Compare tablets
| Global Score | |
| 60.4 | 68.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Samsung |
| Android 5.1 Lollipop | Android 8.1 Oreo |
| 2016-04-01 | 2018-09-20 |
| 7.36 x 4.28 x 0.34 inches | 8.13 x 4.99 x 0.35 inches |
| 9.98 ounces | 12.64 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Black |
| $ 150.00 | $ 250.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 7 inches | 8 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| TFT | TFT |
| 216 pixels per inch | 189 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 6.7 | 6.5 |
| Performance | |
| Samsung Exynos 3 Quad 3475 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A7, 28 nm (Quad-Core 1300 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 28 nm (Quad-Core 1400 MHz) processor |
| 1,5 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Mali-T720 GPU | Adreno 308 GPU |
| 8.19 | 8.28 |
| Storage | |
| 8 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 200 GB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 400 GB) external memory slot |
| 6.06 | 9.44 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 5.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| -- | f/2.20 aperture |
| 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 6.71 | 8.03 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | LTE (4G), HSPA and HSUPA |
| -- | Nano SIM |
| 2.4 | 5.5 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4000mAh Li - Ion Battery | 5000mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 5.92 | 6.8 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer and Light Sensor | Accelerometer and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) is better than Galaxy Tab A (2016), with a score of 68.3 against 60.4. Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018)'s construction is much newer, but a little thicker and notably heavier than the Galaxy Tab A (2016). Both tablets in this comparison come with Android OS (Operating System), but the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) has 8.1 Oreo version and Galaxy Tab A (2016) has Android 5.1 Lollipop, providing you lots of additional features and increased performance.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) features just a little better processing power than Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2016), and although they both have a Quad-Core processor, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) also has 512 MB more RAM memory. The Galaxy Tab A (2016) features a little bit better looking screen than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018), because although it has a little bit smaller display, and they both have the same exact resolution of 800 x 1280px, the Galaxy Tab A (2016) also counts with a quite better pixels number in each inch of display.
Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) shoots much better pictures and videos than Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2016), and although they both have a camera with a 5 MP resolution, the Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) also has a lot higher (Full HD) video resolution. Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) counts with a very superior storage capacity for applications and games than Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2016), because it has an external SD slot that holds up to 400 GB and 32 GB internal memory capacity.
The Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) features greater battery performance than Galaxy Tab A (2016), because it has 5000mAh of battery capacity.
Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) costs a lot more money than the Galaxy Tab A (2016), but it's still a convenient choice, as you can get a much better tablet for that extra money.
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