Review of the tablet Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5 - advantages and disadvantages

Today we will talk about the powerful tablet Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5. This novelty has shown impressive results. It was only recently introduced on the territory of the Russian Federation, this model went on sale on August 24.

Characteristics

This tablet has excellent specifications and is equipped with a Super AMOLED screen. The resolution of 1920x1200 pixels is set here, which is not enough for a gadget with a display diagonal of 10.5 inches. The multifunctional device is equipped with an eight-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 processor, which operates at a frequency of 1.8 GHz.

The device is also equipped with a Hexagon 546 DPS signal processor and an Adreno 506 graphics accelerator.

RAM is 3 GB, and the main memory is 32 GB (but lovers of daily photos and videos can buy flash drive).

The main camera has an 8 MP module, and the front camera has a 5 MP module. Such an electronic device costs about 330 euros.

The table contains the main characteristics.

Design

This is a fairly compact device, where there are no sharp corners and edges. Looks modern. The case is made of plastic, but with a touch coating, which allows not only to comfortably hold it, but the convenience is that such a coating does not collect fingerprints at all.

Apart from the camera and flash, there is nothing on the back.

But on the ends of the tablet there are a lot of additions. On the bottom edge there is a Type C port for charging and two speakers. Above are a couple more speakers and an audio jack. On the right side are mechanical lock and volume buttons. On the left side there is a connector and an input for the keyboard. This is a great office solution, since typing on such a mechanical keyboard is much more convenient than on a display.

A little about sound

The sound quality is at a high level. Any user will have enough volume of four speakers. It is worth noting that the manufacturer did not focus on the volume level, but on the quality of its sound, as well as volume. To watch a movie, this is what you need. The user seems to be inside what is happening.

Display

There is no navigation key and mechanical buttons, as was the case in older models of the series. These buttons are now located under the screen in the form of touch. Due to this, it was possible to make the frames thinner.

The screen itself has a diagonal of 10.5 inches with a resolution of 1920x1200 pixels. The aspect ratio is 16:10.

Using the tablet, holding it in one hand, is quite convenient and there will be no false (accidental) touches. The matrix has a maximum viewing angle and image realism, thanks to good color reproduction. In general, when watching a video, there are no complaints about the image quality. The picture has good colors. There is no air gap between the glass and the display, so it seems that the screen itself is lying directly on the surface.

Software

Operating system

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A runs on the Android 8.1 Oreo operating system. Hidden inside is the proprietary Samsung Experience shell. Both the appearance and the operating system itself are very clear and convenient. A good addition is the stabilization of the user mode. This feature allows each family member to create their own account with their own set of applications and settings.

For example, for a child, you can select only applications and games that are necessary in the opinion of parents.

Other software information

Characteristics:

• It has an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 processor with a clock frequency of 1.8 GHz;
• RAM - 3 GB;
• Built-in memory - 32 GB. It is also possible to expand the memory up to 400 GB using a memory card.

Unfortunately, this model does not claim to be a powerful gaming device. Other models are suitable for these hobbies. But at the same time, the Galaxy Tab A is comfortable enough to play at the minimum settings.It will even drag the battle into tanks, so you can even play this.

As for everyday tasks, everything works very fast. The developers did not make a fingerprint scanner for the tablet, but implemented face unlock, which is comparable in speed to the speed of a fingerprint scanner.

cameras

The main camera has 8 megapixels, and the front 5 MP. In terms of the set of functions, the camera is not inferior to the cameras of budget smartphones. There is not only HDR mode, but also night shooting.

As for the front camera, there is the possibility of blurring the background when taking selfies.

This is how the main camera shoots:

And here is the front:

Autonomy of work

The battery has a capacity of 7300 milliamp hours. For example, for surfing the Internet, the battery will provide autonomy up to 15 hours, which is quite good. This is an indicator in some way even excellent. Considering that this is a tablet PC, especially with such positioning as an excellent option for home use and long-distance trips (work visits, tourism). It lacks only the function and the ability to quickly charge. Now, if she was, then everything would be fine. Without fast charging, you will have to charge the device almost all night.

Comparison with a similar model: "Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 inch"

In the table, we decided to compare the main characteristics of the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5 and 10.1 inches.

This model costs 22,000 rubles.

Conclusion

• Quality screen;
• Good autonomy of work;
• Stylish design;
• Quality assembly;
• Durable plastic;
• The cover does not collect fingerprints.

• Weak cameras;
• The high cost of the device;
• Small amount of RAM.

This tablet is great for watching movies, thanks not only to a high-quality screen with maximum viewing angles, but also to excellent sound. The autonomy margin is enough for multi-day use, both for entertainment purposes and for everyday work. Multiplayer mode generally simplifies the use of the tablet for the whole family. After all, everyone can customize their profile exactly the way they want. This is a family tablet that can be used for various purposes. By purchasing it, you can save on gadgets for each family member.