UAE Price
AED 249
India Price
₹5,499
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Tablet · Samsung
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 I705 256GB is Samsung's tablet featuring a 7.0 inches, 137.9 cm2 (~58.1% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus chipset. It comes with a 4000 mAh battery. At AED 249 in the UAE and ₹5,499 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 I705 offers a 7.0-inch TFT display with 600x1024 resolution and no adaptive refresh rate, delivering basic visuals but no modern panel advantages. Its dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait chip and Android 4.0.3 OS struggle with modern apps, and there is no stylus support. The 4000 mAh battery lasts longer than expected for its age but cannot compensate for outdated software. This tablet excels only in portability and low-cost media playback for simple tasks like reading or watching old videos. It is meant for elderly users or children needing a no-frills device for YouTube or e-books. The 345.7 g weight feels bulky for a 7-inch tablet, and the 3.15 MP camera is unusable today. In UAE at AED 249, it’s value because it’s cheaper than a used smartphone. In India at ₹5499, it’s overpriced—new budget tablets with Android 13 and HD screens are available for less.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| Type | Non-removable Li-Ion 4000 mAh battery |
| Stand-by | Up to 432 h (3G) |
| Battery Capacity | 4000 mAh |
| Single | 3.15 MP |
| Video | 720p@30fps |
| Single | VGA |
| Technology | CDMA / EVDO / LTE |
| 2G bands | CDMA 800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO |
| 4G bands | 13 |
| Speed | EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, LTE |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS |
| Infrared port | Yes |
| Radio | No |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 (TV-out), OTG |
| Dimensions | 193.8 x 122.4 x 10.4 mm (7.63 x 4.82 x 0.41 in) |
| Weight | 345.7 g (12.17 oz) |
| SIM | Mini-SIM |
| Type | PLS LCD |
| Size | 7.0 inches, 137.9 cm2 (~58.1% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 600 x 1024 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~170 ppi density) |
| Card slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 256 |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Colors | Black |
| SAR | 1.39 W/kg (body) |
| Price | About 200 EUR |
| Announced | 2012, August. Released 2012, August |
| Status | Discontinued |
| OS | Android 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus |
| CPU | Dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait |
| GPU | Adreno 225 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the Galaxy Tab 2 7 0 I705.
Yes, it’s worth buying if you need a budget-friendly tablet for basic tasks like browsing, streaming, and light apps. Its 256GB storage and low price make it a solid value for casual users in UAE and India.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 I705 256GB is priced at AED 249 in the UAE. It is widely available through major retailers and online stores across the country.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 I705 256GB is priced at ₹5499 in India. It can be found in leading electronics stores and popular e-commerce platforms nationwide.
The tablet has a basic 3-megapixel rear camera and a VGA front camera, suitable only for simple photos and video calls. Image quality is adequate in good lighting but lacks detail and low-light performance.
The battery lasts up to 9 hours with continuous video playback or web browsing. It provides all-day usage for light tasks like reading and messaging.
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