Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 LTE The Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 LTE is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 (28 nm) Exynos 5420 Octa (28 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use, backed by a large 7,900 mAh battery for multi-day use (2014).
2014 · Lower-mid-range · Android 4.4.2 (KitKat) ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size 10.5" · 247.3 x 177.3 x 6.6 mm (9.74 x 6.98 x 0.26 in)
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 (28 nm) Exynos 5420 Octa (28 nm)
RAM 3GB
Storage 16GB | 32GB
Main Camera 8 MP · LED flash
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✓︎ Pros
✓ Exceptional 7,900 mAh battery — lasts 2+ days with typical use
✓ 10.5" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
✓ 3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗ Basic Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 (28 nm) Exynos 5420 Octa (28 nm) for simple tasks only
✗ Only 3GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗ 8 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗ Heavy at 467g — noticeable in pocket over long periods
⚠️ Not ideal for
Gaming Multitasking Multitasking Photography
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2014, June. Released 2014, July
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 (28 nm) Exynos 5420 Octa (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400 (S800) Quad-core 1.9GHz Cortex-A15 & quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 (Exynos 5420)
GPU
Adreno 330 (S800) Mali-T628MP6 (Exynos 5420)
OS
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow), TouchWiz UI
RAM
3GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
288 ppi
Adequate sharpness for daily use
Panel
Super AMOLED
OLED: perfect blacks, vivid colours, power-efficient
📷 Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
7,900 mAh
Excellent endurance — easily lasts a full day
Type
Li-Ion 7900 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
467g
On the heavier side — noticeable in pocket
Dimensions
247.3 x 177.3 x 6.6 mm (9.74 x 6.98 x 0.26 in)
Colors
Dazzling White, Titanium Bronze
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL 2.1), OTG
🔊 Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 LTE support 5G?› No, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 LTE does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Does the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 LTE have NFC?› No, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 LTE does not have NFC.
Does the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 LTE have expandable storage?› Yes, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 LTE supports microSDXC expandable storage.
Does the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 LTE support dual SIM?› The Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 LTE SIM configuration: Micro-SIM.
Does the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 LTE have a headphone jack?› Yes, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 LTE has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Does the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 LTE have stereo speakers?› Yes, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 LTE has stereo speakers.
What Android version does the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 LTE ship with?› The Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 LTE ships with Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow), TouchWiz UI.
What type of USB port does the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 LTE use?› The Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 LTE uses microUSB 2.0 (MHL 2.1), OTG.
Does the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 LTE support Wi-Fi 7?› The Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 LTE supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot.
Does the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 LTE support Bluetooth LE Audio?› The Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 LTE has 4.0, A2DP, LE.
