Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE I957

  • Released 2011, November
    455g, 8.6mm thickness
    Android 3.2
    16GB/32GB storage, no card slot
  • N/A 671,218 hits
  • 26 Become a fan
  • 8.9"
    800x1280 pixels
  • 3MP
    720p
  • 1GB RAM
  • 6100mAh
    Li-Ion

Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE I957 - Specs

Network Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100 - for AT&T
  HSDPA 900 / 2100
4G bands LTE band 4(1700/2100), 17(700) - AT&T
  LTE band 3(1800), 7(2600), 20(800)
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE
Launch Announced 2011, August. Released 2011, November
Status Discontinued
Body Dimensions 230.9 x 157.8 x 8.6 mm (9.09 x 6.21 x 0.34 in)
Weight 455 g (1.00 lb)
SIM Mini-SIM
Display Type PLS TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size 8.9 inches, 229.7 cm2 (~63.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~170 ppi density)
 Samsung TouchWiz UX
Platform OS Android 3.2 (Honeycomb)
CPU Dual-core 1.5 GHz
Memory Card slot No
Internal 16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM
Main Camera Single 3.15 MP, AF
Features LED flash
Video 720p
Selfie camera Single 2 MP
Video
Sound Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack Yes
Comms WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth 3.0, A2DP, EDR
GPS Yes, with A-GPS
Radio No
USB 2.0
Features Sensors Accelerometer, gyro, compass
 TV-out
MP4/DivX/Xvid/H.264 player
MP3/WAV/eAAC+/OGG player
Photo/video editor
Document editor/viewer
Battery   Non-removable Li-Ion 6100 mAh battery
Stand-by Up to 400 h
Talk time Up to 11 h
Misc Colors Black
SAR 1.04 W/kg (body)    
SAR EU 0.86 W/kg (head)    
Price About 330 EUR

Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE I957 - User Reviews

  • I liked this model tablet Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE I957 but I have problems with occion send and receive calls. In the opinions someone who had already bought one answered that give a reset and install a version android 4.0.1 this update comes bundled with the keyboard it can make calls, reminding everyone that my tablet is SGH-I957 vercion 3.2 and how can I do the root or install the new vercion, greetings ....... ([email protected])

  • Doesn't have a memory card slot which makes it almost worthless. Being that it was originally offered through AT&T I should have known they would cut corners somewhere.

  • i still using it.. for so many yrs.. no wonder they discontinue after the sales of few mth.

  • Nice .... someone tell me how long we continue use this .... mean if we use this continuousl how long battery last . Please let me know

  • Nice .... someone tell me how long we continue use this .... mean if we use this continuousl how long battery last . Please let me know

  • i really enjoyed the tab though i did not see playstore on it,but i still got downloads from 1mobile,mobogenieetc.the battery life is solid.it supports voice calls when used with earphones.the two minuses are the non removable battery and lack of sd card slot.

  • Yes there is one available and I believe it is Samsung number BKC-1C9CABGCAN

  • Hello! Is there keyboard for Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 or a cover with keyboard?

  • Where can I get the Display for the Samsung model SGH I957.

  • i can not call somebody i can text only because there is no dial pad how can i call people

  • VoIP Only as long as connected to Internet

  • How to access dial pad for phone contacts. I can't make calls because no dial pads.

  • cant go to the link that you gave

  • according to the gsmarena's specification it shows yes it does have voice call, sms and mms features. check this its written above GENERAL at the top of the specification page. Tablet with support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMS. Also known as Galaxy Tab 8.9 I957, Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 AT&T

  • I have followed the instructions provided in the link: Now, I have installed android 4.1.2 on my Galaxy Tab LTE.

  • i installed a dialer but it says no telephony device available..... :(

  • how did you root your device plss help me.... we have the same device thank you

  • Try to install Go Contacts / Go Dialer / or any software that uses dialing options

  • Supports Flash with Honeycomb and ICS.

  • Supports Adobe Reader with Honeycomb or ICS.

  • Is anyone sure that it supports Adobe Flash player still? If it does then its a done deal for me

  • Does this tablet really supports GSM voice to be used as a phone? Didn't have chance to see it in person, but from all the reviews, it does not seem to have the GSM voice support.

  • Can anyone help me how to unlock this tablet? I have rooted this tablet and installed 4.1.1 but still it is locked. I have rooted with stock kernel.

  • no it doesnot support hand writing...hope this will help you.

  • Pls does it support hand writing?

  • slow upload and download has much to do with operator's network....and your management of memory size of your phone. most of the time operator's network is the main cause....

  • sumsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE I957 is very very good dont think any thing just buy it.....................i am with uuu

  • yes LTE way faster then 3 G

  • really disappointed in the upload speed of this android phone.the hype about it was just uncalled for.its very unlike Samsung phones

  • I'm looking for a link to downl. an manual för Galaxy Tab 8.9 Lite...please!

  • can i insert sim card and can i use 3g connection when im not home(wifi)

  • yes you can. :)

  • this is not a phone. this is a tablet so don't expect to make calls, be happy it can make text messages unlike other tablets that can't even make a text messages. this tablet is great. this is like a computer. nice gadget not only for games but also for school and business activities. especially the polaris viewer. where you can make power points, word and excel :) the only thing i hate is the battery life span.

  • no, you cannot make any calls through tab as a phone. thou you can call from skype. i'm not sure if you make calls through google either

  • can you make phone calls with samsung tab 8.9 and receve calls i have a phone number can txt and every thing eals is it posible to make calls and recev them like a cell phone cuse y would it have sim chip and a phone number for it if you cant call out or get a call just question

  • please add Radio and TV in all samsung galaxy tab

  • can I insert my sim card in tab 10.1

  • Enough thinness & wight is capable. It may good if Front camara is 5mp . Prich is littlebit high...

  • plz advice i'll buy one from canada is it blocked...!

  • can i ask i'll buy one from canada is it will be blocked or not? And the diffrent betwen the 8.9LTE & 7.1 plz advice...!

  • LTE frequencies suspect. Samsung website says 700/1700 Mhz LTE.

  • whats the international price of this tablet?

  • Yes, u can.......

  • Somebody tell me can I make voice call in this tab?

  • can ne1 tell me how to make voice communication in 8.9

  • Then What the hell is this?? Tablet with support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMS. Also known as Galaxy Tab 8.9 I957, Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 AT&T

  • you can make calls....

  • badtrip, can't make calls. booo!

  • dude, try to check this out, Motorola Droid Xyboard 8.2 MZ609 .. 5MP Tablet with 42mbps DL Speed, has a Call Feature, etc .. in my opinion this one got an edge on Tablet World .. try to consider this one peeps ..

  • 8.9 and 10.1 only has messaging capabilities NO CALLS.. s sad that only P1000 is theonly tablet that ca make calls BOO! Samsung.. i got really turned off! sucks!

  • yes there is a usb port build in and even there have external slot build in for sd card. Most people don`t know those feature exit but it do exit. i will show where is the port located.

  • i bought on from dubai....ot abl to make calls,but sms,gprs,edge is possible....from google what i came to know is its blocked in US versions and allowes in UK version....

  • Jaff tq anyway. But mine cannot make call. Thats why i asked any app for call can i use.

  • Hi jimmy, When it is 2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 and 3G Network HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 that means it can make audio and video calls both. so it can make calls

  • hy this tab can make call or cant make call? Any apps for call on this tab?

  • Hi Samsung Tab is graeat phone

  • the difference b/w d 7.7 and 8.9 tab is the 4g network and d processor speed. i prefer d 7.7 than d 8.9lte

  • Can I buy (32 GB) this from Singapore ? If so what would be the price without the service contract ?

  • wow.. it is vgery good /.// but price is very low

  • i have surprice....i am really happy

  • Nash, It's available, i saw it on SM Mega around 22k each

  • ohhohohohohoh kool devicee this is wht i was lokin forwrd guys superb

  • Is it the thinnest Tablet out there?

  • Hi All, May i ask if it's already available in Philippine Market and how much?

  • Does it have a port for Memory card or micro xD

  • Alec, first line says tablet with support for GSM voice communication..blur blur blur, so i guess it does.

  • does it have chatting and google chrome?

  • I have doubt about Samsung, there are many products in comming soon compare to other manufacturers... It is merely marketing efforts...

  • Tablet with support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMS.if you can read this post above?

  • does it Have GSM Talk?

  • Very good but Price is very High.............

  • You can relax it's 3.2 not 3.1

  • Is the following correct? OS: Android OS, v3.2 (Honeycomb). On previous reports os was said to be 3.1... Which one is the correct version?

  • That's a pretty ignorant comment about a very broad topic of getting hacked. First of all there is no such thing as a secure OS because if someone really wants to hack you they will find a way it's just a matter of time. You need to have an open connection to your phone at all times in order to have the slightest chance of getting hacked and you'll need to have installed a program(containing the malware) that has full access to your phone.

  • how do you justify that? is that the reason that android now has the largest market share and best devices? or are you a simple bandwagoner?

  • i am at a lost, the 8.9 3g is not yet available now we have an LTE not yet available , all these expecting models , the maternity ward must be very full i need that Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE plz....TQ

  • hi every body pls dont buy any andriod divice because its non secure os. because its kernal if somebody get base he can hack ur all data, so pls dont buy andriod phones

  • i us the USB internat in tab

  • i us the USB internat in tab

  • Is Galaxy tab 8.9 or 10.1 can make telephone calls like galaxy 7 tab?

  • This would not be called a TabDesk bcoz a lateral proportional has been launched by Samsung only i.e Galaxy 10.1 or 750 it is first to use this accessories and this is the New, Latest.

  • Does this Galaxy 8.9LTE provides social hub,music hub and book reading just as in the Galaxy 10.1 3G anyone here could answer my question??????

  • Really want 2 buy ths 4ne but wat r the pros and cons of ths 4ne.

  • it's cool. But I think i should call it Galaxy Tabdesk, as it's "desk user friendly" and supersize phone.

  • this is future tablet, waiting for launching in singapore device that very duitable for bomility instead of notbook computer of other computer,but i believe 7' or 8' best size with the same or better functionality.. cheers all :-)

  • I am at a lost, the 8.9 3g is not yet available now we have an LTE not yet available , all these expecting models , the maternity ward must be very full

  • Good tab, suit me

  • This table is really a big one to hold in one hand. But i like it

  • design and size is good enough but camera should improve to min 8mp and SD should increase as much as 180gb at least for larger space. The RAM should be at least 2GB and front camera should be 5mp.. `

  • i love

  • hmmm....1.5ghz dual-core....it must be 1080p video rec and at least 5mp camera.....don't make any tab if u don't have any idea.......

  • Almost same like other Samsung TAB,but lack of GSM Sim.

  • can samsung be like HP and sell some tablets for $99 .

  • What LTE-frequencies will this tablet support? (700 band = USA AT&T/Verizon, 800/2600 band = EU, partially unauctioned)