Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2016) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2016)	Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7
key specs
Display	10.10-inch	9.70-inch
Processor	1.6GHz octa-core	1.2GHz quad-core
Front Camera	2-megapixel	2-megapixel
Resolution	1920x1200 pixels	768x1024 pixels
RAM	2GB	2GB
OS	Android 6.0	Android 5.0
Storage	16GB	16GB
Rear Camera	8-megapixel	5-megapixel
Battery Capacity	7300mAh	6000mAh
general
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Model	Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2016)	Galaxy Tab A 9.7
Release date	May 1, 2016	July 1, 2015
Dimensions (mm)	155.30 x 254.20 x 8.20	242.50 x 166.80 x 7.50
Weight (g)	525.00	487.00
Battery capacity (mAh)	7300	6000
Removable battery	No	No
Colours	Black, White	White
display
Screen size (inches)	10.10	9.70
Touchscreen	No	No
Resolution	1920x1200 pixels	768x1024 pixels
hardware
Processor	1.6GHz octa-core	1.2GHz quad-core
RAM	2GB	2GB
Internal storage	16GB	16GB
Expandable storage	Yes	Yes
Expandable storage type	microSD	microSD
Expandable storage up to (GB)	200	128
camera
Rear camera	8-megapixel	5-megapixel
Front camera	2-megapixel	2-megapixel
Rear flash	Yes	-
software
Operating system	Android 6.0	Android 5.0
connectivity
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards supported	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac	802.11 a/b/g/n
GPS	Yes	No
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.20	-
NFC	No	Yes
Infrared	No	No
USB OTG	Yes	No
Headphones	3.5mm	3.5mm
FM	Yes	No
Wi-Fi Direct	No	No
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)	No	No
sensors
Compass/ Magnetometer	No	No
Proximity sensor	Yes	Yes
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes	Yes
Gyroscope	No	No
Barometer	No	No
Temperature sensor	No	No

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