UAE Price
AED 449
India Price
₹9,999
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Tablet · Samsung
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2016) 128GB is Samsung's tablet featuring a 10.1 inches, 295.8 cm2 (~74.9% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm) chipset. It comes with a 7300 mAh battery. At AED 449 in the UAE and ₹9,999 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2016) delivers a 10.1-inch IPS display with 1200x1920 resolution and 224 ppi, offering sharp text and decent color for reading and video, though it lacks a high refresh rate. Its octa-core chipset with Cortex-A53 cores handles light multitasking but stumbles under heavy apps. No stylus support limits drawing or note-taking. The 7300 mAh battery lasts all day with moderate use, but Android 6.0, upgradable only to 8.1, means no security updates or modern app compatibility. At 525g, it’s heavy for prolonged handheld use. In UAE at AED 449, it’s value because it’s one of the few 10-inch tablets under AED 500 with 128GB storage. In India at ₹9999, it’s overpriced — cheaper alternatives like the Lenovo Tab M10 offer newer Android and better software support. Buy only if you need basic media playback and storage on a tight budget.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| Type | Li-Ion 7300 mAh, non-removable |
| Battery Capacity | 7300 mAh |
| Single | 8 MP, f/1.9, AF |
| Features | LED flash, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | 2 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 38, 40 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps - cellular model only |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou (market dependent) - cellular model only |
| NFC | No |
| Radio | No |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
| Dimensions | 254.2 x 155.3 x 8.2 mm (10.01 x 6.11 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 525 g (1.16 lb) |
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM (cellular model only) |
| Type | PLS LCD |
| Size | 10.1 inches, 295.8 cm2 (~74.9% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1200 x 1920 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~224 ppi density) |
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 128 |
| Sensors | Accelerometer |
| Colors | Pearl White, Metallic Black |
| Models | SM-T580, SM-T585, SM-P580, SM-P585, SM-P585Y |
| SAR EU | 0.92 W/kg (body) |
| Price | About 220 EUR |
| Announced | 2016, May. Released 2016, May |
| Status | Discontinued |
| OS | Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.1 (Oreo) |
| Chipset | Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Mali-T830 MP1 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the Galaxy Tab A 10 1 (2016).
It’s a budget-friendly option for basic tasks like browsing, streaming, and light apps, making it worth it if you need a simple tablet without spending much. However, its older hardware means it won’t handle demanding apps or updates well.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2016) 128GB is priced at AED 449 in the UAE. It is available through major electronics retailers and online stores across the country.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2016) 128GB is priced at ₹9999 in India. It can be found in authorized Samsung stores and popular online marketplaces.
The tablet has a basic 5MP rear camera and a 2MP front camera, suitable for occasional photos and video calls. Image quality is adequate in good lighting but lacks detail and low-light performance.
The tablet offers up to 9 hours of continuous video playback on a single charge. Battery life lasts a full day with moderate use like browsing and streaming.
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