UAE Price
AED 749
India Price
₹16,499
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Tablet · Samsung
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 256GB is Samsung's tablet featuring a 9.7 inches, 291.4 cm2 (~72.7% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Exynos 5433 - T810, T815Qualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 652 (28 nm) - T813N, T819N chipset. It comes with a 5870 mAh battery. At AED 749 in the UAE and ₹16,499 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 delivers a crisp 9.7-inch 2048x1536 LCD panel with no high refresh rate, offering sharp text and color accuracy for reading and light media. Powered by the Exynos 5433 or Snapdragon 652, performance is adequate for web browsing and older apps but stumbles with modern multitasking. It supports the S Pen, making it usable for note-taking and light sketching, though latency is noticeable. The 5870 mAh battery lasts through a full day of light use, but the Android 6.0.1 OS is outdated and no longer receives security updates, leaving it vulnerable. At 390g, it’s heavy for prolonged one-handed use. In UAE at AED 749, it’s value because the screen and S Pen support justify the price for students or elderly users needing a simple, large-display device. In India at ₹16499, it’s overpriced—better tablets exist with newer OS and faster chips for similar cost.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| Type | Li-Ion 5870 mAh, non-removable |
| Talk time | Up to 12 h (multimedia) (2G) / Up to 30 h (3G) |
| Music play | Up to 109 h |
| Battery Capacity | 5870 mAh |
| Single | 8 MP, AF |
| Video | 1440p@30fps |
| Single | 2.1 MP |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20 |
| 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 | 4.1, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS - cellular model only |
| NFC | No |
| Radio | No |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out) |
| Dimensions | 237.3 x 169 x 5.6 mm (9.34 x 6.65 x 0.22 in) |
| Weight | 389g (Wi-Fi) / 392g (LTE) (13.72 oz) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM (cellular model only) |
| Type | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 9.7 inches, 291.4 cm2 (~72.7% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1536 x 2048 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~264 ppi density) |
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 256 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass |
| Colors | White, black, gold |
| Models | SM-T810, SM-T815, SM-T813N, SM-T819N, SM-T819, SM-T813, SM-T815Y, SM-T819Y, SM-T818V |
| SAR EU | 0.86 W/kg (body) |
| Price | About 270 EUR |
| Announced | 2015, July. Released 2015, September |
| Status | Discontinued |
| OS | Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) - T810, T815Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat) - T813N, T819N |
| Chipset | Exynos 5433 - T810, T815Qualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 652 (28 nm) - T813N, T819N |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x1.9 GHz & 4x1.3 GHz) - T810, T815Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53) - T813N, T819N |
| GPU | Mali-T760 MP6 - T810, T815Adreno 510 - T813N, T819N |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the Galaxy Tab S2 9 7.
It’s a solid value for budget-conscious buyers seeking a reliable tablet with ample storage, though newer models offer better performance and software support. If you prioritize affordability and basic tasks over cutting-edge features, it remains a practical choice.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 256GB is priced at AED 749 in the UAE. It is available through authorized retailers and major online platforms across the country.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 256GB is priced at ₹16499 in India. It can be purchased from official Samsung stores and leading e-commerce sites nationwide.
The tablet features an 8MP rear camera and a 2.1MP front camera, delivering decent photo quality in good lighting for casual use. It captures clear selfies and basic videos but lacks advanced imaging features found in newer models.
The tablet offers up to 10 hours of continuous video playback on a single charge. Battery performance remains consistent for daily tasks like browsing and reading, even with moderate usage.
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