Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7

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| name = Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7

| logo = Samsung Galaxy Tab new logo.png

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| aka = Regular Model:
SM-T550 (WiFi)
SM-T555 (3G, 4G/LTE & WiFi)
S-Pen Model:
SM-P550 (WiFi)
SM-P555 (3G, 4G/LTE & WiFi)

| manufacturer = Samsung Electronics

| family = Galaxy Tab
Galaxy A

| type = Tablet computer

| releasedate = {{Start date and age|2015|05|01|df=yes|br=yes}}

| lifespan =

| price =

| discontinued =

| unitsshipped =

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| os = Android 5.0.2 Lollipop; Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow; Android 7.1.1 Nougat

| power = 6,000 mAh Li-Ion battery

| soc = Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 APQ8016

| cpu = 1.2GHz: Quad-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 {{cite web|title=Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7|url=http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_a_9_7-7122.php|publisher=GSMArena|access-date=2 January 2016}}{{cite web|title=Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 S-Pen|url=http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_a_&_s_pen-7443.php|publisher=GSMArena|access-date=2 January 2016}}

| storage = 16/32 GB flash memory,
microSDXC slot (up to 128 GB)

| memory = Regular Model:
1.5 GB (Wi-Fi)
2 GB (LTE)
S-Pen Model:
2 GB

| display = 1024x768 px (132 ppi),
{{convert|9.7|in|cm|abbr=on}} diagonal,
TFT LCD

| graphics = Adreno 306 GPU

| sound = Built-in stereo

| input = Multi-touch screen, digital compass, proximity and ambient light sensors, accelerometer

| camera = 5.0MP AF rear facing, 2 MP front facing

| connectivity = Cat3 100 Mbps DL, 50 Mbps UP Hexa-Band 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (4G/LTE & WiFi model)
HSDPA 42.2 Mbit/s, (4G/LTE & WiFi model)
HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s 850/900/1900/2100 (4G/LTE & WiFi model)
EDGE/GPRS Quad 850/900/1800/1900 (4G/LTE & WiFi model)
Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 & 5GHz), Bluetooth 4.0, HDMI (external cable), GPS

| service =

| dimensions = {{convert|242.5|mm|in|abbr=on}} H
{{convert|166.8|mm|in|abbr=on}} W
{{convert|7.5|mm|in|abbr=on}} D

| weight = Regular Model:
WiFi: {{convert|450|g|lb|abbr=on}}
4G/LTE: {{convert|453|g|lb|abbr=on}}
S-Pen Model:
WiFi: {{convert|490|g|lb|abbr=on}}
4G/LTE: {{convert|493|g|lb|abbr=on}}

| predecessor = Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1

| successor = Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1

| website =

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The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 is a 9.7-inch Android-based tablet computer produced and marketed by Samsung Electronics. It belongs to the mid-range Samsung Galaxy Tab A series, which also includes an 8.0-inch model, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0. It was announced in March 2015, and subsequently released on 1 May 2015.{{cite news | url=http://www.anandtech.com/show/9176/samsung-introduces-new-8-and-97-galaxy-tab-a-tablets|publisher=AnandTech |title=Samsung Introduces New 8.0 and 9.7 Galaxy Tab A Tablets|access-date=2 January 2016}}

History

The Galaxy Tab A 9.7 was announced together with the smaller Galaxy Tab A 8.0 in March 2015.

Features

The Galaxy Tab A 9.7 is released with Android 5.0 Lollipop. Samsung has customized the interface with its TouchWiz software. As well as the standard suite of Google apps, it has Samsung apps such as S Planner, WatchON, Smart Stay, Multi-Window, Group Play, Multi-user mode, SideSync 4.0. The S-Pen models are also equipped with the S-Pen suite found in the Samsung Galaxy Note series.

The Galaxy Tab A 9.7 equipped models are available in WiFi-only and 4G/LTE & WiFi variants. Storage ranges from 16 GB to 32 GB depending on the model, with a microSDXC card slot for expansion up to 512 GB.[http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/galaxy-tab/SM-T550NZWAXAR Galaxy Tab A Regular Specifications]. Samsung. Retrieved 2 January 2016.[http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/galaxy-tab/SM-P550NZAAXAR Galaxy Tab A S-Pen Specifications]. Samsung. Retrieved 2 January 2016. It has a 9.7-inch TFT LCD screen with a resolution of 1024x768 pixels and a pixel density of 132 ppi. It also features a 2 MP front camera without flash and a rear-facing 5.0 MP AF camera without flash.

Software

The Galaxy Tab A was released with Android 5.0.2 Lollipop.

Unlike the smaller 8.0 inch model, the rollout of the Android Marshmallow Update started in May 2016. The Android 7.1.1 Nougat started in September 2017.

References

External links

A 9.7

Category:Android (operating system) devices

Category:Tablet computers introduced in 2015