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Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 10 1 Cellular (2GB + 16GB) Review | 168 Data compared

Avg. price:~£530RAM capacity:2 GBInternal storage:16 GBScreen size:10.1 inchesChipset:Qualcomm Snapdragon 800

Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 10 1 Cellular (2GB + 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.

5.9/10

Overall score

Score
5.9/ 10
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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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Score components

90%

5.9

Technical score

10%

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User score

â–¼Worse than 61% of tablets
6.4

Value for money

Value for money
6.4/ 10
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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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components

70%

5.9

Overall score

30%

7.7

Price

â–¼Worse than 83%
5.9

Technical score

Technical score
5.9/ 10
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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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
Score components

22%

5.4

Performance

20%

6.1

Display

16%

6.7

Camera

14%

5.0

Battery

12%

6.6

Connectivity

8%

6.1

Software & Features

5%

5.5

Design

3%

4.8

Audio & Multimedia

â–¼Worse than 57%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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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
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<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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Where to buy
    N/A~ £530
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.
Other versions:
2GB + 16GB2GB + 32GB
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Technical Specifications of tablet Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 10 1 Cellular (2GB + 16GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.9/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
Score components:

22%

5.4

Performance

20%

6.1

Display

16%

6.7

Camera

14%

5.0

Battery

12%

6.6

Connectivity

8%

6.1

Software & Features

5%

5.5

Design

3%

4.8

Audio & Multimedia

5.9
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
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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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 10 1 Cellular (2GB + 16GB) has a popularity of 1 point, which is higher than 65.8% of Tablets.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.4/ 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 83% of models
Score components:

70%

5.9

Overall score

30%

7.7

Price

6.4
RAM capacity
2 GB
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
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
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
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Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 800
This tablet uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 chipset, which is more advanced than the chipsets in 64.1% of tablets and equal to those in 1.3% of tablets.
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Screen resolution
2560×1600
This tablet has a screen resolution of 2560×1600 which is higher than that of 77.6% of tablets and equal to that of 10.1% of tablets.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
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
This tablet uses a TFT LCD display type. 89.9% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
299 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 299 ppi which is higher than that of 91.4% of tablets and equal to that of 1% of tablets.
Display glass type
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
This tablet uses Corning Gorilla Glass 3 display glass which is stronger than that on 80.1% of tablets and equal to that on 11.2% of tablets.
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Optical image stabilization
no
This tablet does not support optical image stabilization. 0.4% of tablets include OIS.
Main camera megapixels
8 MP
Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
This tablet has a main camera resolution of 8 MP which is higher than that of 36.5% of tablets and equal to that of 31.8% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
2 MP
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/2.4
This tablet has a main camera aperture of f/2.4 which is narrower than that of 69.8% of tablets and equal to that of 17.6% of tablets.
Optical zoom
1xxx
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
8,220 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has a battery capacity of 8,220 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 76.3% of tablets and equal to those in 0.4% of tablets.
Charging speed
10 W
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
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.
video playback
Wireless charging
no
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets support wireless charging.
Fast charging
no
This tablet does not support fast charging. 49.7% of tablets support fast charging.
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LTE support
yes
This tablet supports LTE. 36.8% of tablets include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 0.2% of tablets offer Wi-Fi support.
GPS
yes
This tablet supports GPS. 17.3% of tablets include GPS functionality.
5G connectivity
no
This tablet does not support 5G connectivity. 11.1% of tablets support 5G.
NFC
no
This tablet does not support NFC. 10.9% of tablets support NFC.
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Operating system
Android
This tablet uses the Android operating system, which is more advanced than the one used by 23.3%.
Update support duration
short
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
no
This tablet does not receive direct OS updates. 79.7% of tablets receive direct updates.
On-device AI
no
This tablet does not support on-device AI. 28.3% of tablets support this capability.
App tracking protection
yes
This tablet includes app tracking protection. 71.8% of tablets include app tracking protection.
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IP rating
not rated
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
477 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 477 g which is lighter than 55.3% of tablets and equal to the weight of 0.4% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.8% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
no
This tablet does not support a keyboard accessory. 84.3% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
N/A
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Number of microphones
1
Market range: <0 – >5
This tablet includes 1 microphones, which is more than in 0.2% of tablets and equal to the number in 54.8% of tablets.
aptX Adaptive
no
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this codec.
Dolby Atmos support
no
This tablet does not support Dolby Atmos. 31.5% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
2
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
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer FM radio functionality.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 10 1 Cellular (2GB + 16GB) vs the average tablet

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  • More capable chipset
    This tablet uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • Higher screen resolution
    This tablet has a higher screen resolution than the average tablet (2560×1600 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet resolution is 1920×1200.
    2560×1600 vs 1920×1200
  • 33.5% higher pixel density
    This tablet has a higher pixel density than the average tablet (299 ppi vs 224 ppi). The average tablet has pixel density of 224 ppi.
    299 ppi vs 224 ppi
  • Better main-camera video
    This tablet supports better main-camera video recording than the average tablet (1080x60 fps vs 1080x30 fps). The average tablet supports 1080x30 fps main-camera video recording.
    1080x60 fps vs 1080x30 fps
  • 24.9% larger battery capacity
    This tablet has a higher battery capacity than the average tablet (8,220 mAh vs 6,580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6,580 mAh.
    8,220 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • 64 nits higher typical brightness
    This tablet has a higher typical brightness than the average tablet (464 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    464 nits vs 400 nits
  • Allows manual ISO
    This tablet allows manual ISO adjustment, the average tablet does not. 46% of tablets feature manual ISO.
  • 78 ppi higher screen sharpness
    This tablet has a higher screen sharpness than the average tablet (299 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has screen sharpness of 221 ppi.
    299 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • More capable chipset
    This tablet uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 15% higher CPU speed
    This tablet has a higher CPU speed than the average tablet (2.3 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    2.3 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 2 more CPU threads
    This tablet has more CPU threads than the average tablet (8 vs 6). The average tablet has 6 CPU threads.
    8 vs 6
  • 33.5% higher pixel density
    This tablet has a higher pixel density than the average tablet (299 ppi vs 224 ppi). The average tablet has pixel density of 224 ppi.
    299 ppi vs 224 ppi
  • Higher screen resolution
    This tablet has a higher screen resolution than the average tablet (2560×1600 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet resolution is 1920×1200.
    2560×1600 vs 1920×1200
  • 64 nits higher typical brightness
    This tablet has a higher typical brightness than the average tablet (464 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    464 nits vs 400 nits
  • 78 ppi higher screen sharpness
    This tablet has a higher screen sharpness than the average tablet (299 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has screen sharpness of 221 ppi.
    299 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • More durable display glass
    This tablet uses better display glass than the average tablet (Corning Gorilla Glass 3 vs Corning Gorilla Glass). Display glass choice still varies across tablets.
    Corning Gorilla Glass 3 vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • Better main-camera video
    This tablet supports better main-camera video recording than the average tablet (1080x60 fps vs 1080x30 fps). The average tablet supports 1080x30 fps main-camera video recording.
    1080x60 fps vs 1080x30 fps
  • Allows manual ISO
    This tablet allows manual ISO adjustment, the average tablet does not. 46% of tablets feature manual ISO.
  • Supports slow-motion recording
    This tablet supports slow-motion recording, the average tablet does not. 37.5% of tablets offer slow-mo.
  • Includes flash
    This tablet features a built-in flash, the average tablet does not. 45.2% of tablets include a flash.
  • 24.9% larger battery capacity
    This tablet has a higher battery capacity than the average tablet (8,220 mAh vs 6,580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6,580 mAh.
    8,220 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • Includes fingerprint scanner
    This tablet offers a better fingerprint scanner setup than the average tablet (yes vs no). Fingerprint scanner quality still varies a lot between tablets.
    Fingerprint scanner in the home button.
  • Includes app tracking protection
    This tablet includes app tracking protection, the average tablet does not. 28.3% of tablets offer app tracking protection.
  • 0.7 mm thinner
    This tablet is thinner than the average tablet (7.3 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8.0 mm thick.
    7.3 mm vs 8.0 mm
  • Inferior display type
    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
    This tablet lacks a USB Type-C port, the average tablet includes one. 53.4% of tablets use USB Type-C.
  • Shorter update support
    This tablet offers shorter update support than the average tablet (short vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    short vs medium
  • 3 MP lower front camera megapixels
    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 GPU
    This tablet uses the Mali-T628 MP6 GPU, while the average tablet uses the stronger Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    Mali-T628 MP6 vs Mali-G51
  • Does not receive direct OS updates
    This tablet does not support direct OS updates, the average tablet does. 79.7% of tablets support direct OS updates.
  • Narrower front camera aperture
    This tablet has a worse front camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2.4 vs f/2.2). The average tablet uses f/2.2 front camera aperture.
    f/2.4 vs f/2.2
  • 2 GB less RAM
    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
  • 4.81x less popular
    Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 10 1 Cellular (2GB + 16GB) is less popular than the average tablet (1 vs 4.8).
    1 vs 4.81
  • 2.04x more expensive
    Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 10 1 Cellular (2GB + 16GB) is more expensive than the average tablet (£530 vs £260).
    £530 vs £260
  • 10.4% worse value for money
    Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 10 1 Cellular (2GB + 16GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (6.43 vs 7.1).
    6.43 vs 7.1
  • Worse GPU
    This tablet uses the Mali-T628 MP6 GPU, while the average tablet uses the stronger Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    Mali-T628 MP6 vs Mali-G51
  • 2 GB less RAM
    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
  • 75% less storage
    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
  • 1,066 MHz slower RAM speed
    This tablet has a lower RAM speed than the average tablet (800 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). The average tablet has RAM speed of 1,866 MHz.
    800 MHz vs 1,866 MHz
  • 2x larger process node
    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
  • 30.8% slower GPU clock
    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
  • 14.1% lower memory bandwidth
    This tablet has a lower memory bandwidth than the average tablet (12.8 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has memory bandwidth of 14.9 GB/s.
    12.8 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • Inferior display type
    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
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This tablet has a lower contrast ratio than the average tablet (812:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet has a contrast ratio of 1015:1.
    812:1 vs 1,015:1
  • 50% lower touch sampling rate
    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
  • 3 MP lower front camera megapixels
    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
  • Narrower front camera aperture
    This tablet has a worse front camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2.4 vs f/2.2). The average tablet uses f/2.2 front camera aperture.
    f/2.4 vs f/2.2
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    This tablet has a worse main camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2.4 vs f/2.2). The average tablet uses f/2.2 main camera aperture.
    f/2.4 vs f/2.2
  • 44.4% slower charging speed
    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
  • No USB Type-C
    This tablet lacks a USB Type-C port, the average tablet includes one. 53.4% of tablets use USB Type-C.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This tablet uses an older Bluetooth version than the average tablet (4 vs 5). The average tablet uses Bluetooth 5.0.
    4.0 vs 5.0
  • No face recognition
    This tablet does not have face recognition, the average tablet does. 56% of tablets support face recognition.
  • Shorter update support
    This tablet offers shorter update support than the average tablet (short vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    short vs medium
  • Does not receive direct OS updates
    This tablet does not support direct OS updates, the average tablet does. 79.7% of tablets support direct OS updates.
  • No picture-in-picture mode
    This tablet does not support picture-in-picture, the average tablet does. 61% of tablets support picture-in-picture.
  • No camera/mic privacy toggles
    This tablet lacks camera and microphone privacy toggles, the average tablet includes them. 56.2% of tablets offer these toggles.
  • No full-page screenshots
    This tablet does not support full-page screenshots, the average tablet does. 52.5% of tablets support full-page screenshots.
  • No location privacy controls
    This tablet does not offer location privacy controls, the average tablet does. 76.5% of tablets include location privacy features.
  • No dark mode
    This tablet does not support dark mode, the average tablet does. 57.2% of tablets have dark mode.
  • No keyboard accessory
    This tablet does not support a keyboard accessory, the average tablet does. 84.2% of tablets support a keyboard accessory.
  • 5 older release date
    This tablet is an older model than the average tablet (2014 vs 2019).
    March 2014
    2014 vs 2019
  • 43.1 mm taller
    This tablet is taller than the average tablet (243.1 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200.0 mm tall.
    243.1 mm vs 200.0 mm

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Third-party reviews

What we like about Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 10 1 Cellular (2GB + 16GB)

  • High-resolution 2560x1600 WQXGA display with vibrant colors and sharp detail
  • Lightweight and slim design makes it portable and easy to hold for long periods
  • Strong battery life, with many users reporting a full day of use or more
  • Includes useful software features like Multi Window for side-by-side multitasking
  • Equipped with an IR blaster for use as a universal remote control
  • MicroSD card slot allows for storage expansion up to 64GB

What we don't like about Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 10 1 Cellular (2GB + 16GB)

  • Performance lag, random freezes, and app crashes, especially when multitasking
  • The device tends to heat up significantly after approximately 30 minutes of use
  • Magazine UX interface can be polarizing, sluggish, or difficult to disable
  • The plastic, faux-leather build can feel less premium compared to competitors like the iPad
  • Internal storage (16GB) is often considered insufficient without an SD card
  • High initial launch price made it less competitive than other budget-friendly options

Verdict

The Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1 Cellular (SM-T525) is a high-resolution tablet featuring a 10.1-inch WQXGA Super Clear LCD display with 2560 x 1600 pixels and a density of 299 PPI. This LTE-enabled model is powered by a quad-core 2.3 GHz Snapdragon 800 processor, 2GB of RAM, and 16GB of internal storage, which is expandable via a microSD slot up to 64GB. Key characteristics include its thin 7.3mm profile, faux-leather back design, and a large 8,220 mAh battery. Main pros are its exceptionally sharp display, lightweight build for its size, and the inclusion of an IR blaster for remote control functionality. However, notable cons include frequent performance lag during heavy multitasking, a plastic construction that may feel less premium than metal competitors, and slow charging times for the large battery.

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