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What's the difference between Samsung Galaxy Tab A and S-series?
To go with Galaxy Tab A or the Galaxy Tab S-series? That is the question.
Samsung reigns supreme as one of the best tablet makers out there with some really compelling options for those looking to buy reliable Android tablets. The company's Galaxy Tab S lineup gets all the attention and premium features, but its offerings in the Galaxy Tab A series are nothing to look down upon either. Both the Galaxy Tab A8 and the relatively new Galaxy Tab A9+ are pretty good options to consider, and they get many premium features that are usually reserved for the company's flagship Galaxy tablets. There are still plenty of differences that draw a line between Samsung's Galaxy Tab S and the Tab A series, so make sure you're picking the right tablet.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 vs. A8: Battle of the budget tablets
They may seem like two peas in the same pod but there are some notable differences
In recent years, tablets have become just as much a part of our daily lives as smartphones and laptops. Their sleek design makes them incredibly portable, easy enough to slip into a purse or small bag to take anywhere. Whether you’re simply looking for a travel-ready gaming solution or a budget-friendly tablet for schoolwork, there’s no shortage of options out there. Some of the best tablets among those options are the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 and A8.
Android 13-based LineageOS 20 arrives for OnePlus 9R, Sony Xperia 5 II, and more
Fresh off the build servers
Custom ROM projects like LineageOS can be a fantastic way to give another lease on life to an aging device, like we saw with the Pixel 2 series and its ability to run Android 13, all thanks to an official build of LineageOS 20. Luckily, you don't have to wait for the manufacturer to drop support before you start tinkering with custom ROMs, as they're just as good for trying out a more modern phone with some heavy OEM skin. This is somewhat the situation today, as we check out the new LineageOS 20 plans for a few relatively recent devices.
Samsung Galaxy J8, Galaxy Tab A 10.5, and LG Q70 receive stable Android 10 update
The Samsung Galaxy J8, Galaxy Tab A 10.5 and the LG Q70 are the latest in line to receive Android 10 update with new features and Android security patches.
As the foundation of Android 11 is getting finalized, several OEMs are trying to clear their backlogs by pushing stable Android 10 updates to the eligible devices. Samsung, for example, has upgraded a bunch of Galaxy devices, including tablets, to Android 10 with the company's own One UI 2 UI on top in the last few weeks. Two more Samsung devices - the Galaxy J8 and the Galaxy Tab A 10.5 - are now receiving the same treatment across the globe, and LG is extending the same treatment to the LG Q70.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 and Galaxy Tab A 10.1 2019 get updated to Android 10 with One UI 2.1
Samsung has started rolling out the One UI 2.1 update based on Android 10 to the Galaxy Tab A 8.0, and the Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2019) in multiple regions.
One UI 2.1 is the latest iteration of Samsung's custom skin on top of Android 10, which has recently been rolled out to the Galaxy Tab S4 and the Galaxy Tab S5e. After servicing the premium segment, the company is now bringing Android 10 to its budget tier tablets. Both the 8-inch and the 10.1-inch models of the Galaxy Tab A (2019) lineup have picked up the Android 10 update in different regions, although the One UI 2.1 layer found in these devices might lack a few 'premium’ features.
Android 10 gets ported to the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro, Redmi 4X, Mi Max, 2016 Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1, and Nokia 6.1
Android 10 ROMs are now available for Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro, Redmi 4X, Mi Max, 2016 Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1, and Nokia 6.1.
Android 10 was officially rolled out on September 3rd and was instantly available for the Pixel devices, the Essential Phone PH-1, and the Redmi K20 Pro. OnePlus followed the suit and rolled out the Android 10 update for OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro. Making up for the smartphones that have not or are not likely to receive the Android 10 update anytime, the Android development community has thrived hard to create Android 10-based AOSP or Custom ROMs for a long list of devices. Now, five more devices have been added to this list and these include the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro (India), Redmi 4X, first-gen Mi Max, Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2016), and the Nokia 6.1.
Android Pie with One UI rolls out for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 and Tab A (2017)
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 and the Samsung Galaxy Tab A were both released in 2017 and are currently getting the Android Pie OTA update with One UI.
While some OEMs have abandoned the Android tablet market, Samsung is keeping it alive with a number of its high-end and mid-range devices. These can be slow to receive updates, but Samsung does eventually pull through and roll out at least one major version update to them. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 and the Samsung Galaxy Tab A were both released in 2017 and are currently getting the Android Pie OTA update. Not only does this bring the two tablets up to Android Pie, but it also includes the popular One UI design language as well.
Samsung's 10.5-inch Galaxy Tab S5e tablet to go on sale in India along with the Galaxy Tab A 10.1
The entertainment-centric Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e and the affordable Galaxy Tab A 10.1 will be available in India starting later this week.
In spite of production delays, Samsung is entitled to be counted among the leading pioneers of foldable smartphones. While we can expect the Galaxy Fold's form factor to replace tablets eventually, Samsung is going all in and releasing tablets across various price ranges, even after noticing the global slump in the demand for tablets. The Korean giant has now released two new tablets – the Galaxy Tab S5e and the Galaxy Tab A 10.1 – in India. While the Galaxy Tab S5e is aimed at the premium segment, the Galaxy Tab A 10.1 comes as a more affordable offering.
Samsung launches the budget 2019 Galaxy Tab A with S Pen support
Samsung has released a refreshed version of the Galaxy Tab A 8" with support for S Pen and One UI based on Android 9 Pie.
Tablets sales have been consistently declining over the past few years and the market is expected to get even more challenging due to foldable smartphones. For Android tablets, the situation is much worse as compared to iPads but that is not stopping Samsung from announcing newer tablets. After launching the entertainment-focussed Galaxy Tab S5e last month, Samsung has launched an updated version of its Galaxy Tab A with 4G LTE and support for S Pen.
Samsung quietly launches the 2019 Galaxy Tab A 10.1 in Germany
The Tab S5e is not the only tablet announced by Samsung today. The company also unveiled the Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2019) in Germany.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e has been getting a lot of attention today, but for good reason. It's thin, lightweight, and has a great 10.5-inch Super AMOLED display. However, it's not the only tablet announced by Samsung today. The company also unveiled the Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2019) in Germany.
Samsung mid-range phones to get Android Oreo in 2019 per leaked roadmap
Samsung's mid-range and low-range Android phones will be receiving Android Oreo during the first quarter of 2019, according to a leaked roadmap.
While Samsung flagship phones and tablets are among the best out there, lower-end Samsung devices are arguably not the best choice when in the market for a midrange device. They'll do the job just fine, don't get me wrong, but Samsung just doesn't pay the same attention to their middle-end and low-end devices (Galaxy J line, Galaxy C line, Galaxy On line, Galaxy Tab line) as they do to their flagship phones. Samsung normally skips on some "premium" features that are present in their flagships, making their lower end offerings look, feel, and perform cheaper than other midrange devices on the same price slot. Furthermore, these devices very rarely get updates aside from the occasional security patch, and while platform updates are not unheard of in these phones, they often take several months.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5" announced as a budget-friendly Android 8.1 Oreo tablet
Today, the South Korean conglomerate announced the 2018 version of the budget-friendly Galaxy Tab A 10.5-inch with Android 8.1 Oreo.
Just like their presence in the smartphone market, Samsung wants to dominate the tablet market as well. While others have seemingly stopped making tablets due to falling sales, Samsung has yet to give up. The company launched their first Galaxy Tab tablet back in 2010 and since then it has evolved into multiple series of devices at different price points. The Galaxy Tab A first released in 2016 and the company has continued making successors of this series since then. Today, the South Korean conglomerate announced the 2018 version of the Galaxy Tab A 10.5-inch along with the Samsung Galaxy Tab S4. It promises "high-quality entertainment features" and "a budget-friendly price."