Samsung's 2020 12.4-inch flagship tablet runs a Snapdragon 865+ and pairs a single USB Type-C port at USB 3.2 Gen 1 speeds (5 Gb/s) with DisplayPort Alt Mode — that wired video output is how you drive a monitor or TV with Samsung DeX. The same port handles 45W Super Fast Charging over USB-C PD. A microSD slot (UHS-I) takes cards up to 1 TB. POGO pins on the back attach a Book Cover Keyboard with no cable, and the S7+ generation was the first Galaxy Tab S without a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Device Information
- Manufacturer
- Samsung
- Release Year
- 2020
- Model Number
- SM-T970 / SM-T976B
- Category
- Tablet
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Available Ports
| Connector | Quantity | Power (PD) | Capabilities | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1) | 1 | 45 W | DP Alt Mode | USB-C (bottom) | USB 3.2 Gen 1 at up to 5 Gb/s with DisplayPort Alt Mode for one external display — used for wired Samsung DeX. Charges via 45W USB-C PD/PPS Super Fast Charging. |
| Samsung Book Cover Keyboard Connector (Pogo) | 1 | — | — | POGO pins (back) | Magnetic POGO pin connector on the back for the Book Cover Keyboard (with trackpad). Carries power and data between tablet and keyboard — no separate cable. |
| MicroSD Card Slot | 1 | — | — | microSD slot (side) | Dedicated microSDXC slot (UHS-I), supports cards up to 1 TB. |
Other Samsung Tablet models with the same ports
Notes & Compatibility
First Galaxy Tab S generation without a 3.5mm headphone jack. USB-C runs USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gb/s) with DisplayPort Alt Mode — wired DeX output to a monitor or TV uses this single port. POGO keyboard connector on the back attaches the Book Cover Keyboard (with trackpad). S Pen attaches magnetically on the back — not modelled as a port.