Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 Explained

Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 should not be confused with Samsung Galaxy S4.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S4
Developer:Samsung Electronics
Family:Galaxy Tab, Galaxy S
Type:Tablet computer
Generation:4th
Price:$649.99 (WIFI/64G)$749.99 (WIFI/256G)$729.99 (LTE/64G) (United States)£599 (WIFI/64G)£649 (LTE/64G) (UK)699€(WIFI/64G)759€ (LTE/64G) (France/Germany)792000₩ (WIFI/64G)891000₩ (WIFI/256G)880000₩ (LTE/64G)990000₩(LTE/256G)(Korea)5888¥(CNY)(LTE/64G)
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6388¥(CNY)(LTE/256G)4888¥(CNY)(WIFI/64G)

Os:Android 8.1.0 Oreo (upgradable to Android 10)
Power:7,300 mAh battery
Soc:Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835
Cpu:Octa-core (4× Kryo and 4× Kryo)
Memory:4 GB LPDDR4X SDRAM
Storage:64 or 256 GB flash memory
Memory Card:microSDXC, expandable up to
Display:10.5 in (267.2 mm) diagonal, 2560×1600 px (287 ppi) (AMOLED panel), 8:5 aspect ratio
Graphics:Adreno 540
Sound:Quad stereo speakers tuned by AKG, Dolby Atmos surround sound
Input:Accelerometer, barometer, iris scanner, Magnetometer, gyroscope, hall sensor, proximity sensor
Camera:8 megapixels 1080p front-facing and 13 megapixels 4K rear-facing
Connectivity:Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 and 5GHz), MIMO, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C, 3.5mm headphone jack, location (GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou)
Predecessor:Samsung Galaxy Tab S3
Successor:Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e
Samsung Galaxy Tab S6

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 is a tablet computer developed and produced by Samsung Electronics.[1] It is the successor of the previous Galaxy Tab S3, and was announced alongside the cheaper Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5.[2]

History

The Tab S4 was revealed online on August 1, 2018, with preorders for Wi-Fi and cellular models beginning on the same day.[3] In the United States at launch, LTE models are available for purchase via Verizon, with support from other carriers arriving in Q3 2018.[4] [5]

Specifications

Hardware

The Tab S4 features an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 with 4 GB of LPDDR4X memory.[6] It is available in 64 or 256 GB storage variants, with expandable microSD card support for up to 400 GB (as of Oct 2022 1TB mSD cards do work).[7] The Tab S4 has Bluetooth 5.0 support and a larger 7,300 mAh battery with adaptive fast charging, and a claimed video playback time of up to 16 hours.[8] The device has integrated far-field microphones that allow Google Assistant to be controlled from far distances.[9]

Compared to the Galaxy Tab S3, the Tab S4 has a larger 10.5-inch 2560x1600 display with a 16:10 aspect ratio and slimmer bezels, allowing its footprint to be similar to its predecessor.[10] As a result, the Tab S4 no longer features a fingerprint sensor or navigation and home buttons, and uses a facial and iris scanner instead.[11] The front-facing selfie-camera has been upgraded to 8 megapixels and can record in 1080p resolution.[12] The four stereo speakers have also been tuned by AKG and support Dolby Atmos surround sound.[13]

The front and back glass uses Gorilla Glass 3 and the front doesn't have the Samsung logo.[14]

Software

The Tab S4 comes with Samsung Experience 9.5, which is based on Android 8.1.0 Oreo.[15] The device's firmware was made upgradable to One UI, which is based on Android 9, on a firmware upgrade rollout starting in April 2019.[16]

New features include Samsung Knox protection and a Daily Board mode, that allows for the display of photos, and weather and calendar information.[17] Bixby 2.0 will be added in a future software update in 2019.[18]

Samsung DeX is also natively supported and is launched on the device when a keyboard cover is connected.[19] The Tab S4 can run up to 20 multiple application windows simultaneously, and supports split screen, drag and drop, and right click functionality.[20] When connected to an external monitor, the screen can be used as a touchpad.[21]

Accessories

The Tab S4 is included with an improved S Pen stylus with a 0.7 mm tip and 4,096 pressure sensitivity levels, similar to the S Pen on the Galaxy Note 8.[22] It weighs 9.1g and supports features such as air commands, translation of on-screen text, screen-off memos, and live messages.[23]

A detachable keyboard accessory is also offered separately and magnetically latches onto the Tab S4.[24] It has a holster for the S Pen but does not include a touchpad, requiring users to rely on the touchscreen, S Pen or a bluetooth mouse for input.[25]

Notes and References

  1. News: Samsung Launches New Galaxy Tab S4 to Compete With iPad Pro. 2018-08-03. en.
  2. News: Samsung made a cheaper version of the Galaxy Tab S4 without stylus or keyboard support. The Verge. 2018-08-03.
  3. Web site: Samsung's Galaxy Tab S4 focuses on productivity to take on iPad Pro. AppleInsider. August 2018 . en-US. 2018-08-03.
  4. News: Samsung thinks the Galaxy Tab S4 can replace your laptop. TechCrunch. 2018-08-03. en-US.
  5. News: Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 officially announced, includes DeX and costs $650. 2018-08-01. Android Central. 2018-08-03. en.
  6. News: Samsung Introduces Galaxy Tab S4: S835, 7300mAh Battery, Samsung DeX. Shilov. Anton. 2018-08-03.
  7. Web site: Specifications Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 – The Official Samsung Galaxy Site. The Official Samsung Galaxy Site. en. 2018-08-03.
  8. News: Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 first look: Are Android tablets back?. Trusted Reviews. 2018-08-03. en-US.
  9. News: Samsung officially unveils the Galaxy Tab S4, a $649 Android tablet with no home button. Mills. Chris. 2018-08-01. BGR. 2018-08-03. en-US.
  10. News: Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 review. TechRadar. 2018-08-03. en.
  11. News: Samsung's new Galaxy Tab S4 tries to beat the iPad at productivity. The Verge. 2018-08-03.
  12. News: Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 is a 10.5-inch iPad Pro rival. TechRadar. 2018-08-03. en.
  13. News: Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 vs. Galaxy Tab S3: Android Tablet Showdown. 2018-08-01. Digital Trends. 2018-08-03. en-US.
  14. News: With the Galaxy Tab S4, Samsung tries to crack the code to tablet productivity. 2018-08-01. Digital Trends. 2018-08-03. en-US.
  15. Web site: Galaxy Tab S4 goes official with 10.5" display, DeX mode, Quad speakers, and more. SamMobile. SamMobile. August 2018 . en-US. 2018-08-03.
  16. Web site: Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 getting Android Pie update in the U.S.. 2019-04-24. Android Central. en. 2019-12-02.
  17. News: Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 is official: bezel-less design, beautiful display, S Pen power. Yanachkov. Milen. Phone Arena. 2018-08-03.
  18. News: Samsung's Bixby assistant will come to the Galaxy Tab S4 next year. 2018-08-01. Digital Trends. 2018-08-03. en-US.
  19. News: Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 goes official w/ native DeX desktop interface, 10.5-inch display, S-Pen. 2018-08-01. 9to5Google. 2018-08-03. en-US.
  20. News: Samsung's Galaxy Tab S4 is an Android tablet that becomes a pseudo-laptop when you need it. Wong. Raymond. Mashable. 2018-08-03. en.
  21. News: Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 is a $649 2-in-1 Android tablet for multitaskers. 2018-08-01. CNET. 2018-08-03. en.
  22. News: Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 hands-on preview: The two-faced tablet. 2018-08-01. Android Central. 2018-08-03. en.
  23. News: Samsung's Tab S4 is both an Android tablet and a desktop computer. Ars Technica. 2018-08-03. en-us.
  24. News: Samsung Sneaks Out Sexy New Galaxy Tab 4 Prior To Unpacked Event. Moorhead. Patrick. Forbes. 2018-08-03. en.
  25. News: Samsung's Latest Tablet Is Trying to Out Pro the iPad. Rutherford. Sam. Gizmodo. 2018-08-03. en-US.