So far so good - but unfortunately, both cameras produce just average-quality photos, which only look good at a cursory glance. The latter records up to 9 seconds of background noise. The front-facing camera offers three modes - Selfie, Night, and Sound & Shoot. The so-called "Pro" mode allows the user to change the ISO, white balance, and the aperture. The menu is easy to navigate and offers an automatic mode as well as eight additional picture modes, for example, Panorama, Series, HDR, Night, and Sport. Video can be recorded at up to 30 fps as well, but because of the design, the resolution tops out at the HD resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels. The 2 MP camera of course can't quite match those numbers. The camera features an aperture of F1.9, LED flash and autofocus and supports Full-HD video at up to 30 fps. When reducing the pixel count to 3264 x 1836, an aspect ratio of 16:9 is possible as well. The 8 MP main camera produces photos that measure up to 3264 x 2448 pixels with a 4:3 aspect ratio. Only the Acer Iconia Tab 10 A3-A30 is slightly heavier, while the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 is the lightest contender at 456 grams because of its smaller form factor. The Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2016) is comparatively heavy at 525 grams. The tablet can be propped up at a slight angle to making watching videos or typing a more enjoyable experience. The back of the case is slightly magnetic - the optional Book Cover attaches that way.
Even then, there are no creaking sounds, although the picture is affected in some areas. The 10.1-inch is definitely sturdy enough for daily use - it takes quite a bit of force to twist the 8.2 mm thick slate. The back is slightly rubberized and is easy to grip and hold as a result. We wouldn't use the words "high-end" or "upscale" to describe the design, but the unobtrusive polycarbonate case does what it's supposed to do, it's quite sturdy, impresses with the seamless integration of the display into the bezel and - all things considered - doesn't look cheap at all. Instead, the Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2016) is made out of plastic, with white and black being the only two color choices. To keep the price affordable, Samsung elected to not include some nice-to-haves - for example a metal chassis.