The Samsung Galaxy Tab logo until 2015

The Samsung Galaxy Tab (stylized as SΛMSUNG Galaxy Tab) is a line of Android-based tablet computers produced and developed by Samsung Electronics. The first model was the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2010 with 7-inch display, which was presented to the public on 2 September 2010 at the IFA in Berlin and was available on 5 November 2010. Since then, several models have been released, including models with varying display sizes. There would also be multiple connectivity options being sold, Wi-Fi only versions and Wi-Fi + Cellular options (either LTE or 5G).

In 2014, the Galaxy Tab series was later split into four separate lines:

  • the Galaxy Tab S series for high-end tablets,
  • the Galaxy Tab Active series for mid-range rugged tablets,
  • the Galaxy Tab A series of mid-range tablets (from 2015),
  • the Galaxy Tab E series for entry-level tablets.

Further changes saw the A series repositioned to entry-level (after the discontinuation of the Tab E lineup) and the S series extending to mid-range (with the introduction of the FE and Lite models).

As of 2025[update], the current lineup include the Galaxy Tab S (at mid-range to flagship level), the Galaxy Tab A (at entry level), and the Galaxy Tab Active (a mid-range rugged model). The Galaxy Tab S and Tab Active support the S Pen since Galaxy Tab S3.

Current line-up

Galaxy Tab S

The Galaxy Tab S series is Samsung's mid-range to flagship tablet line, running the Android operating system and mirroring the Galaxy S series of smartphones. It expanded in the mid-range line with the release of the Lite and FE models.

Galaxy Tab A

The Galaxy Tab A series is a low-end (previously mid-range) tablet line, mirroring the Galaxy A series of mid-range smartphones. This series is the successor to the Galaxy Tab 4 lineup and also replaced the Galaxy Tab E lineup.

Galaxy Tab Active

Release timeline
2015
2014Samsung Galaxy Tab Active
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active LTE
2016
2017Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 2
2018
2019Samsung Galaxy Tab Active Pro
2020Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 3
2021
2022Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 4 Pro
2023
2024Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 5
2025Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 5 Pro

The Samsung Galaxy Tab Active series is a line of mid-range rugged tablets designed for outdoor use, mirroring the Galaxy Xcover series. Applications include logistics, construction, and first response.

2014

2017

2019

  • Samsung Galaxy Tab Active Pro

2020

  • Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 3

2022

  • Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 4 Pro

2024

  • Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 5

2025

  • Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 5 Pro

Former lineup

Galaxy Tab

The original Galaxy Tab series was the first line of Samsung tablets. Initially, it was the flagship line of tablets before being relegated to mid-range upon the release of the Galaxy Tab 2 series.

Original Galaxy Tab (2010–2011)

ModelTab 7.0Tab 7.0 PlusTab 7.7Tab 8.9Tab 10.1
Support statusUnsupported
DatesAnnounced2 September 2010August 20111 September 201122 March 201113 February 2011
Released5 November 201013 November 2011January 20122 October 2011June 2011
OSInitialTouchWiz 3.0 Android 2.2.1TouchWiz Android 3.1TouchWiz Android 3.2TouchWiz Android 3.0
LatestTouchWiz 3.0 Android 2.3.6TouchWiz Android 4.1TouchWiz Android 4.1.2TouchWiz Android 3.1TouchWiz Android 4.0
Dimensions mm (in)Height190.09 (7.48)193.7 (7.63)196.7 (7.74)230.9 (9.09)256.7 (10.11)
Width120.45 (4.74)122.4 (4.82)133 (5.24)157.8 (6.21)175.3 (6.90)
Depth11.98 (0.47)9.9 (0.39)7.9 (0.31)8.6 (0.34)
Weight g (lb)380 (0.84)345 (0.76)340 (0.75)447.9 (0.99)560 (1.23)
Colors
DisplaySize7 in (180 mm)7.7 in (200 mm)8.9 in (230 mm)10.1 in (260 mm)
Resolution1024 × 6001280 × 800
Refresh Rate60 Hz
TypeSuper TFTPLS LCDSuperAMOLED PlusPLS LCD
Rear camera3.2 MP3.15 MP
Front camera1.3 MP2 MP
RAM444 MB 512 MB1 GB
Storage16 GB16 GB 32 GB16 GB 32 GB 64 GB
ProcessorSamsung Exynos 3110Samsung Exynos 4210Nvidia Tegra 2 T20
Battery (in mAh)4000510060007000

Galaxy Tab 2 (2012)

ModelTab 2 7.0Tab 2 10.1
Support statusUnsupported
DatesAnnounced26 February 2012
ReleasedMarch 2012
OSInitialTouchWiz Android 4.0.3
LatestTouchWiz Android 4.2.2
Dimensions mm (in)Height193.7 (7.63)256.6 (10.10)
Width122.4 (4.82)175.3 (6.90)
Depth10.5 (0.41)9.7 (0.38)
Weight g (lb)345 (0.76)581 (1.28)
Colors
DisplaySize7 in (180 mm)10.1 in (260 mm)
Resolution1024 × 6001280 × 800
Refresh Rate60 Hz
TypePLS LCD
Rear camera3.15 MP
Front cameraVGA
RAM1 GB
Storage8 GB 16 GB 32 GB
ProcessorTexas Instruments OMAP 4430
Battery (in mAh)40007000

Galaxy Tab 3 (2013–2015)

ModelTab 3 7.0Tab 3 8.0Tab 3 10.1Tab 3 Lite 7.0Tab 3 VTab 3 VE
Support statusUnsupported
DatesAnnouncedApril 2013June 201318 January 2014March 2015
ReleasedJuly 2013February 2014April 2015
OSInitialTouchWiz Android 4.1.2TouchWiz Android 4.2.2TouchWiz Android 4.4
LatestTouchWiz Android 4.4.2TouchWiz Android 4.2.2TouchWiz Android 4.4.2
Dimensions mm (in)Height188 (7.40)209.8 (8.26)243.1 (9.57)193.4 (7.61)
Width111.1 (4.37)123.8 (4.87)176.1 (6.93)116.4 (4.58)
Depth9.9 (0.39)7.4 (0.29)8 (0.31)9.7 (0.38)
Weight g (lb)345 (0.76)314 (0.69)510 (1.12)310 (0.68)
Colors
DisplaySize7 in (180 mm)8 in (200 mm)10.1 in (260 mm)7 in (180 mm)
Resolution1024 × 6001280 × 8001024 × 600
Refresh Rate60 Hz
TypePLS LCDTFT
Rear camera3.15 MP5 MP3.15 MP2 MP
Front camera1.3 MP2 MP
RAM1.5 GB1 GB1.5 GB1 GB
Storage8 GB 16 GB 32 GB16 GB 32 GB8 GB
ProcessorMarvell PXA986Exynos 4212 DualIntel Atom Z2560Marvell PXA986UNISOC SC8830
Battery (in mAh)4000445068003600

Galaxy Tab 4 (2014)

ModelTab 4 7.0Tab 4 8.0Tab 4 10.1/Tab 4 Education
Support statusUnsupported
DatesAnnouncedApril 2014
ReleasedMay 2014June 2014
OSInitialTouchWiz Android 4.4.2
LatestTouchWiz Android 5.1.1
Dimensions mm (in)Height186.9 (7.36)210 (8.27)243.4 (9.58)
Width107.9 (4.25)124 (4.88)176.4 (6.94)
Depth9 (0.35)8 (0.31)
Weight g (lb)276 (0.61)320 (0.71)487 (1.07)
Colors
DisplaySize7 in (180 mm)8 in (200 mm)10.1 in (260 mm)
Resolution1280 × 800
Refresh Rate60 Hz
TypeTFT
Rear camera3.15 MP
Front camera1.3 MP
RAM1.5 GB
Storage8 GB16 GB 32 GB
ProcessorMarvell PXA1088Qualcomm Snapdragon 400
Battery (in mAh)400044506800

Galaxy Tab Pro

The original Galaxy Tab Pro devices, released in 2014, were a series of three high-end tablets running the Android operating system. These tablets would be succeeded by the Galaxy Tab S series. In 2016, Samsung released another device in the Tab Pro line, the Galaxy TabPro S, although that tablet ran Windows 10 instead of Android. It was succeeded by the Samsung Galaxy Book the following year.

ModelTab Pro 8.4Tab Pro 10.1Tab Pro 12.2TabPro S
Support statusUnsupported
DatesAnnounced6 January 20146 January 2016
ReleasedFebruary 2014March 2014February 2016
OSInitialTouchWiz Android 4.4.2Windows 10
LatestTouchWiz Android 5.1.1
Dimensions mm (in)Height219 (8.62)243.1 (9.57)295.4 (11.63)290.3 (11.43)
Width128.5 (5.06)171.4 (6.75)203.7 (8.02)198.8 (7.83)
Depth7.2 (0.28)7.3 (0.29)7.9 (0.31)6.3 (0.25)
Weight g (lb)WiFi only: 331 (0.73) with Cellular variant: 335 (0.74)WiFi only: 469 (1.03) with Cellular variant: 477 (1.05)WiFi only: 730.2 (1.61) with Cellular variant: 732 (1.61)/740 (1.63)WiFi only: 693 (1.53) with Cellular variant: 696 (1.53)
Colors
DisplaySize8.4 in (210 mm)10.1 in (260 mm)12.2 in (310 mm)12 in (300 mm)
Resolution2560 × 16002160 × 1440
Refresh Rate60 Hz
TypeSuper clear LCDSuperAMOLED
Rear camera8 MP5 MP
Front camera2 MP
RAM2 GB3 GB4 GB 8 GB
Storage16 GB 32 GB32 GB 64 GB128 GB 256 GB
ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon 800Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 Samsung Exynos 5420 OctaIntel Core m3-6Y30
Battery (in mAh)4800822095005200

Galaxy Tab E

The Samsung Galaxy Tab E series is a line of entry-level tablets, mirroring the Galaxy E series of smartphones. It was later replaced with the Galaxy Tab A series.

Galaxy Note tablets

The Galaxy Note tablet series was a line of stylus tablets. It was the flagship tablet line from 2012 to 2014 and used to mirroring the Galaxy Note series of smartphones. it was succeeded by the Galaxy Tab S series as it bundled the S Pen in-box.

See also

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