Samsung Galaxy Tab A7

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 is a mid-range Android tablet computer designed by Samsung Electronics. There are two variants: Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 (2020) and Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite, with 10.4-inch and 8.7-inch screens respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 (2020) and Galaxy Tab A7 Lite

Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite
Manufacturer	Samsung Electronics
Product family	Galaxy Tab A
Type	Tablet computer
Generation	7th generation
Release date	Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 2020: September 11, 2020 (2020-09-11)[1] Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite: June 18, 2021 (2021-06-18)[2]
Discontinued	2023
Operating system	Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 2020: Android 10 (One UI 2.5) upgradable to Android 12 (One UI 4.1) Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite: Android 11 (One UI Core 3.1) upgradable to Android 14 (One UI 6.1)
System on a chip	Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 2020: Qualcomm SM6115 Snapdragon 662[1] Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite: Mediatek MT8768T Helio P22T[2]
CPU	Qualcomm Snapdragon 662[1] MediaTek Helio P22T[2] @ 2.0Ghz
Memory	3 GB and 4 GB RAM[1][2]
Storage	32 GB and 64 GB ROM[1][2]
Removable storage	microSDXC[1][2]
Display	Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 2020: TFT 10.4 in (26 cm) display[1] Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite: TFT 8.7 in (22 cm) display[2]
Camera	Main camera: 8 MP[1][2] Selfie camera: Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 10.4: 5 MP[1] Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite: 2 MP[2]
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth 5.0 GPS [1][2]
Power	Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 2020: 7040 mAh battery[1] Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite: 5100 mAh battery[2]
Platform	Android
Dimensions	247.6 x 157.4 x 7 mm (9.75 x 6.20 x 0.28 in)
Weight	476g (1.05 pounds)
Predecessor	Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0
Successor	Samsung Galaxy Tab A8

History

The Galaxy Tab A7 was announced on September 2, 2020 (2020-09-02) and released shortly after on September 11, 2020 (2020-09-11).^[1] The Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite is a less powerful, more compact, and affordable version of the Galaxy Tab A7. It was announced on May 27, 2021 (2021-05-27), and released on June 18, 2021 (2021-06-18).^[2]

Specifications

Both variants of the tablet have LTE and Wi-Fi versions. While the LTE version supports both 4G and Wi-Fi, the Wi-Fi variant only supports Wi-Fi.

Screen

The Galaxy Tab A7 has a 10.4-inch TFT LCD screen with a resolution of 2000x1200 (WUXGA+)^[1] while the Galaxy Tab A7 Lite has an 8.7-inch, TFT Screen with a resolution of 1340x800 (WXGA+).^[2]

Performance and Market Reception

The Galaxy Tab A7 and A7 Lite received positive reviews for their affordability, battery life, and entertainment capabilities. However, some criticism was directed at their mid-range processors, making them more suited for casual tasks rather than gaming or high-end productivity.^[1]