The last 20 of July, Samsung presented its new Galaxy Tab S2 of 8 and 9,7 inches. The two models that succeed the original Galaxy Tab S, which last year left such a good taste in the mouth, will be launched in August / early September (we do not yet know the exact date) and surely there are many users considering the possibility of getting hold of it. a unit. And it is logical, because the new tablets of the South Korean company have slipped into the Olympus of Android tablets, but they are not perfect. It is for this reason that we bring you a series of Pros and Cons of Buying a Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 that you will have to weigh to make a decision.
Before starting with the strengths and weaknesses of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2, we are going to review its characteristics to be clear about what we are talking about. Both models, of 8 and 9,7 inches have an AMOLED screen with resolution QHD (2.048 x 1.536 pixels) and 4: 3 ratio (book format instead of panoramic). Inside we find the processor Exynos 5433 with eight cores operating at a maximum frequency of 1,9 GHz, accompanied by 3 GB of RAM and 32/64 GB of storage expandable with microSD cards. Its cameras are 8 megapixels the main one and 2,1 megapixels the secondary one, they offer 4.000 mAh and 5.870 mAh of battery respectively and run Android Lollipop with TouchWiz. At the design level, the 5,6 mm thickness which have both variants. Now yes, we begin.
Points in favor
And we do it in a positive way, with the points in favor. To elaborate this section we have had it quite easy since Samsung itself published an article in its official blog this week in which nine aspects of the Galaxy Tab S2 stood out. We are going to reduce them, but we will try not to leave us anything important.
The screen
The change in format has led to a decrease in resolution and density of pixels per inch. Although this decision has been somewhat disappointing on Samsung's part, its screen SuperAMOLED it is still one of the most outstanding that can be found in the market. The Koreans have hit the key with this technology that elevates each device that they take out as the best in the section of the screen. More vivid colors, blacker blacks result in extremely high contrast that highlights every detail of the image.
Productivity
Although we are still waiting for a truly productive tablet from Samsung, the Galaxy Tab S2 have certain advantages when it comes to working with them. First of all the 4 format: 3, ideal when reading documents and browsing the web; the adaptive keyboardIt is not included in the price, but as with the Nexus 9 it is ideal if you need a complement to the touch screen; multitask, Samsung allows dividing the screen with several applications running simultaneously, essential for a tablet to be truly productive; and Microsoft Office, the agreement with those of Redmond offers them the opportunity to install the most well-known office suite in the world.
Design and additions
Samsung tends to take care of every last detail when it comes to a premium device for its catalog, and the Galaxy Tab S2 are. Proof of this are the dimensions of both models, with quite successful dimensions, especially the 5,6 mm thickness which makes them the thinnest tablets in the world. The finishes are also exceptional and it has additions such as fingerprint reader that make this a superior team.
Against
As we said at the beginning, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 are not perfect, but It is difficult to find a defect in them without it being both positive in another aspect. Even so, here we give you things that play against when buying it.
The screen
But wasn't this a plus? Yes and no. The screen is still one of the best, but if you want a tablet to watch movies and series, videos on YouTube and play games and surfing the Internet and reading is secondary for you, the format change from 16: 9 to 4: 3 is negative. Also the resolution, lower than that of the first generation. Perhaps the Galaxy Tab S is a better choice if your user profile matches what is described.
Lack of innovation
This point is especially for those who have a more or less recent tablet, especially if you have the Galaxy Tab S and have considered renewing it, although it is also something to take into account for the rest. The Galaxy Tab S2 is not innovative but it is a very continuous device in all its aspects, all its strengths were already present in previous devices of the company. In fact, both the processor and RAM are those used by the Galaxy Note 4 introduced last year. We can only mention the reduction in thickness and weight, because even the design has not been as groundbreaking as the Galaxy S6 was, perhaps that is why they are considering the idea of launching the first Edge Tablet.
Price
And obviously, the price. If there is one thing that usually slows consumers down when it comes to buying a high-end device from Samsung, it is how expensive they tend to be. On this occasion and if the leaked information is true, the Galaxy Tab S2 will cost 399 euros for the 8-inch model and 499 euros for the 9,7-inch model (With 16 GB of storage, if we want 32 we will have to add another peak to those amounts). It is a logical price that fits its fight with Apple iPads, but it is still a big point against if we have options like the Xiaomi Mi Pad on the market.