The Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2016) runs Android 5.1 Lollipop out of the box and is powered by a 4000mAh non-removable battery. It measures 186.90 x 108.80 x 8.70 (height x width x thickness) and weighs 283.00 grams. It is readily upgradeable to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow or the Android 7.0 Nougat.
Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, GPS, and Bluetooth. The various sensors on the tablet include a proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, accelerometer, and gyroscope.
Despite its flagship features, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2016) retained its mid-range lineup category because its design and specifications, and most importantly its price, are quite similar to that of the Samsung Galaxy Tab A launched in April last year.
There has been a report of a higher-end variant of the Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2016) which shall reportedly feature a 10.1-inch display, an Exynos 7870 processor, paired with 2GB of RAM. It turns out that it is the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 that was released in the US recently.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2016) shall have a widescreen ratio of 16:10, which is far better than the 4:3 ratio found on last year’s models.