UAE Price
AED 449
India Price
₹9,499
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Tablet · Samsung
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 256GB is Samsung's tablet featuring a 9.7 inches, 291.4 cm2 (~72.0% screen-to-body ratio) display. It comes with a 6000 mAh battery. At AED 449 in the UAE and ₹9,499 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 2024 offers a 9.7-inch 768x1024 LCD screen with no high refresh rate, delivering basic clarity but no sharpness or vibrancy. Its quad-core 1.2 GHz chip and Android 5.0 OS, upgradable only to Marshmallow, struggle with modern apps and multitasking. The 6000 mAh battery lasts long but the 450g weight feels bulky for extended holding. Stylus support is absent, limiting note-taking or drawing. This tablet excels only as a low-cost media viewer for children or seniors who need a large screen for videos and simple browsing. The outdated software and low-resolution display make it unfit for productivity or streaming in HD. In UAE at AED 449, it’s value because it’s the cheapest 9.7-inch tablet available with decent battery life. In India at ₹9499, it’s overpriced — a Redmi Pad or Lenovo Tab M10 offers better performance and newer Android at similar cost.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes, dual speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| Type | Li-Ion 6000 mAh, non-removable |
| Talk time | Up to 14 h 30 min (multimedia) (2G) / Up to 40 h (3G) |
| Music play | Up to 160 h |
| Battery Capacity | 6000 mAh |
| Single | 5 MP, AF |
| Video | 720p@30fps |
| Single | 2 MP |
| 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, 20 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps - cellular model only |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.1, A2DP |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS - cellular model only |
| NFC | No |
| Radio | No |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
| Dimensions | 242.5 x 166.8 x 7.5 mm (9.55 x 6.57 x 0.30 in) |
| Weight | 450 g (Wi-Fi), 453 g (LTE) (0.99 lb) |
| SIM | Micro-SIM - cellular model only |
| Type | TFT |
| Size | 9.7 inches, 291.4 cm2 (~72.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 768 x 1024 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~132 ppi density) |
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 256 |
| Sensors | Accelerometer |
| Colors | Smoky Titanium, Smoky Blue, White |
| Models | SM-T555, SM-T550, SM-P555, SM-P550 |
| SAR EU | 0.96 W/kg (body) |
| Price | About 250 EUR |
| Announced | 2015, March. Released 2015, May |
| Status | Discontinued |
| OS | Android 5.0 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.2 GHz |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the Galaxy Tab A 9 7.
Yes, it's a solid value for basic tasks like browsing, streaming, and light productivity, especially at its low price point. It offers enough storage and reliable performance for everyday users who don't need high-end features.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 256GB is priced at AED 449 in the UAE. It is widely available through major retailers and online stores across the country.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 256GB is priced at ₹9499 in India. It is readily available on major e-commerce platforms and authorized Samsung retailers.
The camera delivers decent photos in good lighting, suitable for quick snapshots and video calls. It is not designed for professional photography and struggles in low-light conditions.
The tablet offers up to 10 hours of continuous use on a single charge under normal conditions. It easily lasts a full day of light to moderate usage.
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