Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7

  • Released 2015, September
    389g (Wi-Fi) / 392g (LTE), 5.6mm thickness
    Android 5.0.2, up to 6.0.1 - T810…
    32GB/64GB storage, microSD slot
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  • 9.7"
    1536x2048 pixels
  • 8MP
    1440p
  • 3GB RAM
    Exynos 5433
  • 5870mAh
    Li-Ion

Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 - Specs

Network Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 17(700), 20(800)
Speed HSPA, LTE
Launch Announced 2015, July
Status Available. Released 2015, September
Body Dimensions 237.3 x 169 x 5.6 mm (9.34 x 6.65 x 0.22 in)
Weight 389g (Wi-Fi) / 392g (LTE) (13.72 oz)
SIM Nano-SIM
Display Type Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size 9.7 inches, 291.4 cm2 (~72.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1536 x 2048 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~264 ppi density)
Platform OS Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) - T810, T815
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat) - T813N, T819N
Chipset Exynos 5433 - T810, T815
Qualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 652 (28 nm) - T813N, T819N
CPU Octa-core (4x1.9 GHz & 4x1.3 GHz) - T810, T815
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53) - T813N, T819N
GPU Mali-T760 MP6 - T810, T815
Adreno 510 - T813N, T819N
Memory Card slot microSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
Internal 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
Main Camera Single 8 MP, AF
Video 1440p@30fps
Selfie camera Single 2.1 MP
Video
Sound Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
Comms WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth 4.1, A2DP, LE
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
Radio No
USB microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
Features Sensors Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass
 ANT+
Battery   Non-removable Li-Ion 5870 mAh battery
Talk time Up to 12 h (multimedia) (2G) / Up to 30 h (3G)
Music play Up to 109 h
Misc Colors White, black, gold
Models SM-T810, SM-T815, SM-T813N, SM-T819N, SM-T819, SM-T813
SAR EU 0.86 W/kg (body)    
Price About 270 EUR

Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 - User Reviews

  • How can i remove the light brown shades form my Samsung galaxy tab screen? Plz help

  • I`ve been using my tab S2 9.7 since Sep 2015 and it still is doing awesome. Still didn`t feel outdated or sluggish and working completely fine. Had this battery issue where it doesn`t charge completely and takes so long to charge. I charged the tab for more than 15-20 hours for two times and now the problem is fixed. Always use the original charger to avoid battery conflicts. I still use it daily for my class activities and is really helpful. Should thank Samsung for this great device and I`m pretty sure I can go two more years with it without any issue.

  • 2 years and i don't have any update,and Android is 7.0.. This Tablet cost me over 500€. And start run slowly battery life is low.... I am disappointed from this tablet!!!

  • I have T815 still looks and feels premium even after 4 years !

  • Thank you I discovered that it's a live demo unit

  • Nope, only 32gb versions.

  • Does this tablet have a 16gb model or i have bern duped?

  • I agree that they are expensive. I got lucky, though, as I bought a used one on eBay for 80 USD. If you are lucky you can get this tablet for a cheap price there. It only had one crack on the screen which was hardly noticeable. Not a bad deal, especially as the rest of the tablet, looked almost new. Good luck!

  • I just bought the LTE version for 269 Euros in Greece. The price was really enticing for a 4G tablet. I was using the 8.0 version for the last 3.5 years and I was very happy with its performance and screen quality. However, USB charging port became problematic for the last year and died recently. First chance I will order a replacement charging port to repair my old one.

  • Is not yet discontinued. But, there are better options out there for the price (Huawei and newer Samsung tablets). In my home country (Romania) the price is around 300€ (wi-fi version), which is too expensive for a tablet released in 2015. If you are not against Apple ecosystem and you are not using your tablet as a main device, I will recommend the 2018 iPad 6th generation. Is around 300€ base model (even cheaper if you can find some good deals), at this price is nothing better on the market.

  • is it discontinued? is there posibility i can find it in UAE?

  • You can make or take calls via a headphone with attached microphone.

  • How can possible to make call?

  • Guess problem with hardware. Take it to the samsung service.

  • Help. My tab s2 9.7 charging very slow and cannot connect to computer or otg. I dont know whether my usb port broken or software issue. I want to know if anyone have this issue. First screen flickering issue gone, now come this issue.

  • Good then, T815 like a high ender T819 like a mid ranger.

  • T 815

  • T815 comes with 20nm processor while T819 comes with 28nm processor. latter one use to warm up more.

  • Which model you bought T815 or T819 ?

  • I just received mine today. I haven’t turned it on yet but have heard that’s pretty common for it to get warm. Idk about getting unbearably hot though. I’ll let you know once I test it.

  • Ordered S2 from flipkart. Today's back recieved it. Installed just some reading apps and video apps like Netflix. Everytime I switch on, the phone starts heating in the front and back right side. In the front, it becomes unbearable hot. Is this a defective piece or this is usual with S2? Please help..

  • Great improvement on my old TAB 4 . Best is the screen 4:3 format for my magazines and books. worst is its so thin it keeps slipping when handling.

  • It's still pretty good now

  • nah

  • I just bought it - and I am very satisfied. I don't believe the successor S3 is really that much better to justify its much higher price. Particularly I like the 4:3 format, for reading magazines and books much better than 16:9.

  • is it still worth getting today?

  • Hi...Is samsung tab s2 or tab s3 is compatible to connect to projectors ....? Please let me know ... Thanks

  • Excellent tablet considering its more than 2 1/2 years old. Mine has 7.0 nougat and runs like a dream. Beautiful,crisp, and colorful display! Smooth UI and fast app loading. For anyone with charging issues ( slow charging) you need a powerful charger to get it juiced up. A regular charger will take waaaayyy too low as it is very slow. This si a large tablet and needs a powerful charger. I bought one at a carrier store ( Verizon) and it charges normally now. I really do not know if this tablet will get 8.0 oreo, In Fact, I doubt it. It would be nice if Samsung gave us at least 7.1.1 nougat since I got 7.0. Cheers

  • Yes . It will support jio but you have install jiovoice app for voice calling .

  • The 30hr problem is due to your charging bay inside ur S2 was short-circuit. It cost only about $20 to replace, so bring it to nearest Customer Service

  • hi,how can i install twrp in t819n

  • Waiting for Android Oreo samsung !

  • My tab s2 sm t813 doesnt support OTG and have problems with battery charge until 30 hours for a full charge! Anyway in others terms work fine

  • i have 815(exynos) and android 7

  • Is It Compatible With JIO Sim 4G Network??

  • Yes

  • Hi, is the Exynos version upgradable to Android 7? Please...

  • Can I connect this tab S2 with TV or projector by cable (USB type C out HDMI or VGA)? Thanks

  • Waiting for OReo !

  • Sure does I use usb OTG on it all the time , can even use a mouse on it :)

  • I find it to be fast , great to use light weight and screen protectors and cases are easily available on ebay from Aussie sellers :)

  • I purchased this tablet in October 2015 and still no lags in performance and its ergonomics is solid too. !

  • Bullshit. Its 2 years warranty plus battery has to be under warranty as well. Go to the Consumer Office in your country

  • It’s difficult to find accessories like cover, and even glass or screen protector

  • It's a great tablet ever, i'm waiting for its new generation.

  • purchased Feb 2017 it died March 2018 . Faulty battery. Samsung said warranty over to bad, they wouldn't acknowledge battery problems on the model. Poor service and customer support . Stay away from their tablets. Paid 550.00 it lasted 13 months ??????

  • Worked fine for a year. Now it fails to respond or has a 5-10 second delay in responding. Very unhappy. 8 inch tab.

  • Good design, poor audio, the factory charging system was faulty and they made me pay over USD$150 for it!! Supports Whatsapp, calls like any android phones. It lags after a while however. I'm still bitter about having to pay for a defective charging system. Almost good, so to hell with it, on with iPad 2017. Samsung are s**t people.

  • i have the same problem. It quits suddenly all the times. I tried factory reset several times as well as hard restart. The tab just turned off by itself all the times . Please help ?

  • Nice tab but it has a terrible factory defect. Suddenly starts tripping off somewhere along the way and it's bye-bye from there.

  • I am hoping that it will get Oreo, but if it doesn't it's not a problem, yesterday my tab T813 got a new update, only 60 Mb but security is now 1 January 2018 ...

  • Most likely no Oreo Update. Think we were lucky it got the last 7 update.

  • Owning this since October 2015 and still no lag in its performance and design is eye catching. Nice Samsung !

  • Oreo will come for tab s2 or not?

  • Waiting for oreo update for this fantastic tablet.

  • Not an update? It is two times faster and the battery lasts longer. Also it has quick charge and a better screen.

  • I suggest wait for few months for Tab S4 release. I going to be a amazing one. I assume. Tab S3 not at all a upgrade.

  • Good to here, its 2 years old but i think im gonna buy one brand new and flash LineageOS on it to replace my Nexus 9.

  • That's not gonna happen unless you use LineageOS. Nougat is the last update for the Tab S2

  • Excellent device

  • Bought it on November 2015 still working like a Brezze. Very good Samsung !

  • I am waiting for android oreo update.

  • Very good s2 t815 this tablet very fast....ik use 2 years no problem

  • Yes it supports OTG

  • I think doubt Samsung galaxy tab s2 9.7 model T815 or T819N have Usb otg host? Yes or no? Then i und will soon buy it. Pl re fast

  • A well built device !

  • 20k in what currency? the last time i checked here in philippines, it is still at php27k. if you have extra budget, go for tab s3. but for me, i gotta wait for my tab s2 gift. i can't be more choosy for a gift hehehe

  • Rubbish

  • How its battery life?

  • it would of told u in the body description but seeing as it don't its not "water proof"

  • Is it water-proof and dust-proof? I couldn't find any information in internet.

  • Got this tablet at an creíble discount less than 200 bucks brand new and works great has gresst graphics and speed plus multy tasking ,so far has a superv funtionallity the only down side is battery life but is not that bad

  • Waiting for Android O update !

  • Bought the T813 (9.7'" 2016) for 384€ in Lithuania. It can only record videos in 1080p while the T810 (9.7" 2015) can record them in 1440p. At least that's what I've seen on YouTube.

  • 20k @ What currency ? at Where ?

  • Tab s2 it is very good tablet i do not think that the price for tab s3 will drop so fast. So if you find good price for Tab s2 T813N, T819N buy it....

  • Guys ....need help!!!! Whats ur opinion if i buy s2 9.7 on 2017 at 20k offer ..or should i try or wait for someother

  • Is android8 will come to tab s2 or not

  • My antutu benchmark score icreases by 10000 points in nougat. !!

  • For almost all nougat based issue, try factory format, also clear the cache/dalvik/data from stock recovery. For 5ghz and bluetooth issue make sure power save is off and try lowering your router channel.

  • Good joke !

  • Same problem. Very slow . My tab E is ironically the fastest.

  • Black colour option is way too gorgeous !

  • I done the upgrade to NOUGAT on my Samsung galaxy tab s2 8.0 now my Bluetooth just keeps getting disconnected and reconnected,I done everything I could think and read about it to fix the problem but to no avail,anyone with similar problem?

  • My tab s2 is running nougat just fine.

  • When to get nougat update for t819y?

  • I dont have any problems with 5ghz i have updated my Tablet to 7.0 . Its faster than Android 6.1. Im very happy with this Tablet.only one thing why not an ledflitser.but overall great Tablet from Samsung.

  • Nougat experience is really great. Felt like owning a new Galaxy Tab S3 cheers have a nice day ahead with your tab S2 with no get update.

  • It is Only Compatible With 2.4GHZ, With My Device Running Marshmallow!

  • since the update to 7.0 i can not connect to the 5ghz networks it does not show and picks the 2.4 g networks is else having this problem my updated in the middle of the night while i was sleeping please let me know if any other people are having the probelm with 5g netoworks

  • But the battery?

  • can it recognize a 1tb external hard drive using otg?

  • Hi I've received the Nougat 7.0 update last week on my T815 Vodafone uk Ive been using it for a week now and in i think i hate the update a lil cuz some of the options has been removed, for example in the soundAlive they removed fome of the sound effects like the 3d and the clearance options also the camera i feel it less quality. On the smart manager app they changed it completely my opinion on it that the previous version was more batter and effective. One of the most things i hate isthe RAM usage the new OS update eats my RAM capacity like a monster. The last thing ive noticed that the video player cracks the videos when I'm watching a video with MKV format, ive just noticed that yesterday, I'm not sure yet if its the film i was watching of is it the video player App , i will let you know when i try it with another film. Thats all for now. Let me know your opinion guys Thanks alot ... see u soon. Oh i forgot something i wanna ask about, is my tablet gonna get any new updates for this nougat version? Something like 7.1 or 7.1.1 els ? Please if u know tell me .. ♡

  • Nougat update with Grace UX looks cool in every aspects

  • Tab S2 T815Y Nougat update available now.

  • I got Android 7.0 on my Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 one week ago (Europe) - not much difference from Android 6.0.1.

  • Within next 2 months.

  • Very much disappointed with almost all Samsung Gadgets now days.. Had spent in lakhs purchasing different Samsung electronic gadgets till now and had made up my mind to opt any other but not Samsung any more.... 😰😰 If you are planing for any electronic devices with much features any specifications but no much life Samsung would be the best option...

  • Tab s2 exynos model are also being updated to nougat which is really great!

  • waiting for grace UI !!!

  • this Tab S2 is so great.i dont want get off my hands anymore

  • When comparing Tab s2 vs Tab s3 hands on, Felt Tab s2 is better in overall weight and back grip especially with its soft touch plastic.

  • You can use email apps and gmail apps, if one of them troublr, you also can find much apps at playstore, but in my experience of using this tablet, its never disapointed.

  • The highlight of nougat update for Tab S2 is Grace UX. ;)

  • Mostly around May 2017

  • When to get naugat update for t815y?

  • Hopefully Nougat update may come on 23rd May, 2017

  • Guys get ready ! Tab S2 going to receive Android N update with Grace UX ! :) Cheers

  • i send email and idk what to haoppen app start over and boss is angery ;((

  • Does it support LAN internet cable through lan port?

  • where is nougat update ?

  • You should. Performance more efficient with a great features.

  • Ofcourse, since i use this phone for already 2 month.

  • Did anybody get Google Assistant on their tab s2 yet?

  • I hope it's not too late. but if you can, do not update. it makes your device slower, because of improved enhancements, new features, hence installed more apps which then run off your battery more. unless you are looking forward to those factors, otherwise there is no improvements in the new OS. I kind of wish I could have roll-back

  • I discovered that also. Keyboard magnet was causing my S2 to go into sleep mode.

  • Just got the galaxy S2 9.7. Works great. Had an issue with it going into sleep mode, took a bit to figure it out. Talked with Samsung support all they could do is do a soft restart. Did not solve it. Well, I discovered that my case/record has a magnet in it to hold the keyboard. I stopped using that case and the problem ended.

  • I am glad, that they allow 1440p video recording. This is a good balance between detail and space storage consumption. Some other Samsung devices with sufficient processing power but insufficient screen resolution have been restricted from that feature. 1440p would have also been suitable for the iPhone 5s and 6/6+ due to their sufficient image sensor resolution, which was insufficient for 2160p, because the required width of 3840 (DCI 4096) pixels was not matched with 3264. But 2448 pixels of height were sufficient. Additionally, I expected a 1440p at 60fps camcorder from the S7 to compensate for the missing 1080p at 120fps recorder. At least, 1080p@60fps and 1440p@30fps can be digitally stabilised to boost optical image stabilisation even further. But collecting sensor data into the metadata for post-processing would have made more sense and would offer a much wider range of usage possibilities. Just like real-time HFR (for slow motion) which is much more versatile.

  • Don't do it it made my tabs antutu 20000less

  • Should I update to marshmallow or it would make this device slower?

  • You need a calling tab, than you just choose Ipad? So you now must be upset with your decision... lol

  • I also used tab s2 9.7 Also can't find theme feature like another Samsung's phone with Marsmallow 6.0.1, but i read, that Samsung will roll out Nougat 7.0 update to tab S2 9.7 and 8.0 soon, and theme features will available. And now i'm waiting. 😊

  • yes, I have connection by WI-FI Direct to my Tv from tab. Try Google Chromcast stick connection; by wires- hdmi- I have not tried

  • Hello.Did the samsung galaxy tab s2 T813 support Mhl usb???? Thanks

  • The best tablet ever. I am waiting to see what the tab s 3 will look like.

  • Yes it will receive.

  • This is absolutely, hands down, the best tablet on the market. Fabulous screen, superior keyboard, VERY intuitive.

  • The best thing I ever owned.....really really love it.

  • I hope they will give us theme support, At least, I hope tab s3 will have it and some developer will port rom s3 to s2?

  • Yeah.

  • will this get grace ux

  • Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 SM-T815 32GB 4G Black

  • I have both, would suggest to go for Ipad air 2. Better battery back up, faster charging, regular os updates.

  • Please add volte for tab s2 Samsung Galaxy 9.7

  • Android 7.0 Nougat For The Galaxy Tab S2 Gets WFA Approval. check out the list of Galaxy Tab S2 variants that have been certified to get the Android 7.0 Nougat update

  • What is the difference between sm-t817p and other variants?

  • yeah right after using my Samsung Galaxy note 3 which is an amoled screen also . My eyes hurts after a while using it and I just consulted a doctor and diagnosed that I have Astigmatism. but then I just switched my display settings/ screen mode to professional photo which is very helpful .

  • Mine is dire ..Slows to a crawl randomly .. disconnects and connects all the time regardless of wi-fi network connected to. Got a mind of its own .

  • excellent device

  • Be aware that there is a mistake in this table. MHL is not supported in models T813N and T819N

  • No doubt about it Ipad air2

  • I have this tablet for almost four months now and it is a really nice device. I enjoy watching series on Netflix (the sound could improve on the tablet) but besides that it is a really good device. I never had a problem with this tablet.

  • yes it support otg 2tb, fat 32 formatted

  • No

  • this is wrong, what's up is working .

  • Yes

  • Dose it supports fast charging system?

  • Does it support whatsapp?

  • Nougat update coming with Grace UX for this premium device !!

  • it should be called Grace UX

  • T815 !

  • confused between the air2 and samsung t819? which ones better?

  • Installed 295MB update.It is an Update of November security patch and No visual changes. Waiting for the Nougat update with Grace UI :)

  • i too received the update but have yet not installed.. waiting for reviews

  • Recieved an 250+ mb update! Anyone one got iy

  • Waiting for nougat update with grace UI :)

  • Did anyone noticed that tablet gets very hot around the right top corner and pretty much unusable if you multi-task? Temperature of CPU has gone up to 200 degrees at one point.

  • Dude have you checked out if it supports quick charge 3.0? I wanna purchase it if it supports qc 3.0

  • Am looking for a calling Tab, confused between S2 9.7/ Apple iPad Mini 4/ Apple iPad Air 2, please help.. want a tab that supports OTG as well 2TB external harddisk

  • check for magnets in the cover - can switch the tablet off when you fold back the cover. the magnets in some covers are too strong.

  • Same problem for me after 6 months. No results after hard reset. I will took it to warranty service.

  • Yes, you can, using an OTG micro USB to full USB wire.

  • Purchased in August of this year. Only 3 mos old and now wifi will not stay on. Staples stated this is a common problem. Did I buy a dud or is this product not top if the line. This is my first and I am certainly not impressed. Will be looking for higher quality product to replace this one. Any suggestions?

  • Yes you can connect usb hard drives to this with an adapter

  • no you cant

  • I worked on my rooted Samsung galaxy note 10.1 2013 edition but HDD had to be fat32 formatted, and this is 2016 device so maybe there wont be need to format HDD to that.

  • Can I connect my 2TB WD elements to a galaxytab S2 9.7?

  • Good tab all around i have 2015 model battery life is excellent dont see difference from 2016 and it has android 6.0 , performence is excellent highly recomend it.

  • Hi how is the battery life going, after a few days? Regards

  • The new Tab S2 VE comes with the new operating sistem installed. The new chip, snapdragon 652 is around 25-30% more powerfull across the board compared to the last years model with exynos 5433 (also in Galaxy Note 4). It is more power efficiant as well. You will get around 2 more hours out of it for sure. For comparisson, when screen brightness is turned to max. and video is played, after 5 hours the old one has 16% bat. left, and the new one has 36%. Samsung promises up to 12hours of use for the 9.7' model and 14 for the 8.0' model. Expect around 8-10 if watching youtube at 50% brightnes (Wifi). The screen gets really bright for a tablet. The new chip supports fast charging 3.0, but I don't know if the tablet comes with it. The galaxy Tab S2 VE (valute edition) is in every way better than the older model. Some devices that are also using this chipset are LG V10, Sony Xperia X, Zen fone 3, Galaxy A9 and A9 pro.. It's priced middleranged, but the only thing holding it behind is Adreno 510 with around 150-180g-flops which puts it in the Adreno 418 range in SD 808 (also in LG G4). This doesn't mean it's a bad GPU, but the adreno 530, its bigger brother pushes almost 500g-flops. Adreno 510 has around 30-40% of its preformance on paper, altough the benchmarks often show a smaller delta of 50%, not 60-70. The cpu score (geekbench 3) is around 5% slower than the last years flagship galaxy S6 with exynos 7420. This tablet should have no problem with multitasking, even games will play fine but if you buy a tablet for gaming, you should go with the nvidia tegra tablets. The screen however is the best on Tab S2, followed by the Ipad air2. It's your choice, but almost every review on the internet is about the older model and isn't repesentative for the new one. I've done some extended research since I've bought it last week, I'm getting it tomorrow. Have a nice day, ask for questions if you need anything.

  • How can I remove the back cover of this tablet

  • Can I chk how to I differentiate 2015 version n 2016 version ? Like mash mellow is already present install in or when I first start up the tab will prompt me to update ?

  • Can I chk how to I differentiate 2015 version n 2016 version ? Like mash mellow is already present install in or when I first start up the tab will prompt me to update ?

  • It is better. The CPU and the GPU are better. I've done extended research. And the battery life is much improved. You'll get 2 more hours on this one, that's for sure.

  • Can I chk how to I differentiate 2015 version n 2016 version ? Like mash mellow is already present install in or when I first start up the tab will prompt me to update ?

  • You may be right, after using my Note 2 since release (4 years ago) I feel that amoled is somewhat harsh on my eyes, specially night reading, they get sometimes foggy. I had the original amoled tablet the 7.7 and its pretty much the same experience, maybe it's due to the individual illumination of the pixels or maybe it's emitting a slightly harmful light compared to LCDs. Anyways, the only easy screen on the eyes i have known is e-ink, kobo glo is a joy to read on anytime.

  • Not likely... This market is very active... Go troll elsewhere...

  • Because it doesn't have a back led light. Maybe you can use front, smaller light, or the whole screen for lighting, but those ways are much more inconvenient for lighting.

  • Very slow charging. Cannot use power bank and other charger

  • No reason to upgrade. But if you really want a new tablet, buy an iPad. All other major manufacturers abandoned tablet market long ago. It's just a matter of time until Samsung annnounces that "tab" is dead and that there will be no updates anymore.

  • Has any one suffered from eye problems after using amoled tab after prolong time. I highly suspect amoled display is injurious to health but not with ips display. any insight ?

  • I have the 2015 edition I have been using for a year. The 2016 versus has a Snapdragon proccessor and factory Android 6.0. But it may only apply to the 8 in version.

  • Can I ask if there is a big diff between 2015 version vs 2016 version? My main usage is for movies & games..

  • I just bought a tab s2 t813,i hope it will be better than the tab s,i don't know if I will like the different layout from the original tab s.....

  • great for multitasking, has a solid build, and has a pretty good camera. little bit pricey compared to smaller model tho.

  • Ve has a slighly better CPU, BUT a worse GPU. Overall it is the same device but sligtly different. Also VE comes with Android 6.0, the normal S2 comes with Lolipop, but of course you can update to 6.0.

  • New 274 MB stability updates available.

  • VE is newest one

  • Can you explain to me the difference between samsung tab s2 9.7 with tab s2 9.7 VE ? thanks :D

  • no sim.

  • Better buy zenpad 3s 10, cheaper but stronger than tab s2 9.7, plus it support z-pen

  • I have the same issue with the charger notice. Tablet charges fine but this is annoying. Samsung reps state they have never heard of this. My tablet is still under warranty, I have done everything recommended other than sending in to have the techs look at it. What have you found out and has it cured the problem.

  • you're kidding, right?

  • One of the rich sophiscated device from samsung.

  • After 4 months of use the battery dies to fast, and the volume down button is not responsive. This also feels "too thin" making it not very portable at all. Also there is no heavy duty case for this tablet currently, not from Otter or anyone else. Kind of sucks. Wish I just got the Ipad pro or an upgrade of my Ipad. I took a chance with Samsung because I believed the hype. I was so wrong. Do not buy.

  • It doesn't have a light on the back to light up for the flashlight. Way too unwieldy to use as a flashlight anyways...

  • It's usual for Samsung's s line tablets.

  • This tab does not support flashlight. Why? Please answer.

  • 4G doesn't support voice calls.

  • The galaxy S2 9'7 is very good and reliable, fast and for its size has a great screen .🌟🌟🌟&#12­7775;🌟

  • Hello,, I just wanted to say that I am usiing Tab s2 which supports 3G/LTE model name is T815Y. Now the query is I am unable to make regular calls through stock phone applications even though I am using 4G SIM of Reliance Jio. But I am able to make HD VoLTE calls through my Tab. Can anyone let me know a way out of this or would I be unable to make regular calls without network in future ? Thanks for the help.

  • I have a 2015 samsung galaxy tab s2 but i get a no signal on my hdtv. if there anything else i have to do.

  • If its to watch movies then get the Samsung Galaxy S2 because you can store as much memory as you wish via SD cards. You can never have enough storage when it comes to watching movies.

  • I have tab s2 but better buy the ipad- much faster prossesor, more storage options, much better camera, more updates...the tab s2 9.7 is great to if yoou want to save money

  • Does anyone know when Samsung will be releasing a high-end tablet that has an S-pen? I've been using the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) tablet released in 2013 for some time now; it's a very good tablet. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 is also a good tablet, but I would never buy it because it doesn't have S-pen support and it's battery is weak compared to the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition). Until Samsung releases a better tablet (with a 9.7" screen) than my 2013 Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) tablet, I think I'll hang on to the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) tablet for as long as possible. Samsung knows how to make very good tablets, but sometimes it seems not to pay attention to what consumers really want.

  • thinking wanna purchase a tablet. which one better between Ipad Pro 9.7 and S2 9.7? more for work n movies.

  • Thanks for your warning, Bro@home. I currently use a 2012 Galaxy S-III (or S-3) (Model SGH-I747; micro-Sim card) on the AT&T network. But for years I've wanted a much BIGGER device (e.g., for easier Web browsing/texting). Now I read online (including in this conversation) that certain tablets can be used as phones. Great. But maybe it is not so easy? I see that the Tab S2 is available: 1. WiFi only. Obviously skip that. 2. "International" unlocked GSM/LTE versions (e.g., directly from Samsung). (no warranty) 3. LTE versions with certain carriers like AT&T or Verizon (e.g., from Best Buy). I have previously spoken to Samsung customer service about purchasing unlocked, “international” phones (e.g., the new Galaxy Note 7) for use in the USA. They warned me that if service/repair was needed, the phone might have to be shipped overseas. AT&T would not support it. Then there is the issue of full bandwidth compatibility. My preliminary research shows that while there may be overlap and compatibility, often considerable, between GSM/LTE phones intended for various countries, one needs to be wary. When some bands are missing on some phones, could it be a problem in “fringe” reception areas and/or when traveling between cells? That said, according to the website most Tab S2 LTE versions (both screen sizes) SHOULD theoretically work on the AT&T network for 2G, 3G, and 4G LTE bandwidths. But as you point out, that connectivity is probably intended for Internet and texting capabilities, when Wi-Fi is not available, and not specifically for cell phone use per se. Yet some people online claim to be having little or no problem using an S2 as a phone. Some say you can just pop in your AT&T-compatible Sim. But you are saying it is not that simple, and I believe you. Clearly the US carriers do NOT want to encourage people to use tablets as phones (as may be happening increasingly more frequently in other countries). For obvious reasons they want you to buy two devices and, more importantly, two service plans. Bottom line: Do you think that if I am (a) in a strong cell phone service area (urban parts of California) almost all the time; (b) willing to exclusively use an external earpiece/microphone; (c) OK with sacrificing some innovative phone-specific-related apps (what might they be?), performance (compared to the latest phones), and convenient portability; and (d) planning to stay with AT&T, I should be able to use an LTE Tab S2 in place of my standard smartphone? I’d be glad to hear from any and all people who have successfully transitioned to using a Tab S2 (or other tablet) as a phone in the USA. How did you do it? What service are you using? What steps and accessories did you have to employ? Did you have to unlock or “root” the Tab S2 in order to add necessary software? What Android version is best (for cell phone use)—the original Lollypop or the newer Marshmallow? (I am still only using Jelly Bean on my old cell phone.) Et cetera… Thanks. PS – If I were to get a Tab S2, in order to slow the inevitable obsolescence I would also want a 64GB version that accepts a 256GB microSD card. But that scenario doesn’t seem to exist yet in an LTE version Tab S2 (just in Wi-Fi-only models), right? I notice that Samsung seems to be “dumping” its stockpile of 32GB Tab S2 models (offering online sales). Is this in preparation for an upgrade in hardware? And then I would still have the decision of whether to choose an 8- or 9.7-inch version--topic for another day.

  • you have no idea what are you talking about RAM management is different on Android than IOS.

  • Exynos

  • the ipad air only has 1gb ram and the s2 has 3 gb ram...i like the samsung better

  • Frequencies listed for all models to my knowledge will only work properly for data and cellphone on AT&T networks. Any other GSM carriers in US will not function as expected. Us Carriers have full control over data and Voice over cell. These models from non us sources (international) do have a cell phone App that functions as a Speakerphone and depending on your carrier system (GSM/CDMA) allows you to make and receive calls like any normal cell phone with exceptions. Because most foreign frequencies do not match US carrier frequencies, calls and data through US carrier Cellular systems will be sporadic at best. I had the t815 international model unlocked from Amazon. Was T-Mobile UAE version. Phone functioned to some degree, cellular data on listed 3G was non-existent. That device was returned as non functional. All US versions of Galaxy Tab S2 are Wi-Fi only if not connected to a carrier. Carrier version devices are Wi-Fi and cellular Data only. No GSM carrier sells the device with speakerphone capability. All US carriers list Samsung's information on frequencies and also lists frequencies for international versions. That information covers literally all frequencies in the world I assume. That said however, I rather doubt the device could be bought as stated. Very misleading information that makes buying a cellular device as a Tablet and a phone in US a costly and extremely frustrating experience. Good luck with this information.

  • Exynos all the way !

  • ipad air 100% better than Galaxy S2 and air 2 Superb.

  • snapdragon or exynos , which vertion is better

  • I have the Tab S 10.5 LTE and it is the most amazing 2 year old tablet out there. The S2 is newer and has basically the same hardware. Ok so the processors are like couple hundred Mhz faster but the S2 is a true octa-core rather than 2 quad cores like in the Tab S. Wont notice much difference there. The Tab S has a better screen pixel density and battery life. I can use a 256GB micro SD and I read that S2 is 128GB. What you will notice is the graphics processor which is 2 generations newer in the S2. Get the S2. I kind of think the 10.5 screen is too big at times. Why would you not always get the newest tech? But if its a big diff. i cash then the Tab S will be solid for the next 2 years at least. All ofther specs are the same or you wont notice. I heard that I can't get marshmallow and you yes but Sprint told me otherwise plus you can always do the boot copy flash method. Oh ..noinfared on the S2 if you are a user.

  • Yes it works with a stylus

  • I just purchased this unit. It is very fast and the displays absolutely amazing

  • thank u

  • Is it good?

  • all the apple phone did not support sd card

  • If you place it on to the ground and jump on it, this should allow multiple users. There would be yourself, the people that repair it and those that handle it during the postage process; not to forget the people who would cut thier feet on the shards of glass left after you smashed it.

  • Seems the editions seen the to my country Nigeria are different. The Samsung galaxy tab s2 we buy here do not allow multi user accounts as seen in many reviews. Does anyone please have an explanation for this?

  • Overall it is a good tablet. The only thing i would complain about this tablet is the volume button. After using it for a couple of months my both up and down volume button stopped working.

  • Dearest readers.This Tsb S2 9.7 is another upper midrange economical tablet with premium specifications written here.Again according to the uncle's Samsung up to dating new policy,Samsung uses the best apps for it smartdevices which is praiseworthy!But One recommendation:This battery size is what smartdevices of other xxx brands have been using!!The right sized battery for this good tablet according to the todays standard must be at least 9200 MAH!!Other using apps with the logical price are satisfying!Thanks the best listening Samsung for reconsideration(based on previous recommendations tothe ununcle)+Thanks all.Justice Rights.Omid12omidvar.Waiting for actions....!!!

  • Is it good??

  • Yes it does :)

  • Awesome tab

  • Coming from Tablet Z of Sony and I want to buy a new tablet,I'm hesitating between the Samsung tab S 10.5 LTE and the tab S2 9.7 LTE? Need some advise please. Thx in advance.

  • I want one

  • Third tablet I've owned. After nearly a week, I continue to be surprised, amazed and pleased with this Sammie Tablet S2 9.7. It's fast, Android 6 is nice improvement over 5, tablet display is bright, brilliant w/ beautiful color. Tablet is light, very thin. I'm not sure I could ask for anything more.

  • does this support third party stylus??

  • Sim signal lost from my tab........It's few days to buy from Singapore....how I get sim signal

  • I did, amazing! Lol that notification centre looks beautiful now

  • i love it i update

  • yes you can use a bluetooth keyboard but if you use Logitech K480, it will tilt too much backwards if you don't use a case cover as the tablet is thin

  • Has anybody upgraded their Tab S2 to Marshmallow yet? If so, how is the performance and battery life? How is the standby battery drain? I'm worried about updating, since my HTC M8's battery has been terrible. Cheers!

  • I just casually checked for software update and now it's downloading a 900+ mb update, but i don't want to update my device. Can somebody please tell me how to stop it? I'm sure my device will be ruined if I update it. Please reply ASAP! Thanks.

  • can you use a keyboard with it?

  • i also dropped mine .. i was devestated but luckily it cracked along the border and not on the screen

  • take care, cover up and keep it away from fluids of all types.

  • Thanks people you just convinced me to get the Sony z4 tab it was a toss up but after reading your blogs its a no brainier shame PS I had the original z tab and it was great thought time for a change

  • The new update drains my battery by about 30% faster even if i'm only reading online! How did it become like that?

  • Screen mirroring to Chromecast after Marshmallow upgrade still works but only if the CC and the Tab are both connected to the wi-fi. I cannot get casting to work using Guest Mode and Samsung Chat is telling me that it is not supported on the Tab S2.

  • Just updated to 6.01 tab s2 8 what happened to screen mirror option

  • i thing itts the right thing to do ^^

  • It's a great tablet. But don't drop it...ever!!! I don't know about the 8inches one. But once I dropped my 9.7 (which didn't have a case cover) accidentally, from my table (where I hv dropped my phone few times before, but survived) and the display cracked. It was costly, but I replaced it since I loved it. But it didn't work smoothly like before and the replaced display also malfunctioned. :( And now I got my 2nd Tab S2, I ain't gonna use it without a cover (I ordered one), and never gonna drop it. :)

  • I tried to make it fly, but it didn't go very well. There were really big webs on the sreen. Did I do something wrong.?

  • LOL well dont drop them then, pretty simple isnt it..

  • This is another tablet after t705 that has been designed to make mony for Samsung only AFTER they sell it. Big money. Pieriod. Why? This Samsung if accidentally hit or dropped from as little as 20 centimeters it develops a spider web cracks on its screen necessitating a change , a very costle change which nears the price of a new unit. Really devious. Bad for hou Samsung. It happened to to of my units! Do not buy this as sooner or later every device falls.

  • are you serious? that must be illegal!!!

  • now you are gone. Marshmallow sucks for Tab S2, performance will get reduced & now right back of the tab will get hot when u r playing larger games or apps. Never upgrade or update samsung devices. Its samsung policy of downgrading their devices through updates so that we will be forced to purchase newer model by thing ours as an out dated one which actually not.

  • Marshmallow update ruined this tablet performance. ! Now my device getting hot and benchmark test results goes down. Its Samsung policy of downgrading phones through updates so that we will be forced to purchase the next devices. Dont upgrade to marshmallow. If you ever want your device UI as new as during our purchase. Never update or upgrade it. orelse get ready for the issues and bugs.

  • Nice, Guys I just updated my 810 to Marshmellow!

  • Very True. The feeling is mutual bro

  • I have had two sansung galaxy tablet plus 4 sansung galaxy phone. the only thing i do not like is the place where you plug to charger the tablet. the Tablet I got for christmas the Charger cablet brun into. We went to best buy and they gave me a nother one,but tue May 24 2016 I was reading a book a sign came up saying to use the cable that came with the tablet, but the cable that ame with the tablet is no good. please let me hear fron you. E-mail is [email protected]

  • marshmallow now available for T815y models.

  • The model with sim support is sm-t815

  • Notee 10.1 smp 605 best tablet

  • Best tablet to date, but Samsung must upgrade the cameras with the next tablet

  • I have Tab S but kind of like to use S2 since S2 has better display and performance. The only downside for me is screen ration - 4:3 which is not great for watching movie, which my tablet is mostly used for.

  • I upgraded it to 6.0.1. I also rooted and installed Xposed Frame on this tab. This is now a fantastic machine :D

  • I bought my S2 a couple of weeks ago and I think its a top quality tablet , runs fast and smooth as any flagship phone, costs a bit more than similar tablets but the quality is worth it .purple/monkey/dishwasher

  • Yup

  • Love it. Fast, smooth, lightweight, powerful, loads of fun on this thing. And this is coming from an iPad fanatic.

  • please dont by it. my tab s 2 stay at bootloop. and can't detect internal storage at all. and nobody can fix that.

  • Battery life on Android 5.0.2 (T815) sucks. When are you going to update?

  • We want marshmallow on the T815 tooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Got confius did this tablet have 2 version because i find that version 2015 used exynox cip correct me if iam wrong tq

  • Smartron T book is launched. Which one will be better to buy !!

  • This tablet is an excellent update to the previous version and look wise it is such an premium tablet. Just noticed Tab S2 camera aperture is f/1.9 on par with S6 Camera module . Now completely satisfied Why dont gsmarena put the aperture rate in the spec sheet and none of the reviewer mentioning about it.

  • Plz some one help me below.

  • Many of you say that theres a problem with power button.I like the tablet but i'm afraid to buy it because of that. Is it good to buy it under such a condition? Plz help me.

  • i love this tablet, it does everything i need it too. i was eyeing it for months manage buy it. its far better then my iPad since apple wants full control over content.

  • Great tablet the size & weight is perfect to handle the software and battery are excellent!! Best samsung tablet i have!!

  • l'm looking forward to buying samsung galaxy tab S2. l love the tab so much.

  • I'm using this tablet its amazing tablet. I have never seen before this function. so i only said to all everybody if u want to buy tablet so only buy samsung galaxy Tab S2.

  • Just bought 9.7 lte model 5 days ago. had a problem with power adapter (not charging) went to the shop it replace a new adapter. OS runs butter smooth. still didn't got the time to use it more than several hours. but it played everything threw at it. even a full HD 2gb .mkv file. Loving it!!!!!

  • The tablet can be updated to 5.1.1

  • device tab S2 the strongest tablets that used recently as well as the battery is more than impressive this device a real success for Samsung. If the any one want buy it ..............Go quickly😉😉😉

  • Kathy could it be its set to low in setting u can set it for 1-2 mins so on

  • Buy in amozon

  • call up o2 - can get 1gb with the tablet for 26.50 or buy tablet outright and get datasim

  • At a store, I guess

  • Where can I buy an S2 with the sim card slot? Anyone knows?

  • I returned the Galaxy Tab A because it turns off occasionally and got Galaxy Tab S2, which also turns off occasionally. The power button rarely brings it on. Why? I am disappointed......

  • I'm using it for the last two weeks. It shuts off occationally. It does not turn on with the on button. I need to connect it with the charger and then it turns on. Any other way to on it?

  • Go to Ensogo Philippines thats on line

  • Best of the best tab any one buy no problem

  • Same here

  • Just taken mine back to the shop for a second time. Bought it 6 weeks ago and it has been back in for repair for the last two weeks as kept turning off. Got it back yesterday and had to take it back as strangely then it would not turn off. On the phone with Samsung for 45 mins but nothing they told me turned it off. Shop said maybe it is from a bad batch! In my opinion, wait until the teething troubles are over before you buy.

  • my tablet shuts off quite often is anyone else having this problem?

  • I love it tab s2

  • Does it hang like the previous tabs???

  • Best tab available

  • Absolutely the Best Tab out there right now. Price is falling (Sam's Club) by $100. Battery life is fine. Just try one, you will love it

  • Good tab....

  • Absolutely correct.

  • If a streamed video buffers, it is a connection problem, not a device problem. If it stutters on a native video, then it is a device problem.

  • I just bought one Tuesday, when I was streaming music videos on YouTube, it buffered an awful lot I hope this doesn't continue or back to the store it goes and it wasn't my WiFi connection.

  • Good to use..superb tab..luv it

  • I m using this table since one month to be honest I have stopped using my lappy after having this !!!!!!! Above all

  • I have smt815 model it has received upsate 2 times but still its on 5.0.2 i have sseen video showing 5.1.1 n in few week there is roling of 6.0.1 . But here in india i m still on 5.0.2 . Anyone has any idea when we are goingbto get 5.1.1 or 6...???

  • I have smt815 model it has received upsate 2 times but still its on 5.0.2 i have sseen video showing 5.1.1 n in few week there is roling of 6.0.1 . But here in india i m still on 5.0.2 . Anyone has any idea when we are goingbto get 5.1.1 or 6...???

  • I have smt815 model it has received upsate 2 times but still its on 5.0.2 i have sseen video showing 5.1.1 n in few week there is roling of 6.0.1 . But here in india i m still on 5.0.2 . Anyone has any idea when we are goingbto get 5.1.1 or 6...???

  • very good !

  • This tab is superb

  • My pesonal Opinion Rating this Tab 5 Of 5

  • Hoe to install Samsung Xpress M2070 printer onto onto my Samsung tab S2 9.7inc

  • Does it have mst?

  • Gold!!

  • This is a great device considering the price , just need to work on the battery backup.

  • Does anyone know what AC standard the G Tab S2 is? AC 1200, AC1900, etc?

  • Recently i bought it. It is so great. But it has 7 hours bettery life.samsung should improve it.

  • Superb

  • This Tab S2 is just an bigger version of S6 and Note 5 including all features ! Love it

  • Just now received a 176 mb update for my T815 !

  • this tablet is superb. The super amoled screen is wonderful when you watch videos. The tablet is super light so that you hardly notice the weight when you carry it on you. Yes, the speaker is average but still okay. Also the battery is not as bad as some here describe it. I owned a Nexus 9 and I can confirm that this tablet is as smooth as the Nexus 9. I just wish Samsung could do something about the finger print reader. Although it works, it lacks the response of a huawei device. "Samsung, do something about this, make it more oval if not round like others do". But apart from that, the tablet is really good and I can fully recommend it.

  • Finally Samsung has brought out a I pad killer. I use this everyday and use sides sidesync with my phone so it stays in my pocket and I can access my what's app and everything it's truly an amazing product hands down

  • This tablet is the bigger version of S6 !

  • superb product !! sleek design !! the only premium tablet to support voice calling...works flawlessly without any lag as it has a whopping 3GB ram... feels 100% premium..using with a 128 gb class 10 nitro memory card...really satisfied with performance and would recommend for buying......

  • A good premium tablet only cons is White lollipop background !

  • Nice Troll !

  • In my opinion, the screen is absolutely horrible to the point where I'd call it unsuited for media consumption. The black crush is so severe that on a contrast scale from 0-255 (used a picture that shows these contrasts), everything below 10 looks like pitch black when you watch in a dark room at low brightness like you normally would a video. This means that you will miss out on details in dark scenes, and infact that's how i noticed it the first time, i was watching a video with dark scene I've watched before on PC and noticed that I barely saw anything. Changing the screen mode does NOT fix this problem. weven when ramping up the brightness to 100% you cannot distinguish contrasts below 5. Also, the screen has sort of a contrast gradient going from bottom to top: At the bottom, contrast rich images (for example a dark blue image or grey) look brighter while they become darker at the top of the screen. makes the screen look uneven. I'd pick a crappy TFT over this.

  • For LTE version: You have to take the little SIM card tray out at the side. Cut the SIM to "nano". Put the nano-SIM into the tray (contacts facing to the back) insert tray. If you put any SIM card in without the tray you´ll have a h... of a time trying to get it back out. You´d probably even have to send the tablet in to support.

  • The LTE version does not work with the Samsung Gear 2 smartwatch. I find that ridiculous since that is exactly what you would need to use the tablet as a phone. Maybe Samsung does that on purpose? I find it very disappointing. Gear 2 watch works fine with Galaxy tab Pro 8.4 e.g.

  • The LTE version does not work with the Samsung Gear 2 smartwatch. I find that ridiculous since that is exactly what you would need to use the tablet as a phone. Maybe Samsung does that on purpose? I find it very disappointing. Gear 2 watch works fine with Galaxy tab Pro 8.4 e.g.

  • Perfect tablet, One one cons is missing LED indicator light !

  • Any Verizon corporate location.

  • Bugger using it as a phone, no sim card fitted. Its used on Wifi, can receive email fine, just wont send. Deleted my account the opened a new one, same problem. Settings are as per the book. Help please - [email protected]

  • I hate this and want to sell it.the battery life is very short for me.samsung just like to makes the devices thinner and thinner.but doesn't know that reduces the battery life.like apple ipad air2 has lower battery stamina in compare to air1..... and who said the thinner devices are better??????????????????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!­! I regret to buy this awful battery life Samsung.device has to set in hand comfortably. it can be 8mm or 9mm and Samsung copy from apple in this part is totally wrong.

  • Where can I get the TAB S2 9.7 with 64gb internal storage and LTE? cant find it anywhere

  • What is the GPU? Mali-T760MP16, or?

  • I bought this tablet one months ago and it fast, good for watching movies, the color is nice but the loudspeaker quality is average. Battery life is lower than average but it still fine for me, nothing error. So far so good. Yeah i am quiet satisfied with this tablet !

  • I just bought mine yesterday and one feature under the settings was missing... there's no user under the device the options only are: -sounds and notif -display -motion and gestures -applications there is no user. also in the notification panel there is no manage user.. can somebody help me plsss.. thanks in advance!

  • I just bought mine yesterday and one feature under the settings was missing... there's no user under the device the options only are: -sounds and notif -display -motion and gestures -applications there is no user. also in the notification panel there is no manage user.. can somebody help me plsss.. thanks in advance!

  • well known situaton: I tried to install book cover and tablet, maybe 30 mins ago, so got a little stain, crack, like snowflake in the left side at the buttom, with lines horizontally and vertically: something went wrong with cover, pushed as it explained in YT tutorials, not so hard, but... :(

  • yes, indeed. still under warranty...all you need just go back to the store where you bought the device and you will get a new replacement.

  • I bought my samsung tab s2 two weeks ago. Now the screen is has a crack in the left side at the buttom, I dont know why. I didnt drop it or misuse it. Im so sad why its not so durable as the reviews said. Is it still covered by warranty?

  • nice excellent tablet

  • Screen don't look so sharp if you compare it to the first tab s or the note 2014 check the pixels in games and videos . Ithe looks horrible. Example clash of clans .

  • Awesome tab and Microsoft Office apps work fine.I switched from my note 10.1 2014 edition and although the specs are almost the same this aspect ratio is better for documents. Cause the captivate buttons don't get in the way.

  • hhhhhh so do i

  • I simply love it compared to my previous samsung note10.1 2014 edition.

  • Hello Tab s fan !! Nice ttoll

  • I have bought the SM-T815Y model. I have to say that is really disappointing as it can't run MS Office, as it is NOT SUPPORTED. How come a company promotes for technical specs for a product without even bothering highlighting the regional difference...TRANSPARENCY!

  • I have a sumsung galaxy tab 2 7.0 with a halfmoom bluish thing moving non stop without getting to apps

  • Yes, i use it with SMS and calls w/o problems

  • I'd say that it is more of a personal preference but then I'd just be using a cliché. Although, seriously, I think you are going to miss not getting the larger version if you're already debating between the two, so I would just go with the 9.7".

  • can this tablet be used as phone since it take 4g card?

  • Serious question:Is it possible to fit the tab s2 9.7 into front jeans pockets to use as a phone? I can fit a tab s2 8.0 into my front jeans pockets easily so I was wondering if it is possible to go even bigger? Second question:Does the LTE version of the tab s2 9.7 come with an earpiece for phone calls like the LTE version of the tab s2 8.0? Thank you guys for your help.

  • Calling B.S. The lowest price for a used S2 tablet on the Amazon Marketplace as I post this is $379.99 (ironically, a full $50 more than the Cyber Monday price for a brand new one which is $160 off the $499 MSRP). Perhaps nobody wants to buy from you because you've proven an unreliable seller?

  • Guys I plan to get one of these. But which is better- 8 or 10 inches?? Pls let me know.

  • why, did find any problem......

  • King of Android Tablets

  • Going for HTC....best brand ever used....very disappointing with Samsung product....especially with s2....selling it now for quarter price....still no one wants to but it.

  • it lacks nothing all the gimmicks you have mentioned is just for filling the specs sheet. Tab S2 is the next gen tab in terms of UI and functions. better get a physical experience at neary by samsung store and come back to conclusion.

  • Samsung is very disappointing with this tab s2. The aspect ratio is not as good as 16:9. The absence of flash for the camera is discouraging, the absence of stylus pen is more than disappointing. No infra red. The worst is that I have no where to buy the older versions such as note pro 12.2, tab s 10.5 etc. The price of tab s2 is just too much with all it lacks. I just have to wait if Samsung will improve on this s2 rubish and if it doesn't, I will everything about Samsung for life. It's painful that i sold my note 10.1 and now faced with this discouraging tabs at so much high price

  • Superb aesthetics, generally satisfactory except the presence of the irremovable bundled apps like LINE, Flipboard and many other apps that runs in the background and I do not use ever and would never will -- which causes unnecesary battery drain. I hope Samsung would fix this because it is better than iPad in many ways and it would be a shame to lose out on battery life. Give us the option to opt out from the bundled apps and/or disable them altogether in a convenient interface. I need it mainly for work, manual reading and light entertainment. Generally 8/10; the cons are the bundled apps and the poor battery life (for its class of device).

  • YEAH. Android Marshmallow update on the way

  • Kindly note, Tab S2 experience is entirely different from Tab S and other gimmick such as IR blaster etc not at all a big issue here. Tab S2 Battery capacity optimized with regard to the 5433 chipset infact with fully charge Tab s2 withstanding for a whole day including usage. Over all its an next generation tab when compared to tab s !

  • Will this tablet receive Android Marshmallow?

  • Tab S have features...like Infrared and bigger battery capacity and optional Bluetooth keyboard.

  • Exynos snapdragon X20 ....

  • this is quality brand

  • Exynos

  • is it using qualcom or exynos? if so which one ?

  • i just bought one today... i can't wait for it to arrive by tomorrow!

  • Android update 5.1.1 available now !!

  • extraordinary tablet on this earth

  • Neat product. Was waiting for such a tablet: Calling feature, 4G, lots of RAM, memory card slot... Somewhat overpriced, though – as most Samsung products are.

  • Just top notch, such a premium device

  • My geekbench3 multi core results fot T815 is more than 4400 !! later realized It is the one of the Top 3 performer in the World ! Fantastic tablet While my old Tab S T805 is just 2400 in multi core testing !

  • Cant find any difference between UI of Tab 4 series and Tab S series. Tab S2 is just a next level and BEAST !

  • You can buy it in Jarir Dammam

  • Tab S is no way nearer to this Tab s2. TAB S2 is the beast with rich UI

  • I hope Samsung can answer this screen mirroring problem. Just bring back Tab S please.

  • Please check the screen mirroring if it is functioning because I bought Tab S 2 and returned it after a day. I cannot use it in my Samsung smart TV. The store said its an issue for all Tab S2. The store tested their other Tab S2 and found out that it does not work at all for all Samsung Tab S2. I'm very disappointed. This tablet is like a downgrade version of Tab S. I really wanted to buy Tab S but I can't find one here in KSA.

  • I bought a Samsung Tab S2 a few days ago and unfortunately returned it after a day. It has issues on screen mirroring. I was hoping that it was an isolated case and will give me another tablet with a working screen mirroring with my Samsung smart TV. But according to the store they tested the other Tab S2 based on my feedbacks and found out the all Tab S2 are facing the same problem. I was hoping to buy Tab S which was an older generation but it's no longer out in the market in KSA. I wished they would bring back and produce Tab S back since it is much more worth it than the Tab S2. I'm so disappointed. Kindly check your Tab S2 and see if the screen mirroring is working for you. Thanks guys.

  • Just a pity it has no SPen and document sign...really!?

  • u have reason, go for ipad

  • Mine LTE with 128Gb and it worth. It better than Tab S and Ipad mini. Tab S2 is super thin, light and fast. Anything you need is in this Tab. I like it.

  • Y no flash

  • Ipad mini 4 or Tab S2? I always heard people said that samsung will lag after a year

  • why no S pen ?

  • I want to buy Samsung Tab S 2, why there no S Pen ugh

  • i just go thru your experience to find best tab for me. i like older tab s since it has bigger screen which is 10.5. And i have go thru Sony Tablet Z4, ameazing tab also with bigger screen and water proof. but i dont think to go for sony since i use samsung S4 and could connect with samsung tab for better experienc. but i saw this S2 is most latest tab for samsung. is this the best tab for working? actually i want to open documents and drawing.

  • Tab S processor is such an out dated historic processor when compared to Tab S2 processor. Tab s is the best !!

  • Dear. ..I am interested to bey samsung s2 9.7 is it ok are any problems with the tab please tell me thank you. ...

  • Is the spec sheet accurate on the battery life - tab s2 (9.7) can play 12 hrs of multimedia??? Ipad air2 with a bigger battery plays up to 10 hrs??

  • I bought this a couple of days ago with 4G LTE and official case/keyboard. Price is steep, of course. I paid 750 EUR. Everyone is talking about small battery, but compared to ultrabooks, 6-7 on screen time is fine for me. Tablet is very slim and lightweight. Samsung case/keyboard adds additional weight, but total package weight is only 935 grams. Keyboard is great and has touchpad. I went to settings to faster pointer speed and everything is perfect. I connect to my PC via remote access, if I need something big. Otherwise I can do many things on tablet itself with good keyboard. I will buy Samsung Action Mouse for additional convenience. Good tablet, good case/keyboard. Love it.

  • Totally confused between Gold and Black !! any insight. For premiumness ..

  • Tab S2 is far far better in terms of processor ! To be factual Tab S processor is already outdated by more than 2 years. Many apps still lags when compared to Tab S2 ! Tab S is a granny when comapred to Tab S

  • why not any led flash

  • What to buy tab s2 or other tablet For me tab s2 just real eased yesterday so I am buying gold lol

  • only podfor Tab S2 is 64 BIT Processor and 32 GB and than everything Hands down wrt Tab S

  • This tab is fast and reliable with a beautiful screen. Im using it now!

  • Thanks for your comparison. I was on the fence (Samsung or Ipad), but I think I going with the Samsung, based on you sharing your experience. Thanks!

  • i wan Buy tab s2 9.7 pls tell true opinion pls

  • Is there a zoom in and out on the new galaxy tab s2

  • Got it few days ago. Sorry apple lovers - be4 tab s2 i had ipad air. I like tab s2 much more than ipad. It has newest android, no lags, perfect screen, perfect made body. If u want something different thqn ipad take this tablet

  • I want to know where we put the nano sim in Tab s2?

  • Disavantages 1. Lower screen resolution than the previous generation (it's the same resolution of the ipads it accully has same screen size of the ipad air 2 and the same screen destinations) 2. No LED flash 3. The speacker's sound quality it less than the previous generation and no stereo speackers 4. No infrered port 5. No USB host 6. A lot smaller battery than the previous generation with less battery life Avantages 1. Improved fingerprint sensor 2. Better over all performance 3. 64 GB storage option available with microsd card slot 4. Very thin 5.6mm and very light 392g 5. 1440p video recording

  • I don't know what this company is doing every thing become worse first is the note 5 then the tab s2 Samsung why are you doing this ???? Please listen to your costumers not trying to be like apple

  • Pros wen compared to Tab S series Processor and 64 BIT OS 32GB Internal memory Cons : Remaining all !!

  • guys which colour looks more premium? black or gold ??

  • Why the hell would this S2 be an upgrade over the S 10.5? The S 10.5 has a bigger screen and still much better resolution. The amount of pixels of the S2 screen is really sad.. This thing should be called an S0 because i would have believed it if they had launched it in June 2013

  • why do u want it to make calls

  • can i make calls from it ??

  • just compare the build between the two enough said

  • You cant change users

  • unique and excellent, but no LED FLASH

  • hello sir I m also looking for one,what I have gathered from my friends is the SG Tap2 9.7 it has got almost,3GB Ram,5870mAh,can upgrade to 128.this is important for me. bye, make choice to worth the money for long.

  • If you use it for reading and surfing the internet, the tab s2 9.7. If you use it for games and movies, buy the 10..1

  • I got the S2 9.7. On a scale of 1-10 the ipad is a ten, this is a ten as well. I like it more because I like the Droid OS and Google Play. Although whats really cool is if you have an ipad, you can transfer everything from your apple ID to the new Samsung! The screen its just something you see, it just is gorgeous. Holding in Hand - 10 sleek, and light. Style good. Although I had to get the black, It will be available in Gold and White. Another reason I have gone away from Apple is the cases. Apple really kills it because they charge big time royalties on there cases, making them very expensive. And the ones made by Samsung, like the book case is so perfect. Its $60 but really worth it. If I spent that $60 on Apple, there are no cases as good. For example the Note 3,4,and 5. have the Samsung Note Cover that when you open it, its also made of so well it almost gives you the feel of no case at all. With Apple for example the 6 plus is the best phone I have ever held in my hand. And I realized that I am going to have to by an expensive case that covers the entire beauty of the phone. So I went back to the Note 4, because the flip cover. I cant see the point in buying the 6 Plus, because the greatest attributes are hiding under a 3rd party cover. What makes this a truly great tablet, is its a Samsung and the fact it comes with full versions of OFFICE!!! and once you register it, you can register it on a PC, and 4 other devices!! giving full versions of each. In the past it was this is close to a laptop. I want to get away from Windows. Windows 10 is horrific. This with the Keyboard is a high end laptop. Specs are better or the same. I am being bold by saying that this is also going to be as efficient as a PC. I think I am at the point where I can finally say goodbye to windows. Raw speed. I did benchmarks, and the iPad always was ahead slightly but they are both big time. You notice the speed and screen first thing first. It feels like the hardware is so good it just breezes through the Droid system, everything is instant. There is no Stylus, on the Note A, which is WiFi only, there is one with a stylus. Its expensive. It depends on what your looking for the 9.7 and the 8.0. Its like the ipad and ipad mini. I am doing it basicly because I traded in an S, for the S2 and the rest of it is on my wireless plan. It has the SD card slot. No removable battery. The timing is interesting. the Ipad air wont be upgraded for a while. This unit verses the iPad Air is in Samsung's favor just because they are being very aggressive to be better than the iPad. The reason why the timing is so interesting for me is. I got the free download of Windows 10. I cant believe how bad it is. I would like to convert my PC to another operating system, like Apple or Chrome, this unit will be my replacement for my laptop and PC. I like these reviews like mine! But the best thing is you go to a Wireless store hold it and run some benchmarks and surf the web. My verdict is, 10.

  • Hi friends If anyone can reply me which is the best samsung tab S 8.4 , 10.5 ,S2 8.0 or 9.7. I am thinging to get 1 .Please help me out. Thanks & GOD BLESS

  • It would be great if it has a Pen like the Note and if if is voice capable, make voice calls via SIM card (GSM network). The upgrade (I call it an upgrade) from the wide to the 4:3 screen is the most important change on it, something that made me bying the iPads for so many years. I do consider it as a near future purchase to replace my iPad which I hate in many aspects but the screen ratio.

  • It just a normal tablet. Don't push it too hard on innovation.

  • there are alot of differences in the actual tablet and what is listed here, it is Lollipop 5.1.01, the processor is: Samsung Exynos 5433 Processor, not a quad core. go to the official site and check it out, they are calling it the best on the market as of now. the capabilities of the s2 9.7 blow the doors off the "I" anything. do a little reading and I think you'll agree its worth the money and you'll actually use it.

  • no way!!!! i pad su cks

  • in answer to your flash question: I've only ever used custom roms but, I would presume as long as the stock android allows the developer section, and you can set stock rom to install apk's from external sources, then there is no reason why you can't install the apk from adobe's site then use firefox beta app to then make use of it. As thats what I do with my older galaxy s4 Hope that helps

  • nexus 9 is better than s2

  • Why depart from the awesome 10.5" size? Specs don't appear to be an upgrade from the Original Tab S. Samsung has stalled on its tablet line. Where is the innovation? ??

  • Ipad air 2 best than s222222...

  • 1. Can I open PowerPoint and word using this tablet? 2. Can I open flash memory using special cable?

  • Got the device.............good battery with blazing speed. BEST ANDROID TABLET!!

  • lunch Date

  • Best tablet in the market... But the battery capacity is a downgrade

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  • Can someone please supply the model number for this GSM (LTE) enable model. I can't find it anywhere.

  • No LED flash on back camera. Anyway I bought it. And i like it.

  • Yes, this mobile is a good smart thing for dependent people. It has short-life display, poor camera lens and GPS which is neccessary for people without a brain, unable to go independetly to next square ....

  • i got my Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 in July and have used it only briefly. Today i was using it on a games app, I went out of the program and after a short time i tried to open it again however it would only bring up the app name and would not open the program. It will not return to the standard opening page in fact all it does is open on this same page. If anyone has had this problem can you please help me.

  • what about battery life? how much SOT is this device giving?

  • hi , where did you get one?? i went last weekend finding this tab in sm bf , sm moa but they got no stock there.. :(

  • It is already available here in the Philippines. Yes it has regular phone capabilities as long as you have the LTE model which has a sim slot.

  • does this tablet has phone capabilities when you install sim card? am not talking about viber or skype or facebook...im talking as a regular phone, no third party applications?

  • Would like to ask. Where do you live. I want to buy this Tab but not yet available in Infonesia thank you

  • I bought one yesterday. The build quality is nice and everything is snappy. I just wish that the bezels could have been narrower by a few millimeters because with its current looks it can be mistaken for an ipad. It's a good thing that Samsung still included a microsd slot.

  • Hey there Ampers, Every Samsung tablet and phone made in the last few years has the standard for the market now, being Micro-USB. Some devices may have Micro-USB 3.0 which can be used as a regular Micro-USB but has an extra plug next to it for faster datatransfers to other devices. I hope this information is sufficient. Greetings.

  • It a great tablet ever,amazing thin,superb display,better than iPad Air 2

  • ipad air 2 ...

  • Looks interesting, how do you power up from the mains? Is it microUSB or some fancy plug? If the latter, then I don't want it.

  • This product lunches in our country Myanmar but its Vietnam made. The weight is too light and look like iPad Air 2. Now there is no cover yet.. :(

  • where is the option to add multiple user profiles?

  • Here is another image, im using iPad Air2 Hama case, had to cut some holes with a boxcutter for charger and speakers. Camera is covered too, but i don't really need it.

  • You are right, its not out yet, i got my hands on promotional version in Germany.

  • Really hooo what is your secret lol tab s2 8 or 9.7 not release any were in the world how you got one oh you had searched on the Google and printed out am I correct! !!!!!?

  • Im using this tab as a phone now (you will need a headset,it only has loudspeaker), its so light and comfortable, i don't mind 4:3 at all, its better for web browsing, Facebook, e-books. It has great speakers for its size and just amazing all around. People complaining about ppi, comparing to smartphones and phablets... Hello, screen is way larger, ergo less ppi. Screen is amazing. Only thing i miss is led flash.

  • Everything about this tablet is great, except (1) no camera flash and (2) no spen. I'm so confused as to why a flagship tablet will not have these things!

  • Does the s2 9.7 only have speaker phone or also normal earphone ?

  • The tab s2 obviously! This thing is just amazing, so many improvements since tab s!

  • ipad air 2 or samsung tab s2?? s2 is lighter , thinner. awesome maybe?

  • it does support whatsapp, viber, IMO etc. just download apps thru reliable source.

  • Tab S2 is not selling any where. How can you test OTG. Where do you tes? Please be specific.

  • with no exynos 7420???? Not for me!!

  • i like vandroid

  • Tab S does not sopport S pen but tab note 10.1 or 8.0, tab A with S pen, Tab E with S pen

  • Does this tab has pen / stylus like tab 10 S

  • i try already it support OTG

  • it support whatsup

  • it support whatsup

  • Why Tabs S2 dosen't support OTG (USB Host)..........

  • Yes Samsung is known for image sensor pixel size about 2 micrometers so it can take pictures even in low light tough hardware , Samsung buyers don't go away form this big brand

  • Last year, i believed that Samsung topped Apple with the Galaxy Tab S over the iPad Air 2. This year, they just remade an android version of the iPad Air 2. The Tab S2 downgrades from 288ppi to 264ppi, from a full macbook pro retina screen to 1536 x 2048 (really, why?), did the processors get downgraded too? No wonder the price on Amazon.com for the Galaxy Tab S1 got bumped up by $100. Really bad year for samsung's tablets....

  • hi tcool ! why are you not is S4 forum now a days btw 4:3 tab s ration is a big failure !!

  • Its down grade. After viewing debates about 4:3 vs 19:9 etc, and tried Tab A 9.6" and Tab s 10.5" in Samsung shop, voted for Tab 10.5". 4:3 is best selling tablet for iPad is this aspect ratio, and apple always have best user experience etc., this is surviorship bias. If its intention is reading fixed format eBook, e.g.. pfd book and the size is limited to that small iPad air only, 4:3 is best economic using of space for reading A4 pdf. For kindle, it format according to aspect ratio. The large 10.5" just little bit narrower in portrait mode. For typing document in portrait orientation, it has more room for document, the keyboard occupied nearly 1/3 of height in 9.7" Tab A. No downgrade in reading experience. Its important that consuming visual content is inevitable. Viewing movies in play store, most movie wider aspect ratios than 16:9. For 9.7" 4:3 tabs, the viewing experience worse than a phablet phone.

  • Then use those outdated tablets, it's your choice.

  • I'm a big fan of samsung i used all of samsung's flagship phone ,phablet ,tablet and smartwatch, but tab S2 is the worst tablet from samsung. i mean 4:3 IS SUCK!!!!! i rather use the old and slower tab s 8.4 or 10.5 instead of tab s2

  • its a good tablet

  • Larger screen always has less ppi then smaller screen if they have same resolution...

  • me....for me 4:3 ist the best as i got used to it. Why putting a shitstorm on it? just buy a different tablet then. i dont enjoy media on a tablet, there are also PCs, TVs....for reading, borwosing it is just perfect.

  • not really true///

  • Where is the LED flash and SD card slot?

  • Where did the LED flash go? I think Samsung should make a 16:10 tablet after this so people have a choice. Not everyone enjoys 4:3 on a tablet. And hopefully they bring the LED flash back.

  • Samsung is too busy trying to copy Apple, when they should be forgetting about them and just concentrate on making a fantastic Tablet ! Seriously everything today is widescreen 16:10 or 16:9 - why would you go back in time to the old CRT Vacuum tube T.V days, just because Apple is doing it ? Samsung should make two devices ( one for E-Book readers 4:3 / and one for Movie playback & game playing 16:9 ) - Just a thought ?

  • why is samsung going in the wrong direction, first the s6 and now this tablet. even the note 10.1 2014 edition has better display that the latest apple tablet and this tab s2 plus a standard 16:9 widescreen ration. Who seriously enjoys media in 4:3 ?

  • Still last years Note pro is great with battery and S Pen.

  • good device but the memory is just too small for this device. Why Samsung doesn't want to be using bigger memory 128gb

  • Is the old standard. If they doing step backward they going in wrong way.

  • Seems like an okay tablet. My only beef is why the ppi is so terrible on a screen of this size? Hell its got a freaking fingerprint scanner. My phone has more ppi and it's a 5.5" screen.

  • Reading from speec. I don't see OTG, video output, batery is smaller than TAB S1. only advantages is 4K video. But screen and don't support 4K. Does any one know answers on OTG and video out put ? Thx

  • 4:3 is the new standard..

  • I was waiting 10 long months for S2 , and now I'm so disappointed. 4:3 display, same processor speed, and less RAM than previous. Shame on you Samsung. You just lost your biggest fan !

  • Based on the specs, I'm disappointed. I have expecting more powerful release. Shame! I have waiting for long.

  • A sidegrade lol

  • Is it a upgrade or DOWNGRADE ?!?!?!

  • This is really awesome!

  • Worse than Tab S 10.5

  • Samsung reached ultimate success by leaving behind apple

  • Shame on you samsung! abandoning the superior 16:9 aspect ratio of the tab S [which was perfect for movies and entertainment] is a huge mistake!

  • if its not with 9000mAh batt with docking(analog, no bluetooth) keyboard 4500mAh, and more than 10.5inch and 4k screen and without buttons to got in the way of holding, its not S2. Its either S0.5 or S1 apple+-sony version.