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| Global Score | |
| 63.6 | 68.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| HTC | Samsung |
| Android 3.1 | Android 8.1 Oreo |
| 2011-08-31 | 2018-09-20 |
| 9.87 x 7.00 x 0.51 inches | 8.13 x 4.99 x 0.35 inches |
| 25.00 ounces | 12.64 ounces |
| Black | Black |
| $ 239.00 | $ 250.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 10.1 inches | 8 inches |
| 1280 x 768 pixels | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| LCD | TFT |
| 148 pixels per inch | 189 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | No touch screen |
| 7 | 6.5 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 APQ8060 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 chipset |
| Scorpion (Dual-Core 1500 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 28 nm (Quad-Core 1400 MHz) processor |
| 1 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Adreno 220 (266 MHz) GPU | Adreno 308 GPU |
| 8.28 | 8.28 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC (up to 32 GB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 400 GB) external memory slot |
| 7.12 | 9.44 |
| Camera | |
| 8.00 MP + 1.30 MP | 5.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| -- | f/2.20 aperture |
| 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 7.37 | 8.03 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| LTE (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM | LTE (4G), HSPA and HSUPA |
| SIM | Nano SIM |
| 5.9 | 5.5 |
| Battery Life | |
| 7300mAh Li-Ion Battery | 5000mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 900 hours standby time | -- |
| 8.48 | 6.8 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 3.0 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer and Light Sensor | Accelerometer and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) has a general score of 68.3, which is just a bit better than HTC Jetstream's score of 63.6. Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) is a a lot newer portable tablet, and it's also notably thinner and extremely lighter than HTC Jetstream. These tablets have Android OS (operating system), but Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) has a newer 8.1 Oreo version while HTC Jetstream has Android 3.1 version, providing some extra features and increased performance.
The HTC Jetstream and the Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) feature similar processing units, because although the Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) has doesn't have an additional GPU, it also counts with a higher amount of RAM and more cpu cores. The HTC Jetstream has a little more vivid screen than Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018), because although it has a little bit worse display density and a quite lower resolution of 768 x 1280px, it also counts with a bigger display.
The Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) shoots just a bit better photos and videos than HTC Jetstream, although it has a much worse resolution camera in the back and a worse video quality. Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) has much more storage to install applications and games than HTC Jetstream, and although they both have the same internal memory, the Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) also has an external SD slot that supports a maximum of 400 GB.
The HTC Jetstream features a superior battery life than Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018), because it has a 7300mAh battery capacity instead of 5000mAh.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) is a bit more expensive than the HTC Jetstream, but you can get a better tablet for that few more dollars.
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