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Samsung Galaxy Tab A7

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Samsung Galaxy Tab A7
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 2022
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite
BrandSamsung
ManufacturerSamsung Electronics
TypeTablet computer
Series
Galaxy Tab A
FamilySamsung Galaxy
First released
Tab A7 (2020): September 11, 2020; 5 years ago (2020-09-11)
Tab A7 Lite: June 18, 2021; 5 years ago (2021-06-18)
Tab A7 (2022): November 21, 2022; 3 years ago (2022-11-21)
Discontinued2023; 3 years ago (2023)
PredecessorSamsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0
SuccessorSamsung Galaxy Tab A8
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 (for Tab A7 Lite)
Dimensions247.6 x 157.4 x 7 mm (9.75 x 6.20 x 0.28 in)
WeightTab A7: 476 g (1.05 pounds)
Tab A7 Lite: 366 g (12.91 oz)
Tab A7 (2020): Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
Tab A7 Lite: Mediatek Helio P22T
Tab A7 (2022): Unisoc T618
Memory2 GB (for Tab A7 Lite only), 3 GB, or 4 GB
Storage32 GB, 64 GB eMMC
microSDXC
BatteryTab A7: 7040 mAh
Tab A7 Lite: 5100 mAh
Charging15W Fast Charging
Rear camera8 MP[1][2]
Front cameraTab A7: 5 MP[1]
Tab A7 Lite: 2 MP[2]
DisplayTab A7: TFT 10.4 in (26 cm) display
Tab A7 Lite: TFT 8.7 in (22 cm) display
ConnectivityWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 5.0
GPS[1][2]
References[3][4]

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 is a series of mid-range Android-based tablet computers manufactured, developed, designed, and marketed by Samsung Electronics. There were three devices released under the series: the base version (known as the Galaxy Tab A7 (2020); announced on September 2, 2020, and released on September 11, 2020[5]), the low-end smaller version (known as the Galaxy Tab A7 Lite; announced on May 27, 2021, and released on June 18, 2021[6]), and the refreshed variant of the base version (known as the Galaxy Tab A7 (2022); released on November 21, 2022[7]).

Specifications

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Design

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All of the three tablets have an aluminum frame and body, with the top part of the tablet's rear having a plastic covering.[8][9][10] The front uses glass with an unspecified protection.

Hardware

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Display

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All three tablets have a TFT LCD, a 5:3 aspect ratio, and a 60Hz refresh rate. The only difference among the tablets are the resolution: the base variants have a WUXGA+ (2000×1200) resolution,[11] while the Lite model has a WXGA+ (1340×800) resolution.[12]

Battery

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The base models have a 7,040 mAh battery capacity, while the Lite model has a 5,100 mAh battery capacity. Both models support 15W Fast Charging.[13][14]

Processor and Memory

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The base model uses the octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 662,[8] while the refreshed version of the base model uses the Unisoc T618.[9] The Lite model, meanwhile, uses the Mediatek Helio P22T chipset.[10]

The base models are sold in either 3 or 4 GB of RAM, while storage variants are either in 32 GB or 64 GB. The Lite version offers the same internal storage options as the base models, along with 2 GB, 3 GB, or 4 GB RAM options. Regardless of the model, the internal storage uses eMMC 5.1 and has support for expandable storage via microSD.[8][7][10]

Cameras

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All models have a 8 MP rear camera, while the front camera either have a 5 MP (for the base models) or 2 MP (for the Lite model).[15][16]

Software

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The base version have Android 10 (One UI Core 2.5) pre-installed, while the Lite version have Android 11 (One UI Core 3.1) pre-installed. The refreshed version of the base model, meanwhile, have Android 12 (One UI Core 4.1) pre-installed.[7] The original base variant only had support for two OS upgrades and four years of security updates,[17] while the Lite version had support for three OS upgrades and four years of security updates.[18] For unknown reasons, the refreshed variant of the base model didn't receive any major OS upgrades, but had the same end of support date as with the original base variant.[19]

Pre-installed OS OS Upgrades history End of support
1st 2nd 3rd
Tab A7 (2020) Android 10
(One UI Core 2.5)		 Android 11
(One UI Core 3.1)
April 2021[20]		 Android 12
(One UI Core 4.1)
June 2022[21]		 N/a August 2024[22]
Tab A7 Lite Android 11
(One UI Core 3.1)		 Android 12
(One UI Core 4.1)
August 2022[23]		 Android 13
(One UI Core 5.0)
December 2022[24]		 Android 14
(One UI 6.0)
January 2024[25]		 June 2025[26]
Tab A7 (2022) Android 12
(One UI Core 4.1)		 N/a August 2024[22]

References

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  1. 1 2 3 GSMArena - Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 10.4 (2020)
  2. 1 2 3 GSMArena - Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite
  3. ↑ "Galaxy Tab A7 Specifications". Samsung Mobile Press. Retrieved 2026-05-23.
  4. ↑ "Galaxy Tab A7 Lite Specifications". Samsung Mobile Press. Retrieved 2026-05-23.
  5. ↑ Chedalla, Teja (2020-09-02). "10.4-inch Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Officially Launched For Just €229". Android Headlines. Retrieved 2026-05-22.
  6. ↑ Matei, Mihai (2021-05-27). "New Galaxy Tab A7 Lite is a tablet for Samsung TV Plus and light gaming". SamMobile. Retrieved 2026-05-23.
  7. 1 2 3 Schmitt, Florian (2023-05-06). "The Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 2022 is only partially convincing". Notebookcheck. Retrieved 2026-05-23.
  8. 1 2 3 Masiero, Manuel (2020-11-26). "Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 LTE Tablet Review: One of the best tablets for less than 300 Euros (~$356)". Notebookcheck. Retrieved 2026-05-23.
  9. 1 2 Schmitt, Florian (2023-05-04). "Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 LTE 2022 tablet review – Update with improved battery life". Notebookcheck. Retrieved 2026-05-23.
  10. 1 2 3 Masiero, Manuel (2021-08-15). "Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite Tablet Review : Very affordable Samsung tablet in mini format". Notebookcheck. Retrieved 2026-05-23.
  11. ↑ Yordan. "Samsung Galaxy Tab A7, Galaxy Fit2 are official, Wireless Charging Trio comes along". GSMArena.com. Retrieved 2026-05-23.
  12. ↑ Peter. "Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE 12.4" tablet unveiled with 5G, cheaper Galaxy Tab A7 Lite follows". GSMArena.com. Retrieved 2026-05-23.
  13. ↑ Vyas, Kishan (2020-09-28). "Samsung unveils Galaxy A42 5G, Galaxy Tab A7, Galaxy Fit 2, Wireless Charger Trio at "Life Unstoppable" virtual event". XDA. Retrieved 2026-05-23.
  14. ↑ "Samsung Reveals Galaxy Tab S7 FE and Galaxy Tab A7 Lite". Lifewire. Archived from the original on 2024-09-27. Retrieved 2026-05-23.
  15. ↑ Gedeon, Kimberly (2020-10-23). "Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 review". Laptop Mag. Retrieved 2026-05-23.
  16. ↑ Davies, Hannah (2022-06-01). "Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite Review". Trusted Reviews. Retrieved 2026-05-23.
  17. ↑ Shaik, Abid Iqbal (2024-08-02). "Samsung pushes June 2024 security update to Galaxy Tab A7 (2020)". SamMobile. Retrieved 2026-05-23. Samsung launched the Galaxy Tab A7 (2020) with Android 10 (One UI 2.X) and after releasing Android 12 (One UI 4.X), the company stopped offering major OS upgrades to the tablet, as it had already rolled out two new versions of the OS as promised.
  18. ↑ Matei, Mihai (2025-06-04). "These Samsung tablets have stopped receiving firmware updates". SamMobile. Retrieved 2026-05-23. One of those tablets is the budget Galaxy A7 Lite (SM-T220 and SM-T225), which debuted in 2021. It went on sale running Android 11 and was gradually updated to Android 14.
  19. ↑ "Latest SM-T509 (Galaxy Tab A7 (2022)) firmwares". Samfrew. Retrieved 2026-05-23.
  20. ↑ Shaik, Asif Iqbal (2021-04-27). "Galaxy Tab A7 is the latest tablet to get Android 11 update". SamMobile. Retrieved 2026-05-23.
  21. ↑ Shaik, Asif Iqbal (2022-06-14). "Galaxy Tab A7 10.4 (2020) is finally getting the Android 12 update". SamMobile. Retrieved 2026-05-23.
  22. 1 2 Romero, Andrew (2024-10-08). "Samsung ends software updates for Galaxy Z Fold 2, Tab A7". 9to5Google. Archived from the original on 2024-10-09. Retrieved 2026-05-23.
  23. ↑ Matei, Mihai (2022-08-05). "Android 12 One UI 4.1 update is now available for the Galaxy Tab A7 Lite". SamMobile. Retrieved 2026-05-23.
  24. ↑ Shaik, Asif Iqbal (2022-12-26). "Galaxy Tab A7 Lite gets treated with Android 13 update". SamMobile. Retrieved 2026-05-23.
  25. ↑ Shaik, Asif Iqbal (2024-01-16). "Android 14 update rolling out to Galaxy Tab A7 Lite". SamMobile. Retrieved 2026-05-23.
  26. ↑ Farooqui, Adnan (2025-06-04). "Galaxy Tab A7 Lite and Galaxy Tab S6 Lite won't get any firmware updates now". SamMobile. Retrieved 2026-05-23.
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