Oct 26, 2016 12:17 PM EDT By Anita Valencia, UniversityHerald Reporter

Samsung just announced the release of Galaxy Tab A 10.1 with S Pen which will be launched on Oct. 28. The specs remind us of the rumored iPad Pro 2 

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1-inch with S Pen specifications sound familiar

The size quickly reminds us of the upcoming iPad Pro 2 which is rumored to come in 10.1-inch variant according to Ming-chi Kuo.

The S Pen is an innovative tool that helps users to do complete their tasks better and more convenient. Samsung's S Pen packs an ideal design of a pencil starting by giving it the right pressure sensitivity to bringing the integrated apps for seamless experience.

Galaxy Tab A 10.1-inch with S Pen runs Android Marshmallow OS and sports 1920 x 1200 resolution display. It is powered by Exynos 7870 with 3 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal storage, expandable using MicroSD card, TheVerge reported.

The optics department is enhanced with an 8 MP of rear camera and a 2 MP of front-facing camera. The battery boasts 7,300 mAh capacity.

Before Samsung made the official statement, analyst Kuo has made predictions about the iPad Pro. One of his claims is that Apple could make the Pro tablet more professional. For instance, it will be more integrated with Apple software and come with new display technology that enhance the user experience.

Back to Galaxy Tab A with S Pen, the octa-core processor and the whopping battery capacity could power the performance much better. It does multitasking in a convenient way that potential user can open two apps side-by-side, all at once.

Samsung is rumored to launch another tablet, Galaxy Tab S3, next year with these specifications.  

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1-inch with S Pen (Wi-Fi model) debuts in US on Oct.28

Samsung plans to release the Wi-Fi model of Galaxy Tab A with S Pen in the US on Oct. 28, CNET reported. There is no information whether or not the South Korean giant will launch a cellular version to its US consumers. Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 with S Pen is priced at $349.99.

See Now: Covert Team Inside Newsweek Revealed as Key Players in False Human Trafficking Lawsuit