Samsung Galaxy Tab S7/S7 Plus review - The only Android tablets to buy - Android
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 and Galaxy Tab S7 Plus represent the cream of Samsung’s tablet crop. These slates, which share most features other than screen and battery size, are meant to entice mobile pros with their high-refresh rate displays, premium materials and build quality, and powerful performance.
But do these tablets go far enough to take a bite out of Apple’s tablet supremacy? We find out in the Android Authority Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 review.
Samsung aimed high and hit the mark with the Tab S7 and S7 Plus. The design of the Tab S7 bears more than a passing resemblance to Apple’s iPad Pro, thanks to the flat side edges, the size and basic shape of the screen, and even the button, speaker, and port placement. The hardware looks and feels great. Some might call them copycats, though they are clear upgrades to last year’s Tab S6.
Unlike today’s phones, which rely on lots of glass, the bulk of the S7’s chassis is aluminum. The sides have a polished chrome-like look, while the metal rear panel is flat in both shape and finish. The materials are top notch and fitted together perfectly. I’d call the smaller Galaxy Tab S7 compact and slim, as well as comfortable to tote around at 1.1lbs (500g). The 12.4-inch Tab S7 Plus is less easy to use (it feels huge), and is weighty to a small degree at 1.27lbs (575g).
There’s lots going on around the outer edge. The top edge of the tablet (when held sideways) holds the screen lock / power button, volume toggle, SIM/memory card tray, and microphone. I particularly like that the power button has a built-in fingerprint scanner (11-inch model only). This serves as a good backup for the facial recognition feature should you choose. It was quick to program and convenient to use. I wish the larger model had a fingerprint reader, too. The USB-C port is on the right edge. Speaker grilles are visible near the four corners. The bottom houses the pogo pin connector that is used to power the keyboard accessory. Basically, it has everything but a headphone jack.
On the back you’ll notice the slightly raised camera module in one corner and a dedicated magnetic strip for the S Pen stylus. The S Pen adheres to the magnetic strip strongly enough, but I’d still worry about losing it were the pair tossed into a backpack. Thankfully, the (optional) keyboard accessory includes a protective flap for the S Pen.
The Tab S7 relies on an LCD panel, while the Tab S7 Plus is gifted with a Super AMOLED.
The 11- and 12.4-inch tablets use different base screen technologies. The Tab S7 relies on an LCD panel, while the bigger slate is gifted with a Super AMOLED screen. Both offer a 120Hz refresh rate for smooth operation. I found the screen of the Tab S7 to be bright and sharp. The LCD looked excellent and offered solid contrast when compared to the larger AMOLED display of the 12.4-inch model. Viewing angles were very, very good. The 16:10 aspect ratio strikes a nice balance between tablet- and laptop-friendly use. The display of the larger tablet is simply stunning in every way.
The 120Hz panel means content on the screens looks exceptionally smooth. Whether I was browsing the web, watching Netflix, or playing games, the screens exhibited a liquid-y flow that’s easy to get used to. I wish the glass were less reflective and less prone to collecting fingerprints, but these are common complaints for modern touch panels.
Related: Apple iPad Pro review
Combining the high-quality hardware with the luscious LCD and Super AMOLED displays means the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 and S7 Plus are a pair of sultry slates that are easy to desire.
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