Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 & S Pen vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 & S Pen
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 & S Pen
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7
Better display
Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7
Lighter body
Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 & S Pen | Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 9.7 | 9.7 |
| Panel Type | — | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 1024 | 2048 |
| Resolution Width | 768 | 1536 |
| PPI | 132 | 264 |
| Screen-to-body | 72 | 72.7 |
Platform
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 & S Pen | Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core 1.2 GHz | Octa-core (4x1.9 GHz & 4x1.3 GHz) - T810, T815Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53) - T813N, T819N |
| GPU | — | Mali-T760 MP6 - T810, T815Adreno 510 - T813N, T819N |
| Chipset Name | — | Exynos 5433 - T810, T815Qualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 652 - T813N, T819N |
| Process (nm) | — | 28 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 5.0 | 5.0.2 |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 & S Pen | Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 16GB 2GB RAM | 16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 & S Pen | Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 720p | 1440p@30fps |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP | 8 MP |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 & S Pen | Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 2 MP | 2.1 MP |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 & S Pen | Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 6000 | 5870 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| music play | Up to 178 h | Up to 109 h |
| talk time | Up to 14 h 30 min (multimedia) (2G) / Up to 40 h (3G) | Up to 12 h (multimedia) (2G) / Up to 30 h (3G) |
Body
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 & S Pen | Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Micro-SIM | Nano-SIM (cellular model only) |
| Height (mm) | 242.5 | 237.3 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.5 | 5.6 |
| Weight (g) | 490 | 389 |
| Width (mm) | 166.8 | 169 |
Launch
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 & S Pen | Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2015, July. Released 2015, July | 2015, July. Released 2015, September |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 & S Pen | Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 40 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps - cellular model only |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 & S Pen | Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.1 | 4.1 |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS - cellular model only |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 & S Pen | Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, dual speakers | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 & S Pen | Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, compass | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 & S Pen and Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 & S Pen packs a 6000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 8 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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