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| Global Score | |
| 74.5 | 68.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Samsung |
| Android 9.0 Pie, 8.1 Oreo | Android 8.1 Oreo |
| 2018-08-24 | 2018-09-20 |
| 10.24 x 6.34 x 0.31 inches | 8.13 x 4.99 x 0.35 inches |
| 18.84 ounces | 12.64 ounces |
| Black, Blue and Gray | Black |
| Plastic | -- |
| $ 450.00 | $ 250.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 10.5 inches | 8 inches |
| 1920 x 1200 pixels | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| TFT | TFT |
| 216 pixels per inch | 189 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 6.9 | 6.5 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 SDM450 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 14 nm (Octa-Core 1800 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 28 nm (Quad-Core 1400 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Adreno 506 GPU | Adreno 308 GPU |
| 8.91 | 8.28 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 400 GB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 400 GB) external memory slot |
| 9.44 | 9.44 |
| Camera | |
| 8.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 5.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| f/1.90 aperture | f/2.20 aperture |
| 27.00mm focal length | -- |
| 0.25 inches (1/4") sensor | -- |
| 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 8.36 | 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 | |
| 7300mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 5000mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 8.48 | 6.8 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The Galaxy Tab A 10.5 is a bit better than Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018), getting a score of 74.5 against 68.3. Even though Galaxy Tab A 10.5 and Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) were only released 1 months apart, Galaxy Tab A 10.5's body is somewhat thinner but notably heavier than Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018). These devices come with Android OS, but Galaxy Tab A 10.5 has a newer 9.0 Pie version and Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) has Android 8.1 Oreo version.
The Galaxy Tab A 10.5 has a little sharper screen than Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018), because it has a way better resolution of 1200 x 1920px, a little bit higher pixel count in each inch of display and a lot larger display. The Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) counts with as much memory capacity to store more apps and games as the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5 one, both of them have a slot for an external memory card that holds a maximum of 400 GB and equal 32 GB internal storage capacity.
The Galaxy Tab A 10.5 features a bit faster processor than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018), because it has more RAM memory and more cores. The Galaxy Tab A 10.5 has a way better battery life than Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018), because it has a 7300mAh battery capacity instead of 5000mAh. Galaxy Tab A 10.5 has a little bit better camera than Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018), and although they both have the same 30 fps video frame rates and the same 1920x1080 video definition, the Galaxy Tab A 10.5 also has a bigger diafragm aperture and a way higher resolution back-facing camera.
Although Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5 is a better device, it costs a lot more money than Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018), and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as the Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018). If you prefer to save some dollars, you can buy Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018), letting go a few features and specifications, but you will get the most with your money.
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