Samsung Galaxy Tab S7

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S7
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+
Brand Samsung
Manufacturer Samsung Electronics
Type Tablet computer
SeriesSamsung Galaxy Tab S series
First releasedTab S7 and S7+: August 5, 2020;4 years ago (2020-08-05)
Tab S7 FE: May 25, 2021;4 years ago (2021-05-25)
Availability by regionTab S7 and S7+: August 21, 2020;4 years ago (2020-08-21)
Tab S7 FE: June 18, 2021;4 years ago (2021-06-18)
Predecessor Samsung Galaxy Tab S6
Successor Samsung Galaxy Tab S8
DimensionsTab S7:
253.8 mm (9.99 in) (h)
165.3 mm (6.51 in) (w)
6.3 mm (0.25 in) (d)

Tab S7+:
285.0 mm (11.22 in) (h)
185.0 mm (7.28 in) (w)
5.7 mm (0.22 in) (d)

Contents

Tab S7 FE:
284.8 mm (11.21 in) (h)
185.0 mm (7.28 in) (w)
6.3 mm (0.25 in) (d)
WeightTab S7: 498 g (1.098 lb) (Wi-Fi), 500 g (1.1 lb) (LTE), 502 g (1.107 lb) (5G)
Tab S7+: 575 g (1.268 lb)
Tab S7 FE: 608 g (1.340 lb)
Operating system
System-on-chip Tab S7/S7+: Snapdragon 865+
Tab S7 FE Wi-Fi: Snapdragon 778G
Tab S7 FE 5G: Snapdragon 750G
CPU Tab S7/S7+:
Octa-core (1x3.09 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 585)
Tab S7 FE Wi-Fi:
Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 670 & 3x2.2 GHz Kryo 670 & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 670)
Tab S7 FE 5G:
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570)
GPU Tab S7/S7+:
Adreno 650
Tab S7 FE Wi-Fi:
Adreno 642L
Tab S7 FE 5G:
Adreno 619
Memory4 (FE only), 6 or 8 GB
Storage UFS 3.0
64 (FE only), 128 (CDMA), 256 or 512 GB models and microSDXC slot (dedicated)
BatteryTab S7: Li-Po 8,000 mAh with 40 W fast charging
Tab S7+ & S7 FE: Li-Po 10,090 mAh with 40 W fast charging
Rear cameraTab S7 and S7+:
  • Rear: 26mm, 13 MP (1.0 μm) (1/3.4″), ƒ/2.0 aperture, autofocus (Wide)
    12mm, 5 MP (1.12 μm), ƒ/2.2 aperture (Ultra Wide), 4K video recording at 30 fps
  • Front: 8 MP (1.12 μm) (1/4″), ƒ/2.0 aperture, 1080p video recording at 30 fps.

Tab S7 FE:

  • Rear: 8 MP, autofocus (Wide), 1080p video, recording at 30 fps
  • Front: 5 MP
DisplayTab S7: 2560x1600 (274 PPI) IPS LCD display, 11.0 in (280 mm) diagonal, 16:10 display
Tab S7+: 2800×1752 (266 PPI) OLED display, 12.4 in (310 mm) diagonal, 16:10 display
Tab S7 FE: 2560×1600 (243 PPI) TFT LCD display, 12.4 in (310 mm) diagonal, 16:10 display
Connectivity GSM/CDMA/HSPA/EVDO/LTE/5G, WLAN, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual band, Wi-Fi Direct & Hotspot, Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE & aptX, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS & GALILEO, USB 3.2, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector, USB On-The-Go
Data inputs Multi-touch screen
ModelTab S7: SM-T870 (Wi-Fi), SM-T875 (LTE), SM-T878U (LTE/5G)
Tab S7+: SM-T970 (Wi-Fi), SM-T976 (LTE/5G)
Tab S7 FE: SM-T730 (Wi-Fi), SM-T736B (LTE/5G), SM-T735 (LTE)
Website Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7+ – The Official Samsung Galaxy Site

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 and its series are Android-based tablets developed and marketed by Samsung Electronics. The Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7+ were announced on August 5, 2020, during Samsung's virtual Unpacked event in conjunction with the Galaxy Note20 series, Galaxy Z Fold2, Galaxy Watch3 and Galaxy Buds Live, while the Galaxy Tab S7 Fan Edition was announced later on May 25, 2021. [1]

The Galaxy Tab S7 and S7+ were the first devices to be released on August 21, 2020, in conjunction with the Galaxy Note20 series while the Fan Edition was released subsequently on June 18, 2021. [2] [3]

Design

The Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7+ maintain a similar design from its predecessor. However, the screen sizes were enlarged, with the 11-inch model replacing the 10.5 inch, and a new 12.4-inch model was introduced. [4] The tablets also come in four colors, Mystic Black, Mystic Silver, Mystic Bronze and Mystic Navy. [4]

Specifications

Hardware

Display

The Galaxy Tab S7 features an 11-inch 2560 x 1600 LCD display, [5] [6] while the Tab S7+ features a 12.4-inch 2800 x 1752 OLED display. [7] Both models have a 120 Hz refresh rate.

Chipset

Both tablets feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ system on a chip. The SoC is based on the 7 nm+ processing technology node. The tablets also feature an Adreno 650 GPU. [5]

Storage

The Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7+ are available in 128, 256, and 512 GB options, [8] though in some regions, not all capacity variants are available. 1 TB of expansion can be added using a microSD card. The base amount of RAM is 6 GB, and is not upgradeable to 8 GB which is a separate model.

Battery

The Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7+ both use non-removable Li-Ion batteries, rated at 8,000 mAh and 10,090 mAh respectively. [8] It is also capable of 45 W fast charging.

Connectivity

Both tablets come with 5G standard connectivity, [9] though some regions may have LTE or sub-6 GHz only variants. There is also a Wi-Fi only variant.

Cameras

Both tablets feature a dual rear camera array. [10] The wide-angle lens is 26mm 13 MP camera with an ƒ/2.0 aperture, while the ultra-wide lens is a 12mm 5 MP with an ƒ/2.2 aperture. [5]

S-Pen

Similar to the Galaxy Note 20 series, the Galaxy Tab S7 and S7+ feature better latency at 9ms. [8] It also gains new Air gestures.

Software

The Galaxy Tab S7 and S7+ shipped with Android 10 with One UI 2, can be upgraded up to Android 13 with One UI 5, and can be updated to Android 14 with One UI 6 on the Fan Edition only. It also supports Samsung DeX. Due to Fan Edition release being delayed to 2021, Samsung promised 4 Android OS upgrades (till Android 14) and 5 years of security updates (till 2025). [11]

Support

The tablets reached their end-of-life. The support ended after four years with the latest patch delivered in August 2024, [12] whereas the Tab S7 FE continued to be maintained until 2025.

References

  1. "Meet Galaxy Tab S7 and S7+: Your Perfect Companion to Work, Play and More". Samsung Newsroom US. 5 August 2020. Retrieved 14 August 2020.
  2. "Samsung Galaxy Tab S7, Tab S7+ arrive in India: Price and other details". Technology News. The Indian Express. August 27, 2020. Retrieved December 4, 2020.
  3. "Samsung releases the Galaxy Tab S7 FE to the US market". NotebookCheck.net News. August 5, 2021. Retrieved December 3, 2021.
  4. 1 2 "Meet Galaxy Tab S7 and S7+: Your Perfect Companion to Work, Play and More". news.samsung.com. Retrieved 2020-08-27.
  5. 1 2 3 "Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 - Full tablet specifications". www.gsmarena.com. Retrieved 2020-08-27.
  6. Cipriani, Jason. "Samsung announces the Galaxy Tab S7 and S7 Plus, Android tablet built to get work done". ZDNet. Retrieved 2020-08-27.
  7. "Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ - Full tablet specifications". www.gsmarena.com. Retrieved 2020-08-27.
  8. 1 2 3 "Samsung Galaxy Tab S7, Galaxy Tab S7+ With 120Hz Display Launched in India". NDTV Gadgets 360. 26 August 2020. Retrieved 2020-08-27.
  9. "Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 & S7+". The Official Samsung Galaxy Site. Retrieved 2020-08-27.
  10. "Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus Initial Review - Stunning iPad Pro alternative". xda-developers. 2020-08-26. Retrieved 2020-08-27.
  11. "Samsung Raises the Bar for Mobile Experience Innovation Committing to Three Generations of Android OS Upgrades". news.samsung.com. 6 December 2020. Retrieved 15 March 2021.
  12. "Galaxy Z Flip 5G, Galaxy Tab S7 and S7+ will not get more updates - SamMobile".