SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB A7 REVIEW: THE VERSATILE TABLET FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
Technology is now an integral parts of our lives, especially in this historical period linked to the pandemic. Kids are doing distance learning with applications like Google Meet, while parents need to have different technology products available. techwadia
Buying a good quality tablet now can be a winning move, as
it allows the little ones to have a tool to follow the video lessons and carry
out other activities, as well as the older ones to find a support device at
home that could always be useful. In this context, the review of Samsung Galaxy
Tab A7 arrives , a device sold at a price of about 300 euros on Amazon Italy
through resellers (3 / 32GB, LTE).
Design and unboxing
The sales package is a white box with a render on the front.
Inside, in addition to the tablet, we find a USB Type-C cable, a 7.8W charger ,
the pin for extracting the SIM compartment (a nanoSIM + slot for microSD) and
various manuals. A no-frills equipment, which goes straight to the point. So
does the design of the Galaxy Tab A7, which is certainly not all-screen, but
aims to ensure a high-quality feel right out of the box.
Holding the tablet vertically, the large screen is
accompanied by a front camera positioned on the right, while on the back there
is the impressive single photo sensor positioned at the top left.
The tablet is well built, also considering the use of metal,
which helps to make the device resistant and sturdy. Just above the rear sensor
are the speakers, while on the right we find the microphone, volume rocker and
power button. On the left peeps the trolley for the SIM, while at the bottom
there are 3.5 mm audio jack for headphones , speakers, microphone and USB
Type-C port.
The color we have had the opportunity to try is the Dark
Gray one, which perhaps does not completely do justice to the tablet. However,
there is also a Gold color on the market, so the possibility of choice is not
lacking. Summing up, the design of Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 convinces , without
revolutionizing in any way what has already been shown by other solutions on
the market.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 data sheet and software
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 features a 10.4-inch TFT screen with
WUXGA + resolution (2000 x 1200 pixels). The edges are quite visible, but this
is normal for a tablet of this type. The display itself is great, as it has
well-balanced colors and a good maximum brightness. The only aspect that made
us turn up our noses a bit is the automatic brightness, which tends a little
too much downwards. Despite this, the panel is of quality and will not
disappoint the user to whom the product is aimed.
Sure, it's not an AMOLED screen, but a great TFT. There is
no shortage of Widevine L1 DRMs, so it is possible to view the contents of platforms
such as Netflix and Amazon Prime Video in Full HD.
Under the body we find a Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 octa-core
processor operating at the maximum frequency of 2 GHz (4 x 2.0 GHz + 4 x 1.8
GHz), flanked by an Adreno 610 GPU, 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal memory
(expandable via microSD up to 1TB). It is certainly not the most performing
device on the market, but Galaxy Tab A7 can be used well in everyday use and
for a tablet sold around 300 euros this is what counts. We find support for 4G
LTE, 3.5mm audio jack for headphones, USB Type-C 2.0, Bluetooth 5.0 and Wi-Fi
802.11 a / b / g / n / ac. In short, there is everything you need.
The battery is 7040 mAh and guarantees a good autonomy.
Providing you with concrete data in the tablet field is more difficult than in
the smartphone world, as someone could use the device only at certain times of
the day. Using Galaxy Tab A7 as the main device, you can always reach the end
of the day even with heavy use. By making it, however, a sporadic use for the
classic daily activities, you can also safely make a week of use.
Too bad for the presence in the package of a 7.8W charger,
although the tablet actually supports up to 15W with charger sold separately.
Recharging is therefore not the fastest, but we are on values that are all in
all normal for a tablet of this type.
Coming to the software, we find Android 10 with One UI 2.5
customization and security patch of September 1, 2020, at the time of writing.
The features offered are of the most disparate and if you have already used a
Samsung smartphone you already know them. Just to mention some interesting
possibilities, we find the Night mode, the double tap to turn on the screen and
the functionality that allows you to open the Camera or an application of your
choice by double pressing the power button.
Also not to be underestimated is the Samsung Kids mode,
which sets up a safe environment where children can play and learn with
educational content. From adventures such as those of the Village of the
Friends of Crocro to the personal magical voice, passing through the Camera and
Browser configured by the parents: there is everything you need to entertain
the little ones. The Samsung Kids mode is activated by means of a special quick
toggle accessible directly from the notification curtain (Quick Panel). It will
then be necessary to download the individual contents, by pressing on the
appropriate icons, to use them.
Experience of use during the review
A tablet of this type is mainly used at home or on public
transport. Galaxy Tab A7 proves to be a versatile solution, given the
possibility of inserting a nanoSIM and taking advantage of LTE connectivity.
The product also does not disdain the use via Wi-Fi: watching movies and TV
series on this screen is a pleasure, especially if you are used to a smaller
display. Samsung has worked hard to make this tablet suitable for multimedia
content and the result is also seen in terms of the audio sector, which has
support for Dolby Atmos and four speakers. The tablet can therefore also be
used without headphones and the playback quality does not disappoint, taking
into consideration the type of product and the price range.
We imagine a parent watching a movie with their child
without headphones: in that case a sound sector of this type is a not
insignificant advantage. For the rest, the metal body guarantees a good
constructive solidity, which never hurts in these cases.
The internal memory of 32GB was not a problem during our
test, also considering that it can be expanded via microSD up to 1TB . On the
other hand, the spread of streaming services is making the use of internal
memory less and less necessary. The only type of user who might experience some
problems is the gamer, but Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 is aimed at another target. The
performance is in fact not suitable for a "pushed" gaming, as
evidenced by the inability to play Fortnite (the game is indicated as
unsupported and often crashes).
Despite this, many other popular titles work and surely the
little ones will find something to have fun with, given the boundless catalog
offered by the Play Store and Galaxy Store. If you want some advice, try to
check out Subway Surfers, Candy Crush Saga, Hill Climb Racing, My Talking Tom
and Pou, you will most likely find something for your children. Also, don't
forget about Samsung Kids.
For the older ones, ARK Survival Evolved runs discreetly at
"Low", while Call of Duty Mobile, now very well optimized, works as
it should with details on "Very high" and fps on "High". We
reiterate that Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 is not aimed at those looking for a
certain type of gaming, but at the casual user, who plays a few games every now
and then and who certainly will not find particular problems.
For the rest, the tablet can be used very well for classic
daily activities , from Web browsing to the use of social networks, passing
through the viewing of multimedia content through streaming platforms. We have
never had problems in terms of handling: the dimensions of the tablet are equal
to 157.4 x 247.6 x 7.0 mm, for a weight of 477 grams.
