In addition to the Galaxy Z Fold 2, Galaxy Buds Live, Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra, Samsung also launched the Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7+. The two tablets are the company’s latest flagship tablets which have been in the rumour mills for quite a while now. The tablets present with all the dressings of a formidable flagship slate positioned towards taking on the Apple iPad Pro.
Both model have almost similar designs but the Plus variant features a bigger display size that the tab S7. The Tab S7+ is also slightly thinner than the S7 but is heavier. The major difference between the two is the location of the fingerprint sensors which are manufactured by Goodix Technology. The Galaxy Tab S7 has its fingerprint sensor on the side while the Tab S7+ packs an optical sensor mounted under the display.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 sports an 11-inch LPTS TFT LCD with a WQXGA resolution of 2560×1600 pixels. The Galaxy Tab S7+ has a bigger and better 12.4-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 2800×1752 pixels (WQXGA+). Both displays have support for 120Hz refresh rate.
The models are powered by Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 865+ processor paired with 6GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB of UFS 3.0 storage. There is also a higher variant with 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.0 storage. The storage can be expanded by a whopping 1TB via a microSD card.
On the camera side, the Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7+ have the same front and rear cameras. At the rear aspect is a dual-camera setup consisting of a 13MP main sensor with an f/2.0 aperture lens and an 8MP secondary image sensor with an f/2.2 aperture, wide-angle lens. Both devices support recording 4K resolution videos at up to 30fps from the rear cameras. For selfies and webcam, there is an 8MP sensor with an f/2.0 aperture lens.
The battery aspect is one part where the models dazzle. The Galaxy Tab S7 packs an 8,000mAh battery whereas the larger Galaxy Tab S7+ has a mammoth 10,090mAh battery. Both slates feature support for Samsung’s 45W Super Fast Charging technology, which is based on the USB Power Delivery 3.0 specification with Programmable Power Supply (USB-PD PPS).
In addition, the slates now have support for S Pen stylus which connects to the tablet via Bluetooth Low Energy and can be attached magnetically to the rear near the cameras. When attached to the rear of the tablet, the S Pen wirelessly charges but even in the low power state, it can still be used as a stylus. If you have the Book Cover, the S Pen even fits snugly underneath the cover.
The S Pen measures 147mm in length and 8.2mm in diameter, weighs only 8g, and is IP68 dust and water-resistant. It retains the same functionality from the previous generation, meaning you can use S Pen Air action gestures to take selfies or videos or control multimedia content. You can also jot down notes in Samsung Notes that can be converted to digital text and then exported to Microsoft Word-supported formats or to a PDF. Samsung Notes’ floating window also returns, letting you take notes or make sketches while you’re in another app.
On the software side, the Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7+ run on One UI 2.5 based on Android 10. Samsung has made several tweaks to the UIwith several features added to the operating system. Samsung is also teaming u with Microsoft to integrate the tablets with Windows through the upgraded Link to Windows app. The app will give users access to the tablet’s apps directly from your Windows 10 PC. It also allows users to send messages, manage notifications, sync photos, and mirror the tablet’s display.
The Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7+ also feature on-device Samsung DeX, so you can get a PC-like experience without having to connect to an external monitor. There is also support for Samsung’s Quick Share feature which allows users to quickly transfer files to nearby contacts. You also get support for Google’s new Nearby Share feature.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 & Tab S7+ Pricing & Availability
As for the prices, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 carries a starting price of $649.99 while the Galaxy Tab S7+ is priced at $849.99.The slates come in Mystic Black, Mystic Silver, and Mystic Bronze colours. The tablets are expected to be avilable this Fall. Also, you’ll need to buy the S Pen, Book Cover, and Book Cover Keyboard accessories separately.
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