Compare tablets
| Global Score | |
| 74.5 | 62.8 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Samsung |
| Android 9.0 Pie, 8.1 Oreo | Android 7.1 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow, 5.0 Lollipop |
| 2018-08-24 | 2015-05-02 |
| 10.24 x 6.34 x 0.31 inches | 8.20 x 5.43 x 0.29 inches |
| 18.84 ounces | 11.04 ounces |
| Black, Blue and Gray | 16 777 216 |
| Plastic | -- |
| $ 450.00 | $ 159.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 10.5 inches | 8 inches |
| 1920 x 1200 pixels | 1024 x 768 pixels |
| TFT | TFT |
| 216 pixels per inch | 160 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 6.9 | 6.2 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 SDM450 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 8916 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 14 nm (Octa-Core 1800 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Quad-Core 1200 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB RAM | 1,5 GB RAM |
| Adreno 506 GPU | Adreno 306 GPU |
| 8.91 | 8.1 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 16 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 400 GB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot |
| 9.44 | 6.72 |
| Camera | |
| 8.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 5.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| f/1.90 aperture | -- |
| 27.00mm focal length | -- |
| 0.25 inches (1/4") sensor | -- |
| 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution |
| 8.36 | 6.05 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE (4G) and HSPA |
| Nano SIM | -- |
| 6.7 | 6 |
| Battery Life | |
| 7300mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 4200mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 8.48 | 6.08 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The Galaxy Tab A 10.5 is better than the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0, getting a general score of 74.5 against 62.8. Both tablets we compare here work with Android OS (Operating System), but the Galaxy Tab A 10.5 has newer 9.0 Pie version while Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 has Android 7.1 Nougat. The Galaxy Tab A 10.5 design is extremely newer than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0's, although it's a little bit thicker and extremely heavier.
Galaxy Tab A 10.5 counts with a bit more powerful CPU than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0, because it has a larger amount of RAM memory and 4 more CPU cores. Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5 features a sharper screen than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0, because it has more pixels per inch in the display, a lot better resolution of 1200 x 1920 and a lot larger display.
Galaxy Tab A 10.5 features a much bigger memory capacity for games and applications than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0, because it has 32 GB internal storage capacity and a slot for external memory cards that holds a maximum of 400 GB. Galaxy Tab A 10.5 shoots much clearer pictures and videos than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0, because it has a lot better 1920x1080 video definition and a much higher resolution back facing camera.
Galaxy Tab A 10.5 features a much longer battery duration than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0, because it has a 74 percent greater battery size.
Although Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5 is a better device, it costs a lot more than the Galaxy Tab A 8.0, and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as Galaxy Tab A 8.0. So if you need that extra specs and features, you can buy Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5, but if you don't you can save some dollars and get the Galaxy Tab A 8.0, resigning a couple features and specifications.
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