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| Global Score | |
| 58.1 | 74.5 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Samsung |
| Android 3.0 | Android 9.0 Pie, 8.1 Oreo |
| 2011-03-22 | 2018-08-24 |
| 9.09 x 6.21 x 0.34 inches | 10.24 x 6.34 x 0.31 inches |
| 15.98 ounces | 18.84 ounces |
| -- | Black, Blue and Gray |
| -- | Plastic |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 269.00 | $ 450.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8.9 inches | 10.5 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 1920 x 1200 pixels |
| TFT | TFT |
| 170 pixels per inch | 216 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | No touch screen |
| 7.2 | 6.9 |
| Performance | |
| -- | Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 SDM450 chipset |
| Dual-Core 1000 MHz processor | ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 14 nm (Octa-Core 1800 MHz) processor |
| -- | 3 GB RAM |
| Yes GPU | Adreno 506 GPU |
| 7.47 | 8.91 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSDXC (up to 400 GB) external memory slot |
| 7.7 | 9.44 |
| Camera | |
| 3.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 8.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| -- | f/1.90 aperture |
| -- | 27.00mm focal length |
| -- | 0.25 inches (1/4") sensor |
| 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 5.61 | 8.36 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| SIM | Nano SIM |
| 3.9 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 6000mAh Li-Ion Battery | 7300mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 7.52 | 8.48 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 3.0, EDR | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Galaxy Tab A 10.5 is much better than the Galaxy Tab 8.9, having a 74.5 score against 58.1. Galaxy Tab A 10.5's body is extremely newer and a bit thinner than the Galaxy Tab 8.9's, although it's also heavier. Both devices we compare here come with Android OS (Operating System), but Galaxy Tab A 10.5 has newer 9.0 Pie version and Galaxy Tab 8.9 has Android 3.0.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5 has a better performing CPU than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has a higher number of cores. The Galaxy Tab 8.9 features a little bit better screen than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5, although it has a little smaller display, a little bit less pixels per inch of screen and a lot worse 800 x 1280 resolution.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5 features a much greater memory to install applications and games than Galaxy Tab 8.9, because although it has less internal memory, it also counts with an external memory card slot that holds a maximum of 400 GB. Galaxy Tab A 10.5 takes a lot better pictures and videos than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has a much better 1920x1080 (Full HD) video definition and a camera in the back with a lot better resolution.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5 counts with better battery life than Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has a 7300mAh battery size instead of 6000mAh.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5 is way more expensive than Galaxy Tab 8.9, but it's still a great deal, because you can get a lot more features for that extra money.
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