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Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 1 WiFi (5GB + 16GB) Review | 168 Data compared

Avg. price:~£250RAM capacity:2 GBInternal storage:16 GBScreen size:9.7 inchesChipset:Qualcomm Snapdragon 410

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 1 WiFi (5GB + 16GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

5.4

Overall score

Score
5.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best Tablets on the market.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Score components

90%

5.4

Technical score

10%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 77% of tablets
5.4

Technical score

Technical score
5.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components

22%

4.8

Performance

20%

4.2

Display

16%

6.1

Camera

14%

4.6

Battery

12%

6.4

Connectivity

8%

7.0

Software & Features

5%

7.3

Design

3%

5.7

Audio & Multimedia

â–¼Worse than 74% of tablets
?

User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £250

Best rankings

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Technical Specifications of tablet Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 1 WiFi (5GB + 16GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components:

22%

4.8

Performance

20%

4.2

Display

16%

6.1

Camera

14%

4.6

Battery

12%

6.4

Connectivity

8%

7.0

Software & Features

5%

7.3

Design

3%

5.7

Audio & Multimedia

5.4
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 1 WiFi (5GB + 16GB) has a popularity of 1 point, which is higher than 65.8% of Tablets.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components:

60%

5.4

Overall score

40%

9.2

Price

6.5
RAM capacity
2 GB
RAM capacity
2 GB
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Market range: <2 GB – >12 GB
This tablet has a RAM capacity of 2 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 60.9% of tablets and equal to that of 15.6% of tablets.
Process node
28 nm
Process node
28 nm
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 28 nm process node, which is larger than the node size used in 64.7% of tablets and equal to the node used in 17.8% of tablets.
Internal storage
16 GB
Internal storage
16 GB
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Market range: <0 GB – >250 GB
This tablet has an internal storage capacity of 16 GB which is smaller than the storage of 78.5% of tablets and equal to that of 15% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
?
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 410
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 410
â–² Better than 52% of models
This tablet uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 chipset, which is more advanced than the chipsets in 52.1% of tablets and equal to those in 0.6% of tablets.
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Screen resolution
1024×768
Screen resolution
1024×768
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
This tablet has a screen resolution of 1024×768 which is lower than that of 90.5% of tablets and equal to that of 2.3% of tablets.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Refresh rate
60 Hz
â–¼ Worse than 26% of models
Market range: <60 Hz – >120 Hz
This tablet supports a refresh rate of 60 Hz which is equal to that in 73.8% of tablets.
Display type
TFT LCD
Display type
TFT LCD
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
This tablet uses a TFT LCD display type. 89.9% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
132 ppi
Pixel density
132 ppi
â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 132 ppi which is lower than that of 97.6% of tablets and equal to that of 0.9% of tablets.
Display glass type
Tempered Glass
Display glass type
Tempered Glass
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
This tablet uses Tempered Glass display glass which is weaker than that on 78.1% of tablets and equal to that on 19.5% of tablets.
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Optical image stabilization
no
Optical image stabilization
no
Category Benchmark
This tablet does not support optical image stabilization. 0.4% of tablets include OIS.
Main camera megapixels
5 MP
Main camera megapixels
5 MP
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
This tablet has a main camera resolution of 5 MP which is lower than that of 63.6% of tablets and equal to that of 26% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
2 MP
Front camera megapixels
2 MP
â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera resolution of 2 MP which is lower than in 53.6% of tablets and equal to that in 25.5% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
f/2.2
Main camera aperture
f/2.2
â–¼ Worse than 43% of models
This tablet has a main camera aperture of f/2.2 which is wider than that of 30.2% of tablets and equal to that of 27.3% of tablets.
Optical zoom
1xxx
Optical zoom
1xx
â–² Better than 18% of models
This tablet supports 1xx optical zoom which is higher than in 18.4% of tablets and equal to that in 80.7% of tablets.
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Battery capacity
6,000 mAh
Battery capacity
6,000 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has a battery capacity of 6,000 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 54% of tablets and equal to those in 4.1% of tablets.
Charging speed
10 W
Charging speed
10 W
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Market range: <10 W – >60 W
This tablet supports charging speeds of 10 W which is slower than in 61% of tablets and equal to speeds in 33.2% of tablets.
Battery life
10 hours
Battery life
10 hours
â–¼ Worse than 40% of models
Market range: <6 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 10 hours, which is longer than that of 39.1% of tablets and equal to that of 20.5% of tablets.
Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
â–¼ Worse than 2% of models
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets support wireless charging.
Fast charging
no
Fast charging
no
â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
This tablet does not support fast charging. 49.7% of tablets support fast charging.
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LTE support
yes
LTE support
yes
â–² Better than 37% of models
This tablet supports LTE. 36.8% of tablets include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Category Benchmark
This tablet supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 0.2% of tablets offer Wi-Fi support.
GPS
yes
GPS
yes
â–² Better than 17% of models
This tablet supports GPS. 17.3% of tablets include GPS functionality.
5G connectivity
no
5G connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 11% of models
This tablet does not support 5G connectivity. 11.1% of tablets support 5G.
NFC
no
NFC
no
â–¼ Worse than 11% of models
This tablet does not support NFC. 10.9% of tablets support NFC.
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Operating system
Android
Operating system
Android
â–² Better than 23% of models
This tablet uses the Android operating system, which is more advanced than the one used by 23.3%.
Update support duration
short
Update support duration
short
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
This tablet offers short update support, which is shorter than the support period of 52.7% of tablets and equal to that of 47.3% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
yes
Direct OS updates
yes
â–² Better than 20% of models
This tablet receives direct OS updates. 20.3% of tablets receive direct updates.
On-device AI
no
On-device AI
no
â–¼ Worse than 28% of models
This tablet does not support on-device AI. 28.3% of tablets support this capability.
App tracking protection
no
App tracking protection
no
â–¼ Worse than 28% of models
This tablet does not include app tracking protection. 28.3% of tablets include app tracking protection.
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IP rating
not rated
IP rating
not rated
â–¼ Worse than 16% of models
This tablet has an IP rating of not rated which is lower than that of 16.3% of tablets and equal to that of 83.7% of tablets.
Weight
450 g
Weight
450 g
â–² Better than 66% of models
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 450 g which is lighter than 66.1% of tablets and equal to the weight of 1.8% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
Backlit keyboard
no
â–¼ Worse than 10% of models
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.8% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
yes
Keyboard accessory
yes
â–² Better than 16% of models
This tablet supports a keyboard accessory. 15.8% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
?
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Number of microphones
2
Number of microphones
2
â–² Better than 55% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This tablet includes 2 microphones, which is more than in 55.1% of tablets and equal to the number in 32.7% of tablets.
aptX Adaptive
no
aptX Adaptive
no
â–¼ Worse than 7% of models
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this codec.
Dolby Atmos support
no
Dolby Atmos support
no
â–¼ Worse than 31% of models
This tablet does not support Dolby Atmos. 31.5% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
2
N. of speakers
2
â–¼ Worse than 29% of models
Market range: <1 – >6
This tablet includes 2 speakers, which is more than in 9.8% of tablets and equal to the number in 60.9% of tablets.
FM radio
no
FM radio
no
â–¼ Worse than 19% of models
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer FM radio functionality.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 1 WiFi (5GB + 16GB) vs the average tablet

246810TotalPerformanceDisplayCameraBatteryConnectivitySoftware & FeaturesDesignAudio & Multimedia
  • More capable chipset
    Chipset
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 410
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This tablet uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • Better GPU
    GPU model
    Adreno 306
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This tablet uses the Adreno 306 GPU, while the average tablet uses Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    Adreno 306 vs Mali-G51
  • Includes stylus
    Stylus included
    yes
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    This tablet includes a stylus, the average tablet does not. 16.9% of tablets come with a stylus.
  • Suitable for drawing
    Suitable for drawing
    yes
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    This tablet is suitable for drawing, the average tablet is not. 41% of tablets are suitable for drawing.
  • 1 more microphone/s
    Number of microphones
    2
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This tablet has more microphones than the average tablet (2 vs 1). The average tablet has 1 microphones.
    2 vs 1
  • Supports slow-motion recording
    Slow-motion recording
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This tablet supports slow-motion recording, the average tablet does not. 37.5% of tablets offer slow-mo.
  • 8.2% lighter
    Weight
    450 g
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <315 g – >730 g
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (450 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    450 g vs 490 g
  • Designed for kids
    Designed for kids
    yes
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    This tablet is suitable for kids, the average tablet is not. 23.7% of tablets are suitable for kids.
  • More capable chipset
    Chipset
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 410
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This tablet uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • Better GPU
    GPU model
    Adreno 306
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This tablet uses the Adreno 306 GPU, while the average tablet uses Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    Adreno 306 vs Mali-G51
  • Supports slow-motion recording
    Slow-motion recording
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This tablet supports slow-motion recording, the average tablet does not. 37.5% of tablets offer slow-mo.
  • Includes stylus
    Stylus included
    yes
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    This tablet includes a stylus, the average tablet does not. 16.9% of tablets come with a stylus.
  • Suitable for drawing
    Suitable for drawing
    yes
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    This tablet is suitable for drawing, the average tablet is not. 41% of tablets are suitable for drawing.
  • 8.2% lighter
    Weight
    450 g
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <315 g – >730 g
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (450 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    450 g vs 490 g
  • Designed for kids
    Designed for kids
    yes
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    This tablet is suitable for kids, the average tablet is not. 23.7% of tablets are suitable for kids.
  • 1 more microphone/s
    Number of microphones
    2
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This tablet has more microphones than the average tablet (2 vs 1). The average tablet has 1 microphones.
    2 vs 1
  • Inferior display type
    Display type
    TFT LCD
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    This tablet has an inferior display type compared to the average tablet (TFT LCD vs IPS LCD). 0.00% of tablets use the superior display type.
    TFT LCD vs IPS LCD
  • No USB Type-C
    USB Type-C
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This tablet lacks a USB Type-C port, the average tablet includes one. 53.4% of tablets use USB Type-C.
  • Shorter update support
    Update support duration
    short
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This tablet offers shorter update support than the average tablet (short vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    short vs medium
  • 41.1% lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    132 ppi
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
    This tablet has a lower pixel density than the average tablet (132 ppi vs 224 ppi). The average tablet has pixel density of 224 ppi.
    132 ppi vs 224 ppi
  • 40% lower CPU speed
    CPU speed
    1.2 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <1.2 GHz – >3.2 GHz
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1.2 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1.2 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 3 MP lower front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    2 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
    This tablet has less front camera megapixels than the average tablet (2 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has 5 MP front camera resolution.
    2 MP vs 5 MP
  • Lower screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    1024×768
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    This tablet has a lower screen resolution than the average tablet (1024×768 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet has a resolution of 1920×1200.
    1024×768 vs 1920×1200
  • Worse main-camera video
    Video recording (main camera)
    720 x 30 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    This tablet supports worse main-camera video recording than the average tablet (720x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps). The average tablet supports 1080x30 fps main-camera video recording.
    720x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps
  • 4.81x less popular
    Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 1 WiFi (5GB + 16GB) is less popular than the average tablet (1 vs 4.8).
    1 vs 4.81
  • 8.7% worse value for money
    Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 1 WiFi (5GB + 16GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (6.53 vs 7.1).
    6.53 vs 7.1
  • 40% lower CPU speed
    CPU speed
    1.2 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <1.2 GHz – >3.2 GHz
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1.2 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1.2 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 2 GB less RAM
    RAM capacity
    2 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <2 GB – >12 GB
    This tablet has less RAM capacity than the average tablet (2 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    2 GB vs 4 GB
  • 1,456 MHz slower RAM speed
    RAM speed
    410 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <800 MHz – >6.4k MHz
    This tablet has a lower RAM speed than the average tablet (410 MHz vs 1866 MHz). The average tablet has RAM speed of 1866 MHz.
    410 MHz vs 1,866 MHz
  • 75% less storage
    Internal storage
    16 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >250 GB
    This tablet has less internal storage than the average tablet (16 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet provides 64 GB of internal storage.
    16 GB vs 64 GB
  • 2x larger process node
    Process node
    28 nm
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
    This tablet uses a larger process node than the average tablet (28 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet uses a process node of 14 nm.
    28 nm vs 14 nm
  • 2 fewer CPU threads
    CPU threads
    4
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    Market range: <2 – >12
    This tablet has less CPU threads than the average tablet (4 vs 6). The average tablet has 6 CPU threads.
    4 vs 6
  • 71.8% lower memory bandwidth
    Memory bandwidth
    4.2 GB/s
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <4.26 GB/s – >60 GB/s
    This tablet has a lower memory bandwidth than the average tablet (4.2 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has memory bandwidth of 14.9 GB/s.
    4.2 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • No big.LITTLE architecture
    big.LITTLE Architecture
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This tablet does not use a big.LITTLE architecture, the average tablet does. 51.3% of tablets use a big.LITTLE architecture.
  • 30.8% slower GPU clock
    GPU frequency
    450 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <311 MHz – >1.1k MHz
    This tablet has a lower GPU frequency than the average tablet (450 MHz vs 650 MHz). The average tablet has GPU frequency of 650 MHz.
    450 MHz vs 650 MHz
  • Inferior display type
    Display type
    TFT LCD
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    This tablet has an inferior display type compared to the average tablet (TFT LCD vs IPS LCD). 0.00% of tablets use the superior display type.
    TFT LCD vs IPS LCD
  • 41.1% lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    132 ppi
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
    This tablet has a lower pixel density than the average tablet (132 ppi vs 224 ppi). The average tablet has pixel density of 224 ppi.
    132 ppi vs 224 ppi
  • Lower screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    1024×768
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    This tablet has a lower screen resolution than the average tablet (1024×768 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet has a resolution of 1920×1200.
    1024×768 vs 1920×1200
  • Less durable display glass
    Display glass type
    Tempered Glass
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    This tablet uses weaker display glass than the average tablet (Tempered Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass). Display glass choice still varies across tablets.
    Tempered Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • Lower contrast ratio
    Contrast ratio
    732:1
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    This tablet has a lower contrast ratio than the average tablet (732:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet has a contrast ratio of 1015:1.
    732:1 vs 1,015:1
  • 89 ppi lower screen sharpness
    Screen sharpness
    132 ppi
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
    This tablet has a lower screen sharpness than the average tablet (132 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has screen sharpness of 221 ppi.
    132 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • 0.4 inches smaller screen size
    Screen size
    9.7 inches
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <7 inches – >12 inches
    This tablet has a lower screen size than the average tablet (9.7 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet has screen size of 10.1 inches.
    9.7 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 50% lower touch sampling rate
    Touch sampling rate
    60 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    Market range: <60 Hz – >300 Hz
    This tablet has a lower touch sampling rate than the average tablet (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average tablet has touch sampling rate of 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 1 nits lower peak brightness
    Peak brightness
    400 nits
    â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
    Market range: <320 nits – >750 nits
    This tablet has a lower peak brightness than the average tablet (400 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits peak brightness.
    400 nits vs 401 nits
  • 3 MP lower front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    2 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
    This tablet has less front camera megapixels than the average tablet (2 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has 5 MP front camera resolution.
    2 MP vs 5 MP
  • Worse main-camera video
    Video recording (main camera)
    720 x 30 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    This tablet supports worse main-camera video recording than the average tablet (720x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps). The average tablet supports 1080x30 fps main-camera video recording.
    720x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps
  • 3 MP lower main camera megapixels
    Main camera megapixels
    5 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
    This tablet has a lower-resolution main camera than the average tablet (5 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a 8 MP main camera.
    5 MP vs 8 MP
  • No manual white balance
    Manual white balance
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This tablet does not allow manual white balance adjustments, the average tablet does. 51.6% of tablets include white balance controls.
  • No timelapse video
    Timelapse video
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This tablet does not support timelapse video, the average tablet does. 57.5% of tablets include timelapse modes.
  • 44.4% slower charging speed
    Charging speed
    10 W
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <10 W – >60 W
    This tablet supports slower charging than the average tablet (10 W vs 18 W). The average tablet supports charging speed of 18 W.
    10 W vs 18 W
  • 8.8% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    6,000 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
    This tablet has a lower battery capacity than the average tablet (6000 mAh vs 6580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6580 mAh.
    6,000 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • No USB Type-C
    USB Type-C
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This tablet lacks a USB Type-C port, the average tablet includes one. 53.4% of tablets use USB Type-C.
  • Older Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This tablet uses an older Wi-Fi version than the average tablet (Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average tablet uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • No HDMI output
    HDMI output
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
    This tablet does not have an HDMI output, the average tablet does. 50.1% of tablets support HDMI output.
  • No face recognition
    Face recognition
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    This tablet does not have face recognition, the average tablet does. 56% of tablets support face recognition.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    4.1
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    This tablet uses an older Bluetooth version than the average tablet (4.1 vs 5). The average tablet uses Bluetooth 5.0.
    4.1 vs 5.0
  • Shorter update support
    Update support duration
    short
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This tablet offers shorter update support than the average tablet (short vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    short vs medium
  • No picture-in-picture mode
    Picture-in-picture
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This tablet does not support picture-in-picture, the average tablet does. 61% of tablets support picture-in-picture.
  • No camera/mic privacy toggles
    Camera/mic privacy
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    This tablet lacks camera and microphone privacy toggles, the average tablet includes them. 56.2% of tablets offer these toggles.
  • No dark mode
    Dark mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    This tablet does not support dark mode, the average tablet does. 57.2% of tablets have dark mode.
  • 67.2 mm wider
    Width
    242.5 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <123.8 mm – >274 mm
    This tablet is wider than the average tablet (242.5 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    242.5 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • 4 older release date
    Release date
    2015
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This tablet is an older model than the average tablet (2015 vs 2019).
    May 2015
    2015 vs 2019

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Verdict

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 (SM-T550) is a slim, 7.5mm-thick tablet featuring a 9.7-inch TFT display with a 1024 x 768 resolution and a 4:3 aspect ratio tailored for reading and web browsing. Under the hood, it runs on a 1.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 quad-core processor paired with 1.5GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage, which is expandable up to 128GB via a microSD slot. Key characteristics include a 6,000mAh battery providing up to 15 hours of use, a 5MP autofocus rear camera, and dual speakers. Main pros are its long-lasting battery life, lightweight 450g design, and smooth performance for basic multitasking with Samsung’s Multi-Window feature. However, cons include a low pixel density of 132 ppi that can result in a pixelated display and limited 1.5GB RAM which may struggle with intensive modern apps.

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