Samsung is set to release a new flagship tablet, the Galaxy Tab S, which some tech critics are saying could be better than the iPad Air.

The incredibly light tablet will come in two sizes, a 10.4 inch model and an 8.4 inch model, both just 6.6 millimeters thick – thinner than the iPad Air at 7.5 millimetres.

Revealed at a launch in New York this morning, the super high resolution screen is one of the major drawcards to this new tablet.

Samsung have used the same “Super AMOLED” screen as on the Galaxy S5 phone, which is widely called the best in the market, on these tablets for the first time. This means the resolution is now 2560×1600.

It will be available in either 16 or 32 GB of built in memory with an extra 128 GB with a microSD card.

Forbes’ review says it is a “massively powerful” tablet, with a fast processor and 3GB of RAM, showing Samsung is not cutting corners on speed and power.

There is a “fingerprint scanner” which allows users to unlock the device with one of three enrolled fingerprints. It also allows secure payment with things like PayPal.

Here’s what the company said on social media about its new premium product.

Introducing the Samsung #GALAXYTabS. pic.twitter.com/pUvTrs3fHN

— Samsung Mobile (@SamsungMobile) June 12, 2014

The Super AMOLED display on the #GALAXYTabS delivers more than 90% AdobeRGB color coverage. #TabIntoColor

— Samsung Mobile (@SamsungMobile) June 12, 2014

Watch up to 11 hours of video playback on the incredibly thin #GALAXYTabS. pic.twitter.com/Dm4VcNyzfT

— Samsung Mobile (@SamsungMobile) June 12, 2014

Even on a sunny day, #GALAXYTabS users enjoy a great viewing experience with a clearer, more visible display that is less reflective.

— Samsung Mobile (@SamsungMobile) June 12, 2014

You can multitask with #SideSync during calls or forward them from a #GALAXYS5 to your #GALAXYTabS.

— Samsung Mobile (@SamsungMobile) June 12, 2014

After weeks of leaks about the Galaxy Tab S, responses to the new tablet were quick to appear online.

Ok, so here’s my feeling on fingerprint scanners. Nice for extra security, but I can rarely get it to unlock on the first try. #GalaxyTabS

— Jessica Dolcourt (@jdolcourt) June 12, 2014

Just a note, that the #GalaxyTabS‘ multi window tool has been around on phones and tablets. SideSync, too, but it’s underutilized. @CNET

— Jessica Dolcourt (@jdolcourt) June 12, 2014

Samsung’s talk of screen reflectance is also very important, and a real prob that it’s been tackling across its mobile line. #GalaxyTabS

— Jessica Dolcourt (@jdolcourt) June 12, 2014

Samsung’s US pricing for #GALAXYTabS weighs in at $US499 and $US399. Australian prices not yet confirmed.

— Jen Dudley-Nicholson (@jendudley) June 12, 2014

The Sidesync feature looks pretty cool, dragging files from TabS to @samsung Galaxy phone. #tabintocolor pic.twitter.com/o1JyOuzWQe

— Andrea Smith (@AndreaSmith) June 12, 2014