Compare tablets
| Global Score | |
| 74.5 | 69 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Samsung |
| Android 9.0 Pie, 8.1 Oreo | Android 11, 10, 9.0 Pie |
| 2018-08-24 | 2019-07-05 |
| 10.24 x 6.34 x 0.31 inches | 8.27 x 4.90 x 0.31 inches |
| 18.84 ounces | 12.17 ounces |
| Black, Blue and Gray | Black and Silver |
| Plastic | Aluminum |
| $ 450.00 | -- |
| 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 | 6.6 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 SDM450 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 429 SDM429 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 14 nm (Octa-Core 1800 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 12 nm (Quad-Core 1950 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Adreno 506 GPU | Adreno 504 GPU |
| 8.91 | 8.73 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 400 GB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 512 GB) external memory slot |
| 9.44 | 9.84 |
| Camera | |
| 8.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 8.00 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 | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 8.36 | 7.37 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE (4G) |
| Nano SIM | -- |
| 6.7 | 5.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| 7300mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 5100mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 8.48 | 6.88 |
| 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 Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5 has an overall score of 74.5, which is just a bit better than the Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019)'s score of 69. The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5 is a heavier device than Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019), but they have the same thickness. Both of these devices use Android operating system, but the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5 has the newer 9.0 Pie version and Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) has Android 11 version, so it gives you a couple nice extra features.
Galaxy Tab A 10.5 counts with a bit better performance than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019), because it has a larger amount of RAM memory and a greater number of cores. The Galaxy Tab A 10.5 has a slightly better display than Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019), because it has a lot higher resolution of 1200 x 1920, a bit greater display density and a really larger display.
Galaxy Tab A 10.5 shoots much clearer videos and photos than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019). Both of them have the same (Full HD) video definition, a back camera with an 8 MP and the same 30 fps video frame rates. Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) counts with a little bit better storage capacity to store more games and applications than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5, and although they both have equal internal storage, the Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) also has a slot for SD memory cards that supports up to 512 GB.
The Galaxy Tab A 10.5 has a much longer battery performance than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019), because it has a 43 percent greater battery capacity.
Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.