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Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 2016 LTE (3GB + 64GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£530RAM capacity:3 GBInternal storage:64 GBScreen size:9.7 inchesChipset:Qualcomm Snapdragon 652

Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 2016 LTE (3GB + 64GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 1 expert reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

6.6/10

Overall score

Score
6.6/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components

35%

6.2

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

6.2

Reviews score

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.9, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–¼Worse than 64% of tablets
7.0

Value for money

Value for money
7.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the tablet's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a tablet 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%

6.6

Overall score

30%

7.7

Price

â–¼Worse than 83%
6.2

Technical score

Technical score
6.2/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 52% of models
Score components

22%

5.1

Performance

20%

6.5

Display

16%

6.9

Camera

14%

5.2

Battery

12%

6.6

Connectivity

8%

7.7

Software

5%

6.6

Design

3%

5.7

Audio

â–²Better than 52%
6.2

Reviews score

Reviews score
6.2/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models

6.2

Mark 7.3 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.9

Average grade

20%

5.0

Popularity

Grades by review (1)
1 review, its grade estimated from the review text. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 65%
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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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:
3GB + 64GB3GB + 32GB
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Technical Specifications of tablet Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 2016 LTE (3GB + 64GB)

Technical score
Technical score
6.2/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 52% of models
Score components:

22%

5.1

Performance

20%

6.5

Display

16%

6.9

Camera

14%

5.2

Battery

12%

6.6

Connectivity

8%

7.7

Software

5%

6.6

Design

3%

5.7

Audio

6.2
Reviews score
6.2
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the tablet's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a tablet 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%

6.6

Overall score

30%

7.7

Price

7.0
RAM capacity
3 GB
Market range: <1 GB – >8 GB
This tablet has 3 GB of RAM, which is less than 52.9% of tablets and equal to 8.4% of tablets.
Process node
28 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 28 nm process, which is larger than 65.1% of tablets and equal to 17.6% of tablets.
Internal storage
64 GB
Market range: <16 GB – >256 GB
This tablet has 64 GB of internal storage, which is more than 39.1% of tablets and equal to 17% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core score
286 points
Market range: <233 points – >2.3k points
This tablet scores 286 points in single-core tests, which is lower than 87% of tablets and equal to 0.6% of tablets.
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 652
This tablet runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon 652, which is more advanced than 57% of tablets and equal to 0.5% of tablets.
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Screen resolution
2048×1536
This tablet has a 2048×1536 screen, which is sharper than 68.5% of tablets and equal to 3.8% of tablets.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >120 Hz
This tablet has a 60 Hz screen, which is smoother than 0.1% of tablets and equal to 73.4% of tablets.
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
This tablet uses a OLED/AMOLED display type. 92.5% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
264 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 264 ppi, which is higher than 71% of tablets and equal to 5.8% of tablets.
Display glass type
?
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Optical image stabilization
no
This tablet does not support optical stabilisation. 0.4% of tablets offer this.
Main camera megapixels
8 MP
Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
This tablet has a rear camera with 8 MP resolution, which is higher than 36.4% of tablets and equal to 31.9% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
2.1 MP
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera with 2.1 MP resolution, which is lower than 52.6% of tablets and equal to 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 82.2% of tablets and equal to 3.7% of tablets.
Optical zoom
N/A
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Battery capacity
5,870 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has 5,870 mAh battery capacity, which is smaller than 59.5% of tablets and equal to 0.2% of tablets.
Charging speed
10 W
Market range: <10 W – >45 W
This tablet charges at 10 W, which is slower than 60.9% of tablets and equal to 33.3% of tablets.
Battery life
12 hours
Market range: <7 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 12 hours, which is longer than that of 65.7% of tablets and equal to that of 9.3% of tablets.
internet usage
Wireless charging
no
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets offer this.
Fast charging
no
This tablet does not support fast charging. 56.9% of tablets offer this.
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LTE support
yes
This tablet has built-in LTE. 57.1% of tablets offer this.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet connects to Wi-Fi. 0.2% of tablets offer this.
GPS
yes
This tablet has built-in GPS. 17.1% of tablets offer this.
5G connectivity
no
This tablet does not support 5G. 8.1% of tablets offer this.
NFC
no
This tablet does not include NFC. 10.8% of tablets offer this.
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Operating system
Android
This tablet uses the Android operating system, which is more advanced than the one used by 23.2%.
Update support duration
medium
This tablet offers medium update support, which is longer than the support period of 47.6% of tablets and equal to that of 32.4% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
yes
This tablet supports direct OS updates. 20.3% of tablets offer this.
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 support app tracking protection. 28.4% of tablets offer this.
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IP rating
not rated
This tablet's IP rating is not rated, which is less protected than 16.5% of tablets and the same as 83.6% of tablets.
Weight
389 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 389 g, which is lighter than 75.8% of tablets and equal to 0.3% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.7% 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
2
Market range: <1 – >3
This tablet has a microphone array of 2, which is more than 55.1% of tablets and equal to 32.7% of tablets.
aptX Adaptive
no
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this.
Dolby Atmos support
no
This tablet does not support Dolby Atmos. 31.3% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
2
Market range: <2 – >4
This tablet includes 2 speakers, which is more than in 9.8% of tablets and equal to the number in 60.8% of tablets.
FM radio
no
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer this.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 2016 LTE (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
  • Wider color gamut
    This tablet supports a wider color gamut than the average tablet (Adobe RGB vs sRGB). The average tablet covers sRGB color gamut.
    94% Adobe RGB coverage reported.
    Adobe RGB vs sRGB
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • More vivid contrast
    This tablet has more contrast than the average tablet (1,000,000:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet has a contrast ratio of 1015:1.
    1,000,000:1 vs 1,015:1
  • More advanced graphics
    This tablet has more advanced graphics than the average tablet (Adreno 510 vs Mali-G51).
    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
  • Supports LTE
    This tablet supports LTE, while the average tablet does not. 42.9% of tablets support LTE.
  • Wider main camera aperture
    This tablet has a wider main camera aperture than the average tablet (f/1.9 vs f/2.2). The average tablet's main camera aperture is f/2.2.
    f/1.9 vs f/2.2
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • More advanced graphics
    This tablet has more advanced graphics than the average tablet (Adreno 510 vs Mali-G51).
    Adreno 510 vs Mali-G51
  • 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
  • Wider color gamut
    This tablet supports a wider color gamut than the average tablet (Adobe RGB vs sRGB). The average tablet covers sRGB color gamut.
    94% Adobe RGB coverage reported.
    Adobe RGB vs sRGB
  • More vivid contrast
    This tablet has more contrast than the average tablet (1,000,000:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet has a contrast ratio of 1015:1.
    1,000,000:1 vs 1,015:1
  • Sharper display
    This tablet has a sharper screen than the average tablet (2048×1536 vs 1920×1200).
    2,048×1,536 vs 1,920×1,200
  • 19.5% sharper screen detail
    This tablet has sharper screen detail than the average tablet (264 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has a pixel density of 221 ppi.
    264 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • 49 nits brighter screen
    This tablet is brighter than the average tablet (450 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits.
    450 nits vs 401 nits
  • 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 wider main camera aperture than the average tablet (f/1.9 vs f/2.2). The average tablet's main camera aperture is f/2.2.
    f/1.9 vs f/2.2
  • Supports manual ISO
    This tablet supports manual ISO, while the average tablet does not. 45.9% of tablets support manual ISO.
  • Supports slow-motion video
    This tablet supports slow-motion recording, while the average tablet does not. 37.3% of tablets support slow-motion recording.
  • 2 hours longer battery life
    This tablet offers longer battery life than the average tablet (12 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    internet usage
    12 hours vs 10 hours
  • Supports LTE
    This tablet supports LTE, while the average tablet does not. 42.9% of tablets support LTE.
  • Supports cellular data
    This tablet supports cellular data, while the average tablet does not. 47.4% of tablets offer this.
  • Fingerprint unlocking
    This tablet supports fingerprint unlocking, while the average tablet does not. 16% of tablets offer this.
    Fingerprint scanner in the home button.
  • 2.4 mm thinner
    This tablet is thinner than the average tablet (5.6 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8 mm thick.
    5.6 mm vs 8 mm
  • 20.6% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (389 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    389 g vs 490 g
  • 1 more microphones
    This tablet has more microphones than the average tablet (2 vs 1). The average tablet's microphone count is 1.
    2 vs 1
  • No USB-C port
    This tablet does not have a USB Type-C port, while the average tablet does. 54% of tablets have one.
  • No fast charging
    This tablet does not support fast charging, while the average tablet does. 56.8% of tablets support fast charging.
  • No picture-in-picture mode
    This tablet does not support picture-in-picture, the average tablet does. 61.4% of tablets support picture-in-picture.
  • 55.1% lower multi-core score
    This tablet has a lower multi-core score than the average tablet (850 points vs 1,891 points). The average tablet scores 1,891 points in multi-core tests.
    850 points vs 1,891 points
  • 2.9 MP lower front resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution front camera than the average tablet (2.1 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    2.1 MP vs 5 MP
  • 44.4% slower charging
    This tablet charges slower than the average tablet (10 W vs 18 W). The average tablet charges at 18 W.
    10 W vs 18 W
  • 60.8% lower single-core score
    This tablet has a lower single-core score than the average tablet (286 points vs 729 points). The average tablet scores 729 points in single-core tests.
    286 points vs 729 points
  • 2x larger process node
    This tablet has a larger process node than the average tablet (28 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet is built on 14 nm.
    28 nm vs 14 nm
  • 11.4% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.2/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models

    6.2

    Mark 7.3 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.9

    Average grade

    20%

    5.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (1)
    1 review, its grade estimated from the review text. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    6.2 vs 7.0
  • 2.04x more expensive
    Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 2016 LTE (3GB + 64GB) is more expensive than the average tablet (£530 vs £260).
    £530 vs £260
  • 8.5% worse value for money
    Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 2016 LTE (3GB + 64GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (6.96 vs 7.6).
    6.96 vs 7.55
  • 55.1% lower multi-core score
    This tablet has a lower multi-core score than the average tablet (850 points vs 1,891 points). The average tablet scores 1,891 points in multi-core tests.
    850 points vs 1,891 points
  • 60.8% lower single-core score
    This tablet has a lower single-core score than the average tablet (286 points vs 729 points). The average tablet scores 729 points in single-core tests.
    286 points vs 729 points
  • 2x larger process node
    This tablet has a larger process node than the average tablet (28 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet is built on 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 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
  • 15.4% slower GPU clock
    This tablet runs its GPU slower than the average tablet (550 MHz vs 650 MHz). The average tablet runs its GPU at 650 MHz.
    550 MHz vs 650 MHz
  • 3 years older
    This tablet was released earlier than the average tablet (2016 vs 2019). The average tablet was released in 2019.
    May 2016
    2016 vs 2019
  • 0.4 inches smaller screen
    This tablet has a smaller screen than the average tablet (9.7 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet measures 10.1 inches.
    9.7 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 50% slower touch response
    This tablet samples touch more slowly than the average tablet (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average tablet samples touch at 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 2.9 MP lower front resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution front camera than the average tablet (2.1 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    2.1 MP vs 5 MP
  • No timelapse video
    This tablet does not support timelapse video, while the average tablet does. 57.5% of tablets support timelapse video.
  • No fast charging
    This tablet does not support fast charging, while the average tablet does. 56.8% of tablets support fast charging.
  • 44.4% slower charging
    This tablet charges slower than the average tablet (10 W vs 18 W). The average tablet charges at 18 W.
    10 W vs 18 W
  • 11.1% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a smaller battery capacity than the average tablet (5,870 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    5,870 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • No USB-C port
    This tablet does not have a USB Type-C port, while the average tablet does. 54% of tablets have one.
  • No face recognition
    This tablet does not have face recognition, the average tablet does. 56.4% of tablets support face recognition.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This tablet has an older Bluetooth version than the average tablet (4.1 vs 5).
    4.1 vs 5
  • No picture-in-picture mode
    This tablet does not support picture-in-picture, the average tablet does. 61.4% of tablets support picture-in-picture.
  • No full-page screenshots
    This tablet does not support full-page screenshots, the average tablet does. 53% of tablets support full-page screenshots.
  • No dark mode
    This tablet does not support dark mode, while the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets offer this.
  • 37.3 mm taller
    This tablet is taller than the average tablet (237.3 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200 mm tall.
    237.3 mm vs 200 mm

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.0
lalibre.be
≈ estimated
04/02/2016
Review · Premium Android tablet
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 suits reading thanks to its 4:3 screen and light build, but the camera is modest and the fingerprint reader is unreliable.

Verdict

The 2016 edition of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 LTE (SM-T819) is a premium, ultra-slim tablet featuring a 9.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a 2048 x 1536 resolution and a 4:3 aspect ratio optimized for reading and web browsing. This refreshed model is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 octa-core processor paired with 3GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage, expandable via microSD up to 128GB. Its main pros include an exceptionally lightweight 392g metal-framed design, vibrant screen quality with deep contrasts, and a functional fingerprint sensor for security. However, its primary cons are an average battery life that struggles with heavy multitasking and the lack of an LED flash for its 8MP rear camera.

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