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Available · Released Nov 2017

Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 2

GSM / HSPA / LTE

Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 2

At a Glance — Key Specifications

Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 2 is a phone, released Nov 2017. It pairs a 8″, LCD (other) display with the Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm) and a 4,450 mAh battery. Specifications are still being confirmed.

Tech Mansion Scores

5.1/10 overall

  • Performance2.8
  • Display4.6
  • Battery7.0
  • Software6.6
  • Audio7.3

Scored from this device's verified specifications — categories with no real data are never scored.

Specifications are still being confirmed — scores appear as data is verified.

Launch timeline

  1. ReleasedNov 2017

Full Specifications

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Launch

Launch status
Available
Release date
Nov 2017

Platform

OS
Android
OS version
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat)
Chipset (as published)
Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T830 MP1

Memory

Memory variants (RAM/storage)
3 GB RAM + 16 GB
Card slot
Dedicated slot

Display

Display size
8″
Resolution
800 × 1,280 pixels
Panel type
LCD (other)

Battery

Battery capacity
4,450 mAh

Body & build

Dimensions
127.6 × 214.7 × 9.9 mm
Weight
415 g
SIM
Nano-SIM

Connectivity

Bluetooth
Bluetooth 4.2
NFC
Yes
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS

Audio

Loudspeaker
Stereo
3.5mm jack
Yes

Camera

Front cameras
8 MP

Additional specifications

Display
Size
8 inches
Memory
Internal Gb Primary
16
Ram Gb
3
Main Camera
Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie Camera
Single
8 MP, AF
Comms
Radio
No
Battery
Capacity Mah
4450

Summary

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Display8″ · LCD (other)6.75″ · LCD (other) · 90 Hz
Battery4,450 mAh7,000 mAh · 18W charging
Memory3GB / 16GB6GB / 128GB
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Display8″ · LCD (other)6.7″ · LCD (other) · 120 Hz
Battery4,450 mAh6,000 mAh · 20W charging
Memory3GB / 16GB6GB / 128GB
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