Samsung Electronics, engaged in the production of consumer electronic products announced that it has introduced 2 mid-segment Galaxy tablets namely Galaxy Tab A and Galaxy Tab E with an aim to tap the fast growing mid-segment tablet market.

The company which has over 40 per cent market share in the Indian tablet market will price the 2 tablets at Rs.20,500 and Rs.16,900 respectively and they will also support voice calls.

Commenting on this, Asim Warsi, Vice-President (Marketing, IT & Mobile), Samsung India said, "The market size for tablets in India in the January-March quarter was 150,000 units per month, of which we have over 40 per cent market share. While the tablet category is on a growth path, the mid-segment tablet market in the price bracket of Rs.10,000 to Rs.20,000 is growing even more significantly. To grow this category further, and in keeping with consumer demand, we have launched the two new Galaxy Tabs, carrying forward our legacy of introducing smart media devices."

Galaxy Tab A is an 8-inch screen, 320gm tablet that is 4G-LTE enabled and supports multiple frequency bands for both FDD and TDD modes, ensuring faster video streaming and webpage loading.

Galaxy Tab E is a 9.6-inch screen, 495 gm tablet, has a split view, multi-window capability, supports kids' mode and will be available for sale on Flipkart initially and hit stores by the end of the month.