MWC 2012: Samsung Announces Galaxy Tab 2 Range of Tablets

UPDATE: Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) & (10.1) compared with existing line up here.

Fresh from MWC in Barcelona, Samsung introduces its first line-up of tablets for 2012 with the launch of the Galaxy Tab 2 series. Not to be confused with the current range of Galaxy tablets, the Galaxy Tab 2 will include a 7-inch and a 10.1-inch version with possible stylus input similar to the one featured in the Galaxy Note. Starting from UK, the GALAXY Tab 2 series will be launched in global market from March.

Specifications of the Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 and 10.1 with photos coming shortly after the jump.

Samsung GALAXY Tab 2 (7.0) Product Specifications
Network
HSPA＋ 21Mbps 850/900/1900/2100

Processor
1 GHz Dual-Core Processor

Display
7″ WSVGA(1024×600) PLS TFT

OS
Android 4.0(Ice Cream Sandwich)

Camera
Main(Rear): 3 Megapixel Camera
Sub(Front): VGA for Video Call

Video
Codec: MPEG4, H.263, H.264, VC-1, DivX, WMV7, WMV8, WMV9, VP8
Format: 3GP, ASF, AVI, MP4, WMV, FLV, MKV, WebM
Playback/ Recording: Full HD@30fps, HD@30fps

Audio
Codec: MP3, AAC, AC-3, AMR, FLAC, MID, WMA, WAV, OGG
Music Player with SoundAlive

Connectivity
Bluetooth technology v 3.0
USB 2.0 Host
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct

Sensor
Accelerometer, Digital compass, Light
Proximity(＊ Available on 3G version only)

Memory
8/16/32GB User memory ＋ 1GB (RAM)
microSD (up to 32GB)

Dimension
193.7 x 122.4 x 10.5 mm, 345g

Battery
Standard battery, Li-ion 4,000mAh

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Samsung GALAXY Tab 2 (10.1) Product Specifications

Network
HSPA＋ 21Mbps 850/900/1900/2100

Processor
1 GHz Dual-Core Processor

Display
10.1″ WXGA(1280×800) PLS TFT

OS
Android 4.0(Ice Cream Sandwich)

Camera
Main(Rear): 3 Megapixel Camera
Sub(Front): VGA for Video Call

Video
Codec: MPEG4, H.264. H.263, VC-1, DivX, WMV7, WMV8, WMV9, VP8
Format: 3GP, ASF, AVI, MP4, WMV, FLV, MKV, WebM
Playback/ Recording: Full HD@30fps, HD@30fps
Audio

Codec: MP3, AAC, AC-3, AMR, FLAC, MID, WMA, WAV, OGG
Music Player with SoundAlive

Connectivity
Bluetooth technology v 3.0
USB 2.0 Host
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct

Sensor
Accelerometer, Digital compass, Light

Memory
16/32GB User memory ＋ 1GB (RAM)
microSD (up to 32GB)

Dimension
256.6 x 175.3 x 9.7 mm , 588g

Battery
Standard battery, Li-ion 7,000 mAh

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Size Comparison between Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) & (10.1) (GSM Arena)

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