Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 The Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Exynos 5433 - T810, T815 Qualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 652 (28 nm) - T813N, T819N, suited to light-to-moderate use, backed by a large 5,870 mAh battery for multi-day use (2015).
2015 · Lower-mid-range · Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop) ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size 9.7" · 237.3 x 169 x 5.6 mm (9.34 x 6.65 x 0.22 in)
Chipset Exynos 5433 - T810, T815 Qualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 652 (28 nm) - T813N, T819N
RAM 3GB
Storage 16GB | 32GB | 64GB
Main Camera 8 MP
⚖️ Compare With
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✓︎ Pros
✓ Long 5,870 mAh battery, easily lasts a full day
✓ 9.7" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
✓ 3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗ Entry-level Exynos 5433 - T810, T815 Qualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 652 (28 nm) - T813N, T819N — struggles with demanding apps
✗ Only 3GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗ 8 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗ Heavy at 389g — noticeable in pocket over long periods
⚠️ Not ideal for
Mobile gaming Heavy multitasking Multitasking Photography
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2015, July. Released 2015, September
Also Known As
Versions (2016): T813N (Wi-Fi); T819N (3G/LTE)Versions (2015): T810 (Wi-Fi); T815 (3G/LTE)
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Exynos 5433 - T810, T815 Qualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 652 (28 nm) - T813N, T819N
Mid-range — handles daily tasks well
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.9 GHz & 4x1.3 GHz) - T810, T815 Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53) - T813N, T819N
GPU
Mali-T760 MP6 - T810, T815 Adreno 510 - T813N, T819N
OS
Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) - T810, T815 Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat) - T813N, T819N
RAM
3GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
264 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
Super AMOLED
OLED: perfect blacks, vivid colours, power-efficient
📷 Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
5,870 mAh
Excellent endurance — easily lasts a full day
Type
Li-Ion 5870 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
389g
On the heavier side — noticeable in pocket
Dimensions
237.3 x 169 x 5.6 mm (9.34 x 6.65 x 0.22 in)
SIM
Nano-SIM (cellular model only)
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps - cellular model only
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
GPS
GPS, GLONASS - cellular model only
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 support 5G?› No, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Does the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 have NFC?› No, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 does not have NFC.
Does the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 have expandable storage?› Yes, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 supports microSDXC expandable storage.
Does the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 support dual SIM?› The Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 SIM configuration: Nano-SIM (cellular model only).
Does the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 have a headphone jack?› Yes, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Does the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 have stereo speakers?› Speaker setup: Yes.
What Android version does the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 ship with?› The Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 ships with Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) - T810, T815 Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat) - T813N, T819N.
What type of USB port does the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 use?› The Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 uses microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out).
Does the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 support Wi-Fi 7?› The Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct.
Does the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 support Bluetooth LE Audio?› The Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 has 4.1, A2DP, LE.
