Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 & S Pen
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
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Faster chip
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Bigger battery
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Faster charging
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Higher-resolution camera
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Better display
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Lighter body
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7
Best value for money
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Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 & S Pen |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 9.7 | 9.7 |
| Resolution Height | 1024 | 1024 |
| Resolution Width | 768 | 768 |
| PPI | 132 | 132 |
| Screen-to-body | 72 | 72 |
Platform
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 & S Pen |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core 1.2 GHz | Quad-core 1.2 GHz |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 5.0 | 5.0 |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 & S Pen |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | — | 16GB 2GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 & S Pen |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 720p@30fps | 720p |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP | 5 MP |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 & S Pen |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 2 MP | 2 MP |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 & S Pen |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 6000 | 6000 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| music play | Up to 160 h | Up to 178 h |
| talk time | Up to 14 h 30 min (multimedia) (2G) / Up to 40 h (3G) | Up to 14 h 30 min (multimedia) (2G) / Up to 40 h (3G) |
Body
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 & S Pen |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Micro-SIM - cellular model only | Micro-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 242.5 | 242.5 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Weight (g) | 450 | 490 |
| Width (mm) | 166.8 | 166.8 |
Launch
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 & S Pen |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2015, March. Released 2015, May | 2015, July. Released 2015, July |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 & S Pen |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 40 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps - cellular model only | HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 & S Pen |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.1 | 4.1 |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS - cellular model only | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 & S Pen |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, dual speakers | Yes, dual speakers |
Features
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 & S Pen |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer | Accelerometer, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 and Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 & S Pen are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
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