The Tab S5e is a mid-range Android tablet designed for entertainment and productivity on the go. Key specs include a 10.5-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 2,560 x 1,600 pixels, Snapdragon 670 SoC with 4 gigs of RAM, 64GB native storage along with an option to add another 512GB via microSD, a 13MP camera at the rear along with an 8MP snapper up front, and a 7,040mAh battery with fast charge support. There are no other models in terms of RAM or storage, but you can buy the slate in Wi-Fi only or Wi-Fi + LTE variants. Colour choices include gold, silver and black.
What’s the design and build quality like? What about the display?
The metal-clad slate looks extremely premium, and at 5.5mm, is pretty much the slimmest tablet you can lay your hands on. The only protrusion is the camera bump at the rear (apart from the volume rocker). If you hold the slate in vertical orientation, you’ll find the volume rocker on the right spine, along with a power key that sits flush with the chassis. Worth noting that this key also integrates a fingerprint scanner.
On top are two AKG-tuned speakers, with another pair on the bottom, placed on either side of the USB Type-C port. On the centre of the left spine are connector holes for the optional keyboard cover accessory. Samsung hasn’t found room to include a 3.5mm headset jack, but you do get a Type-C to 3.5mm dongle in the box.
The 7,040 battery can easily last a day with medium usage, and even more if your usage is low. We typically ended up needing a charge after a day and a half, but your mileage could vary depending upon usage. Fast charger is supported, and using the bundled charger, you can juice up the device fully in a little over two hours.
How much does the Tab S5e cost?
The Wi-Fi version of the Galaxy Tab S5e will set you back by Rs 35,999, while the LTE version costs Rs 39,999. The keyboard cover has been priced at Rs 7,999, but is available at a special price of Rs 3,500 in case you buy the Tab S5e before July 31st.
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Photos by Raj Rout