Comparative Overview of SAMSUNG Galaxy Tab S4 and Galaxy Tab S3 tablets. SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB S Review: new flagship tablet

Specifications
DISPLAY 10.54 inches WQXGA (2560x1600 Points), Super AMOLED, ratio 16:10, density 286 PPI, Corning Gorilla Glass 5
CPU 8-core Qualcomm® Snapdragon ™ 835 (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo), Adreno 540 Graphics
LTE support LTE CAT.16 DLCA, 4X4 MIMO
MEMORY 4 GB + 64 GB, microSD up to 400 GB
Basic camera 13 MP (SLSI_S5K2L2SA), autofocus, LED flash
Frontal camera 8.0 MP (Sony_imx320)
PORT USB 3.1 (type C), POGO
Sensors Accelerometer, Compass, Gyro, RGB Sensor, Approximation Sensor, Rainbow Shell Scanner, Hall Sensor
Wireless connections Wi-Fi 802.11 A / B / G / N / AC, MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth® 5.0
GPS. GPS + GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo
Sizes and weight 249.3 x 164.3 x 7.1 mm
483 g
BATTERY 7300 mA · h, fast charging
OS. Android 8.1
Accessories Electronic pen S PEN (included)
VIDEO Record: UHD 4K (3840x2160) for 30 frames / s
Playback: UHD 4K (3840x2160) for 60 frames / s
AUDIO 4 Dynamics, customized by specialists AKG, Dolby ATMOS®
Materials Glass and aluminum frame
COLORS Black and white
Other No FM radio, no nfc and samsung pay, there are no stabilization
PRICE 52 990 rubles (on pre-ordered until August 24 as a gift Cover-keyboard (separately 8,990 rubles)

Introduction

The site came out a rather emotional first look at the new tablet from Samsung.

However, time passed, I met the device and is now ready to give a review claiming objectivity.

It should be started with the fact that the tablet market as a whole has been reduced in a row. For example, in the first quarter of 2018, the "drawdown" was 11.7%, and in the second - already 13.5%.

In 2018, Samsung is worst in this aspect. According to IDC, in the 1st quarter, if you measure the year by the year, the company has incompare 700,000 tablets, or less by 11.5%, which is generally in line with the market, in the second quarter Samsung ahead of the market - the year by the year of shipment decreased by 16 %.

The worst of all the case from the companies included in the top 5 are affected by Amazon. The year by the year in the 1st quarter was 50% reduction, in the second - by 33%.

Shipment Apple is stable - there are no drops, like growth.

The best state of affairs at Huawei. The company is increasing delivery - by 13% for the 1st quarter of 2018 compared with the 1st quarter of 2017, and 8% for the 2nd quarter.

However, so far this does not affect the position in the market, and the places in the top 5 are stable:

If you get segmentation, then the tablets can be divided into two large categories - just tablets and tablets with a keyboard. And if the first and most extensive category is constantly decreasing and pulls the market performance, the second will grow.

Life cycle duration tablet computers Maximum. Consumers prefer to use the device until it fails or hopelessly outrets (new versions of applications are not supported). On average, the life of the tablet is 3-5 years. This is usually determined by the degradation of the battery. It is with a long time that you can associate a strong fall at Amazon. "Tablets" companies are sharpened primarily for the consumption of branded content - films, books, shopping on Amazon. For these purposes, the device will be enough for a long time.

Huawei is increasing positions, as it took a medium-valued niche, offering customers interesting solutions with the support of the stylus and keyboards.

Apple's share, as he wrote above, is stable, but this is due to the sale of the cheapest iPad options. The average price of the tablet for the 3rd quarter of 2017 was $ 435, now (3 quarters 2018) is $ 410. You can say that Apple's base plates (without stylus and keyboards) are today the standard on the market.

In Samsung decided from the point of view of positioning their plates to put into the business devices segment.

Positioning

In Samsung, relying on IDC data, it is believed that the market of tablets with the keyboard in the next couple of years is waiting for growth in double digits, and this is enough to present its versions of the products and compete. In addition, this market segment cannot be called highly competitive, since on the fact there is an iPad Pro from Apple and tablets from Samsung. In the same, but the lower price of Huawei is trying his strength.

Apple presenting in the spring of its updated base tablet with supporting third-party styluses, pulls the average price in the market down.

Samsung claim that Galaxy Tab S4 will be useful to office workers, most of the working day of which takes place within the framework of Microsoft software. With this, I can agree. Tablet with keyboard, especially in DEX mode, when you can work with windows and drag files, it is enough for everyday activities that do not require the input of a large amount of data. If you connect an external monitor and a full-fledged keyboard, then the tablet can replace the computer. Another question is how justified by such combinations?

The second target category is creative people who love to draw. The Tab S4 has a great screen, as well as in the kit there is a high-quality stylus, which has a minimum parallax, that is, the difference between the point of touching the stylus and where it is displayed on the screen. In the S Pen 4096 levels of sensitivity, which allows you to draw, stroke, in short, work with the stylus, as with a conventional pencil. I believe that here the device acts as an auxiliary device, since still professionals prefer other techniques. To work on the road and for lovers just right.

Price and competitors

The cost of the tablet at the start is 52,990 rubles. After placing a pre-order, you can get a keyboard cover as a gift. Separately, it costs 8,990 rubles. Case is not bad. Better version from Huawei, since he has a hard fold that allows you to work, putting a tablet in a cover on your knees and without fear that he will turn over.




It is curious that, compared to last year, the starting price declined. Tab S3 started for 59,990 rubles for LTE version, and 49,990 rubles appreciated the option only with Wi-Fi. I suppose if Samsung introduced, in addition to the LTE version, only the Wi-Fi version for the conditioned 45 thousand rubles, then completely would beat Huawei. However, the Wi-Fi version, as I understand it, does not fit into the business device strategy, which is obliged to provide powerful functionality and maximum comfort. Yes, and so-so the businessman if you are in the fast food network for free internet ride.

The main competitors of Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 are iPad Pro 10.5 from Apple, Huawei MediaPad M5 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Tab S3.

iPad Pro 10.5.

Price - 46 990 rubles + stylus 6 990 rubles \u003d 53,980 rubles.

Keyboard - 11,490 rubles.

Apple's solution may be more profitable if it is categorically not a stylus, and the iOS is suitable for you. By technical characteristics There is a plus minus parity from the point of view of user experience. Although Apple tablet has long been on the market and is likely to be updated in the near future.

Huawei MediaPad M5 Pro

Price - from 42 990 + Stylus goes complete.

Here android, there is also LTE.

According to specifications, parity here. Feels like, Huawei is perceived easier than Samsung. It seems to be the same, yes not that. The stylus works not bad if not compared with Apple or Samsung. Actually, so you can go through many parameters. However, on the gray market, the price is quite attractive. Yesterday came out a mixture about the presentation. I visited the flagship salon Huawei, there are all tablets in access. I recommend to visit and make your own impression. On the way from the metro station Tverskaya to the store there is a Samsung salon, so you can first go there, and after 300 meters - in Huawei. And while fresh impressions from Galaxy Tab, you will understand what I meant.

SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB S3

From afar, the tablets are not too different from each other. Near it is noticeable that Tab S4 in terms of design has become elegant and elegant. Also in Tab S3 screen 9.7, and S4 is 10.5.

It is also noticeable immediately that the new version has no longer a fingerprint scanner. More screen and its permission (it was 1536 x 2048 points and a 4: 3 ratio, it was 1600 x 2560 points, ratio 16:10), thinner frame and face. Posted about the face and climb the characteristics. It turned out that the thickness of Tab S3 is 6 mm, and S4 - 7.1 mm. However, it seems visually that the other way around. The secret is that Samsung made rounded beveled face.

The rest of the external device is quite similar. Improvements are significant, but in general evolutionary: a new version of the chipset (835 from the new against Snapdragon 820 at S3), the front camera is not 5 megapixel, and 8 MP, screwed the sound, but it is still 4 speakers from AKG, the screen has become better and He appeared more settings. Ergonomics and user experience have also improved when working with the stylus. All these and many other improvements are striking at the direct comparison of gadgets when they lie nearby.

The price of TAB S3 begins from 34 thousand rubles per Wi-Fi, LTE - already 44 thousand rubles. On the gray market prices are much more interesting. I suppose if there is a desire to save, then it may be for you that will be the best option than even MediaPad.

As an output, I will say that if you need a tablet on Android and there are no budget restrictions, then TAB S4 is optimal, the other Tab S3 should first be considered, then Huawei. If you need iOS, then you do not have options.

Separately, it emphasizes that Samsung has a DEX mode that turns the tablet to a complete analogue of a laptop and significantly changing user experience. There are no such solutions from Apple or Huawei. This is to some extent makes the SAMSUNG solution unique.

Appearance

Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 is a combination of aluminum and glass in the face of Corning Gorilla Glass 5. There is no official confirmation of the manufacturer and version of the glass, so focusing on this issue on materials in Tab S3.

Glass means fingerprints. The back of the metal would be more utilitarian, but, for my taste, less beautiful.


In the Tab S3 review, the Chef complained that Samsung does not know how to paint metal, and recommended an unpacked silver version. I wore a tablet in a backpack, as I took the case. Several times the bunch of keys from the apartment dangled next. There is no scratches on the screen and aluminum. Although, probably, I am not an indicator: I have any technique always in perfect condition. I'll tell you immediately, I do not shake over it, but I just think where I put.

On the right edge of the tablet there are a power button, a paired volume button, and below the Nano SIM card slot and microSD card.




On the left side - only connectors for the keyboard.



In the lower end - 2 speakers, USB Type-C and 3.5 mm connector.



On the top - also 2 speakers and microphone.


On the back, covered with glass, are the prints of your fingers, the lens of 13 MP cameras, the inscription Samsung and the signature that the sound is "pumping" AKG. I had an engineering sample with work stickers and covered with a protective film. The stickers did not work out, Samsung fit, in addition to the tablets, also to produce glue, so I decided not to bother and the film also did not touch.


The front camera is 8 megap, as well as the iris scanner.

At the ends of the device there are 4 dynamics, over which AKG specialists have worked.


For the tablet, the sound is very good - bright, powerful and juicy. There is a Dolby ATMOS certification. But to enjoy such a sound when watching movies in full, I had to go to the torrents, since no streaming service and the video content store do not sell movies with such a sound, and the disc in the tablet does not shove. So, by the way, I found out that the tablet is quite good with video files weighing 13-15 GB. If you want to evaluate the sound in the store, then youtube has official demo rollers from Dolby.

Screen and stylus

This top Super AMOLED screen. In fact, it is possible to stop at this, since most of the majority have their ideas about the beautiful.


For the rest, I will tell the obvious things. The screen is good, bright, juicy. To configure, there are both finished presets, and you can configure yourself. There was no one in the previous tablet.

When reviewing the tablet of the previous generation, Eldar was dissatisfied that the screen is not so clear, like the iPad Pro. In Galaxy Tab S4, this problem was corrected.


The corners of the screen are excellent.

According to Samsung, the stylus has undergone significant improvement and improvements, both in terms of work and ergonomics.




It is convenient to work with it. It seems that you hold in your hands a ballpoint handle. Stylus allows you to write from hand, and draw and depend on the strength of pressing getting light strokes, and fatty strokes.

Here it follows, of course, pay tribute and software. For example, Samsung perfectly revised the Samsung Notes branded app. It allows you to print, write a stylus, and also has sufficient powerful features for drawing.

I liked the third partner of the Autodesk. He is free, his capabilities are much wider, but I think it is not necessary to tell about it, since the application is widely known.

Employed chip is drawing gifs, which can then be sent by mail or in the messenger. Previously, paper letters caused warm feelings, and now - independently drawn gifs. And then there is the principle that efforts are made.


On the Galaxy Tab S4 moved and all the features of the Galaxy Note 9 stylus feature. The stylus can be used to open the context menu, which allows you to create a note, make a screenshot of both the entire screen and its parts. You can draw a screenshot and recognize the text or machine to translate a foreign language from it.



You can also make notes on the screen off. To do this, it is necessary to bring the stylus to the screen, click on the button, and after you can make a mark. A very convenient option in situations where, for example, you need to urgently write a phone number or make a different mark.

In general, the tablet is fully optimized for working with S-PEN. The stylus is convenient to make swipes on the screen, it is easier for them to type and edit the text. In many programs you can write from hand, and the tablet then recognizes the text.

Performance

The tablet works on the 835th chipset made by technology 10 nanometers. In the end of many (judges decisive and strict), the 835th turned the pumpkin after the release of the 845th. In my opinion, nothing has changed and the power of Snapdragon 835 with the reserve is enough for the next few years. The strength of the 845th for me is not so much in increased productivity, as in the sewage at the Hardoral level AI, which is engaged in optimizing resources. Samsung is a non-religion in the form of software.

Below - the results of tests that are likely to tell you a lot:



A "Asphalt 9" came out. New standard in the mobile racing market. It is logical that the tablet copes with a bang. Samsung has a special gaming mode where you can disable distracting notifications, as well as write the screen and your physiognomy during the gameplay.




In Pubg, play well on the big screen with high graphics settings.

Dex mode

Thanks to the DEX mode from Samsung, the tablet turns into a full mini-computer. But if in smartphones for dex you need a special accessory, then in Tab S4 everything switches to a pair of touches.


The strong side of the DEX mode is that it offers a window interface, more characteristic of laptops, and not for smartphones or tablets.



Also, unlike smartphones, the tablet knows how to open any program as in full screen mode. Thanks to DEX, the tablet appears a true convenient multitasking.


Another exclusive function is the ability to connect the tablet via the adapter to the external screen, to which the DEX interface will be left on the tablet screen the usual Android interface will remain on the tablet screen.


DEX is the key advantage of TAB S4 and to some extent with the rationale for its value, since competitors are simply not like competitors.



Once again, we emphasize for lovers to write in the comments that the stylus is not needed, the keyboard too, it is convenient to work on a laptop, nothing that DEX does not replace, it is better to buy an iPad, and in general the tablet needs to watch cartoons at home. In this case, this device is not for you. For cartoons and bedside purposes, you should consider the basic options from Apple or Huawei, as they are cheaper. I hope that we figured out this question and we will not see such nonsense in the comments.

Battery

The tablet has a battery for 7300 mAh supporting fast charging. Complete charge from scratch takes about 3 hours.

In my opinion, battery life is strong side Gadget. If you enable video on the maximum brightness and volume, you can get at least 13 hours of screen.

In everyday use, the screen time of the screen is 10-12 hours. For example, here are the statistics of the first use. More than 10 hours I should consider, I downloaded and installed various software in large volumes.

However, these indicators are not too different from the usual use of the device:

Camera

Cameras at the tablet have become better. However, my main discontent is that there is no stabilization. Camera app here is traditional for all Samsung devices.

Here is an example of a front camera:

And then I worked on the image:

You can record timelaps:

Take pictures at night on the tablet - not the most best ideaBut still it is impossible to say that it turns out frankly bad.

The tablet for photographing is not intended, and for photographing documents and video conferencing the capabilities of the cameras will be enough for the eyes.

Communication capabilities and safety

In Russia, only one version of Galaxy Tab S4 - 64 GB + 4G LTE will be sold. And if the first problem is easy to solve the microSD card, then those who wanted to save, acquiring a Wi-Fi version, was not lucky. With the SIM card, the tablet turns into a huge phone. You can send SMS and call. The minus that the headset needs for calls, since Tab S4 has 4 very loud speakers, so it turns out only in speakerphone mode.

The fingerprint scanner in the tablet is no longer. Samsung has finalized the eye scanning system by creating the so-called smart mode when the device is not only oriented towards the iris, but also recognizes the face. In the settings, you can choose how the device will recognize you, but the combination of the face + eye iris works quickly. During the use of problems with unlocking the gadget, even in complete darkness did not occur. In sunglasses, the system, of course, will not recognize you.

Compared to TAB S3, the Bluetooth version has been updated, now there is 5.0, Wi-Fi supports two bands and an AC standard. The tablet can be used as an access point.

The tablet has GPS and GLONASS. Everything works perfectly. Probably optimally used in the car, as it's on the street to watch in big screen Not too comfortable.

Impression

The tablet is perceived as a flagship device with a good performance margin for any tasks. When testing devices, I like to make them basic, it's easier to understand all the pros and cons. For example, this review for 3000 words in the end completely scored and edited on the road on the tablet. A video review will be released on YouTube. The main application for assembling the video was Kinemaster. In my opinion, by the way, this is the best video editor for Android, not counting Premiere.

Compared to competitors in the advantages of TAB S4, you can write the stylus with advanced features - from drawing to work with the text. The second most important advantage is dex, which are no analogues. The mode allows you to turn the tablet to the computer.

Really, Samsung Tab. S4 is designed for business users and creative people who can afford to purchase a tablet. The cost is within the boundaries of the devices permitted for this category.

The device has extensive capabilities and potential, but it is not for everyone. Of course, it can be purchased to read sites, play games and watch movies. Bright Super Amoled Screen and 4 Columns with Dolby Atmos Support This greatly allow. Watch the movie and play on this screen with such a great sound - solid pleasure, but, in my opinion, it is too expensive the solution for so simple needs.

I suppose, in the comments, you can write that the 845th processor should have been in the tablet, and Apple will soon release a new iPad. I partially agree on the processor, and not because it is not enough here, but simply nice when the latest solutions cost. About exit new iPad. Absolutely no difference, as iPad and Galaxy Tab S4 can not be called direct competitors. One is a tablet with a good screen and a stylus for drawing, which Apple positions as a device for creativity. The second is a business device, the stylus of which is sharpened not only for drawing, but also to work with data, and the tablet itself is capable of changing the laptop at the right moment.

Conclusion

Samsung managed to make an interesting product, which is clearly focused on a business and creative public, as the capabilities of the tablet are impressive. Of course, it is suitable and as a home device for watching the Internet, but for such simple purposes it is better to buy something cheaper - iPad from Apple or Tab S3 from Samsung.

I am looking at SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB S4 other guys.

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Externally - pure fire

About which they will tell below.

The exclusive "chip".

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For the new Galaxy Tab S4.

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If desired

And this is not you apple Pencils.

Moreover hand can be put on the screen

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Using eye scanning

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Is it not innovation?

From 1 to 23 August you do

Bravo, Samsung.

Overview Android tablet on site? Seriously?

Seriously. I first had a device in my hands, about which Steve Jobs was completely dreaming, creating my ipad.

I am looking at SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB S4 and experiencing mixed feelings: I'm sorry that such a powerful, thoughtful, comfortable and beautiful device made other guys.

But I am glad that this tablet has all the chances to really fasten modern laptops and increase the popularity of the fading market of such devices.

If only because TAB S4 can do what is still ( and in the yard of 2018, for a minute) Can not learn ipad.

We used this tablet for a week and now we can tell you why this conclusion turned out.

Externally - pure fire

Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 looks very spectacular: the glass case with an aluminum frame looks in moderately elegant, without a hint of Kitch or Gypsy.

Generally, Samsung has a very good designer policy, because last years all their flagship gadgets have their own charm and recognizable style., Whether it is a smartphone or tablet.

I think it is a real victory of the Korean company, because among the diversity of devices in the portable electronics market at first glance, you can find out the device of which manufacturer in your hands, delivers separate pleasure.

Making a bet on the glass case, Samsung goes to his way, without copying his main competitor, and it causes respect. For the originality of the appearance of TAB S4, you can even forgive the fact that the glass case instantly collects fingerprints.

But in the hands of the tablet lies comfortably and does not slip, even though they hold it horizontally, even though vertically.

The Galaxy Tab S4 does not have a familiar physical button under the screen: the only physical power and volume buttons are located on one of the faces of the device.

The tablet weighs 480 grams, and this is the most optimal weight when the device is not felt fraught, but with a long use even on weight, do not get tired to keep it in his hands.

Rear from the gadget there is a chamber eye and all - no fingerprint scanners, although the tablet can be unlocked in several different ways.that will tell below.

In general, externally, Galaxy Tab S4 looks very charismatic: I can not imagine how you can still improve the design, because on ergonomics, the tablet is just perfect.

Carefully with the volume - you can freeze

Here are already several generations of devices, Samsung collaborates with one of the most famous manufacturers of audio equipment, AKG. And if in the case of smartphones you get excellent complete headphones, then in the case of a new tablet, you just get a stunning sound.

Galaxy Tab S4 has 4 dynamics that are located on the ends of the device. I assure such stereo in the tablet you have not heard.

A separate DAC is responsible for the sound, and engineers from AKG were engaged in setting the speakers. Watch movies with Tab S4 is a pleasure - sound is not just a loud, but also truly voluminous, thanks to the support of Dolby Atmos.

I can safely say that thanks to the magic of AKG engineers, tablet easily deals 90% of all laptopsAnd certainly all other tablets that only have in the light of both the volume of volume and the quality of sound.

I want to privacy or talk to the interlocutor aunt-a-tete? You can connect the headphones to the tablet using an ordinary connector of 3.5 mm.

If in smartphones, the presence of this useful input is already presented as a separate plus, then in the mill tablet availability is still more commonplacethan the exclusive "chip".

Why don't you get tired? Because Superamoled!

In Galaxy Tab S4 there is a Superamoled screen, which we can observe in the smartphones of Galaxy S9 and S9 +: Just remember your feelings when we saw as well as this screen.

Personally, I remember how we in the editorial board adopted a real black color, looking at Samsung smartphones screen, as the excellent contrast and juicy colors were happy.

And now imagine that smartphone screen just increased in sizeBy keeping all your advantages: I experienced such sensations, testing the tablet from Samsung.

In Galaxy Tab S4, the screen takes almost the entire front part of the device, without any protrusions, "eyebrows" and other marketing tricks.

Screen resolution is 1600 x 2560 pixels, with a value of 287 ppi. Due to the absence of an air stroke between the glass and the screen matrix, the image seems to be on the surface, and even if you look at it at different angles, the picture is not distorted, it does not fade and remains "juicy."

With this screen, even YouTube looks much more beautiful: I looked at a few HDR rollers, and the world around now seems to me too colorless.

Of course, in the tablet settings you can set the desired screen resolution, as on the Galaxy S9 and S9 + smartphone or on full-fledged computers. Aipads do not know how, and hardly learn in the near future.

For lovers of film players and protective windows there is a special switch, clicking on which you activate improved screen sensitivity.

This option is needed in order for even if there is a film (or glass), the screen quickly reacted into touch, not forcing the owner to be nervous.

I did not meet this at all in any tablet. Everything for people, yes, Samsung?

Connect the keyboard, use the stylus. Forget about the laptop

How many times have we tried to use tablets instead of laptops? In our editors, almost every author with a constant result passed through it: the tablet cannot fully replace the laptop.

Samsung does not agree with this in the root, and therefore I found myself in my hands special Book Case with Built-in Keyboard For the new Galaxy Tab S4.

And you know, I think the tablet can replace the laptop. Yes what is there - I only used the Galaxy Tab S4 with a keyboard and it was convenient.

The accessory itself adds a little weight to the tablet, but not critical. The keyboard itself to the touch rubberized, with a mild, tangible move of the buttons and without an annoying cod - is very nice to print.

Yes, the keyboard can be connected to the apple tablet, you will say. But Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 has another chip that allows you to throw a laptop on the shelf.

This is dex. The mode that turns the tablet in a full "desktop"

Remember, Samsung has such a docking station that needs to be connected to the monitor, install the Galaxy S8 smartphone into it or connect the keyboard with the mouse to get a full-fledged "desktop" working environment with real multi-cycle, with its "Start" button and a full-fledged file System?

So in the Galaxy Tab S4 tablet, the Dex mode is built into any additional accessories, and it can be activated by one tap. In fact, even the keyboard is optional.

In the Dex mode, the software enclosures imitates the operating system desktop computer running "Windows".

You can run several programs at once, each in your window, create folders, use the "Explorer", install applications and games from Google Play., and many programs ( like an office package from Microsoft) In general, exactly exactly such as on the usual computer.

The USB-C tablet connector can be used to connect flash drives and adapters, without joke.

And I tried to even connect to the Galaxy Tab S4 wired internet: took the Ethernet-USB Type C adapter, connected to the tablet and received wired full-fledged network access.

As a result, it turns out that: there is a convenient operating system, the ability to connect any periphery and comfortable keyboardShe is a case.

If desired you can connect the Bluetooth mouse to connectSo that absolutely probably turn Galaxy Tab S4 into a full-fledged laptop.

But with the mouse, I did not bother, after all, in a set with each Galaxy Tab S4 there is a stylus. And this is not you apple Pencils.

With the help of the stylus you can highlight texts, cut pictures, make signatures, write hand notes and of course draw.

Moreover hand can be put on the screen - There will be no false positives or delays, checked.

You can even write the stylus directly on the locked screen. I love this chip since the time of Galaxy Note.

So far, the epple thinks that it would be so interesting to come up with to popularize your "pencil", Samsung has a stylus really comfortable tool For work and creativity, to which you instantly get used to and impass - as before it did without this useful thing?

Eyes Protection, Children's Mode and Made Maximum Secure Storage

As I wrote at the very beginning, the fingerprint scanner from Galaxy Tab S4 is not. But if you want innovation, you can configure unlocking in the face, by scanning an eye iris.

The function works very quickly, even in the dark. If you wear glasses, they will not hindle, but if you wear sunglasses - the scanner will not work.

Using eye scanning you can not only unlock the tablet, but also to confirm the purchase On the Internet, as well as confirm the filling of forms, logins and passwords.

Also eyes ( or Reliable password) There may be a pass to a special protected environment, the pride of Korean developers, called KNOX, which is a system of "Oursering Operation" to maximize the separation of workers and personal data on the tablet.

All important files, photos, notes and even applications can be moved from general access In a special insulated zone, access to which is possible only after a set of a specific password on the device.

Moreover, you can even transfer the application there, for example, some messenger and enter it under a different login.

As a result, there will be several copies of one application on the device: For example, 2 messenger in which you are registered under 2 different logins and passwords.

If this does not provide maximum security, then I can offer simply not to use electronic devices in principle.

Galaxy Tab S4 has another protected environment, only it is not intended for adults, but for children. And it works as simple and reliably as Knox.

It is no secret that many parents give the tablets into the hands of small children, in exchange for minutes of silence and tranquility. But you can't having a little - and the Pado has passed the pictures, something in the store bought something or all the applications are storm.

So that this does not happen, Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 has a special children's mode: you activate it, you put the password to get out of this mode, it was only a haltering a combination of numbers, and calmly give the tablet a child.

In kindergarten on the gadget screen there are only applications and games for the smallest, and access to the main desktop, programs, contacts and gallery closed.

It turns out an ideal toy that will take a little man, and parents will not worry about the safety of their data.

So you should take this tablet instead of a laptop?

We have already played apple tablets, and thought that such devices are a certain analogue of the smartphone, but not a full-fledged computer.

When all manufacturers take the same devices that are essentially different from the Android versions, Samsung is coming to the task with the soul and releases a real bomb in the world of mobile tablets.

Galaxy Tab S4 is a gadget that is easy to use and which can perform tasks not worse than the present laptop, both at work and at home.

Is it not innovation?

Its Galaxy Tab S4 Samsung just breaks forward and leaves all competitors far behind. Just as it was a long time ago, with one aluminum tablet.

Only then we saw in such devices only the potential, and not the implementation. Today I personally know exactly what a tablet should be to compete with laptops.

And Samsung did just such a tablet.

Glass Aluminum Case, Powerful Stuffing, Newest android versionThe ability to connect flash drives, printers and other devices through adapters - you get all this when you use the new Galaxy Tab S4.

The first tablet for several years, who returned to me faith into such devices.

From 1 to 23 August, you make pre-ordered Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 on the official website for 52 990 rubles, and get a keyboard cover as a gift for free. Please note that after this promotion, the accessory will cost 8,990 rubles.

Want to work? Connect the keyboard and write. Want to play, watch movies, surf on the Internet? It is easily like a tablet. Want to draw, create, creat? Easy - there is a very convenient stylus and hundreds of applications for the disclosure of talents in Google Play.

As a result, I consider Galaxy Tab S4 with the best tablet today, which should be held in your hands, appreciate its convenience and beauty yourself. You will like it, I'm sure.

Not so long ago, an important thing happened for anyone who is interested in world technology journalism - an event: Walt Mossberg announced his retirement after the long-term service in Wall Street Journal, Recode and, in recent years, in The Verge. In the article summarizing his 26-year work in the industry, in addition to many interesting generalizations (), it fixes such an obvious moment - despite the fact that the iPad became the most important gadget after the iPhone over the past 10 years, and the tablet market has experienced explosive growth, devices This type was unable to replace personal computers and frozen between absorbing all the functions that needed the functions with smartphones and laptops-desktops holding their niche.

Many companies have already rolled their attempts to make the "real killer of Apad" or, moreover, they even stopped trying to make the most common tablet - the bedside gadget never came to each house, and when the diagonal of the middle smartphone reached 5.5-5.8 inches, "Multimedia-Surfer" scenario of its use simply curled. But it remains hope for replacing a laptop - at least partial. Here the only thing that distinguishes the tablet from Lappopa is a rag keyboard (bright representatives - Microsoft Surface and). Apple was presented and presented as a cross between these "desktop tablets" and a mobile device. Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Metit There is a direct competitor, with the display of the same diagonal and permissions, with a keyboard-covered connected and, of course, with a stylus. By the way, in terms of last item, Koreans can declare with a smirk: "We knew!"

An important feature of the TAB S3 is a platform, on the basis of which it is made. Samsung is proud, and deservedly, their own-on-chip systems, equipping their smartphones for the world market only by them. But the tablet came out immediately for all with Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 on board - and turned out to be the only modern device of such a format with last year's flagship platform. This solution looks strange with the fact that Exynos 7880 is at least no worse. But in any case, you can count on a full-fledged productivity dispute at least with iPad Pro 9.7.

⇡ Specifications

SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB S3Apple iPad. Pro 9,7Apple iPad Pr.
Display 9.7 inches, resolution 2048 × 1536, 264 dots per inch; Amoled Matrix 9.7 inches permit 2048 × 1536 ( Retina Display.), 264 points per inch; IPS-matrix 12.9 inches, resolution 2732 × 2048 pixels (Retina Display), 264 dots per inch; IPS-matrix
CPU Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996: Two KRYO kernels, frequency 2.15 GHz + two KRYO kernels, frequency of 1.6 GHz; TEhProcess 14 nm Apple A9x: two apple twister kernels (ArmV8 A32 / A64); Frequency 2.16 GHz;
technical process 16 nm;
apple M9 Soprocessor
Apple A9x: two apple twister kernels (ArmV8 A32 / A64); Frequency 2.26 GHz;
technical process 16 nm;
apple M9 Soprocessor
Graphic controller Adreno 530, 624 MHz PowerVR Series 7XT (12 cores) PowerVR Series 7XT (12 cores)
RAM 4 GB 2 GB 4 GB
Flash memory 32 GB 32/128/256 GB 32/128/256 GB
Memory card support Yes Not Not
Connectors 1 × USB Type-C
1 × Lightning
1 × 3.5 mm headset connector
1 × Lightning
1 × 3.5 mm headset connector
SIM cards Nano-SIM (optional) Nano-SIM (optional) Nano-SIM (optional)
cellular
3G: UMTS 850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz;
4G: LTE CAT. 6 (300 Mbps) Band 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20, 28, 40
2G: GSM / EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz;

4G: LTE CAT. 4 (150 Mbps) Band 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 12, 20, 29, 20, 29, 20, 29, 30, 38, 2 40, 41.
2G: GSM / EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz;
3G: UMTS / HSDPA 850, 1700, 1900, 2100 MHz;
CDMA CDMA / EV-DO 800/1900 MHz;
4G: LTE CAT. 4 (150 Mbit / s) Band 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 26, 28, 20, 39, 26, 28, 29, 38, 39, 20, 2
Wi-Fi 802.11a / B / G / N / AC, 2.4 / 5 GHz;
MIMO 2 × 2 support
802.11a / B / G / N / AC, 2.4 / 5 GHz;
MIMO 2 × 2 support
802.11a / B / G / N / AC, 2.4 / 5 GHz;
MIMO 2 × 2 support
Bluetooth 4.2 4.2 4.2
NFC. there is there is there is
IR port Not there is there is
Navigation GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS (optional)
Sensors Accelerometer, fingerprint scanner, gyro, geomagnetic sensor, magnetometer (digital compass), light sensor Light sensor, approximation sensor, accelerometer / gyroscope, magnetometer (digital compass), barometer, fingerprint scanner, TrueTone sensors Light sensor, approximation sensor, accelerometer / gyroscope, magnetometer (digital compass), barometer, fingerprint scanner
Main camera 13 megapixel, autofocus, flash, shooting 4K video isight: 12 MP, Autofocus, Flash TrueUtone, Live Photo Shooting, Filming 4K Video isight: 8 mp, autofocus, no flash
Front-camera 5 MP; without autofocus, no flash 5 MP; No autofocus, Flash Retina Flash (Display) 1.2 megapixel (1280 × 960), inverse outlet matrix; without autofocus, no flash
Food Non-removable battery 22.2 W · h (6000 mA · h, 3.7 V) Failure battery 27.3 W · h (7184 mA · h, 3.7 V) Non-removable battery 38.8 W · h (10307 mA · h, 3.77 V)
The size 237.3 × 169 × 6 mm 240 × 169.5 × 6.1 mm 305.7 × 220.6 × 6.9 mm
Weight 429 grams (without a built-in modem)
434 grams (with built-in modem)
437 grams (without a built-in modem)
444 grams (with built-in modem)
713 grams (without a built-in modem)
723 grams (with built-in modem)
Protection of housing Not Not Not
Operating system Android 7.0 Nougat with SAMSUNG branded shell iOS 9. iOS 9.
Actual price 49 990 rubles (Wi-Fi), 59 990 rubles (Wi-Fi + LTE) From 44 990 rubles (32 GB, Wi-Fi) to 68 990 rubles (256 GB, Wi-Fi + LTE) From 52,990 rubles (32 GB, Wi-Fi) to 82,990 rubles (256 GB, Wi-Fi + LTE)

⇡ Appearance, Ergonomics and Software

For the most part of the company do not invent something new when developing tablets, adhering to a simple rule: to increase the smartphone, a little change in the proportion - and ready! IN this case We have a certain average samsung smartphone with an enlarged frame around the screen, a large number of speakers and keyboard connectors on the left side.

As in the latter generations Galaxy S smartphones, the tablet glass rear back - aluminum is used only for faces. At the same time, Samsung does not disclose what the tempered glass protects the screen and backs - Gorilla Glass 3, 4, 5 or in general another brand, but problems with microarchs, characteristic, in particular, I did not notice. The rear surface remained clean and even even after the test cycle in several weeks.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S3, front panel: under the display - "Home" key with fingerprint scanner and two sensory navigation keys; Over the display - Front camera and external lighting sensor

Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 is offered in a single colors: the front panel is painted in black, faces and back - silver. Cover keyboard - gray. Everything is extremely neat, the gadget is very thin (6 mm, thinner most smartphones and one tenth millimeter thinner iPad Pro 9.7 - so!), In principle, even apply the term "beautiful" - just I am not a connoisseur of the tablet genre In industrial design.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S3, Lower Edge: Two more dynamics, as well as mini jack and USB port Type-C

The competition with the iPad Pro is obviously including and if you look at the mass of TAB S3 - at least a few grams, but you need to win! The Korean tablet weighs 434 grams (in version with LTE), and the iPad Pro 9.7 in the same version - 444 grams. Or a pretty alapent nest for the stylus in the keyboard-case - at least what, but there is! Yes, Samsung also did not invent, how to place a pen in the body of the tablet without increasing its thickness and attaching crutches, but at least somehow! True, the same reduction of the mass has the opposite direction - it was possible to achieve it, including at the expense of less the battery tank: 6000 mAh h against 7184.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S3, right face: a slot for memory card and Nano-SIM, two microphones and two keys - turn on and adjusting the volume

The Galaxy Tab S3 uses a proprietary control system with a hardware "Home" key, which is built into the fingerprint scanner. She is physical, reacts to pressing - to be honest, such buttons I love much more than the sensory, like on the iPhone 7, the latest HTC or Xiaomi Mi6. On the sides of the main key, there are two sensory navigation elements, classic for Android.

The scanner of prints is quite traditional - a capacitive sensor sensitive to skin-sensitive skin is used; While the imprint is in the initial state, the device is unlocked almost instantly.

Using prints, you can enlocate the machine and enter the Samsung account and log in to your selected websites.

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SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB S3 is running Android 7.0 Nougat with Samsung installed on top of the branded shell, which is no longer called Touchwiz and in general, in recent years has become much "easier", cleaner and clearer. I note a good adaptation of the shell under the big screen and its non-standard aspect ratio (4: 3 instead of 16: 9 or 2: 1 at smartphones), neat icons, a separate screen for Briefing news reports and a reasonable set of additional software. In addition to Samsung's branded applications (Flow for collaboration tablet and smartphone, children's mode, browser, calendar, notes, and so on), there is a pair of optional programs (Soundcamp for a virtual game on musical instruments and TV player to view television programs - and this is just a shortcut for Installations, the app itself is still needed to download) and microsoft tools Office - more than relevant.

Claim the Samsung claim in excessive obsessiveness seems to be not for that, but to rejoice at its rapid work and general logicality - it is quite possible.

⇡ Display and sound

Apple iPad has always been famous for its displays - excellent detail, especially with the transition to the Retina standard, the perfect setting, all sorts of "grades" like. But Samsung has something to argue proud of its "ideal for designers" displays of the muffins. The objection consists of six letters: AMOLED. Talk about some "not like that" color rendering or "worst" pentile has long time to leave in the past, modern displays on organic LEDs simply better than IPS in everything. But in order to realize the advantage, you still need to configure the tablet display. And Samsung it turned out.

Tab S3 uses a 9.7-inch matrix by a resolution of 2048 × 1536. The pixel density is 264 points per inch - exactly the same indicators as iPad Pro 9.7. You can see pixels if you wish, but the desire should be really strong for this. This, of course, is not 400-500 ppi, as on topical smartphones, but for tablets - an elite level. It is also noteworthy that the display allows you to display HDR content. When it is in sufficiency - it will be possible to rejoice, but for now it's just a line in the summary.

Contrast - conditionally infinite. Black here even in contrast scenes is really black, and not a surrogate in the face of a set of shades of gray. Viewing angles are free - even if you look at the screen under a very sharp angle, the contrast does not fall, and the colors are only slightly distorted.

Brightness is not impressive in a purely digital equivalent - 326 kD / m 2 versus 511 from iPad Pro 9.7. But in fact, with bright light, displays behave approximately the same - work with both devices comfortably. The polarization layer on the spot, glances the TAB S3 screen is very moderate.

Configured display perfectly. True, to get this excellent setup, I strongly recommend switching the mode of operation with the "adaptive", which is set by default, in the "main". White will immediately seem slightly more "yellowish" on the eye - but it is because everything is displayed in the "adaptive" mode in colder colors than is required. And to watch the movies, and to work with photos or illustrations, more compliance with SRGB standards is good.

Here are the results of measurements in the "main" mode. The temperature of the shades of gray fluctuates in the area of \u200b\u200b6500 K is the "Golden Standard". The average gamma shades of gray: 2,16, gamma curves slightly dance, but not too critical.

Color coverage is higher than the norm, but the accuracy of the color reproduction is impressive. The average deviation of Deltae for the Color Checker spectrum (gray + extended color gamma) is within normal limits: 2.58, and the exit beyond the border "green" (reference) zone occurred only due to deviations in cold gray colors. The situation is exactly how iPad Pro 9.7 is only with an immeasurable advantage in contrast.

SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB S3 Display Measurement Results in Adaptive Mode

When the "adaptive" mode is enabled, the indicators fall on all settings - I led the graphs above.

With the growth of the diagonal of smartphones, the need for tablets began to decrease gradually. In fact, only two diverse categories remained popular: ultra-budget (they are used as a bedside loaf, and Chinese manufacturers and Russian B-and C-brands are reigning in this frame) and premium. The last one also belongs to the Samsung Galaxy Tab S3, which can be called an "improved and supplemented" option of the previous flagship of the tablet line - Samsung Galaxy Tab S2.

Display 9.7 ", 2048 × 1536, 264 PPI, Super AMOLED, Glossy, Aspect ratio 4: 3
SOC. Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (2 cores with a frequency of 2.15 GHz and 2 kernels - 1.6 GHz)
GPU Adreno 515.
RAM 4 GB LPDDR4
Built-in storage 32 GB
MicroSd support there are MicroSDXC.
Wireless networks Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP
SIM 1 Nano-SIM in LTE version
Camera main 13 MP with flash and autofocus, frontal 5 MP
GPS. with support for A-GPS and GLONASS
Sensors accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, approximation sensor, light sensor
Ports and connectors USB TYPE-C for charging and synchronization with MHL support, 3.5 mm (audio), docking connector
Battery 6000 mAh h (stated up to 12 hours of autonomous work in video viewing mode)
Sizes and weight 237 × 16 × 9.6 mm, 429 g (434 g at LTE-option)
Color solutions gREY-black
OS. Android 7.0
Built-in speakers there are four speakers
Sensor fingerprint there is
Extra features pen S Pen, recognizing 4096 levels of clicking
Card goods on Yandex.Market ,

Prices for LTE version:

Prices for the Wi-Fi version:

Unfortunately, the device came to us without retail packaging, so we can not say anything about the delivery set. But the characteristics are quite interesting. The dimensions remained the same as Samsung Galaxy Tab S2, but the weight and thickness increased, albeit slightly.

The Qualcomm 2016 flagship processor is used - Snapdragon 820. In 2017, there are more productive solutions, but, nevertheless, this SOC remains very and very fast. However, we will talk about this in more detail in the testing section.

RAM - 4 gigabytes. On the one hand, in the flagship "Chinese" meets and more (6 GB), and on the other - the cost of LPDDR4 is sufficiently high, and for most tasks there is enough such volume.

Another nice feature is support for the pen s Pen, which now comes complete with a tablet.

If the last version of the tablet was plastic, then in this Korean company moved to current trends - the widespread use of glass and metal. It looks definitely very beautiful (especially on the shop window), but from the point of view of ease of use, this approach, in my opinion, is not the best. The black version was very and very stamp, it is noticeable even on the rim around the screen.

At the bottom there is a single protruding button, combined, sensory-mechanical. It can be configured to trigger both from touch and from pressing. It is also located a fingerprint scanner, which can be used including for the awakening of the tablet from sleep mode. Touch buttons "Home" and "Context Menu" are located outside the screen and not "eaten" the precious space. True, their position cannot be changed, it is bad.

Charging and synchronization connectors, as well as a headset connector are located on the bottom facility of the device. Here you can see the lattices of two of the four stereo speakers.

For charging and sync, the USB Type-C connector is used. In my opinion, this is an unconditional plus: once useful to them, you no longer want to return to the Micro-USB harp.

On the left side of the device (if you keep it in a portrait position, the buttons to yourself) is the connector for external keyboard. Unfortunately, at our disposal it was not.

In promotional photos, the keyboard looks very similar to the one that was at Samsung Galaxy Tab S2. That was convenient enough when working on the table, but completely uncomfortable if you try to place the tablet on the knees.

Management bodies are focused on the right. Here and the on-shut-off button, and the volume adjustment rocker. Also on the right face there is a tray for the SIM card and the MicroSD card.

The tray dual, but "two-one", it is clear, not taken.

The quality of the assembly and materials of the case - at the highest level.

From above there are two more speakers of the stereo.

The face is not "monolithic" - they have plastic inserts. Otherwise, the developers of the tablet would be very difficult to make the LTE version.

At the back of the glossy tablet, collects fingerprints just fine. Apparently, the developers counted that most of the time he will be carried out in the case.

Camera rim stands out of surface slightly, so it is convenient to use the tablet, even if it lies on the table.

Despite the fact that in a set with the device, the stylus is supplied, a special opening for its storage (as in the NOTE smartphones) is not here, you will have to get acquainted to not lose it.

The stylus itself is very convenient, with an extra button, perfectly lies in hand.

Detailed examination with the use of measuring instruments was conducted by the section editor "" and "" Alexey Kudryavtsev. We present his expert opinion on the screen of the sample under study.

The front surface of the screen is made in the form of a glass plate with a mirror-smooth surface resistant to the appearance of scratches. Judging by the reflection of objects, the anti-reflective properties of the screen is worse than the screen (hereinafter just Nexus 7). For clarity, we give a photo on which the white surface is reflected in the screens (left - Nexus 7, on the right - Samsung Galaxy Tab S3, then they can be distinguished by size):

SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB S3 screen is a bit lighter (brightness of photographs 140 against 114 at Nexus 7) and has a light bluish shade. Two of the reflected objects in the Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 screen is very weak, it suggests that there is no air interval between the screen layers. Due to the smaller number of boundaries (type of glass / air) with highly different refractive refractive rates, the screens without a balloon look better in conditions of intense exterior illumination, but their repair in the event of a cracked exterior glass costs much more expensive, since it is necessary to change the entire screen. On the outer surface of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 screen there is a special oleophobic (fat-repellent) coating (efficient, better than Nexus 7), so the traces of the fingers are removed significantly easier, and appear at a lesser speed than in the case of conventional glass.

When displaying a white field into full screen and with manual control, its maximum value was 285 cd / m² under normal conditions and rises to 375 kD / m² at a very bright light. It is also necessary to take into account the fact that in this case, the smaller the white area on the screen, the brighter, that is, the actual maximum brightness of white areas will be almost always higher than the specified value, for example, when withdrawing a white field on half of the screen and black on another half, we For the above conditions, 325 cd / m² and 435 kD / m² values \u200b\u200bwere obtained. As a result, readability in the afternoon in the sun should be quite good. The minimum value is 1.3 kD / m². The reduced brightness level without problems allows the use of the device even in complete darkness. It works automatic brightness adjustment over the illumination sensor (it is located to the right of the logo on the front panel). The operation of this function depends on the provision of brightness adjustment, the user can try to set the desired brightness level under current conditions. If, in the conditions of the office, the brightness slider is removed to maximum, then in complete darkness, the auturance function reduces the brightness of up to 17 cd / m² (normally), in conditions of an artificial light of the office (about 550 LC) sets 285 cd / m² (slightly high), in Very bright environment (corresponds to a clear day outdoor day, but without direct sunlight - 20,000 LCs or a little more) increases to 285 cd / m² (something will be seen), and the brightness is conditionally increased to 380 cd / m². If, in the office, the slider set the brightness is slightly smaller, the screen brightness for the four conditions indicated above is as follows: 15, 220, 285 and 380 kD / m² (perfect combination). It turns out that the auto-adjustment function of brightness works adequately and to some extent allows the user to customize its work under individual requirements. At any level of brightness, there is a significant modulation with a frequency of approximately 239 Hz. Figure below shows the dependences of the brightness (vertical axis) from time to time (horizontal axis) for several brightness setting values:

It can be seen that on the maximum and close brightness of the brightness of the modulation amplitude is not very big, in the end there is no visible flicker. However, when a brightness decreases, modulation with a large relative amplitude appears, the presence of such modulation can already be seen in the test for the presence of a stroboscopic effect or simply with the quick movement of the eyes. Depending on individual sensitivity, such flicker may cause increased fatigue.

This screen uses the Super Amoled matrix - an active matrix on organic LEDs. A full-color image is created using subpixels of three colors - red (R), green (G) and blue (b) equal to quantity. This is confirmed by a microfotography fragment:

For comparison, you can familiarize yourself with the screens used in your mobile technology.

The screen is characterized by excellent viewing angles. True, white color with deviation even in small angles alternately acquires a light blue and green and pinkish shade, but the black color remains just black under any corners. It is so black that the contrast parameter in this case is not applicable. For comparison, we give the photos on which Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 on the screens (profile Main) And the second comparison member is displayed the same images, while the brightness of the screens is initially installed about 200 kD / m², and the color balance on the camera is forcibly switched to 6500 K.

White field:

Note good uniformity of brightness and color tone of the white field.

The color rendition is good, color in moderation saturated, the color balance of the screens varies slightly. Recall that photo can not To serve as a reliable source of information about the quality of color reproduction and is given only for conditional visual illustration. In particular, a pronounced reddish shade of white and gray fields, present in the photographs of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 screen, with perpendicular view visually absent, which is confirmed by hardware tests using a spectrophotometer. The reason is that the spectral sensitivity of the camera's matrix inaccurately coincides with this characteristic of human vision. Photography above received after selecting profile Main In the screen settings, all of them are four:

Profile Adaptive display There is some automatic adjustment of color reproduction under the type of displayed image and the surrounding conditions:

Saturation and color contrast are greatly enlarged, it looks terrible. What happens when choosing two remaining profiles, is shown below.

Movie Amoled. :

Saturation and color contrast are also enlarged, but not so much.

Photo AMOLED. :

Saturation is slightly lower, but the color contrast is slightly higher than in the case Movie Amoled..

Now at an angle of about 45 degrees to the plane and to the side of the screen (profile Main). White field:

The brightness at an angle in both screens has decreased noticeably (in order to avoid strong blackout, the shutter speed is increased in comparison with previous photos), but in the case of the Samsung tablet, the brightness drop is expressed much less. As a result, with a formally the same brightness, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 screen visually looks much more brighter (in comparison with LCD screens), since the mobile device screen often has to be viewed at least at a low angle. And test picture:

It can be seen that the colors did not change much from both screens and the brightness of the Samsung tablet at an angle is noticeably higher. Switching the status of the matrix elements is performed almost instantly, but a step of approximately 17 ms width can be present on the switch front (which corresponds to the screen update frequency in 60 Hz). For example, it looks like a brightness dependence on time when moving from black to white and back:

In some conditions, the presence of such a step can lead to loops stretching for moving objects. However, dynamic scenes in films on OLED screens are characterized by high definition and even some "dongy" movements.

Built according to 32 points with an equal interval in the numerical value of the shade of a gray gamma curve showed that there is no significant dive in the lights or in the shadows. An indicator of approximating power function equal to 2.11, which is slightly less than the standard value of 2.2, while the real gamma curve is somewhat deviated from the power dependence:

Recall that in the case of OLED screens, the brightness of the image fragments is dynamically changing in accordance with the nature of the displayed image - decreases for bright images in general. As a result, the obtained dependence of brightness from the shade (gamma curve) is most likely not a little corresponds to the gamma curve of the static image, since the measurements were carried out with a consistent output of shades of gray almost full screen.

Color coverage in the case of profile Adaptive display Very wide:

In profile Movie Amoled. Coverage is a little already:

When choosing a profile Photo AMOLED. Coverage is pressed to the Adobe RGB boundaries:

When choosing a profile Main Coverage is compressed to SRGB boundaries:

No correction spectra components are very well divided:

In case of profile Main With the maximum correction, the components of the colors are already noticeably mixed up to each other:

Note that on screens with a wide color coverage without the corresponding color correction of ordinary images optimized for SRGB devices, look unnaturally saturated. Hence the recommendation: In most cases, watch movies, photos and everything is better when choosing a profile Mainand only if the photo is made on installing Adobe RGB, it makes sense to switch the profile on Photo AMOLED.. Profile Movie Amoled.Despite the name, the least suitable for watching movies and in general, anything.

Balance of shades on a gray scale good. The color temperature is close to 6500 K, while on a significant area of \u200b\u200bthe scale of gray, this parameter changes not very strongly, which improves the visual perception of the balance of colors. The deviation from the spectrum of an absolutely black body (ΔE) to the most part of the gray scale remains below 10 units, which is considered a good indicator for the consumer device, and this parameter also changes rigorously:

(The darkest areas of the gray scale in most cases can not be considered, since the balance of colors does not matter, and the measurement error of the color characteristics on the low brightness is large.)

Let's summarize. The screen has a sufficiently high maximum brightness and has good anti-glare properties, so the device is most likely, without any problems, you can enjoy outdoors even a summer sunny day. In complete dark, brightness can be reduced to a comfortable value. It is permissible to use the automatic brightness adjustment mode that works adequately. The advantages of the screen should include an effective oleophobic coating, as well as close to SRGB color coverage and a good color balance. At the same time we remind about the general advantages of OLED screens: true black color (if nothing is reflected in the screen), noticeably less than that of the LCD, the drop in the brightness of the image at a look at an angle. The disadvantages include modulating screen brightness. In users who are particularly sensitive to flicker, due to this, increased fatigue may occur. Nevertheless, in general, the quality of the screen is high.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 is running Android 7.0 Nougat with its own software shell.

The general logic of the shell is classic, with desktops and with a separate application menu.

The notification curtain is convenient, in bright colors, it is possible to configure notifications or disconnect them for specific applications.

Settings are also redrawn and conveniently combined, there are tips and search.

One of the main "chips" of the new tablet compared to the old is compatibility with the pen. There is a special software for him, in general, much more comfortable than S-Pen, which was before. Use the notebook is easy, it is possible to draw and choose different "brushes". Unfortunately, I am not an artist, so I can't test the quality of the pen - I can only say that it really draws differently depending on tilt and pressing.

There are such pleasant additions as password-protected folders, as well as the ability to run "two identical applications" (not all applications are compatible with it).

Another nice feature is the ability to run applications in a small window in overlay mode (again, only those applications that support it). You can also configure, for example, blocking notifications from different applications. Expected to have work with the Samsung cloud.

Since the first Korean shells, a lot of time has passed, the developers have worked fruitful, today to use the SAMSUNG shell is convenient and pleasant.

As for the communication part, here Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 is no less inferior modern smartphones. The device works standard on 2G GSM and 3G WCDMA networks, and also has the support of the fourth-generation LTE networks, and the maximum number of frequency ranges is maintained, including those used by domestic operators FDD LTE BAND 3, 7 and 20. In practice, the device confidently It was recorded and worked in 4G networks, quickly carried out a repeated connection after the gap, did not lose touch in the zones of uncertain reception.

The tablet knows how to work in two Wi-Fi bands, supporting wi-Fi Standard 802.11ac, so with quality and speed wireless transmission He has no data. There is Bluetooth 4.2, but support for NFC hero review turned out to be deprived. Wi-Fi Direct is supported, you can organize a wireless access point through Wi-Fi channels or Bluetooth. The USB Type-C Connector supports the connection of external devices in the USB OTG mode, while the adapter with USB Type-C on HDMI in our case has not earned.

The telephone application supports Smart Dial, that is, during the dialing of the phone number immediately, the search first letters in contacts are immediately performed.

Testing in benchmarks showed that the tablet is fine: fast RAM, excellent recording speed on the internal flash, and total performance Platforms at height.

Testing a graphic subsystem in 3DMark game tests, GFXBENCHMARK and Bonsai Benchmark:

SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB S3 Huawei MediaPad M3. ASUS ZENPAD 8.0 (Z380KL) Huawei MediaPad M2 8.0 Alcatel OneTouch Hero 8
Bonsai Benchmark.
(more - better)
4189 (60 FPS) 3369 (48 FPS) 1475 (21 FPS) 3662 (52 FPS) 1357 (19 fps)
Epic Citadel (High Quality) 60 fps 58 FPS. 55 FPS. 59 FPS. 51 FPS.
3DMark Ice Storm (Unlimited) 29765 20114 4305 11443 7102
3DMark Ice Storm Sling Shot
(more - better)
2592 575
GFXBENCHMark Manhattan ES 3.1 (OnScreen) 19 fps 3 fps
GFXBENCHMark Manhattan ES 3.1 (1080p offscreen) 32 fps 6 fps
GFXBENCHMARK T-REX (OnScreen) 59 FPS. 16 fps 9 fps 15 FPS. 11 FPS.
GFXBENCHMARK T-REX (1080p offscreen) 91 FPS. 23 fps 5 fps 16 fps 11 FPS.

It would be strange to expect a different result from such a powerful bundle of the processor and a graphics card.

Testing in the latest version of GEEKBENCH:

Testing in Antutu:

As for the benchmarks to estimate the speed of the JavaScript engine, it is necessary to always make a discount on the fact that they are significantly dependent on the browser in them, in which the comparison can be truly correct only on the same OS and browsers, and such an opportunity is available when testing not always. In the case of Android OS, we always try to use Google Chrome.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 platform is almost topped to date. It is safe to say that the productivity of this tablet with the margin is enough for several years.

Theoretically possible support for adapters for output to an external image device, we could not be checked due to the lack of an adapter variant connected to the USB Type-C port, so I had to limit ourselves to testing the display of the video files to the screen itself. To do this, we used a set of test files with moving on one division per frame with an arrow and a rectangle (see ""). Screenshots with shutter speed in 1 C helped to determine the nature of the output of video files with various parameters: resolution ranged (1280 per 720 (720p), 1920 at 1080 (1080p) and 3840 at 2160 (4K) pixels) and frame rate (24, 25, 30, 50 and 60 frames / s). In tests, we used the MX Player video player in the "hardware" mode. Test results are reduced to the table:

File Uniformity Pass
oK few
oK not
oK not
oK not
oK not
oK not
oK not
oK not
oK few

By the frame output criterion, the quality of video files playback on the screen of the device itself is good, since frames (or frames of frames) can be outlined with more or less uniform intervals and in most cases without frames of frames. Also note that the screen update frequency is slightly less typical 60 Hz, so in the case of files from 60 frame / s one frame there is no no, yes skipped. When playing video files with a resolution of 1920 to 1080 (1080p) on the tablet screen, the image of the video file is displayed exactly along the wide screen boundary. The clarity of the picture is high, but not ideal, since it is not anywhere from interpolation to the screen allowance. However, it is possible to switch to the "one to one pixels one" mode for the experiment, there will be no interpolation. There are no artifacts on the test worlds. The brightness range displayed on the screen actually corresponds to the standard range 16-235: in the shadows of the entire pair of shades merged with black, and all gradations are displayed in the lights. Note that in the area of \u200b\u200bthe darkest shades on the size of the gray variation of the color tone is insignificant.

Below is the heat rear Surfaces obtained after 10 minutes of battery test operation in the GFXBenchMark program:

It can be seen that heating is very localized above the center and close to the right edge, which apparently corresponds to the location of the SOC chip. According to the heat frame, the maximum heating was 41 degrees (at the ambient temperature of 24 degrees), it is medium heating in this test.

The SAMSUNG Galaxy Tab S3 Tab Sound Sound System is positioned as Highyandova - during the presentation of the device at the MWC exhibition, Samsung's representatives especially found that the audioview was developed in conjunction with AKG.

Despite the fact that in the tablet, already four dynamics, to the quadrophone, the case, of course, did not come, here the most common stereo. Additional speakers are used for a more uniform distribution of sound in space both in portrait and landscape mode.

In itself, the sound is distinct, with good positioning in space. Due to the fact that the speakers are successfully located, they are difficult to block during the game or watching movies. Basi is good, but they, on my subjective look, is not enough.

The camera is rarely the main reason for buying a tablet, but many use it for everyday filming. In addition, photographing tablets is popular among the elderly who are easier to build a frame on the big screen.

Image with good color reproduction, though, in my opinion, a little paler than I would like. Please note that the JPEG compression level is not very high - small parts are not lubricated.

Another picture for testing small details. In the photo many foliage and large illumination differences, but the camera still copes well.

Geometric distortions are weak, it is uncharacteristic for chambers with this viewing angle - it is possible that some methods of automatic correction are used.

When shooting in the room, the quality of the pictures falls, while still remaining not bad.

The camera can even provide a small blur background.

If necessary, you can even try to make macro.

The work with the front camera is not so good. Apparently, she has no autofocus, and all images are slightly defocused. Nevertheless, for Skype and video calls of this camera more than enough.

With confidence it can be said that Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 is one of the best main cameras among all the tablets. In quality, it approximately corresponds to the one that is installed in the Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 smartphone.

The capacitance of the non-removable battery installed in the Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 is 6000 mA · h - for the tablet it is not so much, especially considering the large screen with high resolution. It is clear that in this way the developers were able to achieve a small mass of the device, but autonomy slightly suffered. The tablet is clearly not a long-liver, although the failure level of autonomy can not call, everything is there an average. Testing was carried out without the use of any energy-saving functions.

Uninterrupted reading in the Moon + Reader program (with a standard, bright theme, with autolist) with a minimum comfortable level of brightness (the brightness was set to 100 cd / m²) lasts about 15 hours. When you continuously view video from YouTube in high quality (720p) with the same level of brightness through the Wi-Fi home network, the device operates at least 12 hours. In 3D-games mode, the device works only 4 hours - the high screen resolution and high load on a powerful SOC affects the high-speed SOC.

The tablet has a fast charging function, but unfortunately, at our disposal there was no complete charger. From the Adaptive Smart Charging charger, which comes with the Samsung Galaxy S8 + smartphone, the tablet was charged about 2.5 hours. Wireless charging tablet does not support.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 has already enrolled on sale in Russia, its official value is 50 thousand rubles per version with Wi-Fi and 60 thousand per version with LTE. Both modifications can be found a little cheaper, you can always look current prices on Yandex.Market on the links: and. Of course, the price is high, however it is worth noting that this is a top solution, with the highest productivity, good autonomy, a beautiful screen. SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB S3 is now one of the best offerings on the market among the Android tablets.

SAMSUNG recently introduced a new lineup of flagship tablets: Galaxy Tab S. For today's day, the line is presented with two gadgets: with 10.5-inch and 8.4-inch screens. 8.4-inch came to us for the test - about him and tell.

SUPER AMOLED 8.4 '' screen with a resolution of 2560x1600 pixels, the mass of only 298 grams, 3 GB of RAM, about 10 hours of continuous stand-alone work.

SAMSUNG Overview Galaxy Tab S: New flagship tablet

Many, by the way, were surprised that Samsung would be "forgotten", that the company's portfolio already has flagship tablets: Galaxy Note Pro. Although, it seems to us, nothing has forgotten anything, but simply decided to rename a ruler by holding an analogy with smartphones where the SAMSUNG top models are available under the names of Galaxy S and Galaxy Note. However, if in the case of smartphones, the difference between the Lines S and Note is to diagonally, the tablets are not observed. However, Galaxy Note Tab, which are also issued by Samsung, is still some other devices: equipped feather Wacom and a special sensory layer for him and supplied software To support the pen and numerous "feathers" functions, which, however, were not very in demand.


Apple iPad Mini Retina LG G Pad 8.3
Screen

SUPER AMOLED 8,4 ''

2560x1600 Pix. (WQXGA)

TFT IPS 7.9 ''

2048x1536 Pix.

TFT IPS 8.3 ''

1920x1200 Pix.

Pixel density screen 359 PPI 324 PPI 273 PPI
CPU

SAMSUNG EXYNOS 5420 (32-bit)

4x 1.3 GHz + 4x 1.9 GHz

Apple A7 (64-bit)

Qualcomm Snapdragon 600.

Video processor Mali-T628. PowerVR G6430. Adreno 320.
Motion coprocessor not M7 (Cortex-M3, ArmV7-M) not

LTE support

(in Cellular version)

yes yes not
RAM 3 GBIT. 1 GB 2 GB
Memory for data

MicroSD (up to 128 GB)

16/32/64/128 GBIT.

MicroSD (up to 64 GB)

Rear camera 8 mp. 5 mp. 5 mp.
Front-camera 2.1 MP. 1.2 MP. 1.3 MP.
Gabarits. 212.8x125.6x6.6 mm 200x134,7x7.5 mm 216x126x8 mm
Weight 298 g 331 g (341 g - 3G) 338 g
Price i 20000-23000 i 16000-33000 i 11600.

Source: zoom.cnews.

As you can see, SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB S 8.4 is not direct competitors. iPad mini Retina - competitor conditional, because The worlds of tablets on iOS and Android are very weakly intersect. Most often, buyers when choosing a tablet are guided by either the ipad only rule, or "anything, if only Apple." LG G Pad 8.3, on the other hand, it is already outdated for a minimum for a year, and therefore, too, in direct competitors is not very suitable.

Appearance

The tablet is made in the style of others. galaxy gadgets 2014 year. Unity of style - a sign of a serious approach. At the same time, it is not so easy to confuse with other tablets and smartphones from Samsung, but with the products of other companies - and do not confuse, if at least something to understand this.

Appearance SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB S 8.4

First of all, it is worth noting a rather narrow frame around the screen. They make the tablet really compact. With a diagonal of 8.4 inches, which is 0.5 inches more than the iPad mini (Retina), Galaxy Tab S is already, and therefore it is more convenient to keep one hand. Although, at the same time, it is a little longer - due to the ratio of the sides of the screen 16: 9, and not 4: 3, like the iPad.

SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB S 8.4 in hand

Under the screen - typical of Samsung products block buttons.

SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB S 8.4 buttons

On the right end - all the necessary buttons and connectors, except audio. Here you can see: Turns on / lock button, Volume control swing, IR port for control household appliances (For example, televisions are supported by the TVs of most well-known and not very manufacturers), microSD slot and a micro-SIM slot.

SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB S 8.4 right end

Bottom is a Micro-USB for charging and synchronization, as well as a 3.5 mm connector for connecting headphones or headsets.

SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB S 8.4

By the way, the tablet is equipped with stereo speakers - they are located on the lower and upper end. If you turn the tablet horizontally, as when watching movies, they will create a stereo taison for such dimensions. This, by the way, is distinguished by the same iPad, where stereo speakers are located on one end.

SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB S 8.4

On the back side, you can only find an 8-megapixel camera lens and a diode flash (and in our case - also a sticker with a test sample number).

Screen

In both tablets (Galaxy Tab S 8.4 and Galaxy Tab S 10.5), Super AMOLED screen is used, but if a traditional RGB stripe layout is used in 10.5-inch, then in 8.4-inch - Pentile. However, with such a high pixel density (359 PPI) it is not so easy to notice.

Setting screen color reproduction

We have no complaints about the screen of the screen (we will remind, in many gadgets from Samsung there is the ability to adjust the screen color reproduction - from the cinema-neutral to acid-bright), and to the stock of brightness too. The viewing angles are maximal, although it is necessary to remember that the amoled screens can be given to violet at certain angles of view.

Software

Traditionally, the product of the Galaxy line comes with a pre-installed TouchWiz sheath. For someone, this is a plus, for someone minus - the question is subjective. It seems to us that the shell is generally not bad: quite functional and not very overloaded.

Lock screen and main desktop panel

Additional desktop panels

Top Menu

Menu Settings

To date, Galaxy Tab S is running Android 4.4.2 OS. In our test, about 50 and applications were pre-installed, which we consider some excess - the uninitiated user will have to work for a long time what. And remove unnecessary standard applicationsI will not remind you.

Pre-installed sAMSUNG applications Galaxy Tab S 8.4

Separately, it is worth noting that the Samsung Galaxy tablets equipped with a cellular module are traditionally endowed with full-fledged telephone features - Here is observed, again, the difference from Apple iPad, in which the cellular module is used only for batch data (Internet access). Galaxy Tab S 8.4 Dimensions allow you to even talk on it as an ordinary "tube", applying it to the ear (though, agree, it looks still quite ridiculous), but also a stereo headset, including wireless, no one has canceled.

SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB S 8.4 Tablet Interface

We do not exclude that someone will even leave the Galaxy Tab S 8.4 as the only device, instead of the phone and tablet. People with smartphones, whose screen is already more than 6 inches.

By the way, it is most convenient to print on a virtual keyboard in a vertical orientation, with two hands:

Touchwiz Interface Keyboard in Portrait Orientation

Touchwiz Interface Keyboard in Landscape Orientation

Special thanks to the manufacturer for the fact that the numbers and letters are located on the same keyboard section - it is not necessary to switch once again.

Performance

From the point of view of the hardware filling, Galaxy Tab S is fine. Even in ANTUTU, its performance is not too far behind smartphone Galaxy S5.

SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB S 8.4 Performance Measurement Performance In Antutu Benchmark

And in Benchmark Unreal Epic Citadel, the minimum values \u200b\u200bof the FPS (number of frames per second) and sometimes lowered until 15-18.

Performance measurements Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 in Epic Citadel

The games, however, are completely worn, although not as fast as I would like. One of the most "hard", from the point of view of graphics, games for today, Frontline Commando 2, "on the eye" gives 20-25 frames per second, i.e. It is quite "playing", but there is still not enough smoothness.

Here Android (such a problem is observed in all "Retina" -Plaves on Android, and not just the Galaxy Tab S) still far behind the iOS.

Camera

Traditionally, the tablets with the quality of the chamber do not shine, but in the room, as it seems to us, the Galaxy Tab s the result is not bad. No worse than when shooting on the street. Although, even on a cloudy day, noticeably as far as the narrow dynamic range is here.

Gallery of pictures when you press a thumbnail will open a full-sized image

Considering that the dimensions of Galaxy Tab S 8.4 are not very different from smartphone-blocks, the idea of \u200b\u200bphotographing such a tablet no longer seems to us absurd.

Autonomy

Unfortunately, Antutu Tester stably at the Galaxy Tab S 8.4 refused to work, and therefore we can judge the effectiveness of the battery exclusively from experience. Well, it is impossible not to note the jump, which made Android tablets in general and Samsung Galaxy Tab in particular - if earlier 10 hours continuous iPad work It seemed something unattainable for competitors, now it is quite real numbers: indeed in video viewing mode (depends on the codec, however), reading books or viewing web pages Tablet Galaxy Tab S 8.4 is able to hold out from one charge for 8-10 hours. But if you play, it will discharge much faster - hours for 5-6.

TOTAL

Fans of SAMSUNG techniques, and indeed Android tablets, must be satisfied: - really good gadget, compact enough for such a diagonal screen, powerful. Well, the screen itself also pleases and color reproduction and brightness and resolution. Definitely, this is one of the best Samsung tablets, if not the best.

As for competitors (if we talk about the model with an 8.4 '' screen), then besides the same iPad mini Retina and last year's LG G Pad 8.3 does not come to mind. Numerous 7-inch Android tablets are a slightly different class, and the dimensions are not so impressive yet, like Galaxy Tab S 8.4.

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