The new 8-inch Samsung tablet looks like two peas in a pod like its older brother Galaxy Tab S2 9.7. As far as possible, the same components are also used as “filling”. Let's check whether the move to a more compact size causes a decrease in device performance.

Together with the Galaxy Tab S2 9.7, a competitor to the iPad-Air-2, Samsung released a more compact one that can be considered as an alternative iPad Mini 4. The design of the new product is reminiscent of the Galaxy A series smartphones. The main difference from its predecessor Galaxy Tab S 8.4 is the 4:3 display instead of 16:10. Volume random access memory remained the same and is 3 GB. Like the Galaxy Tab S 8.4, the Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 LTE uses Samsung's 1.9 GHz Exynos SoC, but the new product uses a more modern chip. Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 with module mobile communications LTE is about 5,000 rubles more expensive than the Wi-Fi-only version of the tablet. Direct Galaxy competitors Tab S2 8.0 is the super new iPad Mini 4 and its Android counterparts Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact and the smaller Google Nexus 9.

Specifications Galaxy Tab S2 8.0:
Screen	8’’ resolution 4:3, 2048 x 1536 pixels, glossy surface, glass, Super AMOLED, Capacitive Multi-Touch, up to 10 touches, G-sensor;
CPU	Exynos 7 Octa (5433) 8 cores (4+4), up to 1.9 GHz + 1.3 GHz;
Graphics accelerator	Mali-T760;
operating system	Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop);
RAM	3 GB;
Built-in memory	32 GB;
Memory card support	microSDXC, microSDHC, microSD up to 128 GB;
Connection	GSM, HSPA+, LTE cat.6, VoLTE, standards 700/ 800/ 850/ 900/ 1800/ 1900/ 2100/ 2600;
SIM card	Nano-SIM (12 x 9 mm);
Wireless interfaces	Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, Bluetooth 4.1;
Sound	x2 built-in speakers on the bottom;
Navigation	GPS (satellite), A-GPS ( base station GSM), GLONASS;
Cameras	main - 8 million pixels, autofocus, f1/9 aperture, QHD video recording (2560 x 1440) @ 30fps; front - 2.1 million pixels, fixed focus;
Sensors	accelerometer, compass, Hall sensor, gyroscope, RGB sensor, fingerprint scanner;
Connectors	micro USB 2.0, headphone jack, Nano-SIM card slot, USB OTG support;
Battery	4000 mAh (Li-Pol battery; charging time - 210 minutes);
Dimensions	19.86 x 0.56 x 13.48 cm;
Weight	0.272 kg;
Color options	White black;

Frame

Size aside, the Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 looks exactly the same as the 9.7-inch model. The only difference is the slot for the telephone speaker above the Samsung logo on the 8-inch model. The Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 is thinner and noticeably shorter than its predecessor, the Galaxy Tab S 8.4; due to the transition to a 4:3 screen format, it has gained almost a centimeter in width. The camera protrudes a little awkwardly, about 1.8mm above the back of the tablet. In lightness, with a weight of 272 grams, only the SONY Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact weighing 270 grams can be compared.

The previous flagship tablet Galaxy Tab S 8.4 looked like the corresponding flagship Galaxy smartphone S5. Design new Galaxy The Tab S2 8.0 is inspired by the Galaxy A smartphones. For the first time, the tablet uses an eye-catching, shiny, but rough-to-the-touch metal frame. The back cover is made of rough plastic; The tablet does not try to slip out of your hands. Unfortunately, fingerprints on the Galaxy Tab S2 become noticeable quite quickly and are difficult to erase. On the back of the device you can see latches for separately purchased cases. The metal frame makes the Galaxy Tab S2 feel very durable. The gaps are small; when you try to twist the tablet, only a slight crackling sound is heard.

Components

The same components are used as in the Galaxy Tab S2 9.7. The tablet has a built-in Exynos 5433 Octa SoC 1.9 GHz processor, 3 GB of RAM and a 32 GB Flash drive, of which 25 GB is available to the user. It supports the use of microSD memory cards with a capacity of up to 128 GB and moving programs and applications to the memory card.

Power supply and external devices connect to the tablet via a connector Micro USB 2.0. It's a pity that not through newest usb 3.0 Type C. The good news is that it supports USB-OTG for connectivity peripheral device(flash drive, keyboard, mouse, etc.) and MHL for transferring photos and videos to a large display. Supports Bluetooth 4.1, WiFi Direct for wireless transmission images and ANT+ for wireless transmission of information from sensors. The Tab S2 8.0 does not have an infrared port, like the Galaxy Tab S 8.4. NFC technology is not supported.

I'm glad that the tablet has a vibration motor for tactile feedback. The tablet does not have LED indicators familiar to users of Android smartphones.

Right side: Nano-SIM card slot, microSD memory card slot, volume control, power key Left side: no connectors.

Bottom: speaker, 3.5 mm headphone jack, microphone, Micro-USB connector, another speaker. Top: microphone

Software

The operating system is Android 5.0.2 with Samsung TouchWiz shell. To date, TouchWiz leaves a favorable impression and offers many additional functions and configuration tools. Unfortunately, it is not yet known whether an update to Android 5.1 or 6.0 will be released for the tablet. As usual for Samsung tablets, Tab S2 8.0 comes pre-installed with many apps third party developers. Most of these apps are easy to uninstall. Applications are not completely removed Microsoft Office(Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNnote, Skype, OneDrive), you can only deactivate their individual components.

A bunch of Samsung programs offer helper functions. So, Smart app Switch makes it easy to transition to a new tablet by transferring settings, contacts, and data from another mobile device. Check out the SideSync app for controlling your tablet from a Windows computer or mobile device. Unfortunately, an attempt to control it from another Samsung tablet was unsuccessful. At the same time, the connection between the Windows laptop and the Tab S2 8.0 worked fine after installing the appropriate software on the laptop. Long press left touch button Split screen mode is activated.

Communications and GPS

The built-in WLAN a/b/g/n/ac module provides very high data transfer rates. When communicating with the ASUS RT-AC56U router, this speed reached 780 Mbit/s with a theoretical limit of 866 Mbit/s in the 5-GHz range. As the distance between the tablet and the router increases, the data transfer speed decreases slightly. The Tab S2 8.0's wireless range and reception quality in both the 2.4 and 5 GHz bands are on par with other comparable products. mobile devices.

In the absence of Wi-Fi, it is possible to use an LTE modem with data transfer rates of up to 300 Mbit/s (LTE Cat. 6). If necessary, for example, when loading a large amount of data, you can activate the “accelerator” for parallel Wi-Fi usage and mobile network.

Thanks to the presence of a conversational speaker, the Tab S2 8.0 can be used as a giant smartphone. Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 does not have this feature. The Tab S2 8.0's voice quality for phone calls is high level, like expensive smartphones. When using a headset, if the background noise level is not too high, speech is also transmitted clearly.

Tablet supports satellite systems GPS and Glonass navigation. Outdoors, the current position is determined quite quickly; The reception strength is slightly lower than the Galaxy Tab S2 9.7. Indoors, GPS satellite signals are not detected even after a long wait.

When used as a control device for a cycling computer, the Garmin Edge 500 Tab S2 8.0 showed a slight total deviation of 2% and a tendency to “shortcut” the path characteristic of many tablets. Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 is a little more accurate in terms of positioning, and Apple iPad Mini 4 turns out to be an absolute champion, surpassing even navigators.

Cameras

The Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 uses the same cameras as the older Galaxy Tab S2 9.7. On the front side of the tablet there is a selfie camera with a rather pitiful resolution of 2.1 megapixels (1920x1080, 16:9 format, 1/2.2 aperture). Selfies, unfortunately, turn out blurry and pale.

selfie camera with a rather pathetic 2.1 megapixel resolution

Photos from the 8-megapixel rear camera (3264x2448, 4:3 aspect ratio) are significantly better, although not comparable in quality to images taken with cameras on modern high-end smartphones. On the other hand, few tablets are capable of better photography than the .

It's a shame that using a faster lens (1/1.9 on the Galaxy Tab S2 instead of 1/2.4 on the Galaxy Tab S) did not improve the quality of low-light images. As before, such images are characterized by high digital noise (the appearance of a noticeable number of dots of random color and brightness) and loss of detail. Additionally, unlike its predecessor, the Galaxy Tab S2 does not have an LED flash.

Upon closer inspection, you may notice a loss of clarity in the corners of the images. Due to the camera's location near the edge of the tablet, you have to landscape orientation Be careful not to get your fingers in the frame. From automatic mode you can switch to professional and manually set white balance, ISO sensitivity, exposure compensation, etc. In addition, there are applications for obtaining HDR (extended brightness range) and panoramic images.

Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 provides high-quality video recording. Supports recording in 2560x1440 resolution in the popular 16:9 format at up to 30 frames per second. There is a clear improvement over its predecessor, the Galaxy Tab S, which is capable of capturing video at resolutions no higher than Full-HD.

You cannot take photographs while recording video at maximum resolution. Also, in video recording mode at maximum resolution, electronic image stabilization does not work. Recordings in both Full-HD and QHD quality are contrasty and clear. Still images from videos have better detail and more vibrant colors than photos taken with the front camera. The front camera, however, captures video at 1080p resolution at 30 frames per second and can be used occasionally for video calls.

8 megapixel rear camera

Accessories

Like the Galaxy Tab S2 9.7, the scope of delivery is limited to only the essentials. The tablet comes with a quick start guide, charger, USB cable 5V 2A and a small metal tool for removing Nano-SIM or microSD cards. Additionally you can.

Input Devices

The touch screen of the Galaxy Tab S2 responds to touches with high precision. There is no need to apply any pressure on the screen; fingers slide over protective glass with very little friction.

An advanced fingerprint scanner is built into the Home key. A similar scanner is used in the top-end smartphones Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge. You no longer need to swipe your finger over the scanner over and over again, just one touch is enough. It is possible to use the scanner when shopping in a store Samsung applications or to access in web forms. It's hard to find fault with the on-screen keyboard built into the system. The already familiar functions of word suggestions and continuous (without lifting your finger from the screen) input are supported. If desired, the keyboard can be moved from the edge of the screen to any other location on the display. You can also divide the keyboard into 2 parts to make typing easier with your thumbs.

The tablet responds to user actions quickly; there are no annoying slowdowns even when switching between applications. The tablet responds to changes in screen orientation (from vertical to horizontal or vice versa) with some delay by very smoothly rotating the display contents. The lag probably serves to prevent accidental rotation.

Screen

The Galaxy Tab S2 8.0's 8-inch 4:3 Super-AMOLED display offers the same 2048 x 1536 resolution as the 9.7-inch model. The pixel density of the Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 has a fairly high value of 320 ppi, which, however, does not exceed the 359 ppi density of its predecessor Galaxy Tab S 8.4.

The average brightness of the tablet screen is 348 cd/m2, which is significantly higher than the 261 cd/m2 of its predecessor, but lower than the brightness of LCD screens, which, for example, in the iPad Mini 4 or Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact exceeds 400 cd/m2. To ensure readability of information from the screen, the brightness during automatic adjustment, depending on the readings of the light sensor, may exceed the values ​​​​set manually by the user.

Unlike LCD screens, the Super-AMOLED display does not require a backlight, so the brightness of the black points on the Super-AMOLED display is 0 cd/m2, and the contrast Super-AMOLED display tends to infinity. Competing tablets with LCD screens fundamentally cannot compete with the Galaxy Tab S2 in terms of contrast. Thus, the Lenovo Yoga 2 8 LED screen has the maximum contrast ratio of 1556:1 among comparable tablets. It should also be noted that, according to subjective perception, the colors on the screen are displayed most vividly.

As with the Galaxy Tab S2 9.7, the user of the 8-inch model has access to the “Movie AMOLED”, “Photo AMOLED”, “Main”, “Reading” color modes, as well as the “Adaptive Display” mode, in which the color spectrum, saturation and clarity is adjusted automatically depending on the nature of the information displayed on the screen.

Productivity and Gaming

Like the 9.7-inch modification, it uses Samsung’s own ARM processor Exynos 5433 Octa, which is a single-chip SoC system. Unlike the Exynos 5420 used in the first generation Galaxy Tab, the Exynos 5433 supports 64-bit applications. Like all 8-core Exynos 7 Octa processors, the 5433 works on the big.LITTLE principle: 4 high-performance Cortex-A57 cores with a frequency of up to 1.9 GHz are used under high load, and 4 economical Cortex-A53 cores with a frequency of up to 1.3 GHz allow reduce power consumption when high computing power is not needed. If necessary, all 8 cores are switched on. The processor has a built-in Mali-T760 MP6 graphics core.

Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 shows first-class results and outperforms SONY Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact. According to subjective feelings, the performance of the Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 is more than enough for quickly browsing the Internet, launching web applications and interacting with web services.

in Idle mode does not exceed 30°C. Of the competitors, only the Lenovo Yoga 2 8 remains significantly cooler in standby mode. Under load, the Galaxy Tab S2 8.0's temperature does not rise above 43°C, which is significantly higher than its predecessor Galaxy Tab S 8.4, but at the same level as current competitors.

Like the Galaxy Tab S2 9.7, the drop in performance of the Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 observed in GFXBench when the tablet is running for a long time under load is up to 40%, and the graphics frequency drops from 600 MHz to 350 MHz. Due to throttling, slowdowns are possible when playing on the tablet for a long time.

Energy consumption

Regarding power consumption, the Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 cannot boast of any particular success. In Idle mode, only the larger Google Nexus 9 is more power hungry than the Galaxy Tab S2 8.0. Under load, the Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 consumes more only the Lenovo Yoga 2 8 Windows tablet. The power of the 10-watt power supply (5V, 2A) included in the package is barely enough to operate the Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 under load; There is almost no reserve left to charge the battery. When the display is off, battery charging time is approximately 2.5 hours. The Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 does not charge from a regular USB port in Standby mode; It is possible to charge from the USB port only when the tablet is turned off.

Battery life

It would seem that the battery capacity reduced by 23% compared to its predecessor and higher power consumption do not bode well for acceptable battery life for this tablet. However, the Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 holds up both in Idle mode and under load. longer Galaxy Tab S 8.4. More than 7 hours in Internet tablet mode is sufficient for most users. In terms of H.264 1080p video playback time (13 hours), the Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 is second only to the Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact.

Samsung is probably using some tricks to extend the tablet's battery life. For example, the display brightness decreases by 5% when switching to battery power, regardless of the current settings and without switching to power saving mode.

Conclusion

pros		Minuses
+	Very thin and light	-	Significant throttling under stress load
+	Workmanship	-	Micro-USB-2.0 only
+	microSD card slot	-	No NFC
+	AC-WLAN & Bluetooth 4.1	-	The infrared port that the predecessor had has disappeared
+	Fingerprint's scanner	-	The GPS receiver is slightly weaker than that of the Galaxy Tab S2 9.7
+	High precision touch screen	-
+	Record video in QHD resolution	-
+	Speaker for use as a telephone	-
+	Excellent display with exceptional contrast and color reproduction

This is the flagship tablet of the Korean company. Compared to its older brother Galaxy Tab S2 9.7, the screen diagonal is reduced here, but the “filling” of the device remains the same. So this is an ideal option for those who want a premium tablet with a compact screen.

A fingerprint scanner will not only allow you to unlock your device with a light touch, but also protect it. Using your fingerprint, you can even restrict access to individual applications and accounts, thereby increasing the security of your personal data.

Enjoy the image on Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 SM-T710N 32Gb Wi-Fi Black will allow a juicy and bright 8 inch Super AMOLED screen. It has a QXGA resolution, that is, 2048 x 1536 pixels. The 4:3 display height-to-width ratio, combined with a lightweight and thin body, allows you to carry your tablet with you anywhere. And thanks to the improved multitasking mode, you no longer have to constantly minimize applications. You can use a browser and work with text files simultaneously, simply dividing the screen into two parts, and you determine the size of these parts yourself.

With 3 GB of RAM, paired with eight nuclear processor, whose four high-performance cores operate at 1.9 GHz and four at 1.3 GHz, you don’t have to worry about the smooth operation of the interface and applications. During daily tasks maximum performance are not used, allowing you to use battery power more economically, which, with a capacity of 4000 mAh, allows you to work on the Internet for up to 9 hours in a row. And you can watch videos for up to 14 hours straight without recharging. The built-in memory capacity is 32 GB, of which the user can use 25.2 GB for data storage, expandable MicroSD cards up to 128 GB.

IN Tablet PC Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 SM-T710N 32Gb Wi-Fi Black supports the following data transfer methods - Wi-Fi (a/b/g/n standards) with support Wi-Fi Direct and Bluetooth version 4.1. Thanks to support for GPS and GLONASS, the device can be used as a navigator, and the size of the display will allow you to not have to look closely to see the desired route.

Main camera with 8 megapixel resolution fast lens, provides decent photo quality and allows you to record video at 2560 x 1440 resolution, even in low light conditions. And for making video calls, the 2.1 megapixel front camera is perfect.

Contents of delivery:

• Tablet
• Charger with USB cable
• Instructions

Specifications

• Android 5.0.2, update to 5.1.1 soon, TouchWiz shell, like on Samsung Galaxy S6/Note 5
• Screen 7.9 inches, SuperAMOLED, 2048x1536 pixels (326 ppi), 4:3 geometry, automatic backlight adjustment, maximum brightness outdoors for text readability (auto mode), additional screen adjustment modes;
• Chipset Exynos 5433 (as in Note 4), 8 cores up to 1.9 GHz, MALI T760
• 3 GB RAM, 16 GB internal memory, memory cards up to 128 GB
• Bluetooth 4.1, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
• LTE support
• Fingerprint sensor
• GPS/GLONASS
• Li-Ion battery 4000 mAh, HD video playback time up to 12 hours (maximum brightness), gaming about 6 hours
• Weight – 265/272 grams (Wi-Fi/LTE), dimensions – 134.8 x 198.6 x 5.6 mm

Positioning

The Tab S line is the flagships from Samsung, which were created to directly compete with the iPad, the company never hid this, moreover, when introducing the first generation of Tab S in the USA, they presented the iPad so that anyone could compare the quality of the screens and their differences. It is clear that the screen is not the only parameter for choosing such a device, but they differ like heaven and earth, the difference is visible to the naked eye, we even had detailed analysis differences between these devices and their screens.

Samsung's ideology has always been to give the iPad more technology and capabilities for the price, to present the most technologically rich device possible. Not forgetting its convenience. In the Tab S2, the story is completely repeated with one difference - the tablet market has dropped significantly over the past year, and this applies to all major manufacturers, including Apple. Therefore, Samsung focused on updating the line without introducing any new, sensational features. The goal was to make flagship tablets that would be convenient for daily use and become the most powerful devices on the market in terms of performance (in the Android segment at least), and at the same time they will offer high-quality cameras plus good operating time.

The positioning of this device is typical for flagships - everything is without compromise, it contains the best components, the most productive solutions. For geeks, it’s a shame that the tablet is built on the same platform as the Note 4; with some stretch, they can be called twin brothers. But we must remember that Note 4, which appeared almost a year ago, was 1.5-2 years ahead of the market. Even today, there are no similar solutions from other companies, which makes this device the best in its segment. In short, if you are looking for the most powerful tablet, with the best screen and a camera without regard to its cost, then the Galaxy Tab S2 will probably be among the options. And this will be one of the priority options.

Design, dimensions, control elements

Externally, the tablet turned out to be different from the first Tab S. The screen geometry is different, the frame, like in Note 4, around the body, it is made of metal, with a polished edge. Moreover, the edge is only on the front surface, and the back is plastic - the tablet is comfortable to hold in your hands, it does not slip.

For most consumers, a flagship must be made of metal, although this is not always convenient or correct. When struck, the metal hits the glass that protects the screen, but the plastic does not deform the body in this way. The question of what a manufacturer should use, plastic or metal, has long turned into a philosophical one. But in practice, the difference is noticeable with constant use of the devices - for example, the Tab S2 weighs only 272 grams (for the LTE version, the version with Wi-Fi weighs even less - 265 grams), while the iPad Mini weighs 341 grams. Minimal difference? How to look. If you pick up the tablet from time to time, you won’t see any differences. But if you play or watch a movie, then the Tab S2 will be more comfortable; it does not pull on your hand and does not feel in it. A child can easily hold it.

The thickness of the device is a parameter in which every manufacturer exercises, in Tab S2 the thickness is 5.6 mm (iPad 7.5 mm). It is very thin, but this parameter does not affect the characteristics in any way. Thin and delicate, after all, thinness is visually pleasing, in the hands it does not make a big difference. The dimensions of 134.8 x 198.6 x 5.6 mm are excellent for this type of device.

During the trip, I got so used to the fact that the tablet was light and small that I became addicted to carrying it in the side pocket of my shorts, where I couldn’t feel it at all. An attempt to put the iPad there failed; it was noticeably heavier and hit my leg when moving.

The back wall is made of soft-touch plastic, it hardly gets dirty, does not scratch, and is pleasant. The camera lens protrudes, but this is normal for such models. There are two “buttons” on the case for installing a branded case, some may find them superfluous, like me, I don’t wear cases on tablets, preferring to wear them that way.

At the bottom end you can see two speakers, this is not a scam, there are physically two of them, and they sound quite loud. The location of the speakers on one side of the body is not indisputable; I would like to see them spaced apart. But the sound does not suffer in most situations; it is impossible to cover both speakers with your hand. In terms of volume, the tablet clearly outperforms the iPad, however, the sound quality is higher.

At the same end there is a microUSB connector, as well as a microphone. The tablet has two microphones, they are needed for the noise reduction system to work. Let me remind you that the tablet can be used like a regular phone, with or without a headset.

On the left side there is a paired volume key, a power button, just below there is a slot for a nanoSIM card (the choice of this card format is surprising and questionable), as well as a slot for memory cards.

On the front panel, under the screen, there is a physical key exactly in the middle, and two touch keys on the sides. Due to the size, it is convenient to work with the keys, no problems arise.

The build quality of the device is a plus, there are no problems. The downside is that due to the thickness of the model, it was necessary to sacrifice the usual Corning Gorilla Glass 4 coating; here there is a “light” version with a thinner outer layer. As a result, the screen quickly becomes covered with small scratches. You can only see them when they are turned off; it is, of course, impossible to feel them with your fingers.

The tablet can be bought in black or white, below you can see what the white device looks like, it is no less interesting than the black one that I reviewed.

Screen

In order to understand how high-quality the screen is on the Tab S2, you need to look at it in real life. This is perhaps the best tablet screen that exists today. Here are its technical characteristics - 7.9 inches, SuperAMOLED, 2048x1536 pixels (326 ppi), 4:3 geometry. Now let's talk about what he can do in practice.

Let me start with the fact that these weeks I often flew a DJI Phantom 3 quadcopter, and in order to watch video from it in real time (transmits at a distance of up to 2 kilometers in HD quality), I installed a Galaxy Tab S2. A little trick, in the settings you need to set automatic brightness adjustment, then the maximum backlight brightness will increase twice as much as the standard one when the tablet realizes that it is outside. In direct sunlight, the picture remained fully readable; there was no need to look for a shadow. The photograph does not convey this; it seems that the screen has faded, but in real life it is readable.

Now let's talk about why SuperAMOLED is criticized for having too bright colors. In the settings, you can choose one of five operating modes (adaptive is the default, Movie AMOLED, Photo AMOLED, basic, for reading).

In principle, it’s worth choosing the adaptive mode; it perfectly adjusts the picture to the displayed content, plus it processes external lighting conditions. That is, the adaptive mode itself will turn on the reading settings, realizing that you are reading a book or page in the browser.

But if you don’t want to trust this mode, you can customize everything for yourself. And then the colors will not be so aggressive or become muted, it all depends on you. Other tablets do not have such technologies or they are in their infancy; the iPad, for example, only recently became able to adjust the font size, and nothing similar to the technology described simply does not exist. You can't choose the screen color temperature on the iPad. Some may quite rightly say that this is not necessary on the iPad. This may be true for you. Most likely, you simply have not seen what a high-quality screen is, and therefore continue to consider it faded iPad screen acceptable. He is not bad in his class, but has long become average, nothing more.

I repeat that if the display was excellent in the Tab S, then in the second version it became amazing. Good, clear picture, high brightness in the sun, pleasant viewing of photos and videos.

The screen geometry has become the same as in the iPad - 4:3. I like it less than 16:10, because I like to watch videos on my tablet. There are still black bars, just like on the iPad. But on the other hand, the picture quality overshadows everything. This is a tablet with the best screen on the market, as even ardent critics of all Samsung products admit (reluctantly or through gritted teeth).

Battery

Built-in Li-Ion battery has a capacity of 4000 mAh. At first glance, this is not much for a tablet; we are used to seeing batteries with a capacity of 5000-6000 mAh in such devices. But considering that an energy-efficient chipset is used here and new option screen, which consumes less than in previous models, the operating time in different modes has increased.

For example, when playing video in HD resolution (MX Player, hardware acceleration, AVI, maximum brightness), the operating time is about 12 hours. If you turn on automatic backlight adjustment or reduce the brightness, the operating time will increase to 13-14 hours. This is noticeably more than any tablet in this class. And if you take into account the weight and dimensions of the tablet, it can be considered a kind of record.

When using a SIM card in a tablet, when you make calls and write SMS, everything is not so rosy. It will work for a day or more with an average load (2 hours of screen, about an hour of calls). The cellular module eats up the battery quite quickly. If we limit ourselves only to data transfer, then everything will be typical for such devices, comparable to the same iPad - about 7-8 hours of operation. Here, for example, is how long my device worked when watching three episodes of a series (2 hours 15 minutes), working in other applications (half backlight brightness, automatic mode).

In games, you can achieve a maximum of 7-7.5 hours of work, which depends on the screen settings. But in games, the maximum number of cores is used, which negatively affects the operating time, the tablet noticeably warms up.

If you want maximum battery life, don't use Chrome; Samsung's browser is much more energy efficient. The difference in operating time will be almost double! As for me, Google urgently needs to do something about the energy efficiency of Chrome; it eats up the battery of mobile devices too quickly, although it is convenient in other aspects.

Traditionally, there is a power saving mode when you can limit processor performance, remove the backlight of touch keys, degrade animation, and so on. Unfortunately, in this mode you cannot select individual items, you can only enable them all at once. The best part is that you can install automatic switching on this mode when the battery is discharged to a certain level (5, 15, 20, 50%).

In maximum power saving mode, the display turns gray and background data transfer is limited. This mode has no analogues from other companies and is directly related to the capabilities of the display.

Full battery charging time is about 3.5 hours (2A), mode fast charging, unlike Note 4, is not supported. Overall, the Tab S2 is optimal in terms of operating time, if you remember its capabilities and performance.

Memory, memory cards, performance

The tablet uses the same processor that we saw in the Note 4 - Exynos 5433. This processor was way ahead of its time and offered a very high performance bar, it remains one of the best on the market. They don’t look for good from good, and for a tablet whose screen resolution is lower than that of Note 4, they decided to use it. Many expected that this would be a new generation of processor, but there was simply no need for it - it could only be needed when using high-resolution screens. The technical characteristics of the processor are as follows - 4 cores with a frequency of up to 1.3 GHz, 4 cores up to 1.9 GHz. Fast RAM (1066 MHz). However, look at the results of synthetic tests.

The built-in memory is 32 GB, you have about 24 GB of space available for your programs and data. You can install a memory card up to 128 GB, there is almost no difference in access speed, so applications stored on the card will work just as fast. There are versions of the tablet with 64 GB of internal memory, but they will not be supplied to Russia.

The amount of RAM is 3 GB, which is quite enough for any task. In the interface, the device works very quickly, there are simply no slowdowns.

Communication capabilities

Samsung has consistently abandoned the use of an infrared port to control household appliances; it was installed on most top models in 2014, including it can be found on the Tab S, but it is not here. Likewise, the tablet has lost NFC support, which is doubly offensive, since for most, the presence of this technology makes using the device more convenient (quick pairing with other phones or tablets with one touch).

Surprisingly, the Tab S2 will lack support for Samsung Pay (there is no separate chip for crypto-protection of transactions), but there is no point in worrying about this, since the technology is aimed only at the US market in 2015. You can only use a tablet for payments in the absence of NFC the old fashioned way.

Other strengths of Samsung tablets remain here: the Wi-Fi antenna is dual-band, works at 2.4/5 GHz, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, traditionally there is Wi-Fi Direct. Bluetooth version 4.1.

GPS/GLONASS support is implemented well; the tablet turned out to be successful as a navigation device. BMW chose it as a standard navigator for its 7 Series model.

The radio module supports the following frequencies:

• LTE: 700/ 800/ 850/ 900/ 1800/ 1900/ 2100/ 2600
• 3G: 850/ 900/ 1900/ 2100
• 2G: 850/ 900/ 1800/ 1900

Here is a device that will easily work in LTE around the world.

Camera

If we approach it formally, the cameras have not changed in any way compared to the Tab S; the front one also has a resolution of 2.1 megapixels, the main one has 8 megapixels. But unlike the Tab S, the main camera doesn't have an LED flash. The front camera has become faster, as well as the main camera (f=1.9 versus 2.4 in the Tab S).

Look at sample images and the camera interface. I think you can see the similarities with the Galaxy S6. Photos look great on a tablet screen, noticeably better than their actual quality on a PC screen. The reason is the outstanding characteristics of the display, but not the camera; it is quite ordinary and inferior to most top-end smartphones on the market. On the other hand, this camera is one of the best for tablets, as you can easily see by looking at the comparison with the iPad Mini (right).

And this is how the tablet films in the evening and during the day, and also records video. It won’t be able to replace a top-end smartphone, but it’s quite good for everyday tasks.

Photo examples

Now I want to dwell on one of the features directly related to the camera and tablet performance. There is a 3D Capture program in the Samsung app store, it allows you to get three-dimensional images of objects. You press shoot, slowly walk around a stationary object, preferably at the same distance, and in a minute you have a model in front of you that can be rotated as you please, exported to other programs for editing three-dimensional images (file format .OBJ and also .MTL). The built-in editor allows you to clean up the image, remove the background, highlight individual zones, and it is quite advanced, covering all the possibilities that are needed. For most, this program will become a kind of toy, but someone will find the right use for it.

I was able to make a three-dimensional picture of the bread on a plate with my hands, it was like some kind of miracle. I immediately rotated the picture and showed my friends what happened. I tried to position the tablet motionless and rotate the plate, but no shooting happened - the tablet requires that it be rotated around the object.

I have always been amazed by technologies that become commonplace - ten years ago it was impossible to imagine that something like this would be in a mass device. This is what can be called high technology, and it is becoming publicly available. This tablet is a cheap way to produce 3D models. Of course, this raises the question of their detailing and quality. But for the mass consumer, this will definitely be the first encounter with such technology and the opportunity to use it.

Under no circumstances should you assume that 3D photography will be a feature that will attract attention to this product. It’s hard to believe, but this feature is unique, and other companies don’t have it (I haven’t seen it in any product). Of course, there are a dozen programs for iPad and Android that make 3D objects in .OBJ, but none of them are popular (maybe they are all niche?), and according to the description, the quality of the resulting files is not very good. I don’t presume to judge this; there will probably be those among the readers who have played with such programs and can evaluate their quality better.

Software Features

The model comes with Android 5.0.2, with an update to 5.1.1 coming soon. Inside is a lightweight TouchWiz that is completely or almost identical to what we see on the Galaxy S6. In the review of this phone, I examined in great detail all the pros and cons of this solution, focusing on all the little things. You can read about this in the review text.

Or watch the video at Galaxy example S6.

Just like with other flagship devices, you are offered free services and applications, for example, OneDrive from Microsoft gives you 100 GB upon registration cloud storage. You can get a free subscription to various magazines, navigation and the like.

Multimedia capabilities The tablet is excellent, it is omnivorous and digests most video formats (AC3 out of the box is not supported due to patent disputes, just install MX Player and everything will work).

I like the fact that you can download any files onto this tablet and immediately start watching and listening to them. As usual, maximum omnivorousness, no need to convert or download anything through a computer, everything is done from the device, it is completely independent.

IN file manager Bookmarks have appeared, you can open different pages and copy files from one page to another.

The fingerprint sensor works by touch, no problems.

Among the interesting features, I note that when working with Bluetooth, you can add “trusted devices” to the list. For example it could be Speakerphone in the car. Then, when connected to such a device, the tablet will remain unlocked. At home, I set up a wireless speaker as such, and there is no need to put my finger on the sensor every time, the tablet is open.

There are quite a lot of such small features in the system, each of them means nothing, but together they make the device convenient. The LTE version supports nanoSIM and voice calls, as well as SMS, unlike the iPad, where a SIM card is needed only for data transfer.

You can love or hate TouchWiz, but the shell is very complementary standard Android, introducing convenient features, there are many of them here.

Accessories for Tab S2

There is a standard set of accessories available for the tablet, including various wired and wireless headsets, but I would like to draw your attention to three accessories that are different from other models and are suitable only for this tablet.

Let's start with the Keyboard Cover, this is the cover in which the keyboard is built in, it is attached to magnets on the back surface. This accessory is not available for the 8-inch model, only for a tablet with a large diagonal, which may seem to some to be a sufficient reason to choose it.

At the same time, you can simply choose Book Cover, this is a regular cover that allows you to place a tablet to watch videos.

Finally, you can purchase the MT800 docking station, which has remained unchanged since the first generation of tablets and is familiar to us. This station has an HDMI connector with support for 4K video, two full-fledged USB connectors, microUSB, Ethernet - you can turn your tablet into a full-fledged computer.

Impression

I didn’t like the Tab S2 at all; it seemed like the tablet didn’t bring anything new, and its thinness was a tribute to fashion. In life, I changed my opinion to the opposite - it’s convenient to work with, and the screen is excellent, no one else has anything like it. I was especially pleased with the work outdoors, however, the ultra-bright backlight eats up the battery quickly, but on the same DJI quadcopter you can fly even on a summer afternoon, when the sun burns everything around and nothing is visible on the screens of other devices.

Even if you watch movies all day, you will have enough battery power until the evening; in my normal mode, the tablet worked for about 2 days, which is not bad (the iPad runs out in a day). In a word, I liked the device, but not its price. It is clear that we need to stay on course, but still the flagship turned out to be expensive and not accessible to everyone - but should flagships be accessible to many? Question.

The Tab S2's competitor in Russia is the first generation of this tablet, primarily due to the fact that its old prices remain the same. However, let's compare. The price for the Wi-Fi version is about 21 thousand rubles, for the LTE version – about 23,000 rubles. Of the minuses - less internal memory (16 GB versus 32 GB), old version OS, without updating to 5.1.1 in the near future, a little worse screen with fewer operating modes. The operating time of the first Tab S is a little lower, but noticeably higher than that of all devices in this class. This line has become a kind of record holder for survivability thanks to the technical solutions used by the manufacturer.

Price for Wi-Fi version 32 GB Tab S2 (SM-T710) costs 31,990 rubles, for 32 GB LTE version (SM-T715) – 35,990 rubles. The difference is simply radical, and the appeal of the first generation Tab S is greater from all points of view. You lose almost nothing by purchasing the previous model, but the savings are noticeable, enough for one or two more devices of a lower class.

Apple has no direct competitors to the Tab S2 yet. new model didn’t come out, so we’ll have to compare it with the best offer that exists now, which is the iPad Mini 3. It would have to be compared with the Tab S, they are classmates, but let’s compare it with the Tab S2. The initial memory configuration for the iPad is 16 GB, it costs 26,990 and 35,990 rubles (Wi-Fi/LTE) in the official store. There is no 32 GB version, so it’s not possible to compare directly; the next 64 GB version costs 33,490 and 42,490 rubles. It turns out to be quite an interesting picture, if the LTE versions cost the same, but the Tab S2 has twice as much memory, plus there are memory cards, then Wi-Fi looks a little more expensive. The quality of the screens is incomparable; the Samsung model is a big winner. As well as in terms of operating time, weight and size, but many may like the fact that the iPad body is made of metal. As an owner of an iPad Mini, I can note that the Tab S2 is noticeably more convenient to use. Everyday life, he wins in all respects. Anticipating the question of why I didn’t choose it or its predecessor - I’m not so wasteful as to change tablets every year, the old one does the job quite well. But the battery is starting to die a little, it’s possible that I’ll replace the old one with a new one in the coming months. When choosing a new tablet today, I would definitely compare the iPad Mini 3 and Tab S2, and then focus on the amount that I have.

In real life, the Tab S2 and iPad Mini 3 are completely different; they differ radically from each other. The aesthetics, the feel in the hand, the way you use these devices. In a word, look for yourself and decide what you like; no one can be your advisor here. An attempt to compare the Tab S2 with Android flagships from other companies is obviously doomed to failure. What other companies call flagships does not in any way technically correspond to this name - the models are weaker, just look at their screens and performance, they play in a different league. However, here it is quite fair to ask the question whether you need everything that the Tab S2 offers, or is it better to save money and buy something simpler rather than a flagship, but the answer to this question is again up to you.

I especially highlighted the review of the 8- and 9.7-inch model in different materials, as I said above. The difference between these models is fundamental: one is mobile and always accompanies you, the second is suitable for those who spend more time at home or carry a bag with them that can accommodate a folder for papers and, accordingly, the Tab S2 9.7. Functionally, these models are identical, only their perception, price and positioning differ, we’ll talk about this in the review of the older device. As for me, Samsung has turned out to be an excellent model, which has, perhaps, everything you expect from a flagship - the best screen on the market, excellent operating time, the ability to make and receive calls, SMS support and full-fledged LTE in any country in the world. The price is steep, but the previous generation of the device is even more attractive. This is a flagship without any discounts, we just have to wait for the fall and the next iPad Mini to see what Apple can do with this device. I'm afraid that the answer will only be iOS9 and an increase in RAM; there are no fundamental differences to be expected. This means that the Tab S2 will remain the most interesting device in terms of the combination of characteristics it has. But here the question is how committed you are to this or that platform, and this can be argued for a long time and without much result.

Information about the make, model, and alternative names of the specific device, if available.

Design

Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Materials used, colors offered, certificates.

Width Width information - refers to the horizontal side of the device in its standard orientation during use.	198.6 mm (millimeters) 19.86 cm (centimeters) 0.65 ft (feet) 7.82 in (inches)
Height Height information - refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use.	134.8 mm (millimeters) 13.48 cm (centimeters) 0.44 ft (feet) 5.31 in (inches)
Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units measurements.	5.6 mm (millimeters) 0.56 cm (centimeters) 0.02 ft (feet) 0.22 in (inches)
Weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement.	272 g (grams) 0.6 lbs (pounds) 9.59 oz (ounces)
Volume The approximate volume of the device, calculated based on the dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped.	149.92 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 9.1in³ (cubic inches)
Colors Information about the colors in which this device is offered for sale.	Black White
Materials for making the case Materials used to make the device body.	Metal Plastic

SIM card

The SIM card is used in mobile devices to store data that certifies the authenticity of mobile service subscribers.

Mobile networks

A mobile network is a radio system that allows multiple mobile devices to communicate with each other.

GSM GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) is designed to replace the analogue mobile network (1G). For this reason, GSM is often called a 2G mobile network. It is improved by the addition of GPRS (General Packet Radio Services), and later EDGE (Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution) technologies.	GSM 850 MHz GSM 900 MHz GSM 1800 MHz GSM 1900 MHz
UMTS UMTS is an abbreviation for Universal Mobile Telecommunications System. It is based on GSM standard and applies to 3G mobile networks. Developed by 3GPP and its biggest advantage is providing greater speed and spectral efficiency thanks to W-CDMA technology.	UMTS 850 MHz UMTS 900 MHz UMTS 1900 MHz UMTS 2100 MHz
LTE LTE (Long Term Evolution) is defined as a technology fourth generation(4G). It is developed by 3GPP based on GSM/EDGE and UMTS/HSPA to increase the capacity and speed of wireless mobile networks. The subsequent technology development is called LTE Advanced.	LTE 800 MHz LTE 850 MHz LTE 900 MHz LTE 1800 MHz LTE 1900 MHz LTE 2100 MHz LTE 2600 MHz LTE 700 MHz

Mobile communication technologies and data transfer speeds

Communication between devices on mobile networks is carried out using technologies that provide different data transfer rates.

Operating system

An operating system is a system software that manages and coordinates the operation of hardware components in a device.

SoC (System on Chip)

A system on a chip (SoC) includes all the most important hardware components of a mobile device on one chip.

SoC (System on Chip) A system on a chip (SoC) integrates various hardware components, such as a processor, graphics processor, memory, peripherals, interfaces, etc., as well as the software necessary for their operation.	Samsung Exynos 5 Octa 5433
Technological process Information about technological process, on which the chip is made. Nanometers measure half the distance between elements in the processor.	20 nm (nanometers)
Processor (CPU) The primary function of a mobile device's processor (CPU) is to interpret and execute instructions contained in software applications.	4x 1.9 GHz ARM Cortex-A57, 4x 1.3 GHz ARM Cortex-A53
Processor size The size (in bits) of a processor is determined by the size (in bits) of the registers, address buses, and data buses. 64-bit processors have higher performance compared to 32-bit processors, which in turn are more powerful than 16-bit processors.	64 bit
Instruction Set Architecture Instructions are commands with which the software sets/controls the operation of the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute.	ARMv8-A
Level 1 cache (L1) Cache memory is used by the processor to reduce access time to more frequently used data and instructions. L1 (level 1) cache is small in size and works much faster as system memory, and other levels of cache memory. If the processor does not find the requested data in L1, it continues to look for it in the L2 cache. On some processors, this search is performed simultaneously in L1 and L2.	32 kB + 32 kB (kilobytes)
Level 2 cache (L2) L2 (level 2) cache is slower than L1, but in return it has a larger capacity that allows caching more data. It, like L1, is much faster than system memory (RAM). If the processor does not find the requested data in L2, it continues to look for it in the L3 cache (if available) or in RAM memory.	2048 kB (kilobytes) 2 MB (megabytes)
Number of processor cores The processor core executes software instructions. There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores increases performance by allowing multiple instructions to be executed in parallel.	8
CPU clock speed The clock speed of a processor describes its speed in terms of cycles per second. It is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz).	1900 MHz (megahertz)
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Graphics processing unit (GPU) handles calculations for various 2D/3D graphic applications. In mobile devices, it is most often used by games, consumer interfaces, video applications, etc.	ARM Mali-T760 MP6
Number of GPU cores Like a CPU, a GPU is made up of several working parts called cores. They handle graphics calculations for various applications.	6
GPU clock speed Speed ​​of work is clock frequency GPU speed, which is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz).	700 MHz (megahertz)
Amount of random access memory (RAM) Random Access Memory (RAM) in use operating system and all installed applications. Data stored in RAM is lost after the device is turned off or restarted.	3 GB (gigabytes)
Type of random access memory (RAM) Information about the type of random access memory (RAM) used by the device.	LPDDR3
Number of RAM channels Information about the number of RAM channels that are integrated into the SoC. More channels mean higher data rates.	Dual channel
RAM frequency The frequency of RAM determines its operating speed, more specifically, the speed of reading/writing data.	825 MHz (megahertz)

Built-in memory

Each mobile device has built-in (non-removable) memory with a fixed capacity.

Memory cards

Memory cards are used in mobile devices to increase the storage capacity for storing data.

Screen

The screen of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.

Type/technology One of the main characteristics of the screen is the technology by which it is made and on which the quality of the information image directly depends.	Super AMOLED
Diagonal For mobile devices, screen size is expressed by the length of its diagonal, measured in inches.	8 in (inches) 203.2 mm (millimeters) 20.32 cm (centimeters)
Width Approximate screen width	6.4 in (inches) 162.56 mm (millimeters) 16.26 cm (centimeters)
Height Approximate screen height	4.8 in (inches) 121.92 mm (millimeters) 12.19 cm (centimeters)
Aspect Ratio The ratio of the dimensions of the long side of the screen to its short side	1.333:1 4:3
Permission Screen resolution shows the number of pixels vertically and horizontally on the screen. More a high resolution means sharper detail in the image.	2048 x 1536 pixels
Pixel Density Information about the number of pixels per centimeter or inch of the screen. Higher density allows information to be displayed on the screen with clearer detail.	320 ppi (pixels per inch) 125ppcm (pixels per centimeter)
Color depth Screen color depth reflects the total number of bits used for color components in one pixel. Information about the maximum number of colors that the screen can display.	24 bit 16777216 flowers
Screen area Approximate percentage of screen area occupied by the screen on the front of the device.	74.27% (percentage)
Other characteristics Information about other screen features and characteristics.	Capacitive Multi-touch

Sensors

Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical indicators into signals that a mobile device can recognize.

Rear camera

The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on its back panel and may be combined with one or more secondary cameras.

Sensor model	Samsung S5K4H5
Sensor type Information about the camera sensor type. Some of the most widely used types of sensors in mobile device cameras are CMOS, BSI, ISOCELL, etc.	CMOS BSI (backside illumination)
Sensor size	3.6 x 2.7 mm (millimeters) 0.18 in (inches)
Pixel size	1.103 µm (micrometers) 0.001103 mm (millimeters)
Crop factor	9.61
Svetlosila	f/1.9
Focal length	3.23 mm (millimeters) 31.02 mm (millimeters) *(35 mm / full frame)
Image Resolution	3264 x 2448 pixels 7.99 MP (megapixels)
Video resolution	2560 x 1440 pixels 3.69 MP (megapixels)
Video recording speed (frame rate) Information about the maximum recording speed (frames per second, fps) supported by the camera at maximum resolution. Some of the most basic video recording speeds are 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, 60 fps.	30fps (frames per second)
Characteristics Information about additional software and hardware features of the rear (rear) camera.	Autofocus Digital zoom Self-timer Scene Selection Mode

Front-camera

Smartphones have one or more front cameras of various designs - a pop-up camera, a rotating camera, a cutout or hole in the display, an under-display camera.

Sensor model Information about the manufacturer and model of the sensor used by the camera.	Samsung S5K6B2
Sensor size Information about the dimensions of the photosensor used in the device. Typically, cameras with larger sensors and lower pixel densities offer higher image quality despite the lower resolution.	2.4 x 1.8 mm (millimeters) 0.12 in (inches)
Pixel size Pixels are usually measured in microns. Large pixels are able to capture more light and therefore provide better low-light photography and wider dynamic range than smaller pixels. On the other hand, smaller pixels allow for higher resolution while maintaining the same sensor size.	1.25 µm (micrometers) 0.001250 mm (millimeters)
Crop factor The crop factor is the ratio between the dimensions of the full-frame sensor (36 x 24 mm, equivalent to a frame of standard 35 mm film) and the dimensions of the device's photosensor. The indicated number represents the ratio of the diagonals of the full-frame sensor (43.3 mm) and the photosensor specific device.	14.42
Svetlosila F-stop (also known as aperture, aperture, or f-number) is a measure of the size of a lens's aperture, which determines the amount of light entering the sensor. The lower the f-number, the larger the aperture and the more light reaches the sensor. Typically the f-number is specified to correspond to the maximum possible aperture of the aperture.	f/2.2
Focal length Focal length indicates the distance in millimeters from the sensor to the optical center of the lens. Equivalent focal length (35mm) is the focal length of a mobile device camera equal to the focal length of a 35mm full-frame sensor, which will achieve the same viewing angle. It is calculated by multiplying the actual focal length of a mobile device's camera by the crop factor of its sensor. Crop factor can be defined as the ratio between the diagonals of a 35 mm full-frame sensor and the sensor of a mobile device.	1.87 mm (millimeters) 26.97 mm (millimeters) *(35 mm / full frame)
Image Resolution One of the main characteristics of cameras is resolution. It represents the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in an image. For convenience, smartphone manufacturers often list resolution in megapixels, indicating the approximate number of pixels in millions.	1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP (megapixels)
Video resolution Information about the maximum video resolution that the camera can record.	1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP (megapixels)

Audio

Information about the type of speakers and audio technologies supported by the device.

Radio

The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver.

Location determination

Information about the navigation and location technologies supported by your device.

WiFi

Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless communication for transmitting data over close distances between various devices.

Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between various devices of different types over short distances.

USB

USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.

Headphone jack

This is an audio connector, also called an audio jack. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is the 3.5mm headphone jack.

Connecting devices

Information about other important connection technologies supported by your device.

Browser

A web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.

Video file formats/codecs

Mobile devices support different video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode/decode digital video data.

Battery

Mobile device batteries differ from each other in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge necessary for their functioning.

Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)

The SAR level refers to the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body while using a mobile device.

Head SAR level (EU) The SAR level indicates maximum amount electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed when holding a mobile device next to the ear in a conversation position. In Europe the maximum permissible value SAR for mobile devices is limited to 2 W/kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard established by the CENELEC Committee in accordance with IEC standards, subject to the ICNIRP guidelines of 1998.	0.345 W/kg (Watt per kilogram)
Body SAR level (EU) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed when holding a mobile device at hip level. The maximum permissible SAR value for mobile devices in Europe is 2 W/kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard has been established by the CENELEC Committee in compliance with the ICNIRP 1998 guidelines and IEC standards.	0.472 W/kg (Watt per kilogram)
Head SAR level (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that the human body is exposed to when holding a mobile device near the ear. Maximum value, used in the USA, is 1.6 W/kg per 1 gram of human tissue. Mobile devices in the US are regulated by the CTIA, and the FCC conducts tests and sets their SAR values.	0.957 W/kg (Watt per kilogram)
Body SAR level (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed when holding a mobile device at hip level. The highest permissible SAR value in the USA is 1.6 W/kg per 1 gram of human tissue. This value is set by the FCC, and the CTIA monitors mobile devices' compliance with this standard.	1.593 W/kg (Watt per kilogram)