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AED 549
India Price
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Tablet · Samsung
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2016) 256GB 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 549 in the UAE and ₹12,499 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2016) offers a 10.1-inch LCD panel with 1200x1920 resolution and 224 ppi, delivering sharp text for reading and basic media, but lacks high refresh rate or OLED contrast. Powered by the sluggish Exynos 7870 and stuck on Android 8.1, it struggles with multitasking or modern apps. It supports no stylus, limiting note-taking or drawing. The 7300 mAh battery lasts long but the 525g weight makes prolonged handheld use tiring. This tablet excels only as a low-cost media viewer for static content like e-books or YouTube on a large screen. In UAE at AED 549, it’s value because it’s cheaper than most budget phones with smaller screens. In India at ₹12499, it’s overpriced — even entry-level Android tablets now offer newer chips, higher resolution, and Android 12 or 13. Avoid if you need responsiveness or app compatibility.
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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 | 256 |
| 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 may struggle with newer apps or multitasking.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2016) 256GB is priced at AED 549 in the UAE. It is available through major electronics retailers and online marketplaces across the country.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2016) 256GB is priced at ₹12499 in India. It can be found in authorized Samsung stores and leading online platforms.
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 battery lasts up to 9 hours of continuous video playback on a single charge. It provides all-day usage for light tasks like browsing and reading.
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