The S2 moble is one of Samsung’s continued attempts to compete in the mid-range market against the onslaught of Chinese devices. While previous attempts weren’t particularly impressive, perhaps this time the company has managed to get the price-to-performance ratio right.
The Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 is Samsung’s latest flagship mini-tablet. It targets the same segment of the market as Apple’s new iPad Mini 4.
Packed with custom Samsung technologies and a new, refreshingly slick design, the Galaxy Tab S2 is one of the best Android tablets on the market. But its use of Samsung’s TouchWiz skin will delay how fast it will be updated to Android Marshmallow.
Traditionally, Samsung has always struggled to compete with Apple in the design arena. However, in 2014 this all changed when Samsung unveiled its flagship Galaxy S6 smartphone.
The handset features a stellar design of metal and Gorilla Glass, and made past Samsung devices look like cheap, plastic toys. Thankfully, with the release of the Galaxy Tab S2, Samsung’s continued its design push and created one of its best-looking tablets to date.
The tablet has metal sides, a matte-finish plastic rear and Gorilla Glass front. While the back is plastic, it feels significantly sturdier and top-end than past Samsung tablets. This is in part due to its slightly rubberised finish, which helps it ward of scratches.
During an accidental drop-test onto a carpeted floor, the Galaxy Tab S2 proved it’s well built. It survived the experience scratch-, chip- and crack-free.
Measuring in at 135 x 199 x 5.6mm and weighing 265g ( Wi-Fi-only) , the tablet is comfortable to hold and small and light enough to be carried around in a satche.