The Galaxy Tab S4 is the latest flagship tablet from Samsung, and for Galaxy Tab S2 owners, it may look like an enticing upgrade. And there's certainly a lot to like on the Galaxy Tab S4. It's got a Super AMOLED display with 16:10 aspect ratio so you can enjoy movies and YouTube videos on the entire screen, four speakers with Dolby Atmos support, a desktop-like interface thanks to the built-in DeX mode, and a bigger battery.
Our review will go into detail about what makes the Galaxy Tab S4 tick (and what doesn't), but if you're wondering what the new tablet offers compared to the Galaxy Tab S2, our specs comparison table is a good place to get started. To see the differences between the Galaxy Tab S4 and Galaxy Tab S3, check out this article. For complete Galaxy Tab S4 specs, head over to our devices section.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 vs. Galaxy Tab S2
| Galaxy Tab S4 | Galaxy Tab S2 9.7/8.0 | |
| Display | 10.5-inch Super AMOLED, 2560 x 1600, 16:10 Aspect Ratio |
9.7-inch/8.0-inch Super AMOLED, 2048 x 1536, 4:3 Aspect Ratio
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| HDR | Yes | No |
| S Pen | Yes | No |
| Operating System | Android 8.1 Oreo | Android 5.0.2 Lollipop (Android 6.0.1 on some models) |
| Processor | Snapdragon 835 |
Exynos 5433/Snapdragon 652
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| RAM | 4GB | 3GB |
| Storage | 64GB/256GB | 32/64GB |
| microSD Card | up to 400GB | up to 256GB |
| Rear-facing camera | 13MP, Autofocus, LED flash, HDR, 4K Video Recording |
8 MP, Autofocus, Full HD video recording
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| Front-facing camera | 8MP | 2.1MP |
| Loudspeakers | Quad Stereo, Tuned by AKG with Dolby Atmos support |
Dual speakers
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| Wireless Connectivity | LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 5.0 |
LTE, Dual-Band Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac MIMI, Bluetooth 4.1, Wi-Fi Direct
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| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
GPS, GLONASS
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| USB | USB 3.1 Type-C |
USB 2.0 (microUSB)
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light, Iris scanner, Gyroscope, Hall, Proximity, RGB | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, RGB Light Sensor |
| Keyboard Case | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 164.3 x 249.3 x 7.1mm | Tab S2 9.7: 237.3 x 169 x 5.6mm Tab S2 8.0: 198.6 x 134.8 x 5.6mm |
| Weight | 482g (Wi-Fi) / 483g (LTE) | Tab S2 9.7: 389g (Wi-Fi) / 392g (LTE) Tab S2 8.0: 265g (Wi-Fi) / 272g (LTE) |
| Battery | 7,300 mAh with fast charging | 5,870 mAh |
