Samsung's Galaxy Tab line has been seen as the best Android based tablets on the market and are meant to compete against Apple's iPads although they have lagged somewhat behind in overall performance. The soon to be released Galaxy Tab S7 (code name SM-T875) aims to change that. Samsung's push towards bigger and beefier models is its latest effort to match and in some cases, even exceed the performance/value ratio of the iPads.
As rumor has it, Samsung is expected to launch the device, along with a range of other hardware, in August this year.
Samsung has recently cleared the FCC approval process and is finalizing its next flagship tablet for entry into the market. This is according to the popular site SAMMOBILE.
5G is the next new hot technology in the mobile space. It promises to usher in much greater bandwith and significantly improved data transfer rates. Think 4K and 8k video and high resolution mobile gaming just as a couple of examples. The Galaxy Tab S7 will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 which is package with a X55 5G enabled modem.
The Tab S7 is touted to sport two shooters. Rear cameras include 13MP+5MP and a there's an 8MP front-facing camera. In addition, a rear flash unit is present to compensate for low light situations.
The S7 display is tauted as having a 2800 x 1752 resolution for increased clarity. Samsung wants to provide a smoother experience during scrolling and transitions and to that end, it has introduced a 120Hz display refressh rate. Not only should this mean a more enjoyable user experience in general but this increase is of particular interest for the gaming commmunity, where increased frame rates can mean better game play and scores.
To keep things humming along, Samsung has included a 10,090mAh battery. This should, in theory, allow for a full day's use before needing to recharge.
The Tab S7 is powered by Qualcomm's newest flagship processor, the Snapdragon 865. The 865 consists of 1x 2.84GHz (Cortex A77), 3x 2.4GHz (Cortex A77) and 4x 1.8GHz (Cortex-A55). It also includes a Hexagon 698 DSP and supports Quick Charge 4+ Quick Charge AI.
There are two storage options available with 128GB for the S7 and 256GB meant for the S7+. Expandable storage is possible through the included SD card slot.
DEX is Samsung's custom interface that provides users with a desktop experience through the use of a keyboard, mouse and monitor. In theory, the increased screen realestate should also facilitate increased productivity.
The Galaxy Tab S7 is expected to include an S-Pen and will come with a built-in 3mm headphone jack. This will no doubt come as a relief to those who prefer a wired listening experience.
| Feature | Type |
|---|---|
| Process technology | 7 nm FinFET |
| CPU | Kryo 64-bit up to 2.84 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 650 |
| Display support | 4K @ 60 Hz, QHD+ @ 144 Hz |
| Video Codec support | Dolby Vision (HEVC), HDR10+, HLG, HDR10, H.264 (AVC), VP8, VP9 |
| Image Signal Processor | Qualcomm Spectra™ 480 |
| Camera support | Dual Camera, ZSL, 30fps: Up to 25 MP, Dual Camera, ZSL, 30fps: Up to 25 MP, Single Camera: Up to 200 MP, Slow Motion Video Capture: 720p @ 960 FPS |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 6-ready, 802.11ad, 802.11ay, 802.11ac Wave 2, 802.11a/b/g, 802.11n, Qualcomm® aptX Bluetooth 5.1, USB 3.1, USB-C |
