Galaxy Tab S2 Launch & Features: Samsung Officially Unveils its Thinnest Tablet Model

Samsung has officially unveiled the two versions of its Galaxy Tab S2.

Based on the devices' specs, they are currently the thinnest tablets launched by the company.

Samsung introduced the 9.7 and 8.0-inch variants of its latest product during an event held in Seoul, South Korea, on July 20. At just 5.6mm thick, the two models are thinner the iPad Air, Apple's sleekest tablet that measures 6.1mm, Tech Crunch reported.

Aside from its thinness, Samsung also boasted that its latest tablet is lightweight. The 8-inch variant weighs around 256g while its larger counterpart is at 389g.

"The Galaxy Tab S2 is not only our thinnest and lightest tablet of its size ever, it also gives users quick, easy access to a wealth of superior viewing and productivity features," JK Shin, CEO of Samsung said in a press release.

"We believe the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 is the most complete personal visual device designed for consumers to carry and use anywhere," the executive added.

As for the Galaxy Tab S2's features, the two versions of the tablet sport the same specs with the exception of the display size and battery capacity.

The model runs on the Android 5.0 Lollipop OS and packs an 8-megapixel rear camera paired with a 2.1-Megapixel front shooter.

For its processor, Samsung equipped the Galaxy Tab S2 with the octa-core Exynos 533, which is a significant upgrade over its predecessor's Exynos 5420. It packs 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal memory which can go up to 64GB or 128GB using a microSD card.

The 8-inch version has a resolution of 2048x1536 pixels and a 4000mAh battery. The 9.7-inch variant, on the other hand, has a 2048x1536 resolution and a larger 5870mAh battery capacity.

The connectivity options of both models are supported by Wi-Fi 80d.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 BLE and Wi-Fi Direct.

Out of the box, the Galaxy Tab S2 comes with a variety of Google-based mobile services including Chrome, Google Search, Gmail, Maps, YouTube, Play Store, Hangouts, Play Movies & TV, Drive, Photos and Play Music.

The Galaxy Tab S2 is scheduled to debut in stores next month and will come in black and white color variants.

 According to Sam Mobile, the Wi-Fi and LTE variants of the tablet's 8-inch version will have retail prices of $399 and $508 respectively. For the 9.7-inch model, its Wi-Fi version can be purchased for about $541 while its LTE counterpart will cost around $617.