics |
| Website | www |
Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 Overview
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 is a tablet computer running on the Android platform, developed and distributed by Samsung Electronics. Positioned within Samsung's premium "S" lineup, it represents a fusion of the Galaxy Tab and Galaxy S families. Alongside this 10.5-inch variant, the series also features a smaller 8.4-inch version known as the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4. Officially unveiled on June 12, 2014, the device became available to consumers in July of the same year. This model marks Samsung’s inaugural entry into the 10.5-inch tablet segment, designed to compete directly with Apple's iPad Air.
History
The Galaxy Tab S 10.5 was unveiled on 12 June 2014. It made its debut alongside the Galaxy Tab S 8.4 during the Samsung Galaxy Premiere event held in New York in 2014.
Features
The Galaxy Tab S 10.5 launched running Android 4.4.2 KitKat, enhanced with Samsung's proprietary TouchWiz Nature UX 3.0 interface. In addition to the usual collection of Google Apps, it includes a variety of Samsung-exclusive applications such as ChatON, S Suggest, S Voice, S Translator, S Planner, WatchON, Smart Stay, Multi-Window, Group Play, All Share Play, Samsung Magazine, Professional pack, Multi-user mode, SideSync 3.0, and Gear/Gear Fit manager.
This tablet is offered in both WiFi-only and combined 4G/LTE & WiFi configurations. Storage options vary between 16 GB and 32 GB depending on the model, complemented by a microSDXC slot supporting expansion up to 128 GB. The device features a 10.5-inch WQXGA Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 2560x1600 pixels and a pixel density of 287 ppi. For imaging, it is equipped with a front-facing 2.1 MP camera without flash and an 8.0 MP autofocus rear camera accompanied by an LED flash, capable of recording HD video.
A notable functionality is the ‘Multi Window’ feature that allows users to run two applications simultaneously on the same screen—such as watching a video while browsing social media—offering enhanced multitasking capabilities.
Under the hood, the WiFi-only variant is powered by Samsung’s Exynos 5 Octa 5420 processor. The LTE-enabled models are equipped either with a Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400 CPU integrated into a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 chipset (specifically for Sprint and Verizon versions) or with the Exynos octa-core processor. Versions intended for the South Korean market utilize an upgraded Exynos 7 Octa 5433 processor.
Updates
On March 17, 2015, the Galaxy Tab S 10.5 WiFi model began receiving the Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update in both France and Canada. By April 6, 2015, these two countries remained the only regions to have access to this OTA (Over the Air) update, which was exclusively available for the WiFi-only variant. The early rollout in these locations might be attributed to the strong sales performance of the Tab S devices there, along with the inclusion of enhanced French language support—spoken fluently by approximately 60 million people in France and 10 million in Canada.
Samsung revealed plans to deliver the Android 5.0 Lollipop OTA update for the Galaxy Tab S 10.5 4G/LTE models across select European nations during the latter half of April. Targeted countries included Slovenia, the Czech Republic, Croatia, and Switzerland.
Starting in June 2015, users in Italy began receiving the Lollipop update for their tablets.
By October 2015, the Android 5.0.2 version was also distributed to devices in the United States.
Later on, the Galaxy Tab S series was upgraded to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow via OTA updates. The rollout for the 10.5-inch model commenced on August 26, 2016, covering all variants except Canadian LTE models (SM-T805W), which were unlikely to receive this Marshmallow upgrade.
Third-Party Updates
The Galaxy Tab S 10.5 Wi-Fi is compatible with LineageOS 14.1, a custom ROM based on Android 7.0 Nougat.
Reception
The Verge commended the device’s AMOLED screen and appreciated its thinner profile compared to the iPad Air. They also valued the Multi-Window functionality as a beneficial software addition. Conversely, criticism was directed at the plastic construction, a cluttered software experience with confusing features, and a fingerprint sensor that proved difficult to operate effectively.
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