UAE Price
AED 349
India Price
₹7,999
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Tablet · Samsung
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 & S Pen 128GB 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 349 in the UAE and ₹7,999 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 with S Pen delivers a 9.7-inch TFT display at 768x1024 resolution and 132 ppi, offering decent text clarity but no high refresh rate. Its quad-core 1.2 GHz chip and Android 5.0 Lollipop limit multitasking and app compatibility, yet the included S Pen enables basic note-taking and sketching. The 6000 mAh battery lasts over two days with light use, and the 490g weight feels substantial but manageable for extended holding. This tablet excels only in one area: long-duration media playback or passive reading with stylus annotation, thanks to its large screen and enduring battery. Its weakness is the outdated OS—many modern apps won’t run or update properly. In UAE at AED 349, it’s value because it’s cheaper than a basic e-reader with stylus support. In India at ₹7999, it’s overpriced; a newer Android tablet with 1080p and Android 13 exists for the same cost. Buy only if you need a cheap S Pen device for simple tasks.
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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 178 h |
| Battery Capacity | 6000 mAh |
| Single | 5 MP, AF |
| Video | 720p |
| 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, 28, 40 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.1, A2DP |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| 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 | 490 g (1.08 lb) |
| SIM | Micro-SIM |
| 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 | 128 |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, compass |
| Colors | Black, White, Gray |
| Models | SM-P550, SM-P555 |
| SAR | 1.47 W/kg (body) |
| SAR EU | 0.83 W/kg (body) |
| Price | About 340 EUR |
| Announced | 2015, July. Released 2015, July |
| Status | Discontinued |
| OS | Android 5.0 (Lollipop) |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.2 GHz |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the Galaxy Tab A 9 7 & S Pen.
Yes, it’s a solid value for basic tasks like note-taking, browsing, and media consumption, especially with the included S Pen. At its price point, it offers a reliable experience without overspending on features most users won’t need.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 & S Pen 128GB is priced at AED 349 in the UAE. It is widely available through authorized retailers and major online stores across the country.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 & S Pen 128GB is priced at ₹7999 in India. It is available through official Samsung outlets and leading e-commerce platforms nationwide.
The camera captures decent photos in good lighting for casual use, with adequate detail for social media and quick snapshots. It’s not designed for professional photography but suffices for basic needs.
The tablet offers up to 10 hours of continuous usage on a single charge under typical conditions. It easily lasts a full day of light to moderate use including web browsing and note-taking.
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