Samsung Electronics has released the updated version of its budget tablet series, the Galaxy Tab A, on Tuesday. The Android-based "2016 Galaxy Tab A" features a 10.1-inch full HD Plane to Line switching (PLS) display, a 1.6 GHz octa-core processor, 2GB of RAM and a microSD card slot for up to 200GB of removable storage. It has a 7.300 mAh battery.

The tablet is equipped with an 8-megapixel rear camera and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera.

The budget-friendly product has "optimized" functions for users to enjoy games and movies. It is available for 359,000 won (US$309) in online stores. The product comes in two colors - black and white.

Specifications:

• OS: Android Marshmallow 6.0
• Processor: 1.6GHz octa-core processor
• Display: 10.1 inches (25.54 cm) WUXGA TFT PLS (1,920 x 1,200)
• Size: 155.3 x 254.2 x 8.2 mm
• Weight: 525 grams
• Battery: 7300 mAh
• RAM: 2GB
• Storage Capacity: 16GB internal storage (expandable up to 200GB via microSD card)
• Main camera: 8 megapixels, F1.9 aperture, autofocus, flash
• Front camera: 2 megapixel, F2.2 aperture
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac (2.4 + 5 GHz)
• Bluetooth 4.2
• USB 2.0