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AED 199
India Price
₹4,499
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Tablet · Samsung
The Samsung P1000 Galaxy Tab 256GB is Samsung's tablet featuring a 7.0 inches, 137.9 cm2 (~60.2% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Hummingbird chipset. It comes with a 4000 mAh battery. At AED 199 in the UAE and ₹4,499 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The Samsung P1000 Galaxy Tab 256GB offers a 7.0-inch 600x1024 LCD screen with no adaptive refresh rate, delivering basic clarity but no modern smoothness. Its 1.0 GHz Cortex-A8 chip and Android 2.2 OS—upgradable only to Gingerbread—struggle with modern apps, making multitasking sluggish. The 256GB storage is generous, but the 4000 mAh battery drains quickly under light use due to inefficient software. No stylus support exists. This tablet excels only in one area: offline media playback on a compact screen for users who need a dedicated device for old-school video or music libraries. Its weight of 380g feels bulky for prolonged handheld use. In UAE at AED 199, it’s value because it’s cheaper than a used smartphone with similar storage. In India at ₹4499, it’s overpriced—any ₹3000 smartphone today outperforms it in speed, camera, and software. Buy only if you need a static media player with zero internet needs.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| Type | Non-removable Li-Ion 4000 mAh battery |
| Talk time | Up to 28 h (2G) / Up to 25 h 30 min (3G) |
| Battery Capacity | 4000 mAh |
| Single | 3.15 MP, AF |
| Features | LED flash |
| Video | 480p@30fps |
| Single | 1.3 MP |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 900 / 1900 / 2100 |
| Speed | HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 3.0, A2DP |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS |
| Radio | No |
| USB | 2.0 |
| Dimensions | 190.1 x 120.5 x 12 mm (7.48 x 4.74 x 0.47 in) |
| Weight | 380 g (13.40 oz) |
| SIM | Mini-SIM |
| Type | TFT |
| Size | 7.0 inches, 137.9 cm2 (~60.2% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 600 x 1024 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~170 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Card slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 256 |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, compass |
| Browser | HTML, Adobe Flash |
| Colors | Black and Grey |
| Models | GT-P1000 |
| SAR | 1.03 W/kg (head) |
| SAR EU | 1.07 W/kg (head) |
| Price | About 150 EUR |
| Camera | Photo |
| Loudspeaker | Voice 66dB / Noise 64dB / Ring 68dB |
| Audio quality | Noise -90.7dB / Crosstalk -87.0dB |
| Announced | 2010, September. Released 2010, October |
| Status | Discontinued |
| OS | Android 2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread), TouchWiz UI |
| Chipset | Hummingbird |
| CPU | 1.0 GHz Cortex-A8 |
| GPU | PowerVR SGX540 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the P1000 Galaxy Tab.
Yes, it's a strong value for budget-conscious buyers seeking a reliable tablet with ample storage. At under AED 200 or ₹4500, it delivers essential performance without unnecessary premium features.
The Samsung P1000 Galaxy Tab 256GB is priced at AED 199 in the UAE. It is widely available through major retailers and online platforms across the country.
The Samsung P1000 Galaxy Tab 256GB is priced at ₹4499 in India. It is readily available on leading e-commerce sites and authorized Samsung stores.
The camera delivers decent photo quality for casual use, with clear images in good lighting. It handles basic video calls and snapshots reliably but isn't designed for professional photography.
The battery lasts up to 12 hours of continuous moderate use, including web browsing and media playback. It easily supports a full day of light to medium tasks without needing a recharge.
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