Compare tablets
| Global Score | |
| 62.7 | 65.7 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Samsung |
| Android 4.0 | Android 9.0 Pie, 7.1 Nougat |
| 2012-10-09 | 2017-10-10 |
| 10.10 x 6.90 x 0.38 inches | 8.35 x 4.89 x 0.35 inches |
| 20.64 ounces | 12.84 ounces |
| -- | 16 777 216 |
| -- | Metal |
| $ 420.00 | -- |
| Display / Screen | |
| 10.1 inches | 8 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| Super PLS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 149 pixels per inch | 189 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | No touch screen |
| 6.6 | 6.5 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 8917 chipset |
| Krait (Dual-Core 1500 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 28 nm (Quad-Core 1400 MHz) processor |
| 1 GB (500 MHz) RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Adreno 225 (400 MHz) GPU | Adreno 308 GPU |
| 8.37 | 8.28 |
| Storage | |
| 8 GB internal memory | 16 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 256 GB) external memory slot |
| 5.06 | 7.48 |
| Camera | |
| 3.00 MP + 0.30 MP | 8.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| -- | f/1.90 aperture |
| -- | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 5.5 | 8.47 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G) and EV-DO A | -- |
| -- | Nano SIM |
| 5.5 | 3 |
| Battery Life | |
| 7000mAh Li-Ion Battery | 5000mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 8.32 | 6.8 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Infra-red port | -- |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) is slightly better than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, with a overall score of 65.7 against 62.7. Both tablets in this comparison come with Android OS (operating system), but Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) has a more recent 9.0 Pie version while Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 has Android 4.0 version, providing a couple nice extra features. Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017)'s construction is newer, incredibly lighter and just a little thinner than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 counts with a bit better processor than Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017), because although it has a lower amount of RAM memory and a lower number of cores (although faster), it also counts with an extra graphics processor. Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 counts with a bit better looking display than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017), because although it has a little bit lower display pixels density, and they both have exactly the same resolution of 800 x 1280, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 also counts with a larger display.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) has much more storage capacity for games and applications than Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, because it has a slot for external memory cards that allows up to 256 GB and more internal storage capacity. The Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 features a really longer battery duration than Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017), because it has a 40 percent bigger battery size.
The Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) captures a lot better pictures and videos than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, because it has a back camera with a much higher resolution.
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