The Samsung Galaxy S 10.5 even delivers well on battery life, with very good performance. This might just be the best Android tablet around at the moment.

The Tab S 10.5's superb AMOLED display makes it the premier tablet for Android lovers. Pity it's not a little more future-proof.

Samsung's Galaxy Tab S 10.5 draws the eye right away with a stunning 10.5in, 2,560 x 1,600-resolution Super AMOLED screen. Apart from its sibling, the Galaxy Tab S 8.4, it's the only tablet on the market to feature such a panel, and its sheer vibrance stops you dead in your tracks.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 has stupendous hardware, but it narrowly lags behind the Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet as our Android tablet of choice.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 is without any doubts an excellent piece of technology . Performance however, shows slight flaws. The Exynos Processor cannot entirely keep up with the current Qualcomm rockets. Graphics performance also falls slightly behind an Adreno 330 .

excellent display, slim and lightweight design, many interfaces, memory can be upgraded, LTE, allows for calls, decent camera with LED flash, good battery life, The Super-AMOLED display is awesome; A full Adobe RGB coverage and a high color precision make the device also suitable for creative jobs

poor speakers; only USB 2.0; no S-pen; no IP certification; modest microphone

With a gorgeous screen, super-thin design and long battery life, the Galaxy Tab S earns its place as one of our favorite tablets.

Stunning screen; Long battery life; Thin and light; Some useful software additions; like free magazines

Some minor performance hiccups (on the WiFi-only models; anyway; Samsung's "Magazine UX" interface still feels overbearing; Finicky fingerprint scanner; "Simple Clickers" make it cumbersome to use Samsung's optional cases

The Tab S 16GB/Wi-Fi model reviewed here is available at a price tag of AED 1,699, but if you opt for the 3G version you will have churn out AED 2,099. The Tab S is also available in 10.1-inch version for AED 2099 (Wi-Fi only) and AED 2599 (3G).

+ Slim; Light-weight & Stylish Design; + Incredible Battery Life; + Amazing Display

- Missing NFC Connectivity; - Speakers could be better

Samsung has not been shy of launching new tablets in recent years, with different lines, sizes and specs meaning there's a Tab for just about anyone, no matter what your predilection.

Great design; plenty of power; useful software additions; vibrant display; fingerprint scanner

Some content can look a little over saturated; sound quality not the best; limited bezel

The Galaxy Tab S 10.5 is the big brother to the Galaxy Tab S 8.4 - it's what the iPad Air is to the iPad mini 2 . It has the same basic design and features. That means an outstanding 2,560 x 1,600 resolution Super AMOLED screen and plenty more besides.

Outstanding screen; Thin and light; Over 14 hours video playback; Case adds very little bulk

Can't remove Magazine UI; Rubbish fingerprint scanner; Needless Adaptive Display tech

While there are plenty of budget Android tablets available, the premium market for Android has been a tough place for manufacturers to find success. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 (and it's 8.4-inch sibling) is the latest, and according to reviews, possibly most successful attempt at a high-tier...

Excellent display; Plenty of battery life; Light weight; Thin; comfortable to hold design; Multi-user mode with parental controls

Finicky fingerprint scanner; Simple Clicker case attachments are tricky; Occasional performance delays