Engineering:Samsung Galaxy Tab S4

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Short description: Android-based tablet by Samsung Electronics
Samsung Galaxy Tab S4
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 (10.5-inch)
DeveloperSamsung Electronics
Product familyGalaxy Tab, Galaxy S
TypeTablet computer
Generation4th
Release dateAugust 1, 2018; 5 years ago (2018-08-01)
Introductory 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)

  • Samsung online store

6388¥(CNY)(LTE/256G)

4888¥(CNY)(WIFI/64G)
Operating systemAndroid 8.1.0 Oreo (upgradable to Android 10)
System on a chipQualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835
CPUOcta-core (4×2.35 GHz Kryo and 4×1.9 GHz Kryo)
Memory4 GB LPDDR4X SDRAM
Storage64 or 256 GB flash memory
Removable storagemicroSDXC, expandable up to 400 GB
Display10.5 in (267.2 mm) diagonal, 2560×1600 px (287 ppi) (AMOLED panel), 8:5 aspect ratio
GraphicsAdreno 540
SoundQuad stereo speakers tuned by AKG, Dolby Atmos surround sound
InputAccelerometer, barometer, iris scanner, Magnetometer, gyroscope, hall sensor, proximity sensor
Camera8 megapixels 1080p front-facing and 13 megapixels 4K rear-facing
ConnectivityWi-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)
Power7,300 mAh battery
Dimensions
  • 249.3 mm (9.81 in) (h)
  • 164.3 mm (6.47 in) (w)
  • 7.1 mm (0.28 in) (d)
Mass
  • Wi-Fi: 482 g (1.063 lb)
  • Wi-Fi + Cellular: 483 g (1.065 lb)
PredecessorSamsung Galaxy Tab S3
SuccessorSamsung Galaxy Tab S5e
Websitewww.samsung.com/us/mobile/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s4-10-5-s-pen-included-64gb-black-wi-fi-sm-t830nzkaxar/

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

Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 with keyboard and pen

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 9.1 grams (0.32 oz) 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]

References

  1. "Samsung Launches New Galaxy Tab S4 to Compete With iPad Pro" (in en). https://www.macrumors.com/2018/08/01/samsung-debuts-new-galaxy-tab-s4/. 
  2. "Samsung made a cheaper version of the Galaxy Tab S4 without stylus or keyboard support". The Verge. https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2018/8/1/17640038/samsung-galaxy-tab-s4-without-stylus-keyboard-support-cheaper. 
  3. "Samsung's Galaxy Tab S4 focuses on productivity to take on iPad Pro" (in en-US). August 2018. https://appleinsider.com/articles/18/08/01/samsungs-galaxy-tab-s4-focuses-on-productivity-to-take-on-ipad-pro. 
  4. "Samsung thinks the Galaxy Tab S4 can replace your laptop" (in en-US). TechCrunch. https://techcrunch.com/2018/08/01/samsung-thinks-the-galaxy-tab-s4-can-replace-your-laptop/. 
  5. "Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 officially announced, includes DeX and costs $650" (in en). Android Central. 2018-08-01. https://www.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-tab-s4-officially-announced. 
  6. Shilov, Anton. "Samsung Introduces Galaxy Tab S4: S835, 7300mAh Battery, Samsung DeX". https://www.anandtech.com/show/13151/samsung-introduces-galaxy-tab-4-s835-7300mah-battery-samsung-dex. 
  7. "Specifications | Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 – The Official Samsung Galaxy Site" (in en). https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/galaxy-tab-s4/specs/. 
  8. "Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 first look: Are Android tablets back?" (in en-US). Trusted Reviews. https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-tab-s4. 
  9. Mills, Chris (2018-08-01). "Samsung officially unveils the Galaxy Tab S4, a $649 Android tablet with no home button" (in en-US). BGR. https://bgr.com/2018/08/01/samsung-galaxy-tab-s4-release-date-price/. 
  10. "Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 review" (in en). TechRadar. https://www.techradar.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-tab-s4. 
  11. "Samsung's new Galaxy Tab S4 tries to beat the iPad at productivity". The Verge. https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2018/8/1/17638776/samsung-galaxy-tab-s4-tablet-announced-features-price. 
  12. "Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 is a 10.5-inch iPad Pro rival" (in en). TechRadar. https://www.techradar.com/news/samsung-galaxy-tab-s4-is-a-105-inch-ipad-pro-rival. 
  13. "Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 vs. Galaxy Tab S3: Android Tablet Showdown" (in en-US). Digital Trends. 2018-08-01. https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/samsung-galaxy-tab-s4-vs-samsung-galaxy-tab-s3/. 
  14. "With the Galaxy Tab S4, Samsung tries to crack the code to tablet productivity" (in en-US). Digital Trends. 2018-08-01. https://www.digitaltrends.com/tablet-reviews/samsung-galaxy-tab-s4-review/. 
  15. SamMobile (August 2018). "Galaxy Tab S4 goes official with 10.5" display, DeX mode, Quad speakers, and more" (in en-US). https://www.sammobile.com/2018/08/01/samsung-galaxy-tab-s4-official-specs. 
  16. "Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 getting Android Pie update in the U.S." (in en). 2019-04-24. https://www.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-tab-s4-getting-android-pie-update-us. 
  17. Yanachkov, Milen. "Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 is official: bezel-less design, beautiful display, S Pen power". Phone Arena. https://www.phonearena.com/news/samsung-galaxy-tab-s4-design-features-specs-s-pen_id107227. 
  18. "Samsung's Bixby assistant will come to the Galaxy Tab S4 next year" (in en-US). Digital Trends. 2018-08-01. https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/samsung-galaxy-tab-s4-news/. 
  19. "Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 goes official w/ native DeX desktop interface, 10.5-inch display, S-Pen" (in en-US). 9to5Google. 2018-08-01. https://9to5google.com/2018/08/01/samsung-galaxy-tab-s4-official-dex-spen-specs-price-release-date/. 
  20. Wong, Raymond. "Samsung's Galaxy Tab S4 is an Android tablet that becomes a pseudo-laptop when you need it" (in en). Mashable. https://mashable.com/2018/08/01/samsung-galaxy-tab-s4-hands-on/. 
  21. "Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 is a $649 2-in-1 Android tablet for multitaskers" (in en). CNET. 2018-08-01. https://www.cnet.com/news/samsung-galaxy-tab-s4-is-a-649-2-in-1-android-tablet-for-multitaskers/. 
  22. "Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 hands-on preview: The two-faced tablet" (in en). Android Central. 2018-08-01. https://www.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-tab-s4-review. 
  23. "Samsung's Tab S4 is both an Android tablet and a desktop computer" (in en-us). Ars Technica. https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2018/08/samsungs-tab-s4-is-both-an-android-tablet-and-a-desktop-computer/. 
  24. Moorhead, Patrick. "Samsung Sneaks Out Sexy New Galaxy Tab 4 Prior To Unpacked Event" (in en). Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/patrickmoorhead/2018/08/01/samsung-sneaks-out-sexy-new-galaxy-tab-4-before-the-note9-launch/#669091266b07. 
  25. Rutherford, Sam. "Samsung's Latest Tablet Is Trying to Out Pro the iPad" (in en-US). Gizmodo. https://gizmodo.com/samsung-s-latest-tablet-is-trying-to-out-pro-the-ipad-1828021569. 

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