Galaxy Tab A 9.7 (2015)

SM-T550 · SM-T555 · SM-P550 · SM-P555 · 2015 · tablet

Specifications

Cpu: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53, Adreno 306 GPU
Ram: max: 2 GB on the S Pen (SM-P550/P555) models (soldered) · base: 1.5 GB
Ports: micro-USB · 3.5mm headphone · microSD slot
Camera: 5 MP rear with autofocus (720p video), 2 MP front
Battery: 6000 mAh (sealed, not user replaceable)
Display: 9.7" 1024x768 TFT, 4:3 aspect ratio, ~132 ppi
Storage: base: 16 GB · options: 16 GB · 32 GB
Cellular: Wi-Fi only SM-T550, LTE SM-T555; S Pen versions mirror this as SM-P550 (Wi-Fi) and SM-P555 (LTE)
Os Support: latest: Android 7.1.1 Nougat (official) · shipped: Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
Release Price: $299.99 (16 GB Wi-Fi, US launch)

Variants

Revisions

SM-T550SM-T550Wi-Fi only model, 1.5 GB RAM, 2015

SM-T555SM-T555LTE model, 2015

Tab A 9.7 & S Pen (SM-P550)SM-P550Wi-Fi companion version sold with S Pen support and 2 GB RAM, marketed in some regions as Galaxy Tab A Plus, 2015

Tab A 9.7 & S Pen LTE (SM-P555)SM-P555LTE companion version with S Pen support, 2015

Colors

Smoky Titanium2015 launch color

Smoky BlueSM-T550NZBA; community-reported, confirmed via retail listings

White2015 launch color

Storage

16GB2015 launch tier

32GB2015 tier

Upgrade paths

storage

microSD up to 128 GB · Side-loading microSD slot, no tools needed.

~$15

EASY

battery

Same 6000 mAh cell, third-party replacement · Battery is sealed inside the case, replacement means prying the back cover off.

~$30

HARD

other

Custom ROMs (LineageOS and stock-based builds) past official Nougat support · XDA community builds pushed the tablet past Samsung's official Android 7.1.1 ceiling, similar to the smaller Tab A 8.0 sibling.

free

MODERATE

On 2 shelves

@superevanek+1 on private shelves

Page contributors

Thanks to @zolguroth8137 for notes, guides and corrections on this page.