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Release date: 20 Jan 2018
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Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2018) SM-T585 review

Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2018) SM-T585. Display diagonal: 25.6 cm (10.1"), Display resolution: 1920 x 1200 pixels. Internal storage capacity: 32 GB. Processor frequency: 1.6 GHz. Internal memory: 2 GB. Rear camera resolution (numeric): 8 MP, Rear camera type: Single camera, Front camera resolution (numeric): 2 MP, Front camera. Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac). Assisted GPS (A-GPS). Card reader integrated. Weight: 525 g. Operating system installed: Android 7.0. Product colour: Grey

Brings your content to life

Super high resolution screen offers an unrivalled mobile viewing experience. Its WUXGA (1920X1200) display features twice as many pixels as other standard HD screens, allowing you to enjoy stunning quality, whether you’re viewing photos, videos, e-books or webpages.

Always within reach

SideSync allows you to check and reply to your smartphone notifications and SNS messages from your tablet. What’s more, you can use quick reply to respond right away and keep track of incoming notifications in dashboard mode.

TV and tablet become one

Switch your viewing perspective in a flash. Simply connect via Wi-Fi direct to share and watch content between your TV and tablet interchangeably without the hassle of messy wiring.

Relive the best times forever

Never miss any of your family’s precious moments with the enhanced 8MP camera with autofocus. With F1.9 aperture and the advanced HDR (Rich tone) feature, you can capture great images even in low light conditions. Let your creative spirit soar with features such as Pro Mode, Continuous Shot and Panorama Mode.

Digital playground for kids

Featuring wider drawing boards and enhanced sound effects, Kids Mode 4.0 is optimised to unleash your child’s creative side. It also puts your mind at ease as you manage the content they can view and can set time limits.

Versatile viewing

Ideal for standing up your tablet to view all your favourite content. The lightweight magnetic book cover can be set to various angles for optimised viewing.

Simply stunning all around

Smooth to the touch with an elegant streamlined finish that looks and feels great in the hand, its beautifully minimalistic design is a sight to behold from every angle.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2018) SM-T585 specs

Display

Display number of colours: 16.78 million colours
Touchscreen type: Capacitive
Touch technology: Multi-touch
LED backlight: yes
Panel type: TFT
Display resolution: 1920 x 1200 pixels
Display diagonal: 25.6 cm (10.1")

Processor

Processor cores: 8
Processor frequency: 1.6 GHz

Memory

Internal memory: 2 GB

Storage

Storage media: eMMC
Compatible memory cards: MicroSD (TransFlash)
Card reader integrated: yes
Internal storage capacity: 32 GB

Audio

Built-in microphone: yes
Built-in speaker(s): yes

Camera

Geotagging: yes
Front camera resolution (numeric): 2 MP
Front camera: yes
Video capturing speed: 30 fps
Maximum video resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels
Video recording modes: 1080p
Video recording: yes
Flash type: LED
Rear camera flash: yes
Auto focus: yes
Rear camera resolution (numeric): 8 MP
Rear camera: yes
Rear camera type: Single camera

Network

SIM card type: NanoSIM
Dual SIM support: no
3G bands supported: 850,900,1900,2100 MHz
3G standards: UMTS,WCDMA
4G bands supported: 800,850,900,1800,2100,2300,2600 MHz
Wi-Fi Direct: yes
Wi-Fi standards: 802.11a,Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac),802.11b,802.11g,Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth version: 4.2
Bluetooth: yes
4G standard: LTE
Mobile network generation: 4G
Mobile network connection: yes

Ports & interfaces

Combo headphone/mic port: yes
Headphone connectivity: 3.5 mm
Headphone out: no
Microphone in: no
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantity: 1

Phone features

Caller ID: yes
Conference call: yes
Speakerphone: yes
Video call: yes
Voice call: yes

Messaging

E-mail: yes
Instant messaging (IM): yes
Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS): yes

Design

Body SAR (EU): 0.917 W/kg
Device type: Full-size tablet
Product colour: Grey
Form factor: Slate

Performance

Google applications: Gmail,Google+,YouTube
Proximity sensor: yes
Orientation sensor: yes
Ambient light sensor: yes
Accelerometer: yes
Personal info management (PIM): Calculator, Calendar, Notes, To-do list
GPS (satellite): yes
Assisted GPS (A-GPS): yes
GLONASS: yes
Position location: yes

Software

Operating system architecture: 64-bit
Operating system installed: Android 7.0
Platform: Android

Battery

Talk time (3G): 46 h
Browsing time (4G): 13 h
Browsing time (3G): 12 h
Browsing time (Wi-Fi): 13 h
Continuous audio playback time: 187 h
Continuous video playback time: 13 h
Battery capacity: 7300 mAh

Media formats

Video formats supported: 3GP,ASF,AVI,M4V,MKV,MP4,WEBM,WMV
Audio formats supported: 3GA, AAC, AMR, AWB, FLAC, IMY, M4A, Mid, MIDI, MP3, MXMF, OGG, OTA, RTTTL, RTX, WAV, XMF

Weight & dimensions

Weight: 525 g
Height: 254.2 mm
Depth: 8.2 mm
Width: 155.3 mm

Packaging content

Manual: yes
Quick start guide: yes
AC adapter included: yes

Other features

2G bands (primary SIM): 850,900,1800,1900 MHz
2G standards: GSM