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| Global Score | |
| 81.9 | 68.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Samsung |
| Windows 10 S | Android 8.1 Oreo |
| 2018-11-02 | 2018-09-20 |
| 11.32 x 7.89 x 0.30 inches | 8.13 x 4.99 x 0.35 inches |
| 28.00 ounces | 12.64 ounces |
| Silver | Black |
| Aluminum | -- |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 1000.00 | $ 250.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 12 inches | 8 inches |
| 1440 x 2160 pixels | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| Super AMOLED | TFT |
| 216 pixels per inch | 189 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 7 | 6.5 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 SDM850 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 chipset |
| Kryo 385, 64-bit, 10 nm (Hexa-Core 2950 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 28 nm (Quad-Core 1400 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Adreno 630 GPU | Adreno 308 GPU |
| 9.45 | 8.28 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 512 GB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 400 GB) external memory slot |
| 14.14 | 9.44 |
| Camera | |
| 8.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 5.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| f/1.90 aperture | f/2.20 aperture |
| 24.00mm focal length | -- |
| 0.25 inches (1/4") sensor | -- |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 8.91 | 8.03 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | -- |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE (4G), HSPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.7 | 5.5 |
| Battery Life | |
| 6120mAh Battery | 5000mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 7.68 | 6.8 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.1, EDR | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | -- |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The Galaxy Book2 is better than Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018), having a score of 81.9 against 68.3. Galaxy Book2's body is somewhat thinner but heavier than Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018), and both were released with only a few months difference. The Galaxy Book2 works with Windows 10 S operating system, and Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) works with Android 8.1 Oreo operating system.
The Galaxy Book2 features a superior processor than Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018), because it has more RAM memory and a larger number of faster cores. The Galaxy Book2 has just a bit better screen than Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018), because it has a way better 2160 x 1440px resolution, a just a little better screen density and a way bigger display.
Galaxy Book2 takes much better photos and videos than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018), because it has a larger aperture, a lot better 3840x2160 (4K) video definition and a way more mega-pixels back camera. The Galaxy Book2 has a superior memory capacity to install applications and games or saving photos and videos than Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018), because it has 128 GB internal storage and an external memory card slot that allows a maximum of 512 GB.
Samsung Galaxy Book2 has better battery duration than Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018), because it has a 22% greater battery size.
Although Galaxy Book2 is a better device, it costs a lot more than Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018), and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018). If you are trying to save some dollars, you can buy the Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018), letting go a few specs and features, but you'll get the most out of your savings.
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