Just days before Galaxy Unpacked , Samsung held a last-minute online event today to showcase its latest addition to the Galaxy family : the new Galaxy Tab S5e . This very affordable tablet aims to be the most budget-friendly option in the Galaxy lineup.
Features of the Galaxy Tab S5e
The device measures just 5,5 millimeters thick and weighs 400 grams, figures that place it significantly below the 11-inch iPad Pro, which is 5,9 millimeters thick and weighs 468 grams. This Galaxy Tab S5e costs only $399, making its price truly tempting for many users. The model is presented as the ideal solution for users seeking a multimedia device for watching videos, playing games, browsing the internet, and even performing some productivity tasks.
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Its 7.040 mAh battery promises up to 14 hours of battery life, and the device also comes equipped with Bixby 2.0 , an intelligent assistant that allows you to interact with the tablet and even control external smart devices around your home. Its Super AMOLED screen will continue to offer the excellent image quality of its predecessors, and to further encourage multimedia use, the Galaxy Tab S5e comes with a free 4-month subscription to YouTube Premium.
- 10,5-inch screen with 16:10 format (2.560 x 1.600 pixels)
- Snapdragon 670 a (2.0GHz dual core and 1,7GHz six core)
- 4GB / 6GB RAM
- 64GB/128GB storage expandable up to 512GB with microSD
- 13-megapixel camera and 8-megapixel front camera
- 4 AKG stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos
- 802.11 Wi-Fi a / b / g / n / ac
- Bluetooth 5.0
- Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyroscope, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, RGB Light Sensor
- 245 x 160 x 5,5 mm
- Weight 400g
- USB 3.1 type C
- Battery 7.040 mAh
Built for connectivity and entertainment.
Introducing the new Samsung #GalaxyTabS5e. A Lot more tablet in a lot thinner frame.
Learn more: https://t.co/cVT9TD07w8 pic.twitter.com/l3GKmz2Fgf— Samsung Mobile (@SamsungMobile) February 15, 2019
Direct connection to your phone
Another new software feature also relates to the phone. This new Galaxy Tab S5e includes Call and Message Continuity , a function that allows you to receive calls and messages on your Samsung phone directly to the tablet, so you don't miss any calls and don't have to keep an eye on another device while using the tablet. This feature requires devices running Android Pie and is only compatible between Samsung devices.
Price and Availability
This new Galaxy Tab S5e will arrive in Spain starting in April, and although Samsung has not given details of the price in euros, we do know that the price in dollars will be $399.