The most impressive thing about this TH-camr is that he really bothers putting on time stamps for his review. That shows he cares about the viewers who don't have the time to watch the full video and how committed he is in providing convenient watching experience. Kudos!!!
This was a positive review at first but after 6 months of mild use. The tablet became extremely slow even with only one app, reset did not work, so I had to sell it and bought a Samsung Galaxy S10+ Phone to replace it. That's the end of the update.
@@Unknowner291 TH-cam works great, the resolution is HD+ so, it won't be full HD but it still looks great... For netflix the resolution is not the best.
WONT LAST EVEN TWO YEARS on that shitty processor. Display is horrendous and insulting to the buyer. It's 2021...and still companies can't take a small loss in order to provide quality specs at a cheaper price for the average buyer!
Samsung's budget tablets have always been shitty. Going back to the Tab A series. It simply can't handle even basic processing of apps over a long period of time. So, what's the point then?! Spend 160 dollars and get another shitty "budget" tablet after two years??
@@minimalist0703 Depends what you want it for. I use it for Amazon Music HD. It can send LDAC (loseless High Def Audio) to a receiver. Seperate from my phone, I don't want people playing with my phone to use the HiFi.
Just bought this and been using for a couple of days now and it’s fab. I only tend to browse TH-cam and listen to Spotify on my Bluetooth speaker and it works great, love it.
Just got mine delivered today and I must say, pretty impressive. It is on slower side but I don't mind it since its not my main device (I.e my cellphone). Its great for content consumption and other tasks.
Bought this for my 5 year old son as a means for him to not get bored during road trips and honestly it works well. Have no problems using apps like Disney+, TH-cam kids, and games. Good experience and great price especially since kids can be real destroyers when it comes to tech
i see a lot of people complain about the specs of this tab but i use samsung for 3 years i have never had a problem and always get updates every year so you don't pay for the specs but for the long term
Hey ! I'm planning to buy this for note taking for my studies , so is it good for it ? Does stylus pen work ? Can we write with stylus on samsung notes app ?
I've never had an issue with this tablet. I just got it a few days ago and I'm loving it. It's so nice and fast to me. I use developer mode and made it much faster. 😊😁
I appreciate the A7 "Mini", but would love to see a S7 "mini" as well. I would easily pay an extra $100 on top of the $200 A7 Lite version to get 6gb of RAM, 128GB of storage, a better processor, and an OLED screen in an under 9" form factor.
This tablet is very good I'm using it by 6 months now and never complained... I wanted not small size not big that I can hold and use by one hand with big screen is exactly what I needed... the screen 8.7 seems big good for reading or videos and it's portable it's light .. no problem with games... sound is great ... do all the job ... only missing spen and flash ... I recommend it highly 👌
I purchased same.... But not able to use whatsapp on phone n tab at d same time. Infact I couldn't install whatsapp here on tab. Can u pls let me know.... Thank u in advance
Got one to replace my very old S2, which was top of the line at the time. Have been pleasantly surprised at the performance. Works great. Also, was concerned about the lower resolution before buying, but that that is not a problem at all. When I went to Best Buy, it was not out for display, but the sales associate returned with it when asked if it were in stock.
@@iamuiamu4569 Just needed to replace the S2 because over the many years, the battery life was much too short, and the start up took too long. It was also prone to sudden battery drainage. Also was unable to update some apps because the system updates stopped. Have never used dex mode. Also, the speakers are excellent on this new tablet. The tabley is just an incredible value.
We always buy 8" inch / 11" inch tablets together We want the mini tab for certain jobs, large tab for certain jobs Thank you for Outstanding Review We totally love 8" inch tablets, superb video👍
Think this gonna be a great choice for me who's only gonna load it up with shows and movies. The formfactor is just spot on what I'm looking for. Thanks for the vid!
If only it had a Snapdragon, it would have been an instant buy for me because I love the form factor. All those 10+ inch tablets are not for me. 8 inch tablets feel good to hold with one hand. Also considering I was able to get the regular A7 for just $150 this should sell for cheaper once sales start to hit.
I've been using 8-inch tablets for a few years because I like the size and this new 8.7 inch tablet is actually about the same size as my current Alldocube 8.0 incher so I'm interested
The A7 Lite isn't just named that because it's smaller; you left out a few important differences: A7 has a stronger processor and a much higher screen resolution than the Lite version.
So happy I saw your video. I'm going to buy one. Luckily Costco's 6-22-22 thru 7-24-22 coupon savings book ... has it on sale for $50 off, making it only $119.99. Great timing! Thanks again Shane for your EXCELLENT and VERY informative video review. :-)
This one is perfect if you wanna just get rid of your phone for a sec and relax instead of always using your smartphone, with it being larger. Watching netflix etc on there is great.
I'm literally just looking for a tablet for reading pdfs and hopping on youtube or netflix occasionally and this looks like a pretty good fit. I do use a custom launcher on my phone that I'd like to carry over to the tablet, so as long as it's as fast as my s8 galaxy I don't think there'd be any issue speed wise for me.
it wont be as "fast" as your S8, but gets the job done if you are patient with it. I am using its predecessor, Tab A 2019 10.1 which has a mere 2 gigs of RAM, but gets the job done along with very useful features like multi window mode, quick access tray and the likes. OneUI is a big step up from the horrendous TouchWiz
@@vishnumenon6541 yeah I've definitely noticed it's a lot chuggier than my s8. But if you're doing just one thing at a time it works fine, which is primarily what I'm doing with it. Finally can read the service manual for my car while I'm fixing stuff on it.
Just got mine today, excited to unbox! Had to find something to replace my Lenovo Tab 4 8 Plus...which the manufacturers greenlit knowing the device cannot stay connected to WiFi after a software update. All my Samsung products (Buds, Note 4, A71, A13) in our family have been excellent so I'm confident this will be good too. I'm comfortable considering it a trusted brand, something I never say for a foreign brand unless it's Japanese. Edit: Bought it for $209 CDN (pre-tax) and it went on sale this week for $159 CDN (pre-tax) so I was able to return it unopened, buy again and save the difference!
I just bought it a few days ago, for travel etc. where I don’t want to bring my huge iPad Pro. I’m positively surprised, it does a perfectly fine job for watching youtube, streaming music and some basic apps. The size and weight are perfect for travel. Of course, it won’t replace the iPad Pro for daily use at home, but for the price and purpose it’s great.
I bought the Samsung GalaxyA7 Lite LTE. Being able to insert a sim card when there is no WiFi is a must for my use. I also use it when flying my drones, works like a charm.
Thank you so much! i'm planning on buying this to draw on and your video helped me to understand the length and width of it! I was worried it'll be too small but looking and measuring and comparing it to a hand was good! Thanks again :)
I use a Galaxy Tab A 8.1. I love the smaller size. It's easier to handle and easier to pack into my "smallish" messenger bag, when I use it working away from home. My only dislikes it with are the the occasional slow response time of the screen and I wish the speaker had a bit more volume. I also wish it had a fingerprint sensor on the back. Otherwise, it's a workhorse! I'm a remote contractor and use it often for work project when I'm working away from home, or need to just get away from my desk for a while and work somewhere more comfortable. It got the July 2021 update to Android 11 and I'm just way impressed! The Tab A7 would be an excellent upgrade but I'll wait until I've got a good bit more mileage out of my Tab A.
After seeing alot of reviews of this unit tearing it a new one, it is nice to see someone reviewing it for what it is; a cheap every day tablet that does everything adequately.
Not related to the content, but I just realised that you look a lot like Michael Schofield from Prison Break series, the resemblance is simply uncanny haha. Now I miss the show already :(
So far these review is legit. I seen a lot of youtubers who review this product & they just keep giving good review & tries to influence everyone to buy these product not mentioning the pros & cons of buying it. indeed I wont recommend these tablet on Gamers like me due to its delay.
Thanks for detailed and honest review, I wanted to buy my friend for study. I was confusing as its cheaper so it will work or not, but after watching your video, I am going to order it. I agree that it's name shouldn't be " Lite" it sounds like it's a basic version or not a complete device. It should be named A7 Mini (as you said) or we see in iPad series " Update after 1 month " I already bought, its working well. It will not disappoint you, but also don't expect alot. Its still basic but good for study purposes
Just got it. I have had a day with it. I had a Galaxy Tab A 8.0 from 2015. Yes everything after that will be amazing. What I appreciate is the similar screen size and it isn't a speed demon. I bought this tablet for an on-the-go experience. I WISH I could put my sim card in it, but for what it does, it was more than worth the upgrade. If you want a simple tablet to do simple things and not take as long as your old tablet that did simple things. It is worth the upgrade.
Same exact thing here. Smaller form factor tablets just don't have the market to justify higher end specs it seems. This A7 Lite is the first replacement that I'm even considering of getting, and even on this one I wouldn't really be getting that much more performance. Especially since the 64gb version with 4gb memory does not seem to be available here in Finland.
I just ordered this tonight. I was gonna get the 32gb but decided for $10 more get the 64gb.. Plus I like that it's an Android 11. Camera I'm not concerned about my phone got a great camera. usually anytime buying a new phone or tablet go for bigger. My last tablet was 10 inch which was nice but heavy. I'm picking this up tomorrow. Hopefully my order will be ready lol.. I'm excited to try it out. I mainly use a tablet for light gaming. Social media. I take it when I travel so I can watch movies on the plane. My last tablet lasted 3 years still works just out dated. It's a Lenovo. I'm hoping this one last for few years too. Thanks for the video it helped me decide. I watched some other ones & they weren't too helpful.
Shane this was very helpful - I wish everybody had your delivery - it was informative - Detailed, and concise -exactly what I was looking for - The instructions didn't even have procedure for set up - wasn't sure if there was a sequence for the SIM card and SD.... It doesn't even say how long it takes to charge Thank you for the info -you did a great job.... Definitely gave it a thumbs up 👍🏼 and have already subscribed - thank you have a great day 😊
nice vid! i think that this tab is made for one reason only and that is to offer people who cant afford something higher. i love this move by samsung because it shows that they understand the market, this isnt a peformance based or actually anything based tablet, its just a tablet and one of the cheapest, nicely working ones you can get out there.
I wouldn't say one reason. I've consistently bought the 8" tablets because I prefer them. It's nice to have something I can hold in one hand or can easily touch every part of the screen without moving my hands much. In fact..my greatest concern about this one is if it's too big!😁
True brother.....as apple only focuses on cash....it's nice to see Samsung to in satisfaction and they understand that lot of ppl have less money so they make sick budget phones
This is the review I was waiting for! I was considering buying the tab a7 lite on Saturday but I thought I would wait for your review and now I can't wait for Saturday
And I’m definitely getting my brand new Samsung A7 lite tablet of course from at&t ,thank u for this wonderful project video u gave to me alright mr. Shane,cool dude!!
Samsung should release a same size tablet with Sd750g and a 1080p oled display for a slightly higher price it would sell like crazy. Nice video as usual btw.
Just got one thru metro PCs with service .. Was pretty cheap 50$ , 25 activation , 15 for service .. Not needing wifi is nice and it is compatible with Google stadia .. Was really excited to move from my phone for gaming , then my son wanted it .. So maybe I'll get another one lol 🙄 Nice Review 👍✌️
$119 now. A friend suggested when I told him I was replacing my Kindle Fire. I was just looking for something for Kindle and Netflix here and there. So far it works for the price
Solid choice but if you already had a fire tablet you should have just went with the fire HD 10 when on sale you could pick it up for like $70 way better value then the a7 lite depending on your usage of course
i just bought it and waiting for it to be shipped. i’m not really confident with the purchase since it’s cheap so i was thinking it will look awful or will have poor reso but thanks to your review, looks like it will be okay. i’ll be using it just for social media anyway
This is still bigger than I would like for a tablet. I want one that I can use primarily as an e-reader device, but want more versatility than something like a Nook or Kindle. I also prefer the Android OS. Bezels on tablets are ridiculous, so it's good to see they are starting to trim them down.
@@ShaneSymonds hi I'm planning to buy this tab just to watch videos online especially TH-cam. So what is the highest video resolution it can play? 1080p 60fps? 1440p?
I just bought this A7 lite about 3 hrs. ago and it's almost done charging had 60 percent when I unboxed it. The charging block says 5 w output, that's why it's charging slowly I guess.. I'll let you know how it worked out in a week or so I'm using it for movies and videos mainly so everything you covered was exactly what I wanted to hear and your correct about the size it's perfect. Thank you for your time and work making this video. Talk to you soon....
@Shane Symons This is very informative and helpful. Thank you. One slight quibble: to me, there is a meaningful difference between "cheap" and "inexpensive." Cheap is shoddy and not having good value, but inexpensive carries a meaning of not costing a lot, and the purchase has good value for the money spent. From what you had to say, the Galaxy Tab A7 Lite seems better described as inexpensive -- a very good thing. Of course, I'm an olde phart and tend to be peculiar .... uh, particular with words. 😄
Too bad this came out too soon for me. My current tablet still works well. I guess I'll buy the best model of 8 inch tablet by the time I need to replace this one.
Great review. How lame that Samsung saves their keyboard attachments and DeX interface for their absurdly expensive flagship android tablets. (Unless I am mistaken but I'm pretty sure that is still the case).
@@darkjord5823 I don't think the processor in this would be overwhelmed by DeX nowadays and not including at least the option to buy a keyboard case with trackpad are nothing but poopy corporate moves to give (some) people a reason to have to buy the rip-off flagship model.
Thanks, just ordered one to use as both a navigator and dashcam in my vehicle to replace my ageing Garmin unit. Will be using\ it with both Google maps and Here we Go when navigating offline. This is maximum size I can accommodate without obtruding on my forward vision or dash controls.
I don't know why but Samsung always disappoints with the processor side of things, they could have given the Snapdragon 665 in this tab and Snapdragon 730G on the Tab A7.
@@username22571 do you even know About the chip shortage going on? This is the cheapest tablet with this performance, tell me any better tab at the same price with better quality, its just $129! Most people Didn't even know tablets could be this cheap!
@@roguepegasus4637 like I said... Samsung buy in bulks... They even sold tab A7 with SD 662 on 2020... Hence they should have stocks left in their warehouse.... Plus, this tablet here... Consist of mediatek helio p22t... In term of performance wise is atrocious... Even scrolling TH-cam, you can see jittering and lag... Samsung should use either SD series or their very own exynos chipset... Which could increase the price slightly around the 150 to 160 usd region... Which is value for money in my opinion
I love the Galaxy tad A7 lite in fact I got it for Christmas 2021 and it's a lot better than I thought it was going to be it definitely outshines my 2015 Galaxy Tab A that I was using before it also outshines a lot of the affordable tablets other companies that are out there I use this tablet everyday to play CSR 2 Angry Birds Friends and demolition derby 3 it also works pretty good on video editing when I'm editing some my videos all around the best tablet I have owned so far
@@denicomar580 sadly it does not have Smart View but it does have Samsung flow. Although I did just search it up and apparently they're no longer serving Samsung Smart View back during 2020 October 5th there are quite a bit of third-party apps but it depends on if they're any good
Nice review. I had won this on a raffle and was afraid it will be like the tablet that came with our landline phone, painfully slow. It's nice to see it's not that slow.
I am still using the Huawei MediaPad M5 8" and waiting for a tablet to come out and replace it. So far, there has literally been none. The A7 Lite is a great device but cannot replace it either. For that there would need to be a premium variant (a S7 Lite/Mini of sorts) with better specs.
I wish more of these videos were focused on comparing them to other similar sized tablets. The fact that its slower or doesn't have the display of a $400 tablet isn't really that helpful or surprising. I want to know whether it's worth upgrading from my Tab A!
I've got the tab A 4G released back in 2016. No other Samsung budget tablet has caught my eye yet. To me they are all almost the same. In fact, I'm watching this video in it right now.
I wanted to get a tablet purely to use for afking Osrs on the coach/in bed, and then your review mentions Osrs! Wondering if you've actually played Osrs on this tablet and what your actual thoughts were for this specific app? Thank you in advance :)
I just ordered this tablet on my phone plan. I had a Samsung tablet a few years ago and it was good so I thought I would try another one. With unlimited data we can get rid of the slow expensive Wi-Fi that we have for 50 dollars a month
2 things if I may that we're not covered in the review: 1. Can it be used for calls, like a phone, not just with speakers? 2. Is it possible to connect Samsung watch to it? Thanks
Guys its a good tablet but the normal tab a7 is more powerful with the specs and a higher resolution screen i have one tab a7 for me and its an awesome tablet just like the tab s6 lite so go for the tab a7 if you want higher specs and if you want 1 extra year of software update go for the tab a7 lite ! Both tablets are good but the tab a7 is better !!
The truth about this tablet is that people who buy it no it’s a budget tablet and don’t care about some of the things that are better on more expensive tablets. For me to use emulators from old classic video game systems. This is the perfect tablet.
I have this tablet and it is amazing, everything is good with it, it's so much expensive here in my country but I'm happy to have it, the size is perfect not small not big and she is fast in multitasking. I had before tablet samsung galaxy tab A 8.0 2019 and difference between is so much big, I don't use gaming or movies don't have time lol but the quality is quite good for videos and the screen is clear ... it's the best 8-inch size in my country I wanted tablet 8" with S Pen but not disponible here ... I'm very glad to have this A7 Lite it's do all the job...
Buyer beware: as someone who purchased the tab A7 last year while it does support microsd cards it does NOT support Apps being put on the SD card it is coded actually to prevent apps being put on the microsd card i Haven't used the LITE A7 version but its possible that it is the same way
I've owned this tablet (64gb storage with 4gb RAM Wifi version) for over a year now so here's what I think: The Good: It's great for reading ebook & manga due to its compact form factor. It has 4 speakers with Dolby Atmos & it can get loud. Tablet usage is subjective for everybody. For me, it has decent battery life despite having just 5,100mah battery. Low Res screen & slow but power efficient processor helps. I'm surprised that the tablet received a major android 12 update & some security updates along the way. For a budget tablet, I would think that Samsung would just sell the tablet with one or two security updates & tell us to bugger off. I'm glad that the tablet receive some love. The Bad: Having a low Res screen isn't an issue for this budget tablet but in general, the screen is not good. It has a noticeable green tint like most cheap displays regardless of how you adjust your screen profile. Touch screen input latency is pretty bad. I've used a phone with the same processor that has better touch latency than this tablet. If you're thinking of playing competitive games like PUBG on this tablet a lot, don't get this tablet or just use a bluetooth controller instead. Not that you want to play competitive games with a slow processor. For general media consumption, it's fine. It only comes with Widevine L3. I watch TH-cam a lot on this tablet & so far my viewing experience is pleasant. But not Netflix as it's limited to SD quality. I would be contented if I was able to watch it in 720p HD just like TH-cam but 480p SD is just bad. I know Netflix is going to ditch 480p SD & replace it with 720p HD as their lowest quality option soon, so I hope it'll help later on.
I'm considering using it as a portable 2nd monitor for my laptop when I'm 'on the go' for Spotify, and Discord, responding to social media or emails, watching TH-cam videos while working, or even gaming on my main laptop screen. I could cast it through Win+K but I'm worried about battery life so maybe I'll plug it in.
I have a z fold 2 with a broken screen. My financial situation has changed and I'm probably going to "upgrade" to this. I don't care too much about specs, mostly just the large screen size. Thanks for the video.
The most impressive thing about this TH-camr is that he really bothers putting on time stamps for his review. That shows he cares about the viewers who don't have the time to watch the full video and how committed he is in providing convenient watching experience.
Kudos!!!
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And also not like some who show their faces all the time, and talk about tablets
Yes!💚
thats not why people put time stamps mind you.
Agree, super helpful. Thanks!!
This was a positive review at first but after 6 months of mild use. The tablet became extremely slow even with only one app, reset did not work, so I had to sell it and bought a Samsung Galaxy S10+ Phone to replace it. That's the end of the update.
@@Unknowner291 TH-cam works great, the resolution is HD+ so, it won't be full HD but it still looks great... For netflix the resolution is not the best.
I don't have carry my phone at home after I purchased A7 lite. What's the reason why buy it. Thanks for your sharing .
@@kingx478 Does it come with a pen?
Hi has this tablet got a headphone jack.
@@jacquelinehunt7794 Yes, it has a headphone Jack!
Budget tablets have really come a long way! Great video Shane
WONT LAST EVEN TWO YEARS on that shitty processor. Display is horrendous and insulting to the buyer. It's 2021...and still companies can't take a small loss in order to provide quality specs at a cheaper price for the average buyer!
Samsung's budget tablets have always been shitty. Going back to the Tab A series. It simply can't handle even basic processing of apps over a long period of time. So, what's the point then?! Spend 160 dollars and get another shitty "budget" tablet after two years??
@@minimalist0703 2 years later. samsung will launch another budget tablet. just buy the new one brother
@@minimalist0703 this is the reason why I love the iPad! I would spend a little bit more and you get what you pay for!
@@minimalist0703 Depends what you want it for. I use it for Amazon Music HD. It can send LDAC (loseless High Def Audio) to a receiver. Seperate from my phone, I don't want people playing with my phone to use the HiFi.
Just bought this and been using for a couple of days now and it’s fab. I only tend to browse TH-cam and listen to Spotify on my Bluetooth speaker and it works great, love it.
What an amazing device I have never seen such a sleek and effortless samsung tablet before
Just got mine delivered today and I must say, pretty impressive. It is on slower side but I don't mind it since its not my main device (I.e my cellphone). Its great for content consumption and other tasks.
Bought this for my 5 year old son as a means for him to not get bored during road trips and honestly it works well. Have no problems using apps like Disney+, TH-cam kids, and games. Good experience and great price especially since kids can be real destroyers when it comes to tech
I bet he probably cracked the screen by now. I also have it btw.
Yep I cracked 14 tablets between the age of 3 and 6 so I was the best friend of godzilla
Got this for $47 when I pre-ordered my watch 4. Looks pretty nice for the price. My nephew will enjoy it.
i see a lot of people complain about the specs of this tab but i use samsung for 3 years i have never had a problem and always get updates every year so you don't pay for the specs but for the long term
I have this
4 years of software support. which is ok. but apple give out 5-6 years of updates. you get what you pay for i guess
@@luke4800 no only 2 years android update
4 years security patches
Hey ! I'm planning to buy this for note taking for my studies , so is it good for it ? Does stylus pen work ? Can we write with stylus on samsung notes app ?
@@Editor_unnie can you help me with my question 🙂
I've never had an issue with this tablet. I just got it a few days ago and I'm loving it. It's so nice and fast to me. I use developer mode and made it much faster. 😊😁
This is what I've been using for 3 yrs and I barely get above 20 fps what u mean😭
I appreciate the A7 "Mini", but would love to see a S7 "mini" as well. I would easily pay an extra $100 on top of the $200 A7 Lite version to get 6gb of RAM, 128GB of storage, a better processor, and an OLED screen in an under 9" form factor.
My thoughts exactly
Me either! A Moleskine sized Galaxy Tab Mini with sAMOLED and an S pen with at least 6/128 GB could be so cool and I told it to Samsung.
Same. I want a 7"/8" tablet.
@@veselinbenev Moleskine makes notebooks in 10+ different sizes.
@@ShaneSymonds Question how good does it play Raid Shadow legends??? Is it slow or normal, because on my phone the game runs slow....
This tablet is very good I'm using it by 6 months now and never complained... I wanted not small size not big that I can hold and use by one hand with big screen is exactly what I needed... the screen 8.7 seems big good for reading or videos and it's portable it's light .. no problem with games... sound is great ... do all the job ... only missing spen and flash ...
I recommend it highly 👌
Does that Tab has a smart view?
I purchased same.... But not able to use whatsapp on phone n tab at d same time.
Infact I couldn't install whatsapp here on tab. Can u pls let me know....
Thank u in advance
@@denicomar580 no
@@prakruthi6423 yes this is whatsup problem not tablet problem, we can only use whatsup in one android device
can you run game booster from game launcher and game plugins?
Got one to replace my very old S2, which was top of the line at the time. Have been pleasantly surprised at the performance. Works great. Also, was concerned about the lower resolution before buying, but that that is not a problem at all. When I went to Best Buy, it was not out for display, but the sales associate returned with it when asked if it were in stock.
Hi I have lan s2 been using it for yrs, do you like this more? Does it have dex?
@@iamuiamu4569 Just needed to replace the S2 because over the many years, the battery life was much too short, and the start up took too long. It was also prone to sudden battery drainage. Also was unable to update some apps because the system updates stopped. Have never used dex mode. Also, the speakers are excellent on this new tablet. The tabley is just an incredible value.
@@IRONBOOMER47 ty👍👍
Also thought the HD resolution would bother me but even for reading PDFs it’s fine. Turns out the bigger size of letters compensate for that.
Same time u wouldn't happen to leave your car u will have too many things in hand so remember to guys case and USB c cable cord
We always buy 8" inch / 11" inch tablets together
We want the mini tab for certain jobs, large tab for certain jobs
Thank you for Outstanding Review
We totally love 8" inch tablets, superb video👍
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Think this gonna be a great choice for me who's only gonna load it up with shows and movies. The formfactor is just spot on what I'm looking for. Thanks for the vid!
Can u teach me how to do that
If only it had a Snapdragon, it would have been an instant buy for me because I love the form factor. All those 10+ inch tablets are not for me. 8 inch tablets feel good to hold with one hand. Also considering I was able to get the regular A7 for just $150 this should sell for cheaper once sales start to hit.
Put in pocket. So mediatek not snapdragon 400 can it multiwindow?
U should rewatch one piece
It's 99$ now at Best buy I got it today
I've been using 8-inch tablets for a few years because I like the size and this new 8.7 inch tablet is actually about the same size as my current Alldocube 8.0 incher so I'm interested
I have it and I'm using it right now and it's great. 👍
@@KsCreamPies can u use an sd card to transfer apps?
@@devilscreed3561 I don't think so. You can't store apps on a SD card I know that for sure.
@@KsCreamPies apparantly you can now with android 11. you can set sd cards as internal storage now O.O
@@devilscreed3561 nice... that'll be useful.
The A7 Lite isn't just named that because it's smaller; you left out a few important differences: A7 has a stronger processor and a much higher screen resolution than the Lite version.
He said it
It's kinda common sense so.....😂
I bought it for Christmas in 2021. It was very cheap 99 euros and I'm still satisfied with it. Perfect TAB for what I use it for
So happy I saw your video. I'm going to buy one. Luckily Costco's 6-22-22 thru 7-24-22 coupon savings book ... has it on sale for $50 off, making it only $119.99. Great timing! Thanks again Shane for your EXCELLENT and VERY informative video review. :-)
this form factor reminds me of my old Xperia Z Ultra back in the day..brings back memories
Exactly, I had that Xperia ultra and it was a fantastic phablet.
Perfect size for what I need. It will replace my very old 8" Tab A :) I wish we have more 8-9" tablets on the market
I just purchased it! I love it.its just that its heavier than my Tab A.but i love the resolution and the bigger screen🙂
Is this with single or dual sim card
This one is perfect if you wanna just get rid of your phone for a sec and relax instead of always using your smartphone, with it being larger. Watching netflix etc on there is great.
Is it able to play Netflix videos in HD?
@@leen1q84 yes
I'm literally just looking for a tablet for reading pdfs and hopping on youtube or netflix occasionally and this looks like a pretty good fit. I do use a custom launcher on my phone that I'd like to carry over to the tablet, so as long as it's as fast as my s8 galaxy I don't think there'd be any issue speed wise for me.
it wont be as "fast" as your S8, but gets the job done if you are patient with it. I am using its predecessor, Tab A 2019 10.1 which has a mere 2 gigs of RAM, but gets the job done along with very useful features like multi window mode, quick access tray and the likes. OneUI is a big step up from the horrendous TouchWiz
@@vishnumenon6541 yeah I've definitely noticed it's a lot chuggier than my s8. But if you're doing just one thing at a time it works fine, which is primarily what I'm doing with it. Finally can read the service manual for my car while I'm fixing stuff on it.
It isn't as fast as your galaxy s8 that had sd 835 still respectable
@@antrixsharma3476 oh yeah it's sluggish as hell compared to my s8 lol
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I miss the old days when there are 8inch 1080p tablets.
Yeah its not terrible but could be better for sure
@TH-cam Nutzer just spend 1000 more and just get a convertible laptop smh
I'm using one now, the Alldocube M8. It only runs on Android 8 though.
Just got mine today, excited to unbox! Had to find something to replace my Lenovo Tab 4 8 Plus...which the manufacturers greenlit knowing the device cannot stay connected to WiFi after a software update. All my Samsung products (Buds, Note 4, A71, A13) in our family have been excellent so I'm confident this will be good too. I'm comfortable considering it a trusted brand, something I never say for a foreign brand unless it's Japanese.
Edit: Bought it for $209 CDN (pre-tax) and it went on sale this week for $159 CDN (pre-tax) so I was able to return it unopened, buy again and save the difference!
I just bought it a few days ago, for travel etc. where I don’t want to bring my huge iPad Pro. I’m positively surprised, it does a perfectly fine job for watching youtube, streaming music and some basic apps. The size and weight are perfect for travel. Of course, it won’t replace the iPad Pro for daily use at home, but for the price and purpose it’s great.
Wow great to see this review, I hope we can see S tab 7 fe in the next video
I bought the Samsung GalaxyA7 Lite LTE. Being able to insert a sim card when there is no WiFi is a must for my use. I also use it when flying my drones, works like a charm.
I just got Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite today it was on sell $170.79 plus taxes $40 off from the source here in Canada. its great so far
Thank you so much! i'm planning on buying this to draw on and your video helped me to understand the length and width of it! I was worried it'll be too small but looking and measuring and comparing it to a hand was good! Thanks again :)
This is a nice, comprehensive review. I was confused about the A7 Lite vs. A7. Thanks for clearing that up & your overall perspective!
I use a Galaxy Tab A 8.1. I love the smaller size. It's easier to handle and easier to pack into my "smallish" messenger bag, when I use it working away from home. My only dislikes it with are the the occasional slow response time of the screen and I wish the speaker had a bit more volume. I also wish it had a fingerprint sensor on the back. Otherwise, it's a workhorse!
I'm a remote contractor and use it often for work project when I'm working away from home, or need to just get away from my desk for a while and work somewhere more comfortable. It got the July 2021 update to Android 11 and I'm just way impressed! The Tab A7 would be an excellent upgrade but I'll wait until I've got a good bit more mileage out of my Tab A.
Add a speaker booster app💥
@@Awokenheru82 I snagged me some earbuds, lol. Still, will add a sound boost app, too. Thx for the tip!
@@angeliaphillips cool,glad to help...lol I add the apps to my phone& tablets for extra boost..really loud also..
After seeing alot of reviews of this unit tearing it a new one, it is nice to see someone reviewing it for what it is; a cheap every day tablet that does everything adequately.
Precise and to the point review! How is this tab for reading ebooks and pdfs?
I think it would be great as an E-Reader 🙂
Not related to the content, but I just realised that you look a lot like Michael Schofield from Prison Break series, the resemblance is simply uncanny haha. Now I miss the show already :(
So far these review is legit. I seen a lot of youtubers who review this product & they just keep giving good review & tries to influence everyone to buy these product not mentioning the pros & cons of buying it. indeed I wont recommend these tablet on Gamers like me due to its delay.
Thanks for detailed and honest review, I wanted to buy my friend for study. I was confusing as its cheaper so it will work or not, but after watching your video, I am going to order it.
I agree that it's name shouldn't be " Lite" it sounds like it's a basic version or not a complete device. It should be named A7 Mini (as you said) or we see in iPad series
" Update after 1 month "
I already bought, its working well. It will not disappoint you, but also don't expect alot. Its still basic but good for study purposes
Just got it. I have had a day with it. I had a Galaxy Tab A 8.0 from 2015. Yes everything after that will be amazing. What I appreciate is the similar screen size and it isn't a speed demon. I bought this tablet for an on-the-go experience. I WISH I could put my sim card in it, but for what it does, it was more than worth the upgrade. If you want a simple tablet to do simple things and not take as long as your old tablet that did simple things. It is worth the upgrade.
Is it good for readers ?
@@nayushidooleea7518 It is
5 years and I'm still waiting for a worthy Successor for Tab S2 8.0...
Same exact thing here. Smaller form factor tablets just don't have the market to justify higher end specs it seems. This A7 Lite is the first replacement that I'm even considering of getting, and even on this one I wouldn't really be getting that much more performance. Especially since the 64gb version with 4gb memory does not seem to be available here in Finland.
I would have kept it if it hadn't died :(( now looking for a replacement but it's hard find
or the Huawei Media Pad M5 8.4". only downside of it is the version of Android it's stuck on. :/
Can't wait to buy this for my baby boy ❤️ he's going to have lots of fun 👏👏👏
How is he enjoying it?
@@jenicemckenzie7164 just waiting for son to come home to try it out, but I'm pretty sure he will love it 😊 I'll keep you updated 😊👍
@@andysanchez9651 That is 👍. Please do. Blessings for you and your son.
@@jenicemckenzie7164 thank you so much ❤️
@@andysanchez9651 you are most welcome
Just got this thing today and I’m pretty proud about it, and on top of that it matches with my grey iPhone 6.
Man this guy got one of the best reviews and I am waiting for tab S7 FE review 💙
@Harrison Carter There is a new Tab s7 fe by Samsung.
@Harrison Carter the FE it's lite version of s7 or s7+
I just ordered this tonight. I was gonna get the 32gb but decided for $10 more get the 64gb.. Plus I like that it's an Android 11. Camera I'm not concerned about my phone got a great camera. usually anytime buying a new phone or tablet go for bigger. My last tablet was 10 inch which was nice but heavy. I'm picking this up tomorrow. Hopefully my order will be ready lol.. I'm excited to try it out. I mainly use a tablet for light gaming. Social media. I take it when I travel so I can watch movies on the plane. My last tablet lasted 3 years still works just out dated. It's a Lenovo. I'm hoping this one last for few years too. Thanks for the video it helped me decide. I watched some other ones & they weren't too helpful.
Did you receive it?
Astonishing video Shane! Great Job!
Thanks Sunhay!
@@ShaneSymonds dex or even dual mode multi window?
Shane this was very helpful -
I wish everybody had your delivery - it was informative -
Detailed, and concise -exactly what I was looking for -
The instructions didn't even have procedure for set up - wasn't sure if there was a sequence for the SIM card and SD.... It doesn't even say how long it takes to charge
Thank you for the info -you did a great job.... Definitely gave it
a thumbs up 👍🏼 and have already subscribed - thank you have a great day 😊
I have an older Samsung A 8.0 with s pen . It’s the perfect size . I really wish Samsung would release a higher spec version of this A7 .
nice vid! i think that this tab is made for one reason only and that is to offer people who cant afford something higher. i love this move by samsung because it shows that they understand the market, this isnt a peformance based or actually anything based tablet, its just a tablet and one of the cheapest, nicely working ones you can get out there.
I wouldn't say one reason. I've consistently bought the 8" tablets because I prefer them. It's nice to have something I can hold in one hand or can easily touch every part of the screen without moving my hands much.
In fact..my greatest concern about this one is if it's too big!😁
@@dansdinc true but i wouldn’t buy this one for its size even tho its quite comfortable as it lacks all features I'd need.
True brother.....as apple only focuses on cash....it's nice to see Samsung to in satisfaction and they understand that lot of ppl have less money so they make sick budget phones
the original is actually pretty ok for gaming, just minor lag from explosions. that is if you disable hardware overlays of course.
Or people who can afford, but don't see any reason to spend a lot on a samsung tablet, when there are cheaper alternatives
This is the review I was waiting for! I was considering buying the tab a7 lite on Saturday but I thought I would wait for your review and now I can't wait for Saturday
And I’m definitely getting my brand new Samsung A7 lite tablet of course from at&t ,thank u for this wonderful project video u gave to me alright mr. Shane,cool dude!!
Samsung should release a same size tablet with Sd750g and a 1080p oled display for a slightly higher price it would sell like crazy.
Nice video as usual btw.
That’s exactly how I’m feeling after reviewing this!
@@ShaneSymonds If you know someone at samsung give them this as feedback
I got this device and the a52 5g so this device is sort of my backup device for email/TH-cam videos...
Just got one thru metro PCs with service .. Was pretty cheap 50$ , 25 activation , 15 for service .. Not needing wifi is nice and it is compatible with Google stadia .. Was really excited to move from my phone for gaming , then my son wanted it .. So maybe I'll get another one lol 🙄 Nice Review 👍✌️
This came into my recommendation, I love watching things I can't afford atm. so yeah earn a sub 😅
You can't even afford this???
@@alexandruvijelie9097 👍
@@alexandruvijelie9097 There are poor people in the world ,surprising right ?
@@hirakchatterjee5240 i was poor too as a kid but i started to have little jobs like transporting food with the bike and i earn some money
@@alexandruvijelie9097 Different country, different culture, different state of mind to earn something.
$119 now. A friend suggested when I told him I was replacing my Kindle Fire. I was just looking for something for Kindle and Netflix here and there. So far it works for the price
Solid choice but if you already had a fire tablet you should have just went with the fire HD 10 when on sale you could pick it up for like $70 way better value then the a7 lite depending on your usage of course
i just bought it and waiting for it to be shipped. i’m not really confident with the purchase since it’s cheap so i was thinking it will look awful or will have poor reso but thanks to your review, looks like it will be okay. i’ll be using it just for social media anyway
How was it after 2 months?
This is still bigger than I would like for a tablet. I want one that I can use primarily as an e-reader device, but want more versatility than something like a Nook or Kindle. I also prefer the Android OS. Bezels on tablets are ridiculous, so it's good to see they are starting to trim them down.
If you go smaller than that you have... a phone!
I think you should go for tecno d tablet is so portable
That Looks Like A Solid Tablet On A Budget. I Love It. 😍
Agreed!
@@ShaneSymonds Yeah. 😎
budgetitzed budget tab lmaooo
@@ShaneSymonds hi I'm planning to buy this tab just to watch videos online especially TH-cam. So what is the highest video resolution it can play? 1080p 60fps? 1440p?
I just bought this A7 lite about 3 hrs. ago and it's almost done charging had 60 percent when I unboxed it. The charging block says 5 w output, that's why it's charging slowly I guess.. I'll let you know how it worked out in a week or so I'm using it for movies and videos mainly so everything you covered was exactly what I wanted to hear and your correct about the size it's perfect. Thank you for your time and work making this video. Talk to you soon....
@Shane Symons
This is very informative and helpful. Thank you.
One slight quibble: to me, there is a meaningful difference between "cheap" and "inexpensive."
Cheap is shoddy and not having good value, but inexpensive carries a meaning of not costing a lot, and the purchase has good value for the money spent.
From what you had to say, the Galaxy Tab A7 Lite seems better described as inexpensive -- a very good thing.
Of course, I'm an olde phart and tend to be peculiar .... uh, particular with words. 😄
Too bad this came out too soon for me. My current tablet still works well. I guess I'll buy the best model of 8 inch tablet by the time I need to replace this one.
Great video. I have this a7 t500 tablet but how do i watch you tube videos in full screen mode.. thanks😀
Great review. How lame that Samsung saves their keyboard attachments and DeX interface for their absurdly expensive flagship android tablets. (Unless I am mistaken but I'm pretty sure that is still the case).
It isn't lame makes sense from a marketing point of view
I mean.. not very powerful devices like this arent really designed to work like a desktop. DeX doesnt really work in this sense.
@@darkjord5823 I don't think the processor in this would be overwhelmed by DeX nowadays and not including at least the option to buy a keyboard case with trackpad are nothing but poopy corporate moves to give (some) people a reason to have to buy the rip-off flagship model.
@@CaptainCaveman1170 bro, that's literally called life. It's the same thing when you go buy house, new car, vacation packages, etc
I've no regrets on buying this tab.😊😊😊🤩
Thanks, just ordered one to use as both a navigator and dashcam in my vehicle to replace my ageing Garmin unit. Will be using\ it with both Google maps and Here we Go when navigating offline. This is maximum size I can accommodate without obtruding on my forward vision or dash controls.
Tab A7 Lite looks better than the Tab A7 because it has smaller bezels.
Yeah right and affordable price.
It only looks better, but trust me, the display quality is totally shit. The A7 is better.
I don't know why but Samsung always disappoints with the processor side of things, they could have given the Snapdragon 665 in this tab and Snapdragon 730G on the Tab A7.
They certainly could have but who knows how much more expensive they would be. I would love to see a smaller tablet with beefed up specs!
i dont think so, they totally could have but then it would cost way more, processors dont come cheap.
@@roguepegasus4637 every manufacturer esp big and famous one like Samsung, they usually stock up 600 plus series chipset as they buy in bulk 🤷🏽♂️
@@username22571 do you even know About the chip shortage going on? This is the cheapest tablet with this performance, tell me any better tab at the same price with better quality, its just $129! Most people Didn't even know tablets could be this cheap!
@@roguepegasus4637 like I said... Samsung buy in bulks... They even sold tab A7 with SD 662 on 2020... Hence they should have stocks left in their warehouse....
Plus, this tablet here... Consist of mediatek helio p22t... In term of performance wise is atrocious... Even scrolling TH-cam, you can see jittering and lag...
Samsung should use either SD series or their very own exynos chipset... Which could increase the price slightly around the 150 to 160 usd region... Which is value for money in my opinion
65 year old grandma thanks you for you review. Looking forward to using my new tab!
When you're broke for an iPad you turn to this! Decent!
Oooooooooh
Good to see you again
BTW there's a galaxy tab s7 fe
Any plans for that one?
I love the Galaxy tad A7 lite in fact I got it for Christmas 2021 and it's a lot better than I thought it was going to be it definitely outshines my 2015 Galaxy Tab A that I was using before it also outshines a lot of the affordable tablets other companies that are out there I use this tablet everyday to play CSR 2 Angry Birds Friends and demolition derby 3 it also works pretty good on video editing when I'm editing some my videos all around the best tablet I have owned so far
Hello friend does that Tab has a smart view?
@@denicomar580 sadly it does not have Smart View but it does have Samsung flow.
Although I did just search it up and apparently they're no longer serving Samsung Smart View back during 2020 October 5th there are quite a bit of third-party apps but it depends on if they're any good
@@denicomar580 rty%ÿ
I have tab a7 and it's really nice ♡ looks premium, it can be slow so if you hate that it's not for you, audio is superb!
I just bought one,great for movies while car camping which is why I wanted it
Nice review. I had won this on a raffle and was afraid it will be like the tablet that came with our landline phone, painfully slow. It's nice to see it's not that slow.
I am still using the Huawei MediaPad M5 8" and waiting for a tablet to come out and replace it.
So far, there has literally been none.
The A7 Lite is a great device but cannot replace it either. For that there would need to be a premium variant (a S7 Lite/Mini of sorts) with better specs.
Tab s7 FE
The whole point is a smaller tablet around 8" - the Tab S7 FE is huuuge...
Just got this for my 6yr old daughter. Prob should have seen reviews prior. But this is a great review and I'm happy about the purchase.
Bought the 64gb.. Very good deal, works great.
How's the display like is it good for media consumption?
It wouls be great if there was a more expensive amoled / full hd version. This screen and resolution is just terrible.
I wish more of these videos were focused on comparing them to other similar sized tablets. The fact that its slower or doesn't have the display of a $400 tablet isn't really that helpful or surprising.
I want to know whether it's worth upgrading from my Tab A!
I've got the tab A 4G released back in 2016. No other Samsung budget tablet has caught my eye yet. To me they are all almost the same. In fact, I'm watching this video in it right now.
Replacing the 2016 Tab A is a tough one but imo aren't as bad unless you use it as a primary device
Very good tablet done by Samsung
Good review of the Tab A7 Lite, just ordered mine on Verizon and picking up same day =)
I just bought mine today & I love it.!
I wanted to get a tablet purely to use for afking Osrs on the coach/in bed, and then your review mentions Osrs! Wondering if you've actually played Osrs on this tablet and what your actual thoughts were for this specific app? Thank you in advance :)
Id suggest u go for Mi pad 5 rather this one.
SORRY 😞 😔 😟 🙁 😥 😿 😞
Honestly i wish rs mobile came out during peak era when it was most popular.. LOL
@@GrilledChickenRamyun why is that? Im debating between them
Worth upgrading from galaxy tab a 8.0 2019 version? Is the screen resolution and battery life any better ?
I would like to replace my Samsung galaxy tab s2 8.0 inches but what is stopping me is the screen resolution which I believe it is too low
Thanks for info man ! Thinking of buying it for Black friday 👌
I just ordered this tablet on my phone plan. I had a Samsung tablet a few years ago and it was good so I thought I would try another one. With unlimited data we can get rid of the slow expensive Wi-Fi that we have for 50 dollars a month
2 things if I may that we're not covered in the review: 1. Can it be used for calls, like a phone, not just with speakers? 2. Is it possible to connect Samsung watch to it? Thanks
حلو والله
Guys its a good tablet but the normal tab a7 is more powerful with the specs and a higher resolution screen i have one tab a7 for me and its an awesome tablet just like the tab s6 lite so go for the tab a7 if you want higher specs and if you want 1 extra year of software update go for the tab a7 lite ! Both tablets are good but the tab a7 is better !!
Plus the tab a7 has 4 speakers !
The truth about this tablet is that people who buy it no it’s a budget tablet and don’t care about some of the things that are better on more expensive tablets. For me to use emulators from old classic video game systems. This is the perfect tablet.
Just picked a brand new one. I didn't need an expensive tablet for work, so I'm hoping this will fit the bill.
I have this tablet and it is amazing, everything is good with it, it's so much expensive here in my country but I'm happy to have it, the size is perfect not small not big and she is fast in multitasking. I had before tablet samsung galaxy tab A 8.0 2019 and difference between is so much big, I don't use gaming or movies don't have time lol but the quality is quite good for videos and the screen is clear ... it's the best 8-inch size in my country I wanted tablet 8" with S Pen but not disponible here ... I'm very glad to have this A7 Lite it's do all the job...
I’m guessing you’re in Spain?
Is there a possibility of connecting it to a monitor like DeX experience
@@godknowssithole6668 no
how bright is the screen? I'm thinking of mounting it in my car, will it be visible with sunlight?
Is such a good Tablet! I got one for £100 which is gray and has 32GB
Thx dude, I was looking for a tab and you helped me pick one
It seems like an IPad Pro from 2018 but instead of a apple iPad it’s a Samsung Tab great vid Shane
Keep it up
Extremely great review! Wanna see a comparison review of this vs the ipad mini and the galaxy tab a 8.0 2019
Saw that old school runescape app straight away, what a good man.
I just bought mine for my trip in a few weeks, it'll be super convenient for me! That and samsung is my go to company for stuff like this lol.
Buyer beware: as someone who purchased the tab A7 last year while it does support microsd cards it does NOT support Apps being put on the SD card it is coded actually to prevent apps being put on the microsd card i Haven't used the LITE A7 version but its possible that it is the same way
I've owned this tablet (64gb storage with 4gb RAM Wifi version) for over a year now so here's what I think:
The Good:
It's great for reading ebook & manga due to its compact form factor.
It has 4 speakers with Dolby Atmos & it can get loud.
Tablet usage is subjective for everybody. For me, it has decent battery life despite having just 5,100mah battery. Low Res screen & slow but power efficient processor helps.
I'm surprised that the tablet received a major android 12 update & some security updates along the way. For a budget tablet, I would think that Samsung would just sell the tablet with one or two security updates & tell us to bugger off. I'm glad that the tablet receive some love.
The Bad:
Having a low Res screen isn't an issue for this budget tablet but in general, the screen is not good. It has a noticeable green tint like most cheap displays regardless of how you adjust your screen profile.
Touch screen input latency is pretty bad. I've used a phone with the same processor that has better touch latency than this tablet. If you're thinking of playing competitive games like PUBG on this tablet a lot, don't get this tablet or just use a bluetooth controller instead. Not that you want to play competitive games with a slow processor. For general media consumption, it's fine.
It only comes with Widevine L3. I watch TH-cam a lot on this tablet & so far my viewing experience is pleasant. But not Netflix as it's limited to SD quality. I would be contented if I was able to watch it in 720p HD just like TH-cam but 480p SD is just bad. I know Netflix is going to ditch 480p SD & replace it with 720p HD as their lowest quality option soon, so I hope it'll help later on.
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I'm considering using it as a portable 2nd monitor for my laptop when I'm 'on the go' for Spotify, and Discord, responding to social media or emails, watching TH-cam videos while working, or even gaming on my main laptop screen. I could cast it through Win+K but I'm worried about battery life so maybe I'll plug it in.
I have a z fold 2 with a broken screen. My financial situation has changed and I'm probably going to "upgrade" to this. I don't care too much about specs, mostly just the large screen size. Thanks for the video.