Samsung Galaxy Tab E 8.0 is a new Android tablet built to offer great multimedia experience – even to your kids. The slate, which features a massive display and humongous battery, offers a cheaper alternative to offerings in its maker’s Tab S flagship range.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab E 8.0 Key Specs & Features
- 8.0-inch Touchscreen, 800 x 1280 pixels (189ppi)
- 1.3GHz quad-core CPU with 1.5GB RAM
- Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
- 16GB Storage with support for memory card up to 64GB
- 5MP Rear Camera and 2MP Front Camera
- 4G LTE (Optional)
- 5000mAh Li-ion Battery
Display and Camera
The huge display loaded onto this behemoth should ensure it makes for a great device for watching movies and playing games. The touchscreen on the Samsung Galaxy Tab E 8.0 measures 8 inches diagonally – just as its name suggests.
But it has a resolution of 1,280 x 800 pixels, which may be considered rather measly for a display this huge.
The tablet is fitted with a 5-megapixel rear-facing camera with an f/2.2 aperture, autofocus and HD (720p) video recording capability. For selfies and video chats, you are provided with a 2-megapixel front-facing snapper also having an f/2.2 aperture.
Power and Performance
Under the hood, the Samsung Galaxy Tab E 8.0 is fitted with a quad-core Qualcomm MSM 8916 processor whose speed is capped at 1.2 GHz. RAM of 1.5GB capacity should enable you enjoy a relatively responsive performance.
The slate will be powered by Android 5.1.1 Lollipop operating system which will very likely have Samsung’s TouchWiz user interface on top of it.
Users are in for non-stop – more precisely, all-day – fun with the provision of a high-capacity 5,000mAh Lithium-Ion battery.
This juicer is expected to support up to 117 hours of music playback or up to 13 hours of video playback. You can even extend usage time with the aid of an Ultra Power Saving Mode.
Other Features
Onboard storage capacity is 16 GB, extendable by up to 128 GB through the use of a microSD card. The Samsung Galaxy Tab E 8.0 is built to be kid-friendly with a Kids Mode that allows you manage what your children can have access to and how long they can.
The Slacker-powered Samsung Milk Music app is also onboard for enjoyable music listening experience. The Samsung Galaxy Tab E 8.0 tablet features blazing-fast 4G LTE as well as 3G, microUSB 2.0, Bluetooth 4.1, and Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n for connectivity.
Pricing and Availability
Samsung Galaxy Tab E 8.0 is not yet available in Nigeria. When available, you can buy it at leading online stores in the country. Samsung Galaxy Tab E 8.0 Price in Nigeria is expected to range from N50,000 to N75,000 depending on your location in Nigeria.
Samsung Galaxy Tab E 8.0 Specs
Here are a few specs of the Samsung Galaxy Tab E 8.0:
General Features
- Platform: Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
- Processor: Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
- GPU: Qualcomm Adreno 306
- Memory: 1.5 GB RAM
- Colours: Pearl White, Metallic Black
- Dimension: 212.1 x 126.1 x 8.9 mm
- Weight: 360 g
- SIM Type: Nano-SIM
- SIM Count: Single-SIM
Display
- Display: 8.0-inch Touchscreen, 1280 x 800 pixels (189ppi), Multi-touch
- Screen Protection: –
Camera
- Rear Camera: 5 MP Camera, HD Video 720p @30fps
- Rear Camera Features: Geo-tagging, autofocus
- Front Camera: 2 MP Camera
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 16GB Storage
- Memory Card Support: Up to 64GB
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: 900 / 1800MHz
- 2G CDMA 1X: No
- 3G WCDMA: 900 / 2100MHz
- 3G CDMA EVDO: No
- 4G LTE: No
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: No
- CDMA EVDO: No
- 4G LTE: No
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes, Bluetooth 4.1, A2DP
- HDMI Port: No
- Infrared Blaster: No
- USB Port: Yes, microUSB 2.0/li>
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: No
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: –
Entertainment
- Music Player: Yes, mp3, WAV, FLAC, eACC+
- Video Player: Yes, MPEG4, H.263, H.264, XviD
- FM Radio: No
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, GPS
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: –
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: –
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: No
- Pedometer: No
- Gyroscope: No
- Fingerprint Scanner: No
- Iris Scanner: No
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: –
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: –
- Voice Control: Yes
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Traditional Voice Calls: No
- Wireless Charging: No
- Digital TV: No
- Water Resistant: No
- Dust Resistant: No
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: Yes
Battery
- Battery: 5000 mAh Non-Removable Battery
- Use Time: Talk time up to 13 hours
- Music Playback: Up to 117 hours