\n
In this blog:<\/h3>\n\n- Screen & Audio<\/a><\/li>\n
- Processor<\/a><\/li>\n
- Camera<\/a><\/li>\n
- Software<\/a><\/li>\n
- Connectivity<\/a><\/li>\n
- Battery<\/a><\/li>\n
- S-Pen and Galaxy Keyboard Cover<\/a><\/li>\n
- Warranty<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\nScreen & Audio<\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nYour main choice when it comes to screens is small, medium or large.<\/p>\n
Most new \u2018standard\u2019 Samsung tablets feature a 10.4 screen, which is big enough to enjoy films on but not so big that you feel like you\u2019re holding a TV. These are your everyman screens, suitable for 95% of things you might do on a tablet.<\/p>\n
Samsung\u2019s Plus models generally go up to 12.4\u201d, making them ideal for visually-driven work like graphic design, illustration or coding (but bear in mind that\u2019s still 5\u201d smaller than the biggest iPad Pro<\/a> – an important factor if you\u2019re still asking \u201cshould I buy an iPad Pro or Samsung?\u201d). They\u2019re decent if you\u2019re an audiovisual buff who likes to watch movies on the go too, or you travel a lot and want to play console-standard games in the highest possible quality.<\/p>\nFinally, you\u2019ve got your smaller screens, which aren\u2019t as widely available as big phones have made new 7\u201d tablets largely redundant (the Galaxy S22 Ultra has a 6.8\u201d screen, for example) but ideal if you have smaller hands or you\u2019re on a tight budget.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s also worth bearing in mind that most of Samsung\u2019s standard tablets feature an LCD screen, while Plus models generally feature a Super AMOLED screen (which provides better contrast and colour quality, among other things). If you want the best possible visual quality, it\u2019s worth splashing out that little bit extra.<\/p>\n
Almost all Samsung tablets have four stereo speakers with Dolby Surround Sound, which is more than good enough for most purposes. Newer models (except the Tab S6 Lite) don\u2019t feature a 3.5mm headphone jack either, so you\u2019ll need wireless headphones or an adapter.<\/p>\n
Processor<\/h3>\n
Another key part of answering the eternal \u2018which Samsung should I buy?\u2019 question is how much power you need.<\/p>\n
Power is provided mostly by two components: the processor\/chipset and RAM (random-access memory\u2026 yes, that is where Daft Punk got the name for that album from). As a general rule, the newer the processor and the higher the RAM, the faster and more powerful a tablet is.<\/p>\n
Samsung\u2019s Galaxy Tab series generally rules the roost when it comes to power, as they usually boast the highest (or near-highest) powered Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset at the time. Case in point: the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip, while the S7 features a Snapdragon 865+.<\/p>\n
Samsung\u2019s lower cost options generally utilise less-powerful chips to save on production costs, which means a slight compromise in performance. However, you\u2019re unlikely to notice it too dramatically unless you\u2019re using high-demand apps or playing super-high-quality games.<\/p>\n
\u2018That\u2019s all well and good, but what do I actually need that power for?\u2019. Great question! Generally, games are the main culprit for high-spec requirements. You\u2019ll need a good processor to handle games with console-style graphics like Dead Trigger 2, PUBG and Call of Duty Mobile (although almost all games feature scaling performance, so you\u2019re not totally locked out if you have a slightly older tablet). You\u2019ll also need power under the hood for demanding professional apps for tasks like visual design and programming.<\/p>\n
You also need to consider how much internal storage you\u2019ll need. It\u2019s easy to underestimate this thanks to the prevalence of cloud storage options, but you\u2019d be surprised how quickly even the most basic apps can eat up your GBs! Over 64GB is generally fine, but scale up if you use a lot of apps or have a lot of files to work with.<\/p>\n
So, long story short: the newer the processor and the more RAM you have, the faster your tablet will be\u2026 but, if you don\u2019t need to play console-quality games and you aren\u2019t undertaking resource-intensive work, you can scale down and save a bit of a cash by buying an older refurbished Samsung tablet instead!<\/p>\n
Camera<\/h3>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/camera.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nMost people don\u2019t use the camera on their tablet that often (because the phone in their pocket usually has a much, much better camera) but they can be useful for quickly taking pictures for reference, uploading a document or simply saving yourself the task of transferring a photo between phone and tablet.<\/p>\n
Samsung\u2019s most recent flagships, the Tab S8 and Tab S7, feature a 13MP\/6MP and 13MP\/5MP dual camera set-up respectively, and both are capable of filming in 4K as well. If you don\u2019t fancy splashing out on a top-of-the-range model, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 features a perfectly functional 8MP rear camera.<\/p>\n
The front camera is perhaps more important though, especially in a world of hybrid and remote work. Almost every Samsung Galaxy tablet on the market features a selfie camera, with the most recent models boasting an 8MP, 1080p lens for high-quality video calls.<\/p>\n
Software<\/h3>\n
The most important consideration is that your Samsung tablet supports the latest version of Android (12, at the time of writing). Almost all Samsung tablets released from 2019 onwards fit this category, including the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 and Galaxy Tab A7. Bear in mind that all tablets eventually have support withdrawn though, so buying a newer device (like the Tab S7) means you\u2019re more likely to get software updates and support for a little longer.<\/p>\n
Connectivity<\/h3>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/connectivity.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nThere are two things to consider here. Firstly, do you want to connect to the internet on the move, or are you generally alway within reach of reliable Wi-Fi? If it\u2019s the former, you should buy a Samsung tablet with 4\/5G capability (unless you\u2019re happy to use your phone as a hotspot). Otherwise, you should be fine with a Wi-Fi only model.<\/p>\n
Secondly, which accessories will you need to connect to your Samsung tablet? Most of the Samsung tablets released in the past 5 years don\u2019t include a 3.5mm headphone jack, so you\u2019ll need to either buy a USB-C-to-3.5mm adapter or use wireless headphones. Equally, you\u2019ll need to buy an adapter for any accessories that have a standard USB connector, as almost all newer Samsung tablets have a USB-C port.<\/p>\n
Battery<\/h3>\n
Samsung tablets generally follow industry standards when it comes to batteries, offering enough power to last a day or so (depending on what you use your tablet for). For example: the standard Galaxy Tab S8 has a 8000mAh battery, while the Galaxy Tab S8 has a 10,090mAh battery as it needs to power a larger AMOLED screen.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re buying a refurbished Samsung tablet, make sure that the retailer carries out quality checks on the battery to ensure it holds enough charge and works as it should (as we do at musicMagpie!).<\/p>\n
S-Pen and Galaxy Keyboard Cover<\/h3>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/pen.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nThere are two key Samsung tablet accessories: the S-Pen and the Galaxy Keyboard Cover.<\/p>\n
The S-Pen, if you hadn\u2019t deduced, is a stylus that allows you to hand-write and draw. The good news is Samsung includes an S-Pen as standard with almost all of its tablets, and even includes a handy magnetised strip on the tablet for safe storage.<\/p>\n
The Galaxy Keyboard Cover (which includes a trackpad for the full laptop experience) is a must-have if you\u2019re a writer or programmer, although you\u2019ll have to splash out a not-insignificant \u00a3180 to get your hands on a new one. If you want to save a bit of cash, Samsung sells a non-trackpad version for a fairly reasonable \u00a3120, or you could try your luck with a third-party keyboard case.<\/p>\n
Warranty<\/h3>\n
All Samsung tablets are covered by a 24 month warranty (at the time of writing), as well as 12 month warranties for the battery and S-Pen. If you decide to buy a refurbished Samsung tablet from musicMagpie (honestly, you should consider it), you\u2019ll be covered by a 12 month warranty for any (rare) defects or technical faults.<\/p>\n
We hope we\u2019ve helped you decide which Samsung tablet to buy. If you\u2019re still not sure, take a look at our huge range of refurbished tech – every item we sell goes through extensive checks to ensure it works perfectly, costs less than buying new and is better for the planet too. We guarantee you\u2019ll find a fantastic cheap Samsung tablet to buy!<\/p>\n
\nNeed some extra cash to buy your next tablet? Trade in iPad<\/a> and sell tablets<\/a> with us today, or head over to our Sell My Phone<\/a> page to find out how much you could make for an iPhone trade in<\/a>. Plus, shop our huge range of refurbished devices for less, including refurbished phones<\/a> and refurbished iPhone<\/a> models.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"So, you\u2019ve decided to buy a Samsung tablet. But which one? The answer to that question comes down to what you\u2019re going to use your tablet for. In this article, we\u2019ve compiled the main features to consider when buying a Samsung tablet. Combine it with our guide to the best …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22,"featured_media":14681,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2244,4],"tags":[2295],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14676"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/22"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14676"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14676\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18516,"href":"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14676\/revisions\/18516"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14681"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14676"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14676"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14676"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\n
Screen & Audio<\/h3>\n
Your main choice when it comes to screens is small, medium or large.<\/p>\n Most new \u2018standard\u2019 Samsung tablets feature a 10.4 screen, which is big enough to enjoy films on but not so big that you feel like you\u2019re holding a TV. These are your everyman screens, suitable for 95% of things you might do on a tablet.<\/p>\n Samsung\u2019s Plus models generally go up to 12.4\u201d, making them ideal for visually-driven work like graphic design, illustration or coding (but bear in mind that\u2019s still 5\u201d smaller than the biggest iPad Pro<\/a> – an important factor if you\u2019re still asking \u201cshould I buy an iPad Pro or Samsung?\u201d). They\u2019re decent if you\u2019re an audiovisual buff who likes to watch movies on the go too, or you travel a lot and want to play console-standard games in the highest possible quality.<\/p>\n Finally, you\u2019ve got your smaller screens, which aren\u2019t as widely available as big phones have made new 7\u201d tablets largely redundant (the Galaxy S22 Ultra has a 6.8\u201d screen, for example) but ideal if you have smaller hands or you\u2019re on a tight budget.<\/p>\n It\u2019s also worth bearing in mind that most of Samsung\u2019s standard tablets feature an LCD screen, while Plus models generally feature a Super AMOLED screen (which provides better contrast and colour quality, among other things). If you want the best possible visual quality, it\u2019s worth splashing out that little bit extra.<\/p>\n Almost all Samsung tablets have four stereo speakers with Dolby Surround Sound, which is more than good enough for most purposes. Newer models (except the Tab S6 Lite) don\u2019t feature a 3.5mm headphone jack either, so you\u2019ll need wireless headphones or an adapter.<\/p>\n Another key part of answering the eternal \u2018which Samsung should I buy?\u2019 question is how much power you need.<\/p>\n Power is provided mostly by two components: the processor\/chipset and RAM (random-access memory\u2026 yes, that is where Daft Punk got the name for that album from). As a general rule, the newer the processor and the higher the RAM, the faster and more powerful a tablet is.<\/p>\n Samsung\u2019s Galaxy Tab series generally rules the roost when it comes to power, as they usually boast the highest (or near-highest) powered Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset at the time. Case in point: the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip, while the S7 features a Snapdragon 865+.<\/p>\n Samsung\u2019s lower cost options generally utilise less-powerful chips to save on production costs, which means a slight compromise in performance. However, you\u2019re unlikely to notice it too dramatically unless you\u2019re using high-demand apps or playing super-high-quality games.<\/p>\n \u2018That\u2019s all well and good, but what do I actually need that power for?\u2019. Great question! Generally, games are the main culprit for high-spec requirements. You\u2019ll need a good processor to handle games with console-style graphics like Dead Trigger 2, PUBG and Call of Duty Mobile (although almost all games feature scaling performance, so you\u2019re not totally locked out if you have a slightly older tablet). You\u2019ll also need power under the hood for demanding professional apps for tasks like visual design and programming.<\/p>\n You also need to consider how much internal storage you\u2019ll need. It\u2019s easy to underestimate this thanks to the prevalence of cloud storage options, but you\u2019d be surprised how quickly even the most basic apps can eat up your GBs! Over 64GB is generally fine, but scale up if you use a lot of apps or have a lot of files to work with.<\/p>\n So, long story short: the newer the processor and the more RAM you have, the faster your tablet will be\u2026 but, if you don\u2019t need to play console-quality games and you aren\u2019t undertaking resource-intensive work, you can scale down and save a bit of a cash by buying an older refurbished Samsung tablet instead!<\/p>\n Most people don\u2019t use the camera on their tablet that often (because the phone in their pocket usually has a much, much better camera) but they can be useful for quickly taking pictures for reference, uploading a document or simply saving yourself the task of transferring a photo between phone and tablet.<\/p>\n Samsung\u2019s most recent flagships, the Tab S8 and Tab S7, feature a 13MP\/6MP and 13MP\/5MP dual camera set-up respectively, and both are capable of filming in 4K as well. If you don\u2019t fancy splashing out on a top-of-the-range model, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 features a perfectly functional 8MP rear camera.<\/p>\n The front camera is perhaps more important though, especially in a world of hybrid and remote work. Almost every Samsung Galaxy tablet on the market features a selfie camera, with the most recent models boasting an 8MP, 1080p lens for high-quality video calls.<\/p>\n The most important consideration is that your Samsung tablet supports the latest version of Android (12, at the time of writing). Almost all Samsung tablets released from 2019 onwards fit this category, including the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 and Galaxy Tab A7. Bear in mind that all tablets eventually have support withdrawn though, so buying a newer device (like the Tab S7) means you\u2019re more likely to get software updates and support for a little longer.<\/p>\n There are two things to consider here. Firstly, do you want to connect to the internet on the move, or are you generally alway within reach of reliable Wi-Fi? If it\u2019s the former, you should buy a Samsung tablet with 4\/5G capability (unless you\u2019re happy to use your phone as a hotspot). Otherwise, you should be fine with a Wi-Fi only model.<\/p>\n Secondly, which accessories will you need to connect to your Samsung tablet? Most of the Samsung tablets released in the past 5 years don\u2019t include a 3.5mm headphone jack, so you\u2019ll need to either buy a USB-C-to-3.5mm adapter or use wireless headphones. Equally, you\u2019ll need to buy an adapter for any accessories that have a standard USB connector, as almost all newer Samsung tablets have a USB-C port.<\/p>\n Samsung tablets generally follow industry standards when it comes to batteries, offering enough power to last a day or so (depending on what you use your tablet for). For example: the standard Galaxy Tab S8 has a 8000mAh battery, while the Galaxy Tab S8 has a 10,090mAh battery as it needs to power a larger AMOLED screen.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re buying a refurbished Samsung tablet, make sure that the retailer carries out quality checks on the battery to ensure it holds enough charge and works as it should (as we do at musicMagpie!).<\/p>\n There are two key Samsung tablet accessories: the S-Pen and the Galaxy Keyboard Cover.<\/p>\n The S-Pen, if you hadn\u2019t deduced, is a stylus that allows you to hand-write and draw. The good news is Samsung includes an S-Pen as standard with almost all of its tablets, and even includes a handy magnetised strip on the tablet for safe storage.<\/p>\n The Galaxy Keyboard Cover (which includes a trackpad for the full laptop experience) is a must-have if you\u2019re a writer or programmer, although you\u2019ll have to splash out a not-insignificant \u00a3180 to get your hands on a new one. If you want to save a bit of cash, Samsung sells a non-trackpad version for a fairly reasonable \u00a3120, or you could try your luck with a third-party keyboard case.<\/p>\n All Samsung tablets are covered by a 24 month warranty (at the time of writing), as well as 12 month warranties for the battery and S-Pen. If you decide to buy a refurbished Samsung tablet from musicMagpie (honestly, you should consider it), you\u2019ll be covered by a 12 month warranty for any (rare) defects or technical faults.<\/p>\n We hope we\u2019ve helped you decide which Samsung tablet to buy. If you\u2019re still not sure, take a look at our huge range of refurbished tech – every item we sell goes through extensive checks to ensure it works perfectly, costs less than buying new and is better for the planet too. We guarantee you\u2019ll find a fantastic cheap Samsung tablet to buy!<\/p>\n Need some extra cash to buy your next tablet? Trade in iPad<\/a> and sell tablets<\/a> with us today, or head over to our Sell My Phone<\/a> page to find out how much you could make for an iPhone trade in<\/a>. Plus, shop our huge range of refurbished devices for less, including refurbished phones<\/a> and refurbished iPhone<\/a> models.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" So, you\u2019ve decided to buy a Samsung tablet. But which one? The answer to that question comes down to what you\u2019re going to use your tablet for. In this article, we\u2019ve compiled the main features to consider when buying a Samsung tablet. Combine it with our guide to the best …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22,"featured_media":14681,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2244,4],"tags":[2295],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14676"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/22"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14676"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14676\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18516,"href":"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14676\/revisions\/18516"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14681"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14676"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14676"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14676"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}<\/a><\/p>\nProcessor<\/h3>\n
Camera<\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nSoftware<\/h3>\n
Connectivity<\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nBattery<\/h3>\n
S-Pen and Galaxy Keyboard Cover<\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nWarranty<\/h3>\n
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