• 9.7" (1024x768) TFT LCD
  • 1.5GB
    16GB Storage
  • 5-MP 1 Rear Camera
  • 6000 mAh

Specifications Highlights
ProductGalaxy Tab A 9.7 (Launched 2015-03-01)
Display9.7" 1024x768 TFT LCD
Rear Camera(s)
  • 5-MP (Primary)
Selfie Camera(s)
  • 2-MP
Computing
  • 1.5GB RAM
  • 16GB Storage
  • MicroSD (128GB max.)
Battery6000 mAh
DesignIP Rating, 450g (15.9oz), 242.5x166.8x7.5 mm (9.55 x 6.57 x 0.30 inches)
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Display
TypeTFT LCD
Diagonal (inches)9.7"
Display/Body Ratio72.0%
Resolution1024x768
Sharpness (PPI)132 PPI
Features
  • Multitouch
Color Depth24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)
Primary Camera
Megapixel5-MP
Video Resolutions
  • 720p/30fps
Battery
Battery TypeLi-Ion
Battery Capacity (mAh)6000 mAh
Talk Time14 hours
Music Playback Time160 hours
Computing
Processor # Cores4
Main Processor Frequency (GHz)1.2 GHz
RAM Options1.5GB
Internal Storage Options16GB
Memory Card TypeMicroSD
Mem. Card Max. Size128GB
Operating System + VersionAndroid 5.0
Communications
LTE Category (Download)LTE CAT4 150 Mbps
Modem Features
  • GPRS
  • EDGE
  • LTE
WiFi Speed
  • a
  • b
  • g
  • n
WiFi Features
  • Hotspot
  • Dual-band
  • WiFi Direct
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 4.1
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP
Connector TypeMicro USB
SAR EU Body0.96 W/Kg
Sim Card 0
NameSIM0
SIM TypeMicro SIM
Multimedia
Audio Features
  • Loudspeaker
  • 3.5mm Port
Audio Formats
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • FLAC
Video Formats
  • MP4
  • H.264
Sensors
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS

Galaxy Tab A 9.7 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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No. the Galaxy Tab A 9.7 has not been rated as water-proof as we do not see an IP-Rating.
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No, the Galaxy Tab A 9.7 does not have dual-SIMs according to our data, but it may be different in Asian markets. We mainly track USA data.
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No, the Galaxy Tab A 9.7 resolution of (1024x768) is not defined as 4K.
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No, the Galaxy Tab A 9.7 is not capable of Wireless Charging.
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No, the Galaxy Tab A 9.7 does not support Qi Wireless Charging.
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Yes, the Galaxy Tab A 9.7 is a 4G-LTE smartphone that is rated 4G LTE cat4 (150 Mbps).
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No, the Galaxy Tab A 9.7 is not a 5G NR device.
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No, the Galaxy Tab A 9.7 is not a USB-C device.
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No, the Galaxy Tab A 9.7's battery cannot be removed.

Galaxy Tab A 9.7 Benchmarks

3DMark Slingshot 3.1

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3DMark Unlimited Icestorm

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GFXBench T-Rex (Offscr.)

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Battery Capacity (mAh)

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