Samsung Debuts Galaxy Tab S4 & Galaxy Tab A 10.5
If you think the tablet market is pretty much dead by now, you are partially correct. In fact, the reason why the tablet is not as popular as before is due to the ever advancement in the smartphone technology. Tablets are since then becomes a productivity tool instead of an entertainment device. Just look at how many salespeople you met are carrying a tablet because they are lightweight and easier to conduct face-to-face presentations. Hence, Samsung is still working on tablets that are designed to be portable productivity stations or do-everything family devices.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S4
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 | |
| CPU & GPU | Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 4x 2.35 GHz Kryo 4x 1.9 GHz Kryo Adreno 540 |
| RAM | 4 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB support up to 400 GB microSD card |
| Display | 10.5-inch 16:10 Super AMOLED 2560 x 1600 |
| Camera (rear) | 13 MP AF |
| Camera (front) | 8 MP |
| Battery | Non-removable 7800 mAh Samsung Fast Charging |
| Operating System | Samsung Experience 9.5 Android 8.1 Oreo |
| SIM | Nano SIM |
| Connectivity | GSM / HSPA / LTE Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth 5.0 A2DP, LE GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BEIDOU, GALILEO |
| Features | S Pen 4 speakers tuned by AKG, Dolby Atmos USB 3.1 (Type C) |
| Price | RM 3099 |
Samsung’s flagship tablet that is designed to be the ultimate workhorse. For 2018, the Snapdragon 835 leaves a lot to be desired. Nonetheless, the 10.5-inch Super AMOLED display at 2560 x 1600 pixels resolution is perfect for multitasking and entertainment. Samsung also includes the S Pen for those who need it for note taking and graphical tasks. The Samsung Experience 9.5 with built-in Samsung DeX support makes a lot more sense in the tablet environment. With a simple toggle, and you’ll be greeted with a desktop-like user interface.
Priced at RM 3,099, this tablet sure has a lot to live up to.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5
| Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5 | |
| CPU & GPU | Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 8x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 Adreno 506 |
| RAM | 3 GB |
| Storage | 32 GB support up to 400 GB microSD card |
| Display | 10.5-inch 16:10 TFT LCD 1920 x 1200 |
| Camera (rear) | 8 MP, f/1.9 AF |
| Camera (front) | 5 MP, f/2.2 |
| Battery | Non-removable 7300 mAh |
| Operating System | Samsung Experience 9.5 Android 8.1 Oreo |
| SIM | Nano SIM |
| Connectivity | GSM / HSPA / LTE Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth 4.2 A2DP, LE GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BEIDOU |
| Features | USB 2.0 (Type C) |
| Price | RM 1,699 |
As for the Galaxy Tab A 10.5, it is more family oriented with lower hardware specifications – Snapdragon 450, 1200p TFT LCD and no fast charging. The Kids Mode allows the parent to control and manage the usage time. The child-friendly user interface is designed to make learning and entertainment simple, safe and fun.
Still, a tablet with Snapdragon 450 at the price of RM 1,699 rather ambitious.
