Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 Review: Is It Not A Carbon Copy Of iPad Air 2?
Jenia GraciaReviews of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 haven't been too glowing, to say the least. This isn't to say that the latest iteration of Samsung's tablet sucks; to be sure, it doesn't. However, those who've gotten their hands on the device aren't too impressed for quite a few reasons.
According to Tech Radar, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 "is an upgrade in size and name only."
Although the tablet has a thinner and lighter profile with a 4:3 aspect ratio, this improvement in specs is considered incremental, and compounded by the unit's short battery life.
Based on the tech site's review, there is a sense that the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 hasn't done much to differentiate itself from its main competitor - the iPad Air 2 and the iPad Air mini 4.
The prices of the Galaxy Tab S2 and the iPad Air 2 are the same, launching at $499 (£399, AU$599) for the 9.7-inch tablet, and $399 (£319, AU$499) for its 8-inch mini variant.
The two tablets, in fact, mirror each so much that there is now confusion among customers as to which among the two actually stands out.
Fortunately, as reviews have noted, the tweaks made on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 could convince users that it is not a mere carbon copy of its iPad counterpart.
Weighing at 389g for the 9.7-inch tablet and 265g for the 8-inch version, the tablet is noticeably lighter not only compared to its Samsung predecessors, but with the entire iPad line as well.
Moreover, for users who need extra memory, there is a microSD card slot on the S2's frame that will allow them to increase the default 32GB and 64GB configurations with an additional 128GB of expandable storage.
Furthermore, PC Advisor noted in its review that the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2's 8-inch version is equipped with an Exynos 5433 Octa-core processor and Mali T760MP6 for graphics, as well as 3GB RAM, which makes it a smooth and fast little tablet.
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