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Battery covers for the Galaxy Tab S are overheating and warping

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When we reviewed the Galaxy Tab S 8.4 and 10.5, both of which received our Editor’s Choice award. We did not have any overheating issues. However, according to a report by Hi-Tech.Mail.Ru, the Galaxy Tab S has overheating issues, resulting in a distorted back cover.

Based on the report, the Galaxy Tab S’s processor, the Exynos 5420, heats up during heavy usage. While that is a common occurrence for modern-day mobile devices, especially for one that has a screen resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels, the Galaxy Tab S back cover becomes distorted as a result. While the deformation is not extensive, the changes are noticeable and could be blamed on the plastic rather than the processor itself.

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The additional heat could be blamed on the stress placed on the Galaxy Tab S’ Mali-T628 GPU, though it is currently unknown. Also unknown is how widespread the issue is, though Samsung has reportedly failed to respond to complaints.

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If you have had overheating issues with the Galaxy Tab S, let us know in the comments below. In the meantime, you can take a look at pictures of the distorted back cover.

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