What to Expect from Samsung's New Galaxy Tab S2

Article by George Norman (Cybersecurity Editor)

on 21 Jul 2015

While last year’s Galaxy Tab S was Samsung’s “best tablet ever”, this year’s new Galaxy Tab S2 is the company’s “essential tablet for experiencing digital content” and “most immersive Samsung tablet to-date.”

Underneath its thin and light metal frame – the world thinnest and lightest metal tablet frame of its size – it packs a lot of power! Just take a look below.

Galaxy Tab S2 – Main Specs for the 9.7-inch model
  • Operating system – Android 5.0 Lollipop.
  • Display & size – 9.7” 2048x1536(QXGA) Super AMOLED display; 169 x 237.3 x 5.6mm.
  • Processor – Quad 1.9GHz + Quad 1.3GHz, Octacore application processor.
  • Memory & storage – 3GB of RAM; 32/64GB internal memory; microSD up to 128GB.
  • Camera – 8MP AF rear camera, 2.1MP front camera.
  • Network – LTE, 3G, 2G.
  • Connectivity – WiFi, Bluetooth.
  • Sensor – Accelerometer, Fingerprint Scanner, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall Sensor, RGB Sensor.
  • Battery – 5,870mAH battery.



Galaxy Tab S2 – Main Specs for the 8-inch model
  • Operating system – Android 5.0 Lollipop.
  • Display & size – 8.0” 2048x1536(QXGA) Super AMOLED; 134.8 x 198.6 x 5.6mm.
  • Processor – Quad 1.9GHz + Quad 1.3GHz, Octacore application processor.
  • Memory & storage – 3GB of RAM; 32/64GB internal memory; microSD up to 128GB.
  • Camera – 8MP AF rear camera, 2.1MP front camera.
  • Network – LTE, 3G, 2G.
  • Connectivity – WiFi, Bluetooth.
  • Sensor – Accelerometer, Fingerprint Scanner, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall Sensor, RGB Sensor.
  • Battery – 4,000mAh battery.


“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, in a press release. “We believe the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 is the most complete personal visual device designed for consumers to carry and use anywhere.”

The Galaxy Tab S2 will be available in global markets, starting from August, 2015.

Additional information on the Galaxy Tab S2 is available here.


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