Samsung has just unveiled a new tablet – Samsung Galaxy Tab S2, which is an upgrade from its previous Galaxy Tab. There are two versions released this time, with each being different in screen size. The most notable feature is that Samsung has used 4:3 ratio aspect to build these tablets.

The new tablet has elegant metal frame and being only 5.6 mm thick. Moreover, the tablet only weighs 265g for both 9.7’’ and 8’’ versions. This light and thin design helps using the tablet easier in many ways.

Additionally, Samsung’s Super Amoled screen with the resolution of 2048 x 1536 p on both versions gives better viewing experience for users by delivering 94% of true-to-life colors. Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 also sports a fingerprint sensor, a feature carried over from Samsung phones.

For its hardware, Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 is equipped with Exynos 5433 like what is built on Note 4. Octa-core processor consisting of octa-core 1.9GHz and octa-core 1.3GHz ones power up the device together with 3GB RAM. Internal storage of 32/ 64GB is available from the stat. However, users are offered 100GB on Microsoft OneDrive for extra use in 2 years.

The main camera has the resolution of 8MP without led flash, while the front camera is an 2.1MP one. Autofocus, UHD video recording at 30fps is supported. Moreover, both 4G LTE and Wifi-only versions will be available, with the former being higher in price.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 will probably be available in August.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 specs

• Display: 9.7″ or 8″, Super AMOLED, 2.048 x 1.536 pixel
• Camera: 8MP, auto focus,  UHD video recording @ 30fps / Front: 2.1MP

• Chipset: Exynos 5433 4x 1.9 GHz & 4x 1.3 GHz
• RAM: 3GB
• Internal storage: 32GB / 64GB
• Fingerprint sensor on the Home button
• microSD supported
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac MIMO 2, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS, microUSB 2.0, audio port 3.5mm

• OS: Android 5.0 Lollipop
• Battery: 5.870 mAh (9.7); 4.000 mAh (8.0)
• Network: 4G LTE / 3.5G