Samsung Galaxy Tab S4
Developer | Samsung Electronics |
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Product family | Galaxy Tab, Galaxy S |
Type | Tablet computer |
Generation | 4th |
Release date | August 1, 2018 |
Introductory price | $649.99 (WIFI/64G)
$749.99 (WIFI/256G) $729.99 (LTE/64G) (United States) £599 (WIFI/64G) £649 (LTE/64G) (UK) 699€(WIFI/64G) 759€ (LTE/64G) (France/Germany) 792000₩ (WIFI/64G) 891000₩ (WIFI/256G) 880000₩ (LTE/64G) 990000₩(LTE/256G)(Korea) 5888¥(CNY)(LTE/64G)
6388¥(CNY)(LTE/256G) 4888¥(CNY)(WIFI/64G) |
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Predecessor | Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 |
Successor | Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 |
Website | www |
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 is a tablet computer developed and produced by Samsung Electronics.[1] It is the successor of the previous Galaxy Tab S3, and was announced alongside the cheaper Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5.[2]
History
The Tab S4 was revealed online on August 1, 2018, with preorders for Wi-Fi and cellular models beginning on the same day.
Specifications
Hardware
The Tab S4 features an octa-core
Compared to the
The front and back glass uses Gorilla Glass 3 and the front doesn't have the Samsung logo.[14]
Software
The Tab S4 comes with Samsung Experience 9.5, which is based on Android 8.1.0 Oreo.[15] The device's firmware was made upgradable to One UI, which is based on Android 9, on a firmware upgrade rollout starting in April 2019.[16]
New features include
Samsung DeX is also natively supported and is launched on the device when a keyboard cover is connected.[19] The Tab S4 can run up to 20 multiple application windows simultaneously, and supports split screen, drag and drop, and right click functionality.[20] When connected to an external monitor, the screen can be used as a touchpad.[21]
Accessories
The Tab S4 is included with an improved S Pen stylus with a 0.7 mm tip and 4,096 pressure sensitivity levels, similar to the S Pen on the Galaxy Note 8.[22] It weighs 9.1 grams (0.32 oz) and supports features such as air commands, translation of on-screen text, screen-off memos, and live messages.[23]
A detachable keyboard accessory is also offered separately and magnetically latches onto the Tab S4.[24] It has a holster for the S Pen but does not include a touchpad, requiring users to rely on the touchscreen, S Pen or a bluetooth mouse for input.[25]
References
- ^ "Samsung Launches New Galaxy Tab S4 to Compete With iPad Pro". Retrieved 2018-08-03.
- ^ "Samsung made a cheaper version of the Galaxy Tab S4 without stylus or keyboard support". The Verge. Retrieved 2018-08-03.
- ^ "Samsung's Galaxy Tab S4 focuses on productivity to take on iPad Pro". AppleInsider. August 2018. Retrieved 2018-08-03.
- ^ "Samsung thinks the Galaxy Tab S4 can replace your laptop". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2018-08-03.
- ^ "Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 officially announced, includes DeX and costs $650". Android Central. 2018-08-01. Retrieved 2018-08-03.
- ^ Shilov, Anton. "Samsung Introduces Galaxy Tab S4: S835, 7300mAh Battery, Samsung DeX". Retrieved 2018-08-03.
- ^ "Specifications | Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 – The Official Samsung Galaxy Site". The Official Samsung Galaxy Site. Retrieved 2018-08-03.
- ^ "Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 first look: Are Android tablets back?". Trusted Reviews. Retrieved 2018-08-03.
- ^ Mills, Chris (2018-08-01). "Samsung officially unveils the Galaxy Tab S4, a $649 Android tablet with no home button". BGR. Retrieved 2018-08-03.
- ^ "Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 review". TechRadar. Retrieved 2018-08-03.
- ^ "Samsung's new Galaxy Tab S4 tries to beat the iPad at productivity". The Verge. Retrieved 2018-08-03.
- ^ "Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 is a 10.5-inch iPad Pro rival". TechRadar. Retrieved 2018-08-03.
- ^ "Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 vs. Galaxy Tab S3: Android Tablet Showdown". Digital Trends. 2018-08-01. Retrieved 2018-08-03.
- ^ "With the Galaxy Tab S4, Samsung tries to crack the code to tablet productivity". Digital Trends. 2018-08-01. Retrieved 2018-08-03.
- ^ SamMobile (August 2018). "Galaxy Tab S4 goes official with 10.5" display, DeX mode, Quad speakers, and more". SamMobile. Retrieved 2018-08-03.
- ^ "Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 getting Android Pie update in the U.S." Android Central. 2019-04-24. Retrieved 2019-12-02.
- ^ Yanachkov, Milen. "Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 is official: bezel-less design, beautiful display, S Pen power". Phone Arena. Retrieved 2018-08-03.
- ^ "Samsung's Bixby assistant will come to the Galaxy Tab S4 next year". Digital Trends. 2018-08-01. Retrieved 2018-08-03.
- 9to5Google. 2018-08-01. Retrieved 2018-08-03.
- ^ Wong, Raymond. "Samsung's Galaxy Tab S4 is an Android tablet that becomes a pseudo-laptop when you need it". Mashable. Retrieved 2018-08-03.
- ^ "Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 is a $649 2-in-1 Android tablet for multitaskers". CNET. 2018-08-01. Retrieved 2018-08-03.
- ^ "Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 hands-on preview: The two-faced tablet". Android Central. 2018-08-01. Retrieved 2018-08-03.
- ^ "Samsung's Tab S4 is both an Android tablet and a desktop computer". Ars Technica. Retrieved 2018-08-03.
- ^ Moorhead, Patrick. "Samsung Sneaks Out Sexy New Galaxy Tab 4 Prior To Unpacked Event". Forbes. Retrieved 2018-08-03.
- ^ Rutherford, Sam. "Samsung's Latest Tablet Is Trying to Out Pro the iPad". Gizmodo. Retrieved 2018-08-03.