Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite Review: Should You Get It?

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The Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite is an entry level tablet with an 8.7-inch screen, a metal body, and it's running Android 11 with Samsung's OneUI. In my review, it gets a decent score as long as we consider its super cheap price. Keeping that in mind, it's screen, performance, and built are good.
What do you think of the Galaxy Tab A7 Lite?
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[@poetic.voyage]

I wish Samsung would make a more expensive version of this with a mid-range processor and a 1080p screen. They could call it the a7 Lite Pro lol.

[@gavril3698]

Get a Tab s6 at 200 second hand ... 1000% worth the money

[@santiagodelbono1]

S6 lite and a7 are 10 inches, we want an 8 inch good tablet

[@gavril3698]

@@santiagodelbono1 knowing that the tab s8 ultra will have a notch and 14.5 inch (i think) i don't see why they would make an 7.9inch tablet in the near future

[@santiagodelbono1]

@@gavril3698 for the same reason that Apple sell the iPad mini

[@gavril3698]

@@santiagodelbono1 sales on the iPad mini are very low

[@cincogus]

I’ve been waiting for that review, thanks!

[@simpleThInkerr]

Really glad your channel has been growing organically and at a healthy rate. Props to your dedication to the tablet space and we appreciate your reviews just as much!!

[@flasheart3817]

Does it have a sim card slot please?

[@ghosthunter999]

@@flasheart3817 yes

[@myratogonon]

Thank you for making these reviews!!! Very helpful!!!

[@robertgauntt554]

I don't often comment, But your review was absolutely fantastic. I appreciate high-tech and layman explanations, clear elocution, and getting straight to business. Thank you!

[@ljcool17]

I’ve had this tablet since July and it works really good. Just don’t expect really snappy response from it. It works fast enough but not very laggy at the same time. I’ve just realized now that the Home Screen and apps have rounded corners. Videos take up the whole screen tho. Also note, you can’t transfer apps to your SD Card. edit: you can now transfers apps to the sd card

[@haise8933]

Have you tried taking notes with a pen with it ? I'm looking for a tablet mainly to take notes with it, so i'm not sure if this tablet is enough for that

[@ljcool17]

@@haise8933 Yes and it doesn't work with a pen. There was an older model Tab A 8.0 with S Pen. Not sure if it's sill available.

[@destinyimpulse123]

Thanks for updating your comment about moving the apps to the sd card. I heard Samsung allowed the A7 to move apps, but didn't hear anything about the Lite version. Good to know it works on Lite as well.

[@Rahul_deadpool]

How is it possible to move??? Plzzz explain

Old comment but can you play Netflix in HD?

[@richtaylor6039]

I ordered one of those today to use along with my S6 Lite. I appreciate your review. Many thanks.

[@sheldonisnumberone]

I have this tablet, it's the cheap 32GB one. And I love it.

[@carlsaxboy5916]

Thanks for the info.

[@fania7073]

Thank you for making thèse reviews very helpfue

[@alibrahim99]

thnx for gr8 review .... appreciated 👏

[@eimietrue]

Hi !! can i ask you about its front camera , do shadow lines appear when you are in the dark lightning ?

[@TheGreatJafa]

Hello! I mentioned this to Ivan too for his review, but this tablet has 4GB of RAM if you choose the 64GB option. I doubt it makes any performance difference, but might help with the multitasking capabilities. I own the 4GB version.

[@christopherjeffery2828]

Enjoying your channel. Could you recommend a tablet to use mostly for when I ride on Zwift on my smart turbo trainer. Thanks.

[@wasilqayyum]

Nice detailed review!

[@eatsleepdie1682]

I just came upon your channel on my search for the perfect tablet. Originally I came to decide between galaxy tab s6 and a7, closer to getting s6 lite.. however after watching your videos I ended up a bit confused and unsure what to do. I would like from my tablet to support active stylus, but also to be a more of a gaming tablet, still under 400 - 500€.. so I need something in between. To specify which game should it run smoothly - Genshin Impact. Is there anybody with any suggestion? I would appreciate any help, thank you.

[@limkientiong]

I have Tab S2, and just purchased A7 Lite. I have no choice because 8 inch tablets are rather limited. I'm using it for reading, stock transactions/review KZbin etc so I hope this A7 Lite can serve well.

[@james160987]

i have the s2, looking at a newer a7 lite, worth the upgrade?

[@amithbhagat]

Thanks for a good technical review 👌

[@JoeMah.]

BTW, I've been hearing that the Tab A7 has a problem with memory expansion. Does this has the same problem? I'm thinking of getting this as a secondary tablet for school and I prefer an 8-inch tablet as a secondary tablet (especially e-books)

[@divotzzz]

I'm seeing some conflicting information about this tablet. If it is used with a case, does opening the case wake the screen? In some pictures, the silver version appears to have a proximity sensor, while the gray version does not. The silver version also seems to have a single, front facing speaker, while the gray version does not.

[@bbqchicken43]

Just wondering if it comes with anything like “parental control”? Will mainly use it for my daughter‘s home schooling. Currently she’s on an iPad 4th generation which can only upgraded to iPadOS 12.x. Unfortunately it doesn’t come with “parental control “ and my girl is spending too much time on KZbin etc on daily basis.

[@vijaybroadcast]

Great review are in this channel please share it up to the mark...

[@SaadonAksah]

I just bought mine! Its 4Gb/64gb variation and its not too bad so far! 👍

[@kristinaingerson7501]

great review! grabbing this for my almost 10yo for only $129 total from best buy! got the tab a for my 3 yo for only $100 from walmart . samsung budget tablets are perfect alternatives to the amazon fire tablet, which we absolutely hated

[@viperomen914]

Whats wrong with the Amazon tablets? Was it because it didn’t have the google play store?

[@edwinungerer7989]

I just bought one and it's coming in a few days. Got it essentially just for Xbox Remote play and Xcloud. I really hope it does that well 🙏

[@DavaiVideo]

Thank you for covering readability and brightness

[@techh9171]

This one fits my purpose as I'll be only using it for media consumption and my college work.

[@mezomoza7]

I am looking forward to your (Best 8 inch tablets 2021 version) Thanks

[@kajja27]

I like mine but I also own two tablets. I use this a7 lite for when I'm outside running errands or traveling. Honestly I don't use this for anything demanding besides entertainment and information. My s7+ stays in my house at all times because it's to expensive to take everywhere. In my opinion.

[@jmedina7271]

Hiiii Witch is better? T10 4g or Samsung tab a7 lite?

[@RajatPatil1711]

How does Netflix and kindle works on this? I read that Netflix resolution is not up to mark.. and for kindle it’s hard to read at night due to blue glare.. true??

[@superdave292]

Thanks for the review. I've decided to go for the cheaper and hopefully better Lenovo M8.

[@activechaos128]

looking forward to reviews of the new lenovo tab m7 lte and m8 lte. I think the m7 has the perfect form factor for being a phone replacement at 100mm wide display. The m8 will have better specs and will be about the same size as the tab active 3 but half the price. I guess I'll just have to wait and see.

[@ZandaKristy]

I bought two of these tablets for my kids. I used one myself for a week or so first. The display colour in films is noticeably poor. Skin tones (particularly faces) look very pale and washed out. Contrast is great and the low resolution didn't bother me. My Galaxy Buds+ earphones kept disconnecting from the device. I had to turn Bluetooth off and back on again. The buds work fine on every other device. Android is very laggy at times, often not responding to touches or swipes. It was too frustrating for me to use even though I wasn't expecting much from it. The OS may improve with updates as this is a new tablet from Samsung. The A7 Lite is fine kids. Google and Samsung get your act together, Android needs something to compete with the iPad mini. An updated Tab S2 or Nexus 7 would be great!

[@theone131]

You need to set your expectations base on the amount of money you pay. You pay more, you get more. If you want a heavenly experience then buy their top of the line tablet phones.. You could also pick their mid-range tablets.. This one belongs to their lowest budget tablets. 😏😏😏

[@DarkFlame8777]

iPad mini 6 may get your attention with a new design coming this time

[@SJaafar]

Have you tried to set the animations in the developer options to be off?

[@azelvaz5580]

which stylus did you use?

[@InsomniacGamr]

Just got mine a few days ago and I love it! I got the 4GB RAM and 64gb storage. I love the size and the screen looks better than I expected!

[@jdawggs2009]

Mine does not have vibration any suggestions

[@sudaisamerol4876]

I wish samsung would make a successor of the tab a with spen 2019 with a sd665 atleast and has a 8.7” screen like the tab a7 lite but has a 90hz refresh rate and 1080p OLED display. Also 64gb as base model

[@VizAlro]

I think the tab active3 may be suitable enough to be its successor

[@EuryPlays]

Is this somehow good for using ms office?

[@malshagunathilaka145]

Is this can insert Sim.card?

[@chicofun4779]

Thanks for your video. I bought the samsung tabA7 lite and to my surprise I can't install samsung health on it, whe I try it say "this device is not compatible for this appl?.. my wife has the samsung tab a7 (not the lite) and it is working perfectly even synchronizing with her watch . Do you have any suggestion or idea? thanks

[@myratogonon]

This is perfect for people who are bored with their Kindles/e-readers

[@TOCACLOUD10]

I have this tablet for playing games and its great there is no lag

[@kwamerukoote1295]

Does the tab have screen recording

[@kajja27]

The sound is really loud and the screen is extremely bright on this a7 lite too

[@shofisurya1150]

Can we use S pen for this?

[@marcd8674]

Got it a week ago. And it's bad. Slow performance. Facebook and messenger are not running smoothly. Thinking of returning it

[@googleuser3514]

Waiting you to review Huawei Matepad 11 😀

[@AMJ1D]

hi how's the screen quality on this tablet and can you play 1080p videos on youtube ?

[@epicplayz8652]

Yes

[@johnnywilliams526]

simple and to the point thank you. cheap as chips £116.

[@dolanD2]

You better get something with Snapdragon processor, mediatek doesnt have great reputation.

[@mrsa1236]

I recently bought the A7 lite 64G I'm finding it to be great for a low budget tablet but lacks some features. For example it will not screen mirror to TV. There also is not a sensitivity adjustment for screen protectors which is really annoying in my otterbox case. I use mostly for reading and Audible book however even with the blue light or night mode the screen doesn't darken enough to be comfortable reading in the dark.

[@mirk5153]

hi, I also bought this tablet. Can you watch on netflix and you tube at HD?

[@johnrigs6540]

@@mirk5153 Yes you can! I checked the app settings as soon as I turned it on. They fixed it and all streaming apps work great and play in HD. This is- so far - much better than this review suggests!

[@sugarplum8888]

@Mrs A Hi! Can u suggest good wireless earphones for this tab plz 🙏

[@yuva5254]

Bro can you tell me ? Can I use samaung S Pen in tablet A7?or which pen is good for tablet A7?

[@wilfredorodriguez9600]

He did a video on that topic already. It's not good, you're better off getting the tab s6 lite.

[@yuva5254]

@@wilfredorodriguez9600 it's too late .I already purchased it .now I want to know can s pen can work with it?

[@rajats4890]

Liked review

[@justinthyme5730]

I was told that only photos and videos can be transferred to the SD card... (apps cannot be transferred to the SD card with this tablet). Is that correct?

[@mrsa1236]

I've been told the same thing and have experienced it on my older Tab A. Anyone know a fix for this?

[@puch-chanstory6021]

I have this tablet, And I love it so much. I named it "Sanwo".

[@zachannel4685]

Tqq

[@ziich1]

Thank you for this review! I am getting one so I can use it to read manga instead of on my phone this way I don’t have to spend a lot and I can buy more manga

[@TheMrKeats]

I bought the Tab 8.0 2019, for my comics, manga, books, and videos. The resolution is 720, but it's still great for reading. It did have some extreme lagging but the most recent update has help substancialy. I do not game on it because it's a mid range tablet with only 32 gb of internal storage. I do however, have a 512 gb micro sd card that has allowed me to carry my large reading collection. I was able to buy it for $103 at Costco.

[@ziich1]

@@TheMrKeats I had two return it. I did not enjoy using it

[@bogdancatinean689]

It wasn't good for reading? I'm looking to get this tablet for comics as well, what were your gripes with this tablet?

[@rousyaidi]

Is this tablet better than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 2019 and Lenovo Tab M8?

[@rousyaidi]

@RyuDarragh Thank you. I just want to know, from that three tablet I mention, which is the best. Because I think their hardware and performance is almost the same.

[@rousyaidi]

@RyuDarragh Thank you again for the explanation!

[@Frank_Lee_Terrible]

There are 2 lenovo tab m8 versions: tab m8 hd and tab m8 fhd. Now I'm afraid that in a year-two galaxy tab a 8.0 and lenovo hd will become barely usable just because of the processor (reportedly a8.0 already can have interface lags and 2gb of ram will only get less helpful as time goes on). Now if we compare samsung galaxy tab a7 lite and lenovo tab m8 fhd I'd say right now(!) lenovo is better: the processor is similar, as well as ram, storage, build (build is good, both tablets should last several years). Battery life should be similar as well, maybe a bit better on tab m8 fhd. However fhd screen on lenovo is heaven for an 8 inch tab, better camera with flash could be useful as well. Judging by my family's experience with lenovo tab s8 (2014 model) and tab 3 8+ the speakers on lenovo tablets are also really good. Now software for lenovo tablets has always been an issue (at least for cheaper smaller older tablets which tab m8 fhd is). You basically have a big smartphone screen and not really gonna get updates either. My estimate for both tabs is 3 years of comfortable use (below average processor or just many ways any consumer electronics may break. By the way I really recommend a case even for an unexpensive tablet like these. Was saved by it so many times). In this case android 10 on lenovo might just be enough. But still sucks. What to say in the end? I think the bigger question is if you need an inexpensive 8 inch tablet. And if you do both options are fine really. I like Lenovo more because of the screen. Samsung in theory could last longer. Obviously take prices in consideration, your lersonal preferences and needs. Read forums if you need to where actually qualified people discuss tech and not just some random youtube commenter like me. Good luck!

[@rousyaidi]

Thank you. I also know that. HD version of Lenovo Tab M8 lasted the battery longer than the Full HD one.

[@krzywynostube]

I own one Galaxy Tab A 8.0 2019 and bought this A7 Lite this week. Both are running Android 11. The Tab A7 Lite runs visibly faster than Tab A 8.0 2019. It also supports quick charging and has better speakers. On the other hand the Tab 8.0 2019 has better screen in my opinion. It is brighter and the colours seems to be more vivid. Both have the same battery capacity, but I can't tell yet which one lasts longer on a single charge.

[@fegik5922]

This is the type of device you'd buy if u can't afford the z fold, only have to have a little patience on the processing speed

[@giorgimichitashvili6847]

Me waiting for newsletter that never came to my email.....

[@youmars7767]

why the hell i cannot use the google play store ?

[@ivegyattocomment]

Samsung please make the next tab 7-8 inch with an amoled display... pls... if redmi can make it with the redmi pad, samsung can defo make one while still retaining the small form factor

[@steffanhoffmann8937]

Thanks for the review; which was very useful indeed. Greetings from Kensington and Chelsea in London. Born here. Grew up here. My name? My dad was from Hennigsdorf Berlin. Chief engine designer Ford. My mam from Brittany. Yes I'm English.....👉😄👈

[@Iltsleo]

I really like this tablet its very appordable

[@CoriolanusBlack]

I actually have the A7 Lite and it very good so far...

[@carmennooner2027]

I really want the Active 3. I need a tablet that is an 8" screen and active pen compatible for notes. Samsung is asking way too much money for the Active 3 as well as it's predecessor, the Active 2, and I absolutely cannot get into the Apple ecosystem. So I'm stuck! My cellphone is a Note which works fine for grocery lists and the occasional note, but I need more screen real estate in order to take care of my needs. Any suggestions? Anyone?

[@powerfull499]

Samsung S6 Lite may be what you are looking for. However, it has a 10.4 inch display :-)

[@activechaos128]

Lenovo tab m7 or m8 3rd gen?

[@viperomen914]

Yeah bro just go apple🤣

[@lustroussnow]

Brother, I need your help actually I have 1 Samsung Galaxy tab S6 and accidentally I broke the S pen of the tablet can you please tell me after checking that the s pen of tab S7 plus or 7 can work on this tab and I mean it can charge with The backside of a stab at 6 I want to know that and what is the size difference between both pens because I want to buy a new one And tab S6 S pen is not so good I don't like it that's why I want to choose, since you owe3 of them you can just check them by flipping the pens.

[@lustroussnow]

Sir, you've not replied to me yet.😊

[@lustroussnow]

Sir kindly Answer🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@lustroussnow]

Sir please Reply 🙏🙏🙏

[@lustroussnow]

Sir, I'm still waiting for your humble opinion

[@lustroussnow]

Hello sir I'm waiting

[@MrSkinnedpuppy]

All I want is an updated version of the Galaxy Tab Pro SM-T320....

[@giorgiocuzzelli384]

Exactly. T320 is still unbeatable. However, Android 4.4 is out of scale.

[@deepakkawde3326]

Great review love from 🇮🇳

[@adokapo]

I think that HD is just good enough on that size but SD Netflix and P22T are deal breakers gor me. At that point just buy Lenovo Tab M8 at half the price and that this A7 lite ripped of in design and functionality. I don't think that this is getting Android 12 but lets wait and see. Pretty sure that just Samsungs on Snapdragon gets that kind of treatment.

[@atomictilapia6447]

Very important for users during this pandemic. Please add on future reviews and nice to know for this tablet. Does Zoom virtual background work with and without a green screen? Can it wirelessly screen share to a wireless display or smart TV with audio? Some Teclast tablets (T30) can wirelessly display the video but not the audio.

[@hybridinfodesk409]

I thought it was going to be a real piece of crap based on the reviews. It makes a great digital dashboard. You can even make calls and text from. I got the wifi 64GB version.

[@PLIDD]

Really healpful review Thanks

[@knowledgesharingiscaring4685]

Can it run the zoom meeting app??

[@epicplayz8652]

Yes of course

[@QbanCelli]

I tried it. Returned it because a 720p display even on a 8 inch tablet is just bad in 2021.

[@awesomeferret]

It's because people have been gaslit into accepting 1080p in thousand dollar phones (never mind the fact that it's common in 200 dollar phones). People think that just because they can't tell the difference, nobody should have premium screens, and greedy manufacturers take advantage of that and use people like that as pawns.

[@cherkas009]

No mention of full hd Samsung tab a 8.4

[@SmartPlus01]

Huawei matepad 11 review

[@Frank_Lee_Terrible]

4:30 look at that fps ooooooof

[@hincheetang4121]

A7 lite 4G/64G lte or Tab A 8 lte with S pen 3G/32G? Which is better for a kid using it mainly for movies, KZbin and light gaming, thank you. How are the battery life for both of these devices? (consider both are at the same price) Great review BTW.

[@rahulchaturvedi8399]

Good one sir

[@prabhuja7554]

Why not many FHD 8" ones...lenovo has but micro usb port sucks

[@dedesurachman5560]

Which model?

[@sarangwalet9651]

GPS? Accurate?

[@HannesBrandt]

Love it for Reading 📖

[@skatelifeche]

Does anybody know if you can draw on it

[@MyNextTablet]

The S Pen is not supported. You can get generic pens if you search for "stylus for capacitive touchscreens" but they are terrible.

[@BOOSTEDLASER]

@@MyNextTablet US MARINE NEEDS ASSIST : FAVORITE SAMSUNG TABLET AROUND 200$ ? SEMPER FI GUNNY GREAT REVIEW WOW

[@Kill--alllll---IDF]

I just bought this few days ago there is no difference between the 2016 tab and this tab a7 lite in terms of speed Its just the same also the 2019 tab 8inch is almost identical.. don't bother buying this !! Better to spend £50 extra and get a faster tab..battery life on this tab a7 lite is very good though 1 hour KZbin takes 6% battery which is excellent

[@mannyp8]

I've had this tablet for about a week now. It's too slow and laggy. The screen isn't that sensitive. I often had to press the screen down strongly to get a response . As is often said, you get what you pay for. I don't like this tablet at all. Will probably give it away.

[@evelinecarolinelienhuaming1184]

Wow That's Cute Small Tablet for Paperwork!!! I Can handle this Tablet with One Hand, I Think I Need the 12inch Version!!! 😆😆😆

[@Rasv-]

He sells sheeps online **and** does tech reviews! I'm impressed, Dolph!

[@Brsrafal]

its 109$ now how long is updates available

[@MyNextTablet]

I don't think it'll be updated much longer

[@krzywynostube]

@@MyNextTablet My A7 Lite got Android 13 OneUI 5 update this week. The best new feature is the option to disable RAM Plus. It was slowing down this tablet and you can't turn it off in Android 12 OneUI 4.1.

[@jwlmprl]

​@@krzywynostube do you have the 3gb/32gb version or the 64gb variant?

[@jackkraken3888]

08:04 Hold up the A7 costs about the same as the A7 lite but with a bigger screen? 🤔

[@dolanD2]

In my country Tab A7 is almost 2x as expensive as A7 Lite

[@jackkraken3888]

@@dolanD2 That's crazy also.

[@BigBoaby-sg1yo]

@@jackkraken3888I just bought the a7 lite - to be honest , I can’t really fault it for the price . If you get 5 years out of it it’s a bargain!

[@joyra8136]

Gorilla glass?

[@viperomen914]

If anyone here wants the tablet for movies, media consumption and especially reading you are better off getting a Amazon fire HD 8 or a Amazon fire HD 10 which constantly goes on special as low as $70 which becomes no doubt the best bang for your buck anything other then that like heavy gaming then definitely Samsung or the top dog a over priced ipad🤣

[@vincentweijers8344]

I bought the samsung galaxy tab Active3: better you wil nog find

[@rajamanickam.e3004]

How you spend....this much on these many products????....

[@SwordOfTheMorning]

This popped up in my Google now and at 1st I thought Jeff Goldblum was reviewing this

[@divyatreesasebastian3437]

First viewer from India

[@yuva5254]

Ohh grt ,can you give me your e-mail id?

[@Rimmer666]

I'm more from Indiana then you so I'm first!

[@koli868]

This or Lenovo p11?

[@youtubepremium2764]

Definitely p11.

[@jaybirdstarks7838]

I don’t like the Amazon fire tablets period Samsung makes more better products 👌

[@fortune3911]

Hi