Samsung has finally started rolling out the new Android 12 update for the LTE version of its popular mid-range tablet in the market — Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 10.4 which was launched by the company in the year 2020.

Apart from the new version of the Android operating system, the update also brings One UI 4.1 custom user interface and June 2022 security patch. Currently, this new update is available in European countries and could soon be expanded to other regions.

The new update for the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 10.4 (2020) comes with the firmware version T505XXU3CVE7. It is currently available in Austria, Baltic, Bulgaria, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Nordic countries, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Southeast Europe, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, and the UK.

This is the second and the last major Android version update for the device. When the tablet was launched, it was running the Android 10 operating system with One UI 2, and last year, it received the Android 11 update with One UI 3.1.

As for the specifications, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 10.4 features a 10.4-inch LCD display with a 2,000 x 1,200 pixels screen. Under the hood, it is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 processor, coupled with 3GB RAM and up to 64GB of internal storage.

It has an 8-megapixel camera sensor on the back and a 5-megapixel snapper on the front side for taking selfies and video calling. There are four speakers that support Dolby Atmos. The device is powered by a 7,040mAh battery but it does not come with support for any type of fast charging.

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Samsung launched the Galaxy Tab A7 in India in late September 2020. The tablet was introduced in both WiFi-only and LTE variants. But unfortunately, the company only debuted the 32GB version. Now, months after its release, the South Korean tech giant is finally bringing the 64GB variant to the country. Additionally, it has also announced ‘Back to School’ offers on Galaxy tablets for students

Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 64GB India Launch

Samsung announced the arrival of the Galaxy Tab A7 64GB variant to India in a press release. This version of the tablet will go on sale on Samsung online store, Amazon India, and Flipkart from April 19.

Interestingly, the company did not reveal the price of this version. Also, it did not clarify whether the 64GB variant will be available in both WiFi-only and 4G editions. Anyway, we expect to learn about it before it goes on sale next week.

For those unaware, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 features a 10.4-inch TFT LCD panel with a resolution of 2000 x 1200 pixels (WUXGA+), Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SoC, 3GB RAM, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, GALILEO), USB Type-C port, 3.5mm headphone jack, and MicroSD card slot.

Other features include an 8MP rear camera, 5MP front-facing camera, accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass, One UI 2.5 based on Android 10, 7,040mAh battery, and 15W fast charging.

Samsung India Back to School Offers on Galaxy Tablets

The student offers are applicable to the following Samsung tablets sold in India.

• Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+

  • Flat ₹10,000 on Keyboard Cover | Effective Price: ₹7,999
  • ₹10,000 Cashback on HDFC Bank Debit and Credit Cards

• Samsung Galaxy Tab S7

  • Flat ₹10,000 on Keyboard Cover | Effective Price: ₹5,999
  • ₹9,000 Cashback on HDFC Bank Debit and Credit Cards

• Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite

  • Galaxy Buds+ at ₹1,999
  • ₹3,000 Cashback on HDFC Bank Debit and Credit Cards

• Samsung Galaxy Tab A7

  • Book Cover at ₹999
  • ₹2,000 Cashback on HDFC Bank Debit and Credit Cards

The above-listed offers can be availed from the Samsung Student Advantage page.

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Samsung has launched the Galaxy Tab A7 in India, weeks after the product was first unveiled. The tablet is hitting India in Dark Gray Silver and Gold colours and is priced at Rs. 17999 (~$244) for the Wi-Fi version. The LTE model is priced at Rs. 21999 (~$298). It is available from Samsung.com, select retail stores and leading online portals including Amazon.in and Flipkart.

To recall, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 is the newest member of the affordable Galaxy Tab A series. The slate features a 10.4-inch TFT display having a WUXGA+ resolution of 2000×1200 pixels and a screen-to-body ratio of about 80%.

The Tab A7 tablet is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 Mobile Platform. The processor is an octa-core chipset built on an 11nm process. The architecture includes four Kryo 260 cores clocked at 2GHz and four Kryo 260 CPUs clocked at 1.8GHz. The processor also includes the Adreno 610 GPU. The processor is backed by a 3GB RAM and there is 32GB and 64GB storage options. The storage can be expanded via microSD card.

The tablet packs a single 8MP camera at the rear while for selfies and video chat, there is a 5MP camera at the front. For an immersive multimedia experience, the slate packs four speakers which is more than what you find in most tablet in this range. For a longer usage time, the tablet packs a 7,040 mAh battery and there is a USB-C port on board for faster charging. The tablet equally packs a 3.5 mm audio jack while for connectivity, you get Bluetooth 5.0 and Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac.

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Tablets are trending devices again, thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic and the lockdown periods. And earlier this month, Apple released two new iPads, including the 8th generation of its most affordable iPad. But the most important Android tablets manufacturers released affordable models as well: is it worth spending the money asked for the new iPad 10.2 or you should choose a last-generation Android tablet in the affordable segment? This comparison between the new iPad 10.2, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7, and the Huawei MatePad 5G will clear your ideas.

Apple iPad 10.2 8th gen vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 vs Huawei MatePad 5G

Design

The Apple iPad 10.2 does not have the best design out there. It has a very outdated design, unlike the latest iPad Pro, with thick bezels around the display and Touch ID. Huawei MatePad 5G is the most stunning one because it sports very narrow bezels around the display and a full metal unibody design with great build quality. Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 is the thinnest tablet of the trio and it has narrow bezels as well, but it is made of cheaper materials and it comes with thicker bezels than the Huawei MatePad 5G. That is why the MatePad 5G wins the design comparison.

Display

The most advanced display belongs to the iPad 10.2. Not only it sports a higher resolution, but it also comes with higher overall image quality. The iPad 10.2 has a 4:3 aspect ratio which is actually better for reading, web browsing, and viewing images. On the other hand, the 5:3 aspect ratio of the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 and the Huawei MatePad 5G is better for video playback. With the iPad 10.2 8th gen, you also get a higher brightness level. Note that iPad 8th gen and Huawei MatePad 5G support the stylus for handwriting and drawing, while the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 does not.

Hardware/Software

The best tablet in terms of performance is the iPad 10.2 because it sports a more powerful processor: the Apple A13 Bionic which is the same you can find on the iPhone Xs series. The tablet has high-end performances and even a better optimized operating system. iPad OS is also better than Android for productivity thanks to its advanced features. For these reasons, the iPad 10.2 8th gen wins both the hardware and software comparisons. But some people may prefer Android to iOS due to more chances of personalizations. Note that Huawei MatePad 5G is the only one to support 5G.

Camera

You should not focus so much on the cameras while opting for an affordable tablet because you won’t get a great photo quality. These tablets are more or less at the same level, equipped with their 8 MP rear cameras, and they are nothing special. You can only get a sufficient photo quality for emergency shots, nothing more. When it comes to selfies, Huawei MatePad 5G wins thanks to its 8 MP front camera. Instead, if we talk about rear cameras, the iPad 10.2 8th gen is actually more convincing.

Battery

With iPad 8th gen, Samsung Galaxy Tab A7, and Huawei MatePad 5G have satisfying batteries which can last two days with moderate usage. We still can not tell you which one lasts more on a single charge because none had the chance to test all of them thoroughly until now. An important detail is the support of 22.5W fast charging on the Huawei MatePad 5G, which makes charging a lot faster. The Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 should have a shorter battery life than Huawei MatePad 5G if you keep 5G disabled on the MatePad 5G.

Price

The iPad 10.2 8th gen is priced €370/$430, Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 costs just €240/$280, and Huawei MatePad 5G has a €400/$465 listing price. If we exclude 5G support, the iPad 10.2 8th gen wins the comparison thanks to its more advanced hardware department, great display, and more interesting operating system, at least for productivity. Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 is the loser, but it has the highest value for money.

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Apple iPad 10.2 8th gen vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 vs Huawei MatePad 5G: PRO and CONS

Samsung Galaxy Tab A7

PROS

• Slimmer
• Very affordable
• Good design
• Fast charging

CONS

• No pen support

Huawei MatePad 5G

PROS

• 5G
• Pen support
• Fast charging
• Good design and build quality

CONS

• Price

Apple iPad 10.2 8th gen

PROS

• Awesome hardware
• Great OS for productivity
• Awesome camera
• Pen support
• Best display

CONS

• Outdated design

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At a time when smartphones are approaching mini-tablets in size, Samsung is one of the few companies which sells proper Tablets in both midrange and flagship segments. Accordingly, the company recently unveiled the flagship Galaxy Tab S7 and S7+ in countries like the USA and India. Now, it is said to unveil the mid-range Galaxy Tab A7(2020) in India soon. A teaser page has gone live on Amazon and hints at processor and color variants of the tablet.

The tablet got listed on Samsung’s official website a week ago. It had the model number SM-T500 and SM-T505. While these match with the Galaxy Tab A7(2020), the latest teaser on the Amazon India website confirms the Galaxy Tab A7 moniker and gives away more details. The page also reveals Dark Grey, Silver, and Gold color options. Further, one of the images contains a dragon hinting at the presence of Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SoC.

The teaser page also contains keywords like “epic game”, “digital classroom”. From these hints, it looks like Samsung is targeting kids and gamers who are looking for a budget tablet. Since the pandemic is not over yet, many schools and officers continue to remain shut. This has forced many to work from home and Samsung has sensed this rightly to launch tablets in India to aid online education and work. Apart from this, Samsung hasn’t revealed anything about the launch date yet, and hence, we will have to wait a bit more to find it out.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab A7(2020) Specifications and Expected Price

We already know the specifications of Galaxy Tab A7(2020) from its earlier launch in Germany. We can expect it to launch in WiFi-only and LTE variants in India. As teased on Amazon, it is one of the slimmest tablets measuring in at 157.4×247.6×7.0mm(HxWxD) and weighs 476g. There is a 10.4-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 2000×1200 pixels.

Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SoC, it comes paired with 3GB RAM and 32/64GB storage. There is an 8MP rear shooter and a 5MP front-facing camera for video calling. It has a huge 7,040mAh battery, 3.5mm audio jack, Bluetooth 5.0, Dual-band Wi-Fi, and Type-C port for connectivity.

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As for the price, it is priced at EUR 233(~Rs.20,306) for the WiFi and EUR 282(~Rs.24,576) for the LTE variants. Hence, we can expect similar pricing in India.

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Samsung Wednesday launched the Galaxy A42 5G which happens to be its cheapest 5G phone. The company also introduced a number of products such as the Galaxy Fit2 and the much-touted Galaxy Tab A7 as well as the Galaxy Wireless Charging Trio whose render leaked a few days back.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 is the newest member of the affordable Galaxy Tab A series. The slate features a 10.4-inch TFT display having a WUXGA+ resolution of 2000×1200 pixels and a screen-to-body ratio of about 80%.

The Tab A7 tablet is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 Mobile Platform. The processor is an octa-core chipset built on an 11nm process. The architecture includes four Kryo 260 cores clocked at 2GHz and four Kryo 260 CPUs clocked at 1.8GHz. The processor also includes the Adreno 610 GPU. The processor is backed by a 3GB RAM and there is 32GB and 64GB storage options. The storage can be expanded via microSD card.

The tablet packs a single 8MP camera at the rear while for selfies and video chat, there is a 5MP camera at the front. For an immersive multimedia experience, the slate packs four speakers which is more than what you find in most tablet in this range. For a longer usage time, the tablet packs a 7,040 mAh battery and there is a USB-C port on board for faster charging. The tablet equally packs a 3.5 mm audio jack while for connectivity, you get Bluetooth 5.0 and Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac. Samsung has indicated that an LTE version will be launched in some countries.

Samsung also launched the Wireless Charging Trio, a successor to the Wireless Charging Duo was launched way back in 2018. As we can grab from the name, the Wireless Charging Trio can fire up a maximum of three different devices at the same time. The device comes with a USB-C to USB-C cable and will be available in White and Black colours.

The pad has a rectangular shape and has a round cutout on one side where a Galaxy Watch3 will fit perfectly. Although details of the device weren’t disclosed, the wireless pad may likely support devices compatible with the Qi charging standard.

The charging speed of the device wasn’t also disclosed. Still, we’ll have to wait for a further announcement regarding the pricing and availability.

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Samsung recently announced its flagship Galaxy Tab S7 series but in recent times, there are rumours of the tech giant launching a new slate dubbed Galaxy Tan A7 (2020). The tablet has now been listed by a Dutch retailer known as CentralPoint.Thetablet had earlier bee certified by FCC and Bluetooth SIG.

The product page not only revealed the product page but also the specs and prices of the tablet. The listing shows that the base model will be priced at €235 which is way cheaper than the price of the Galaxy Tab S7. This model comes with an entry-level 32GB of built-in storage and only supports Wi-Fi connectivity. The higher 64 GB storage version with only WiFi connectivity costs an extra €35. Further, the topmost version with LTE connectivity will cost around an extra €60. This means that the fully-loaded version costs €323.

As for the specifications, the Galaxy Tab A7 10.4 (2020) features a 10.4-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 2,000 x 1,200 pixels. The tablet is powered by a Snapdragon 662 chipset, an 11nm chip which is a bit faster and more efficient compared to the Exynos 7904 found inside the Tab A 10.1 (2019).

The slate comes with Android 10 and One UI out of the box and packs a monster 7,040 mAh battery inside. Also, there’s a single camera on the back of the slate although the Google Play Console claims a dual 13 + 5 MP camera. Buyers will have the option of choosing from three colour options: grey, gold and silver.

According to the store listing, the Galaxy Tab A7 10.4 (2020) is expected to become available on September 11 in the Netherlands and Belgium. Samsung may officially announce the tablet before that date.

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