diff --git a/msm8976.mk b/msm8976.mk
index 1285acf..00226ea 100644
--- a/msm8976.mk
+++ b/msm8976.mk
@@ -26,6 +26,9 @@ TARGET_BOOTANIMATION_HALF_RES := true
 TARGET_SCREEN_HEIGHT := 1920
 TARGET_SCREEN_WIDTH := 1080
 
+# Device characteristics
+PRODUCT_CHARACTERISTICS := tablet
+
 $(call inherit-product-if-exists, frameworks/native/build/phone-xxhdpi-2048-hwui-memory.mk)
 
 # Permissions