he Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 is a bestselling 2014 8-inch tablet that received positive reviews for smooth performance, a nice user interface, multi-window features and great battery life. However, its plastic build feels a bit cheap, the display resolution is relatively low and the camera quality is poor. All in all, the Tab 4 is a reliable slate featuring a good balance of mid-ranged specs for everyday app and media consumption.
Pros
- Good build quality
- Smooth day-to-day performance
- Nice software tweaks
- Expandable storage
- Great battery life
Cons
- Average screen resolution
- Poor camera quality
Bottom Line
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 has good build quality, nice user interface and decent performance in its arsenal, and although it is significantly more expensive than most of its budget competitors, it still offers good value for the money.
- Weight: 0.85 lbs
- Processor: Snapdragon Snapdragon S5 1.2GHz
- Display Size: 8 Inch
- RAM: 1.5GB
- Operating System: Android 4.4 KitKat
- Battery Life: 11 hours
Critic Reviews
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Cnet June 10, 2014
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 is a smooth-performing midrange slate, but it's overpriced compared to similar tablets.
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PCMag May 27, 2014
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 offers little in the form of innovation, but for a competitive price, you get a reliable mid-sized Android table
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Full Specifications
RAM | 1.5GB |
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Operating System | Google Android 4.4 KitKat |
Weight | 0.85 lbs |
Battery Life | 11 hours |
Connectivity | 802.11bgn, Bluetooth, Micro USB |
Internal Storage | 16GB |
Removable Memory | microSD expandable to 64GB |
Display Size | 8 Inch |
Display Resolution | 1280 x 800 |
Display Type | TN |
Display Technology | WXGA Display |
Front Camera | 1.3 MP |
Rear Camera | 3 MP |
Additional Features | microSD card reader |
Dimension (LxWxH) | 8.26 x 4.87 x 0.31 |
Warranty | 1 year |