| Hardware and OS | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2016) | |
| Operating system | Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) | |
| GPU | Mali-T830 MP2 | |
| RAM | 2 GB, 3 GB | |
| Internal Storage | 16 GB, 32 GB | |
| Memory Card Slot | up to 256 GB | |
| Display | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2016) | other phones |
| Type | PLS LCD | |
| Size | 10.1 inches | |
| Resolution | 1200 x 1920 pixels | |
| Colors | 16 M | |
| Pixel Density | 224 ppi | |
| Touchscreen | Yes | |
| Features | capacitive touchscreen | |
| Connectivity | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2016) | other phones |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct | |
| GPS | A-GPS, GLONASS, Beidou | |
| NFC | No | |
| USB | version 2.0 | |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps | |
| SIM | Standard SIM | |
| Camera | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2016) | other phones |
| Main camera | 8 MP, f/1.9, autofocus | |
| Features | LED | |
| Selfie camera | 2 MP, f/2.2, 1080p video | |
| Multimedia | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2016) | other phones |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | |
| Radio | Yes | |
| Video Playback | MP4/H.264 player | |
| 3.5 mm Jack | Yes | |
| Design | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2016) | other phones |
| Dimensions | 254.2 x 155.3 x 8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 525 g | |
| Battery | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2016) | other phones |
| Placement | Non-removable | |
| Other | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2016) | other phones |
| Sensors | Accelerometer | |