To say that there have been a couple of leaks regarding the Galaxy Tab A7 Lite and the Galaxy Tab S7 Lite/XL/FE 5G tablets would be something of an understatement but Samsung has finally pushed them out the door. The large 12.4-inch Galaxy Tab S7 FE and the portable 8.7-inch Galaxy Tab A7 Lite are aimed at the mid-range and entry-level segments respectively.
Galaxy Tab S7 FE 5G
Priced from £589 for the WiFi variant in the UK which translates roughly to $835 in the US, the Galaxy Tab S7 FE sports a rather modest array of hardware in comparison to its siblings. The 12.4-inch display uses TFT technology and depending on whether you opt for the WiFi or 5G variant, you’ll get 4/6GB of RAM and 64/128GB of expandable storage.
While 45W fast-charging is supported you’ll need to buy a 45W charger separately to charge the big 10,090mAh batter because Samsung wants to save the planet apparently. An S Pen stylus is included in the box, which is a neat feature in and of itself. The Galaxy Tab S7 FE goes on sale in the UK on June 2nd, we are still waiting for details on when it will be released in the US.
| Galaxy Tab S7 FE 5G | |
|---|---|
| Display | 12.4-inch 2560×1600 (WQXGA) TFT |
| OS | Android 11 with OneUI 3.1 |
| Processor | Octa-core 2×2.2GHz + 6×1.8GHz |
| Memory | 4/6GB RAM |
| Storage | 64/128GB, MicroSD Card support up to 1TB |
| Cameras | [Rear] 8MP AF [Front] 5MP |
| Battery | 10,090mAh, 45W Super Fast Charging supported, (45W and 25W Fast Chargers sold separately) |
| Connectivity | 5G/LTE, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac), Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth® v5.0 |
| Connectors | Type C USB 3.2 Gen1 (DP Output) |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyro, Light, Hall sensor |
| GPS | GPS+GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo |
| Audio | Dual Stereo Speakers sound by AKG, Dolby Atmos® |
| Video | Recording: FHD (1920×1080) @ 30fpsPlayback: UHD (3840×2160) @ 30fps |
| Accessories | S Pen (In-box) |
| Dimensions | 185 x 284.8 x 6.3mm |
| Weight | 608g |
| Colors | Mystic Black, Mystic Silver, Mystic Green, Mystic Pink |
| Price | 4/64GB: £589 6/128GB: £629 |
Galaxy Tab A7 Lite
The smaller, budget-minded of the two new arrivals, the Galaxy Tab A7 Lite is available in either Wifi or LTE variants with pricing starting at £149 (~$210) in the UK. Depending on the model you’ll get 3/4GB of RAM and 32/64GB of expandable storage. The 8.7-inch display has 1340 x 800 resolution and you’ll find a USB-C charging port that supports 15W charging for the 5,100mAh battery. Naturally, the Galaxy Tab A7 Lite doesn’t come with a charger in the box.
The LTE variant is priced at £179 (~$253) and will be available to purchase from June 18th in the UK, as with the Galaxy Tab S7 FE above, details on US availability are yet to be revealed by Samsung.
| Galaxy Tab A7 Lite | |
|---|---|
| Display | 8.7-inch 1340×800 (WXGA+) TFT |
| OS | Android 11 with OneUI Core 3.1 |
| Processor | Octa-core 4×2.3GHz + 4×1.8GHz |
| Memory | 3/4GB RAM |
| Storage | 32/64GB, MicroSD Card support up to 1TB |
| Camera | [Rear] 8MP AF [Front] 2MP |
| Battery | 5,100mAh, 15W Adaptive Fast Charging support (15W Fast Charger sold separately) |
| Connectivity | 4G/LTE, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac), Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth® v5.0 |
| Connectors | Type C USB 2.0, 3.5mm Audio jack |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Light sensor |
| GPS | GPS+GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo |
| Audio | Dual Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos® |
| Video | Recording : FHD (1920×1080) @ 30fpsPlayback : FHD (1920×1080) @ 30fps |
| Dimensions | 212.5 x 124.7 x 8mm |
| Weight | Wi-Fi: 366g LTE: 371g |
| Colors | Grey, Silver |
| Price | WiFi: £149 LTE: £179 |
