Samsung Galaxy Tab A 7.0 (2016) Price & Specs

 
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 7.0 (2016) is an entry-level tablet made for family entertainment. Announced with less fanfare, the new 7-incher comes with an HD display, a quad-core processor and a humongous battery. The tablet is kid-friendly as well.

Display and Camera

Content viewing is one of the primary reasons people go after tablets; the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 7.0 (2016) looks ready to deliver relatively well in that regard.
It sports a 7-inch IPS LCD display – that is if you haven’t guessed the size already from its name – giving ample space for content.
The tablet has the potential to deliver awesome viewing, but a screen resolution of 1,280 x 800 is somewhat on the measly side of things.
If you are comfortable capturing images with a device this big, you should be able to take some decent shots with the 5-megapixel autofocus camera gracing the rear of the tablet.
A 2-megapixel snapper with an f/2.2 aperture is on the front of the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 7.0 (2016) to see to your selfie needs.

Hardware and Software

The Galaxy Tab A 7.0 (2016) carries a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor under the hood. The Cortex-A53 CPU is clocked at 1.3 GHz and is helped for decent gaming by an Adreno 306 GPU.
It comes with 1.5 GB of RAM. Integrated storage has a rather low capacity of 8 GB, but there is a dedicated microSD card slot for extending this by up to 200 GB. The slate will boot Android 5.1.1 Lollipop operating system for a feature-rich user experience.

Miscellaneous Specs

A behemoth 4,000mAh battery is under the hood to get the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 7.0 (2016) running for hours on end. The colossal juicer promises up to 100 hours in music playback.
The slate will be available in Wi-Fi-only and LTE versions. It supports Bluetooth 4.0 with A2DP and microUSB 2.0 as well as Wi-Fi Direct and hotspot for connectivity.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 7.0 (2016) is built for the entire family. It comes with a newer Kids Mode which lets your children share in the fun while you stay in control.

Pricing and Availability

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 7.0 (2016) is not yet available in Nigeria. When available, you can buy it at leading online stores in the country. Samsung Galaxy Tab A 7.0 (2016) Price in Nigeria is expected to range from N65,000 to N110,000 depending on your location in Nigeria.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 7.0 (2016) Specs

Here are a few specs of the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 7.0 (2016):

General Features

• Platform: Android OS 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
• Processor: Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53 (Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410)
• GPU: Adreno 306
• Memory: 1.5 GB RAM
• Colours: Pearl White, Metallic Black
• Dimension: 186.9 x 108.8 x 8.7 mm
• Weight: 283 g
• SIM Type: Nano-SIM
• SIM Count: Single-SIM

Display

• Display: 7.0-inch Touchscreen, 800 x 1280 pixels (216 ppi)
• Display Protection: –

Camera

• Rear Camera: 5 MP Camera, HD Video 720p @30fps
• Rear Camera Features: Geo-tagging, autofocus
• Front Camera: 2 MP Camera, Skype

Storage

• Built-in Storage: 8GB Storage
• Memory Card Support: Up to 200GB
• Bundled Cloud Storage: –

Network Support

• 2G GSM: 900 / 1800MHz
• 2G CDMA 1X: No
• 3G WCDMA: 900 / 2100MHz
• 3G CDMA EVDO: No
• 4G LTE: Yes

Internet & Connectivity

• GPRS: Yes
• EDGE: Yes
• 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
• HSPA+: Yes
• CDMA EVDO: No
• 4G LTE: Yes
• WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
• Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
• Bluetooth: Yes, Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP
• HDMI Port: Yes
• Infrared Blaster: No
• USB Port: Yes, microUSB 2.0

Messaging

• SMS/MMS: No
• Instant Messaging: Yes
• Push Emails: Yes
• Email Protocol: –

Entertainment

• Music Player: Yes, mp3, WAV, FLAC, eACC+
• Video Player: Yes, MPEG4, H.263, H.264, XviD
• FM Radio: No
• Loudspeaker: Yes
• 3.5mm Jack: Yes

Navigation

• Navigation: Yes, GPS
• Maps: Yes

Sensors & Control

• Digital Compass: –
• Accelerometer: Yes
• Proximity Sensor: –
• Light Sensor: Yes
• Barometer: No
• Pedometer: No
• Gyroscope: No
• Fingerprint Scanner: No
• Iris Scanner: No
• Intelligent Digital Assistant: –
• Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: –
• Voice Control: Yes

Other Features

• Video Streaming: Yes
• Traditional Voice Calls: No
• Wireless Charging: No
• Digital TV: No
• Water Resistant: No
• Dust Resistant: No
• Image Editor: Yes
• Video Editor: Yes
• Document Viewer: Yes
• Document Editor: Yes

Battery

• Battery: 4000 mAh Li-Ion Battery (Non-Removable)
• Use Time: Up to 11 hours (Multimedia)
• Music Playback: Up to 100 hours