Samsung Galaxy Tab


The Samsung Galaxy Tab is a line of Android-based tablet computers produced and developed by Samsung Electronics. The first model was the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2010 with 7-inch display, which was presented to the public on 2 September 2010 at the IFA in Berlin and was available on 5 November 2010. Since then, several models have been released, including models with varying display sizes. There would also be multiple connectivity options being sold, Wi-Fi only versions and Wi-Fi + Cellular options.
In 2014, the Galaxy Tab series was later split into four separate lines:
  • the Galaxy Tab S series for high-end tablets,
  • the Galaxy Tab Active series for mid-range rugged tablets,
  • the Galaxy Tab A series of mid-range tablets,
  • the Galaxy Tab E series for entry-level tablets.
Further changes saw the A series repositioned to entry-level and the S series extending to mid-range.
, the current lineup include the Galaxy Tab S, the Galaxy Tab A, and the Galaxy Tab Active. The Galaxy Tab S and Tab Active support the S Pen since Galaxy Tab S3.

Current line-up

Galaxy Tab S

The Galaxy Tab S series is Samsung's mid-range to flagship tablet line, running the Android operating system and mirroring the Galaxy S series of smartphones. It expanded in the mid-range line with the release of the Lite and FE models.

Galaxy Tab A

The Galaxy Tab A series is a low-end tablet line, mirroring the Galaxy A series of mid-range smartphones. This series is the successor to the Galaxy Tab 4 lineup and also replaced the Galaxy Tab E lineup.

Galaxy Tab Active

The Samsung Galaxy Tab Active series is a line of mid-range rugged tablets designed for outdoor use, mirroring the Galaxy Xcover series. Applications include logistics, construction, and first response.

2014

  • Samsung Galaxy Tab Active
  • Samsung Galaxy Tab Active LTE

    2017

  • Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 2

    2019

  • Samsung Galaxy Tab Active Pro

    2020

  • Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 3

    2022

  • Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 4 Pro

    2024

  • Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 5

    2025

  • Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 5 Pro

    Former lineup

Galaxy Tab

The original Galaxy Tab series was the first line of Samsung tablets. Initially, it was the flagship line of tablets before being relegated to mid-range upon the release of the Galaxy Tab 2 series.

Original Galaxy Tab (2010–2011)

Galaxy Tab 2 (2012)

Galaxy Tab 3 (2013–2015)

Galaxy Tab 4 (2014)

Galaxy Tab Pro

The original Galaxy Tab Pro devices, released in 2014, were a series of three high-end tablets running the Android operating system. These tablets would be succeeded by the Galaxy Tab S series. In 2016, Samsung released another device in the Tab Pro line, the Galaxy TabPro S, although that tablet ran Windows 10 instead of Android. It was succeeded by the Samsung Galaxy Book the following year.

Galaxy Tab E

The Samsung Galaxy Tab E series is a line of entry-level tablets, mirroring the Galaxy E series of smartphones. It was later replaced with the Galaxy Tab A series.

Galaxy Note tablets

The Galaxy Note tablet series was a line of stylus tablets. It was the flagship tablet line from 2012 to 2014 and used to mirroring the Galaxy Note series of smartphones. it was succeeded by the Galaxy Tab S series as it bundled the S Pen in-box.