Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5: The clean slate (leaked)

Galaxy Tab S 10.5 leaked image

This is hot, this is Samsung, and this is the new Galaxy Tab S 10.5. This is a tab from the Galaxy Tab 4 series we talked about earlier. Yes, you heard it right. We have leaks by a worthy source that has unveiled the new Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5. Galaxy Tab S 10.5 - 2 The news has also unveiled some of the tablets specifications. Here is the list of the rumored specifications of the Galaxy Tab S 10.5:

  • 10.5” QHD Super AMOLED screen
  • 2560 x 1600 pixels (the pixel per inch is yet unknown)
  • Exynos 5420 Chipset
  • Octa-core CPU
  • Android v4.4.2 (KitKat)
  • 8 megapixel main snapper
  • 2.1 MP front facing camera
  • Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac
  • Bluetooth v4.0
  • LTE
  • GPS/GLONASS
  • IR blaster

Galaxy Tab S 10.5 - 3 According to the photos, the front panel design stays close to its siblings, the Galaxy Tab Pro and Galaxy Note tablets. The front panel clearly shows that the hardware home button and the capacitive task switcher and back key are still there. The replacement of the menu key with the task switcher key has been the main difference. The secondary camera has also been spotted at top of the screen, with the company logo. Galaxy Tab S 10.5 - 4 The pictures reveal that it has the new faux leather back which is very attractive and gives a sound grip to the user. None the less, the front and back is clean except from the front and back camera. The side shots reveal some interesting details.  The Galaxy Tab S 10.5 has a microUSB port 2.0 port, unlike the 12.2” Note Pro and Tab Pro tablets, which have a microUSB 3.0 on board. The Galaxy Tab s 10.5 will have stereo speakers on it sides though, plus a microSD card slot. Galaxy Tab S 10.5 - 5 Enough about the design of the phone, although the features have been clearly stated but some things are left. The phone will have Exynos 5420 chipset (4x Cortex-A7 @ 1.3 GHz + 4x Cortex-A15 @ 1.9GHz).