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Samsung Galaxy View

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User ratings:
39
4.1 out of 5
39 user ratings
5 stars
33 %
4 stars
41 %
3 stars
23 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %
Editorial reviews:
12
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12 editorial reviews
The Galaxy View combines Live TV and video apps in a supersized tablet you can move from room to room, but this pricey hybrid is more intriguing than compelling.Read more
Samsung's vast new 18.4-inch tablet moonlights as a smart portable TV, but its convenience comes at a price.Read more
Samsung goes supersized with its new TV-abletRead more
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Pros

  • stamina under maximum load and while idling is average
  • cycling frequency should ideally be undetectable to the human eye
  • content will be sufficiently sharp and detailed

Cons

  • The icons looks a lot larger and more blocky
  • screen on the Galaxy View is similarly unimpressive
  • no low-profile option

Key specs

  • 2 GB
  • 8
  • TFT
  • 18.4 in
  • 1920, 1080 px
  • 120 ppi
  • yes

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Samsung Galaxy View - Variants

Filter variants:
  • Internal storage
    • 64 GB
    • 32 GB
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Galaxy View 2 GB / 64 GB / 18.4"
Internal storage:
  • 64 GB
Galaxy View 2 GB / 32 GB / 18.4"
Internal storage:
  • 32 GB

Samsung Galaxy View - Pros & Cons

Samsung Galaxy View

Pros

  • stamina under maximum load and while idling is average
  • cycling frequency should ideally be undetectable to the human eye
  • content will be sufficiently sharp and detailed
  • Playing with a Bluetooth controller is pretty straightforward
  • nice and light
  • easy to carry around
  • Galaxy View sits nicely on your lap
  • sharper
  • more vibrant screen
  • homepage aggregates popular streaming services to make watching video easy
  • integrated foldable stand makes it easy to pop up and set up the device anywhere

Cons

  • The icons looks a lot larger and more blocky
  • screen on the Galaxy View is similarly unimpressive
  • no low-profile option
  • lack of a vibration motor for tactile feedback
  • the color temperature of the display is also a bit too high
  • are considerably smaller yet still much more expensive
  • You cannot use the Micro-USB port to charge the battery
  • frequency is too low
  • users with sensitive eyes may experience strain or headaches
  • too heavy to carry around for a long time
  • The plastic back panel also feels a bit rickety

Samsung Galaxy View - Technical Overview

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IconCPU Frequency
1.6 GHz
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CPU Frequency: 3 GHz
IconCPU Cores
8
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IconPixel density
120 ppi
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Hisense VIDAA Mirror
Pixel density: 431 ppi
IconScreen size
18.4 in
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Screen size: 27 in

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Samsung Galaxy View - Full Specifications

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Display
Display technologyTFT
Screen size18.4 in
Resolution1920 x 1080 px
Pixel density120.0 ppi
Touchscreenyes
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Design
Colour of productBlack
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Storage
Internal storage
  • 32 GB
  • 64 GB
Maximum memory card size128.0 GB
Memory card supportedmicroSD
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Camera
Rear camerayes
Front resolution2.1 Mpx
Video resolution1080p
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Network
Wi-Fiyes
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Dimensions
Height17.79 in
Width10.86 in
Depth0.47 in
Weight93.48 oz
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Technical details
Operating systemAndroid 5.1 Lollipop
RAM memory2 GB
CPU Cores8
CPU Frequency1.6 GHz
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Sensors
Proximity sensoryes
Accelerometeryes
Ambient light sensoryes
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Connectivity
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version4.1
Charging connectionMicro-USB
Headphone connection3.5mm
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Power
Battery typeLi-Ion
Battery capacity5700.0 mAh
Battery life8.0 h

Samsung Galaxy View - Q&A (4)

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    Votes
    esteban
    over 2 years ago
    What is samsung galaxy smart view?
    christian
    about 2 years ago
    The Samsung Smart View app lets you can control your Smart TV from your smartphone. View photos, play videos and music and more. All you have to do is to download the Samsung Smart View app for your Apple or Android phone or tablet from iTunes or Google Play.
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    russ
    about 2 years ago
    What is price of samsung galaxy view?
    inell.larkin
    about 2 years ago
    As of 9th October 2022, Samsung Galaxy View 2 price in India starts at Rs. 54,990.
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    trinidad
    over 2 years ago
    How much is samsung galaxy view 2?
    ferdinand.parker
    about 2 years ago
    Samsung Galaxy View 2 is based on Android 8.1 Oreo and packs 64GB of inbuilt storage that can be expanded via microSD card (up to 400GB). The Samsung Galaxy View 2 measures 263.30 x 417.07 x 17.20mm (height x width x thickness) . As of 6th March 2022, Samsung Galaxy View 2 price in India starts at Rs. 54,990.
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    dexter.nicolas
    about 2 years ago
    Does samsung galaxy tab a have smart view?
    blaine.pfannerstill
    about 2 years ago
    Effective October 5, 2020, Samsung won't support Smart View. If you uninstall the Smart View app from your mobile device, you won't be able to download it again; however, you can continue to use it unless you remove it.
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Samsung Galaxy View Samsung - Editorial Reviews (12)

3.6
Based on 12 reviews
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Samsung Galaxy View Samsung Galaxy View - Full Review and benchmarks
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LaptopMag
Published: 05.11.2015
Samsung Galaxy View - Full Review and benchmarks
3.5

The Galaxy View combines Live TV and video apps in a supersized tablet you can move from room to room, but this pricey hybrid is more intriguing than compelling.

Samsung Galaxy View Biggest Samsung tablet ever, smallest TV in your house
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CNET
Published: 06.11.2015
Biggest Samsung tablet ever, smallest TV in your house

Samsung's vast new 18.4-inch tablet moonlights as a smart portable TV, but its convenience comes at a price.

Samsung Galaxy View Hands on Samsung Galaxy View review: bigger isn't always better
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T3
Published: 28.10.2015
Hands on Samsung Galaxy View review: bigger isn't always better

Samsung goes supersized with its new TV-ablet

Samsung Galaxy View Samsung Galaxy View Review: A movable display that misses the mark
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SamMobile
Published: 15.01.2016
Samsung Galaxy View Review: A movable display that misses the mark

A company like Samsung likes to take risks, and from time to time it comes out with products that don’t ...

Samsung Galaxy View Samsung Galaxy View review (hands-on): The tablet that thinks it’s a TV
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Alphr
Published: 28.10.2015
Samsung Galaxy View review (hands-on): The tablet that thinks it’s a TV

The supersized tablet war has begun. Last month Apple launched the iPad Pro – its biggest tablet yet – but now Samsung has outdone it with the utterly massive, 18.4in Samsung Galaxy View. But the Galaxy View isn’t really competing

Samsung Galaxy View Samsung Galaxy View hands-on review | Stuff
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Samsung Galaxy View hands-on review | Stuff

The biggest, strangest tab in town

Samsung Galaxy View Samsung Galaxy View Tablet Review
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Notebookcheck
Published: 02.08.2016
Samsung Galaxy View Tablet Review
3.6

In-depth review of the Samsung Galaxy View (Samsung Exynos 7580 Octa, ARM Mali-T720 MP2, 18.4-inch, 2.7 kg) with numerous measurements, benchmarks, and evaluations

Samsung Galaxy View Samsung Galaxy View 18.4 Review (Updated 2021)
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Samsung Galaxy View 18.4 Review (Updated 2021)

Aimed at the new breed of 'edutainment' users, the 18.4 inch Samsung Galaxy View is a giant in the world of Android tablets.

Samsung Galaxy View Samsung Galaxy View review
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The Verge
Published: 06.11.2015
Samsung Galaxy View review

Samsung's huge streaming tablet is a flawed experiment

Samsung Galaxy View Hands on: Samsung Galaxy View review
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TechRadar
Published: 28.10.2015
Hands on: Samsung Galaxy View review

Ever looked at your tablet and thought 'Hey, that's small?'

Samsung Galaxy View Samsung Galaxy View Review: I Love This Magical Slab of Content
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Gizmodo
Published: 06.11.2015
Samsung Galaxy View Review: I Love This Magical Slab of Content

I love movies. I first watched Annie Hall on my phone. I fill my tablet with movies and watch them on planes. I still watch movies on my laptop, even when there’s an actual television just a few feet away. This is why the Samsung Galaxy View feels so terribly intriguing.

Samsung Galaxy View Samsung Galaxy View
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ProductReview.com.au
Published: 10.07.2017
Samsung Galaxy View

Samsung Galaxy View (Tablet): 4.5 out of 5 stars from 4 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

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