Product comparison · 2 tablets

Samsung Galaxy Tab A (9.7) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 SM-T813 Snapdragon

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  • 45specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 28identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • Galaxy Tab A (9.7):1024 x 768 pixels
    • Galaxy Tab S2 SM-T813 Snapdragon:2048 x 1536 pixels
  • Processor frequency
    • Galaxy Tab A (9.7):1.2 GHz
    • Galaxy Tab S2 SM-T813 Snapdragon:1.8 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • Galaxy Tab A (9.7):2 GB
    • Galaxy Tab S2 SM-T813 Snapdragon:3 GB
  • Internal storage capacity
    • Galaxy Tab A (9.7):16 GB
    • Galaxy Tab S2 SM-T813 Snapdragon:32 GB
  • Rear camera resolution (numeric)
    • Galaxy Tab A (9.7):5 MP
    • Galaxy Tab S2 SM-T813 Snapdragon:8 MP
  • Maximum video resolution
    • Galaxy Tab A (9.7):1280 x 720 pixels
    • Galaxy Tab S2 SM-T813 Snapdragon:2560 x 1440 pixels
  • Front camera resolution (numeric)
    • Galaxy Tab A (9.7):2 MP
    • Galaxy Tab S2 SM-T813 Snapdragon:2.1 MP
  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    • Galaxy Tab A (9.7):Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
    • Galaxy Tab S2 SM-T813 Snapdragon:Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)

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Comparison of Galaxy Tab A (9.7), SM-T813
89 specifications
Display1 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1024 x 768 pixels2048 x 1536 pixels
Display technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOLED
Display technology marketing nameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSuper AMOLED
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Touchscreen typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCapacitive
Display number of coloursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.78 million colours
Panel typeKnown for oneTFTUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor1 differ
Processor familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSnapdragon
Processor modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAPQ8076
Processor frequencyDiffers1.2 GHz1.8 GHz
CoprocessorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Coprocessor frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4 GHz
Coprocessor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB3 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLPDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source667 MHz
Storage2 differ
Internal storage capacityDiffers16 GB32 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash)MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Camera3 differ
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Differs5 MP8 MP
Rear camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3264 x 2448 pixels
Digital zoomKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x
Maximum video resolutionDiffers1280 x 720 pixels2560 x 1440 pixels
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs2 MP2.1 MP
GeotaggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Video recording modesKnown for one720pUnknown — not stated by the source
Video capturing speedKnown for one30 fpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi DirectKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Messagingidentical
E-mailKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Instant messaging (IM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performanceidentical
Personal info management (PIM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAlarm clock, Calculator, Calendar, Stopwatch, To-do list
Google applicationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGoogle Music, Google Play
Sensorsidentical
GyroscopeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Orientation sensorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Operating system versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.0
Battery3 differ
Battery capacityDiffers6000 mAh5870 mAh
Continuous video playback time (max)Differs14 h12 h
Continuous audio playback timeDiffers178 h109 h
Browsing time (Wi-Fi) (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 h
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers166.8 mm169 mm
DepthDiffers7.5 mm5.6 mm
HeightDiffers242.5 mm237.3 mm
WeightDiffers487 g389 g
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2500 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1800 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source700 g
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Stylus penKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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