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| Global Score | |
| 58.8 | 62.8 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Samsung |
| Android 4.0, 3.2 | Android 7.1 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow, 5.0 Lollipop |
| 2011-08-28 | 2015-05-02 |
| 9.09 x 6.21 x 0.34 inches | 8.20 x 5.43 x 0.29 inches |
| 16.05 ounces | 11.04 ounces |
| -- | 16 777 216 |
| -- | $ 159.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8.9 inches | 8 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 1024 x 768 pixels |
| TFT | TFT |
| 170 pixels per inch | 160 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | No touch screen |
| 7.2 | 6.2 |
| Performance | |
| -- | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 8916 chipset |
| Dual-Core 1500 MHz processor | ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Quad-Core 1200 MHz) processor |
| -- | 1,5 GB RAM |
| Yes GPU | Adreno 306 GPU |
| 7.92 | 8.1 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 16 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot |
| 4.4 | 6.72 |
| Camera | |
| 3.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 5.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution | 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution |
| 5.61 | 6.05 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM | LTE (4G) and HSPA |
| SIM | -- |
| 6.3 | 6 |
| Battery Life | |
| 6100mAh Li-Ion Battery | 4200mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 7.6 | 6.08 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 3.0, EDR | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 has a score of 62.8, which is a little bit better than the Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE's 58.8 overall score. The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 design is noticeably newer, lighter and somewhat thinner than Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE. Both of these devices include Android OS (operating system), but Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 has the newer 7.1 Nougat version and Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE has Android 4.0 version.
Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE has a more vivid display than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0, because it has a slightly better resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, a bit higher pixel density and a bit bigger display. The Galaxy Tab A 8.0 counts with a superior memory for games and applications than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE, and although they both have exactly the same 16 GB internal memory capacity, the Galaxy Tab A 8.0 also has an external SD slot that supports up to 128 GB.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 features just a bit better processing power than Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE, because it has a higher number of cores. Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE counts with a much better battery lifetime than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0, because it has a 6100mAh battery size. The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 features a little bit better camera than Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE, and although they both have the same 1280x720 (HD) video quality and the same video frame rates, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 also has a camera in the back with way more mega pixels.
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