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Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8 0 2016 4G (3GB + 64GB) Review | 168 Data compared

Avg. price:~£440RAM capacity:3 GBInternal storage:64 GBScreen size:8 inchesChipset:Qualcomm Snapdragon 652

Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8 0 2016 4G (3GB + 64GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

6.1/10

Overall score

Score
6.1/ 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 55% of models
Score components

90%

6.0

Technical score

10%

7.2

User score

â–¼Worse than 55% of tablets
6.7

Value for money

Value for money
6.7/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

8.2

Price

â–¼Worse than 67%
6.0

Technical score

Technical score
6.0/ 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 54% of models
Score components

22%

5.1

Performance

20%

5.5

Display

16%

7.4

Camera

14%

5.4

Battery

12%

6.6

Connectivity

8%

6.6

Software & Features

5%

6.9

Design

3%

4.8

Audio & Multimedia

â–¼Worse than 54%
7.2

User score

User score
7.2/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

3.0

Number of reviews

â–¼Worse than 81%
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £440
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Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.
Available versions:
3GB + 32GBCheck price
Other versions:
3GB + 64GB
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Technical Specifications of tablet Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8 0 2016 4G (3GB + 64GB)

Technical score
Technical score
6.0/ 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 54% of models
Score components:

22%

5.1

Performance

20%

5.5

Display

16%

7.4

Camera

14%

5.4

Battery

12%

6.6

Connectivity

8%

6.6

Software & Features

5%

6.9

Design

3%

4.8

Audio & Multimedia

6.0
User score
User score
7.2/ 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 81% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

3.0

Number of reviews

7.2
Popularity
Popularity
3.0/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Popularity:
Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8 0 2016 4G (3GB + 64GB) has a popularity of 3 points, which is higher than 59.5% of Tablets.
3.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.7/ 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 67% of models
Score components:

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

8.2

Price

6.7
RAM capacity
3 GB
Market range: <2 GB – >12 GB
This tablet has a RAM capacity of 3 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 52.4% of tablets and equal to that of 8.5% 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
64 GB
Market range: <0 GB – >250 GB
This tablet has an internal storage capacity of 64 GB which is larger than the storage of 39.5% of tablets and equal to that of 17.1% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
272 points
Market range: <233 points – >2.3k points
This tablet scored 272 points in Geekbench 6 (single-core) which is lower than the score of 88% of tablets and equal to the score of 0.4% of tablets.
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 652
This tablet uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 chipset, which is more advanced than the chipsets in 57% of tablets and equal to those in 0.5% of tablets.
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Screen resolution
2048×1536
This tablet has a screen resolution of 2048×1536 which is higher than that of 68.7% of tablets and equal to that of 3.8% 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
OLED/AMOLED
This tablet uses a OLED/AMOLED display type. 92.5% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
320 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 320 ppi which is higher than that of 93.9% of tablets and equal to that of 0.3% of tablets.
Display glass type
Corning Gorilla Glass
This tablet uses Corning Gorilla Glass display glass which is stronger than that on 45.4% of tablets and equal to that on 32.7% 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
2.1 MP
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera resolution of 2.1 MP which is lower than in 52.4% of tablets and equal to that in 1.2% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
f/1.9
This tablet has a main camera aperture of f/1.9 which is wider than that of 82.2% of tablets and equal to that of 3.7% 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
4,000 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has a battery capacity of 4,000 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 84.6% of tablets and equal to those in 4.5% 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
14 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 14 hours, which is longer than that of 81.5% of tablets and equal to that of 3.5% of tablets.
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
medium
This tablet offers medium update support, which is longer than the support period of 47.3% of tablets and equal to that of 32.6% 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
no
This tablet does not include app tracking protection. 28.3% 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
272 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 272 g which is lighter than 97.4% of tablets and equal to the weight of 0.3% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.8% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
yes
This tablet supports a keyboard accessory. 15.8% 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 S2 8 0 2016 4G (3GB + 64GB) vs the average tablet

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  • Better display type
    This tablet features a better display type than the average tablet (OLED/AMOLED vs IPS LCD). The average tablet uses IPS LCD display technology.
    OLED/AMOLED vs IPS LCD
  • 4 hours longer battery life
    This tablet offers longer battery life than the average tablet (14 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    14 hours vs 10 hours
  • More capable chipset
    This tablet uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This tablet has a higher contrast ratio than the average tablet (1,000,000:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet contrast ratio is 1015:1.
    1,000,000:1 vs 1,015:1
  • 42.9% higher pixel density
    This tablet has a higher pixel density than the average tablet (320 ppi vs 224 ppi). The average tablet has pixel density of 224 ppi.
    320 ppi vs 224 ppi
  • Better GPU
    This tablet uses the Adreno 510 GPU, while the average tablet uses Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    Adreno 510 vs Mali-G51
  • Better main-camera video
    This tablet supports better main-camera video recording than the average tablet (1440x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps). The average tablet supports 1080x30 fps main-camera video recording.
    1440x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps
  • 44.5% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (272 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    272 g vs 490 g
  • More capable chipset
    This tablet uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • Better GPU
    This tablet uses the Adreno 510 GPU, while the average tablet uses Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    Adreno 510 vs Mali-G51
  • 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
  • Better display type
    This tablet features a better display type than the average tablet (OLED/AMOLED vs IPS LCD). The average tablet uses IPS LCD display technology.
    OLED/AMOLED vs IPS LCD
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This tablet has a higher contrast ratio than the average tablet (1,000,000:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet contrast ratio is 1015:1.
    1,000,000:1 vs 1,015:1
  • 42.9% higher pixel density
    This tablet has a higher pixel density than the average tablet (320 ppi vs 224 ppi). The average tablet has pixel density of 224 ppi.
    320 ppi vs 224 ppi
  • Higher screen resolution
    This tablet has a higher screen resolution than the average tablet (2048×1536 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet resolution is 1920×1200.
    2048×1536 vs 1920×1200
  • 99 ppi higher screen sharpness
    This tablet has a higher screen sharpness than the average tablet (320 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has screen sharpness of 221 ppi.
    320 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • Better main-camera video
    This tablet supports better main-camera video recording than the average tablet (1440x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps). The average tablet supports 1080x30 fps main-camera video recording.
    1440x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps
  • Wider main camera aperture
    This tablet has a better main camera aperture than the average tablet (f/1.9 vs f/2.2). The average tablet uses f/2.2 main camera aperture.
    f/1.9 vs f/2.2
  • Allows manual shutter speed
    This tablet allows manual shutter speed control, the average tablet does not. 21.9% of tablets offer manual shutter speed control.
  • Allows manual focus
    This tablet allows manual focus control, the average tablet does not. 37.2% of tablets include manual focus.
  • 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.
  • 4 hours longer battery life
    This tablet offers longer battery life than the average tablet (14 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    14 hours vs 10 hours
  • 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.
  • 44.5% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (272 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    272 g vs 490 g
  • 2.4 mm thinner
    This tablet is thinner than the average tablet (5.6 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8.0 mm thick.
    5.6 mm vs 8.0 mm
  • 40.5 mm narrower
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (134.8 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    134.8 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • 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.
  • 39.2% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a lower battery capacity than the average tablet (4,000 mAh vs 6,580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6,580 mAh.
    4,000 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • 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.
  • 61.4% lower Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    This tablet achieves a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score than the average tablet (730 points vs 1,891 points). The average tablet scores 1,891 points in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    730 points vs 1,891 points
  • 2.1 inches smaller screen size
    This tablet has a lower screen size than the average tablet (8 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet has screen size of 10.1 inches.
    8 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 55 nits lower peak brightness
    This tablet has a lower peak brightness than the average tablet (346 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits peak brightness.
    346 nits vs 401 nits
  • No picture-in-picture mode
    This tablet does not support picture-in-picture, the average tablet does. 61% of tablets support picture-in-picture.
  • 2.9 MP lower front camera megapixels
    This tablet has less front camera megapixels than the average tablet (2.1 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has 5 MP front camera resolution.
    2.1 MP vs 5 MP
  • 10.9% lower user score
    User score
    7.2/ 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
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8 0 2016 4G
    the average tablet
    Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8 0 2016 4G (3GB + 64GB) has a lower user score than the average tablet (7.21 vs 8.000).
    7.21 vs 8
  • 69.2% more expensive
    Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8 0 2016 4G (3GB + 64GB) is more expensive than the average tablet (£440 vs £260).
    £440 vs £260
  • 5.7% worse value for money
    Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8 0 2016 4G (3GB + 64GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (6.72 vs 7.1).
    6.72 vs 7.1
  • 61.4% lower Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    This tablet achieves a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score than the average tablet (730 points vs 1,891 points). The average tablet scores 1,891 points in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    730 points vs 1,891 points
  • 62.7% lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    This tablet achieves a lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score than the average tablet (272 points vs 729 points). The average tablet scores 729 points in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    272 points vs 729 points
  • 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
  • 933 MHz slower RAM speed
    This tablet has a lower RAM speed than the average tablet (933 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). The average tablet has RAM speed of 1,866 MHz.
    933 MHz vs 1,866 MHz
  • 1 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM capacity than the average tablet (3 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    3 GB vs 4 GB
  • 10% lower CPU speed
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1.8 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1.8 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 55 nits lower peak brightness
    This tablet has a lower peak brightness than the average tablet (346 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits peak brightness.
    346 nits vs 401 nits
  • 2.1 inches smaller screen size
    This tablet has a lower screen size than the average tablet (8 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet has screen size of 10.1 inches.
    8 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 52 nits lower typical brightness
    This tablet has a lower typical brightness than the average tablet (348 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    348 nits vs 400 nits
  • 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
  • 2.9 MP lower front camera megapixels
    This tablet has less front camera megapixels than the average tablet (2.1 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has 5 MP front camera resolution.
    2.1 MP vs 5 MP
  • 39.2% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a lower battery capacity than the average tablet (4,000 mAh vs 6,580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6,580 mAh.
    4,000 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • 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.
  • No HDMI output
    This tablet does not have an HDMI output, the average tablet does. 50.1% of tablets support HDMI output.
  • No face recognition
    This tablet does not have face recognition, the average tablet does. 56% of tablets support face recognition.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    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
  • 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 dark mode
    This tablet does not support dark mode, the average tablet does. 57.2% of tablets have dark mode.
  • 3 older release date
    This tablet is an older model than the average tablet (2016 vs 2019).
    June 2016
    2016 vs 2019

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8 0 2016 4G (3GB + 64GB)

  • Incredibly thin (5.6mm) and lightweight (265g-272g) design that is easy to hold for long periods.
  • Stunning Super AMOLED display with vibrant colors, deep blacks, and high resolution (2048 x 1536).
  • Solid multitasking capabilities with support for side-by-side Multi Window apps.
  • Quick and reliable one-touch fingerprint scanner integrated into the home button.
  • Expandable storage via a microSD card slot supporting up to 128GB additional space.
  • Fast overall performance for daily tasks and gaming with 3GB of RAM.

What customers don't like about Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8 0 2016 4G (3GB + 64GB)

  • Disappointing speaker placement; the dual speakers are both on the bottom in portrait mode, leading to lopsided audio in landscape.
  • Battery capacity (4,000 mAh) is relatively small for a tablet, leading to average or sometimes poor longevity during heavy use.
  • The 4:3 screen aspect ratio results in large black bars when watching widescreen video content.
  • Lacks an IR blaster, which was present on previous Samsung tablet models.
  • Poor front-facing camera quality (2.1MP) compared to modern smartphone standards.
  • Tendency for the device to get warm during intensive tasks or gaming.

Verdict

The 2016 refresh of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 4G (SM-T719) is a premium, ultra-portable tablet featuring a vibrant 8.0-inch Super AMOLED display with a 2048 x 1536 resolution and a 4:3 aspect ratio optimized for reading. It is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 processor paired with 3GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage, expandable via microSD up to 128GB. Notable pros include its exceptionally slim 5.6mm profile, lightweight 267g design, integrated fingerprint sensor, and cellular 4G LTE connectivity. However, common drawbacks include a relatively small 4,000 mAh battery that lacks fast charging, the absence of an LED flash for its 8MP rear camera, and speaker placement that can lead to a lopsided audio experience when used in landscape mode.

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