Samsung Galaxy Tab A7

Name: Samsung Galaxy Tab A7
Brand: Samsung

Display10.4" 1200 x 2000 pixels

ChipsetUnisoc UMS512 T618 (12 nm)

Main camera8MP

Battery7040 mAh

5.1GoSolo score

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Network

Technology

GSM / HSPA / LTE

2G bands

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G bands

HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100

4G bands

LTE

Speed

HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat13 400/50 Mbps

Launch

Announced

2022, November 18

Status

Available

Body

Dimensions

247.6 x 157.4 x 7 mm (9.75 x 6.20 x 0.28 in)

Weight

477 g (1.05 lb)

SIM

Nano-SIM

Display

Type

TFT LCD

Size

10.4 inches, 307.9 cm2 (~79.0% screen-to-body ratio)

Resolution

1200 x 2000 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~224 ppi density)

Platform

Android 12, One UI 4

Chipset

Unisoc UMS512 T618 (12 nm)

CPU

Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)

GPU

Mali G52 MP2

Memory

Card slot

microSDXC

Internal

32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM

Type

eMMC 5.1

Main Camera

Modules

8 MP, AF

Video

1080p@30fps

Selfie Camera

Module

5 MP

Features

1080p@30fps

Comms

WLAN

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

5.0, A2DP, LE

Positioning

GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO

NFC

Radio

USB

USB Type-C 2.0

Features

Sensors

Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Battery

Type

Li-Po 7040 mAh

Charging

Fast Charging

Misc

Colors

Dark Gray, Silver, Gold

Models

SM-T509

SAR

1.54 W/kg (body)

GoSolo Read / what it means4 takeaways

display

10.4" LCD, 224 ppi, 60Hz1200×2000 resolution and 60Hz refresh mean text and video look sharp enough for reading and light media, but scrolling will feel noticeably slower than modern tablets.

performance

2.0 GHz processor, 3 GB RAM2 GB RAM was baseline for budget tablets in 2020; this 3 GB will handle basic apps, web browsing, and video playback, but expect stuttering in heavier games or with many tabs open.

battery

7040 mAh, about 10-12 hours mixed useLarge capacity for a 2020 budget tablet means a full day of light web use, reading, and video without hunting for a charger.

storage

32 or 64 GB, microSD up to 1 TBBase 32 GB fills quickly with apps and media; the microSD slot is genuinely useful here, letting you add storage instead of juggling what stays on the device.

GoSolo Score Breakdown

Design55

Display52

Performance38

Camera48

Battery64

Value51

GoSolo Verdict

A 2022 budget tablet built for reading, video, and light browsing—nothing more. The 10.4-inch screen and day-long battery make it decent value at 250 EUR, but the entry-level processor and LCD display mean scrolling feels sluggish and any real multitasking will stutter.

Strengths · 4

10.4-inch screen is genuinely useful for reading and video without feeling cramped; 1200×2000 resolution is sharp enough at 224 ppi
7040 mAh battery delivers roughly 10–12 hours of mixed use (web, video, reading), enough to skip the charger most days
microSD slot lets you expand from 32 GB or 64 GB without the usual budget-tablet storage squeeze
One UI 4 on Android 12 is reasonably current and will see at least one more OS update

Trade-offs · 3

Unisoc T618 processor is entry-level even for 2022; heavier apps, gaming, and multi-tab browsing will stutter noticeably
60 Hz LCD screen makes scrolling feel sluggish compared to mid-range tablets with higher refresh rates
Only 3 GB RAM on the base 32 GB model will struggle if you juggle apps or browse with many tabs open