Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5 tablet review - pros and cons

Today we'll talk about the powerful tablet Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5. This new product has shown impressive results. It was only recently presented on the territory of the Russian Federation, this model went on sale on August 24.

Specifications

This tablet has excellent features and is equipped with a Super AMOLED screen. Here the resolution is set to 1920x1200 pixels, which is not enough for a gadget with a 10.5-inch display. The multifunctional device has an eight-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 processor, which operates at a frequency of 1.8 GHz.

Also, the device is equipped with a Hexagon 546 DPS signal processor and an Adreno 506 graphics accelerator.

RAM is 3 GB, and the main memory is 32 GB (but for lovers of daily photos and videos can be purchased flash drive).

The main camera has an 8 MP module, and the front camera has 5. Such an electronic device costs about 330 euros.

The table shows the main characteristics.

Design

This is a fairly compact device, where there are no sharp corners and edges. It looks modern. The body is made of plastic, but with a touch-sensitive coating, which allows not only to hold it comfortably, but also to the convenience that such a coating does not collect prints at all.

Apart from the camera and flash, there is nothing on the back.

But on the ends of the tablet there are many additions. On the bottom there is a Type C port for charging and two speakers. Above are a couple of speakers and an audio jack. On the right side there are mechanical lock and volume buttons. On the left side there is a connector and a keyboard input. This is an excellent office solution, since typing on such a mechanical keyboard is much more convenient than on the display.

A little about sound

The sound quality is high. Any user with a head will have enough volume of four speakers. It is worth noting that the manufacturer focused not on the volume level, but on the quality of its sound, as well as volume. This is what you need to watch a movie. The user seems to be inside what is happening.

Display

There is no navigation key or mechanical buttons like the older models in the series. These buttons are now located under the screen in the form of touchscreens. Due to this, it was possible to make the frames thinner.

The screen itself has a diagonal of 10.5 inches with a resolution of 1920x1200 pixels. The aspect ratio is 16:10.

It is quite convenient to use the tablet holding it in one hand and there will be no false (accidental) touches. The matrix has a maximum viewing angle and image realism due to good color rendering. In general, when watching a video, there are no complaints about the image quality. The picture has good colors.There is no air gap between the glass and the display, so it seems that the screen itself lies right on the surface.

Software

operating system

Samsung Galaxy Tab A runs on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system. The Samsung Experience branded shell is hidden inside. Both the appearance and the operating system itself are very clear and convenient. A nice addition is user mode stabilization. This function allows each family member to create their own account with their own set of applications and settings.

For example, for a child, you can select only the applications and games that parents think are needed.

Other software information

Specifications:

• It has an eight-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 processor with a clock speed of 1.8 GHz;
• RAM - 3 GB;
• Built-in memory - 32 GB. It is also possible to expand the storage capacity up to 400 GB using a memory card.

Unfortunately, this model does not pretend to be a powerful gaming device. Other models are suitable for these hobbies. But at the same time, the Galaxy Tab A is comfortable enough to play on the minimum settings. Will drag even a battle into tanks, so you can play even that.

When it comes to everyday tasks, everything works very smartly. The developers did not make a fingerprint scanner for the tablet, but implemented face unlocking, which is comparable in speed to the speed of a fingerprint scanner.

Cameras

The main camera has 8 megapixels, and the front one is 5 megapixels. In terms of a set of functions, the camera is not inferior to cameras of budget smartphones. There is not only HDR mode, but also night shooting.

As for the front camera, there is the possibility of blurring the background when shooting selfies.

This is how the main camera shoots:

And this is the frontal one:

Autonomy of work

The battery has a capacity of 7300 milliampere hours. For example, for surfing the Internet, the battery will provide autonomy up to 15 hours of operation, which is quite good. This is an indicator in some way even excellent. Considering that this is a tablet PC, especially with such positioning as an excellent option for home use and long trips (work visits, tourism). The only thing missing here is the function and fast charging capabilities. Now, if she were, then everything would be fine. Without fast charging, you will have to charge the device almost all night.

Comparison with a similar model: "Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1"

In the table, we decided to compare the main characteristics of the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5 and 10.1 inches.

This model costs 22,000 rubles.

Output

• High-quality screen;
• Good battery life;
• Stylish design;
• High-quality assembly;
• Durable plastic;
• Fingerprints do not collect on the coating.

• Weak cameras;
• High cost of the device;
• Small amount of RAM.

This tablet is great for watching movies, thanks to not only a high-quality screen with maximum viewing angles, but also excellent sound. The reserve of autonomy is enough for many days of use, both for entertainment purposes and for everyday work. The multiplayer mode makes the tablet easier to use for the whole family. After all, everyone can customize their profile exactly the way they want. This is a family tablet that can be used for many different purposes. By purchasing it, you can save on gadgets for each family member.