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Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE I957 phone review — specs and Genze score

Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE I957 Specifications

Tablet with support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMS Also known as Galaxy Tab 8.9 I957, Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 AT&T

Samsung

Released 2011, Aug 15

1 GB RAM

  • 455g, 8.6mm thickness
  • Android 3.2
  • 16GB/32GB storage, no card slot

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Category Genze /10 Users /10
Battery 7.7
Display 6.9
Performance 3.1
Camera 4.8
Body 5.2
Gaming 5
Software 4.4
Connectivity 5.8
Sensors 7.2
Software updates
Clean software
Heating
Media
Genze total: 5.5/10

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Quick specifications

8.9"

800x1280 pixels

3MP

720p

1GB RAM

6100mAh

Score breakdown

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5.5 /10
Performance 3.1/10
Battery 7.7/10
Display 6.9/10
Camera 4.8/10
Body 5.2/10
Gaming 5/10
Software 4.4/10
Connectivity 5.8/10
Sensors 7.2/10
1.50 GHz BT 3.0 2011

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Full specifications

Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100 - for AT&T
??? HSDPA 900 / 2100
4G bands 4, 17 - AT&T
??? 3, 7, 20
Speed HSPA, LTE
Announced 2011, August. Released 2011, November
Status Discontinued
Dimensions 230.9 x 157.8 x 8.6 mm (9.09 x 6.21 x 0.34 in)
Weight 455 g (1.00 lb)
SIM Mini-SIM
Type PLS LCD
Size 8.9 inches, 229.7 cm2 (~63.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~170 ppi density)
??? Samsung TouchWiz UX
OS Android 3.2 (Honeycomb)
CPU Dual-core 1.5 GHz
Card slot No
Internal 16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM
Single 3.15 MP, AF
Features LED flash
Video 720p
Single 2 MP
Video
Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack Yes
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth 3.0, A2DP, EDR
Positioning GPS, A-GPS
Radio No
USB 2.0
Sensors Accelerometer, gyro, compass
??? TV-out

MP4/DivX/Xvid/H.264 player

MP3/WAV/eAAC+/OGG player

Photo/video editor

Document editor/viewer
Type Non-removable Li-Ion 6100 mAh battery
Stand-by Up to 400 h
Talk time Up to 11 h
Colors Black
SAR 1.04 W/kg (body)
SAR EU 0.86 W/kg (head)
Price About 330 EUR

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Frequently asked questions

Is Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE I957 worth buying in 2026?

Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE I957 is worth considering if its strengths match your priorities. Genze scores it 5.5/10 for its class. Read owner reviews and compare alternatives before you buy.

Is Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE I957 good for gaming?

Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE I957 scores 50/100 on our gaming index (chipset, display smoothness, and thermals). Casual and mid-tier titles usually run well; for competitive esports, compare frame stability and heating against phones in the same price band.

What is the battery capacity of Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE I957?

Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE I957 has a 6,100 mAh battery. Real-world endurance depends on chipset efficiency, display, and usage.

What display size does Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE I957 have?

Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE I957 features a 8.90-inch display. See the Display section for resolution, refresh rate, and panel details.

How much RAM does Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE I957 have?

Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE I957 is available with 1 GB RAM variants. Storage options are listed in the Memory section.

What is the Genze score for Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE I957?

Genze rates Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE I957 5.5/10 based on performance, display, camera, battery, body build, and value versus phones in the same price tier.

Where do these specifications come from?

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