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| Global Score | |
| 62.8 | 62.5 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Alcatel |
| Android 7.1 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow, 5.0 Lollipop | Android 10 |
| 2015-05-02 | 2020-11-20 |
| 8.20 x 5.43 x 0.29 inches | 8.24 x 4.93 x 0.34 inches |
| 11.04 ounces | 10.93 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Metallic Black |
| -- | Plastic and Plastic |
| $ 159.00 | $ 120.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8 inches | 8 inches |
| 1024 x 768 pixels | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| TFT | IPS LCD |
| 160 pixels per inch | 189 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 6.2 | 6.6 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 8916 chipset | MediaTek MT8766B chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Quad-Core 1200 MHz) processor | Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Quad-Core 2000 MHz) processor |
| 1,5 GB RAM | 3 GB RAM |
| Adreno 306 GPU | IMG PowerVR GE8300 GPU |
| 8.1 | 8.82 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot | microSD (up to 256 GB) external memory slot |
| 6.72 | 8.88 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 5.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 6.05 | 7.04 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | -- |
| LTE (4G) and HSPA | LTE (4G), HSPA and HSUPA |
| -- | Nano SIM |
| 6 | 5.5 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4200mAh Li - Ion Battery | 4080mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 6.08 | 6 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer and Light Sensor | Accelerometer and Light Sensor |
| -- | FM Radio |
Comparison review
Galaxy Tab A 8.0 has a score of 62.8, which is just a bit better than the Alcatel JOY TAB 2's 62.5 global score. Both of these devices use Android OS, but the Galaxy Tab A 8.0 has the newer 7.1 Nougat version and Alcatel JOY TAB 2 has Android 10 version. The Galaxy Tab A 8.0 is a older and a little heavier tablet than the Alcatel JOY TAB 2, but Samsung made it thinner anyway.
Alcatel JOY TAB 2 has a little sharper display than Galaxy Tab A 8.0, and although they both have a same size screen, the Alcatel JOY TAB 2 also has a bit higher display pixels density and a slightly higher 800 x 1280 resolution. The Alcatel JOY TAB 2 has a little better hardware performance than Galaxy Tab A 8.0, and although they both have a Quad-Core processing unit, the Alcatel JOY TAB 2 also has 1,5 GB more RAM memory.
Alcatel JOY TAB 2 has much more memory capacity for applications and games than Galaxy Tab A 8.0, because it has a SD extension slot that admits a maximum of 256 GB and 32 GB internal memory capacity. The Galaxy Tab A 8.0 has a bit longer battery duration than Alcatel JOY TAB 2, because it has a 4200mAh battery capacity instead of 4080mAh.
The Alcatel JOY TAB 2 has a better camera than Galaxy Tab A 8.0, and although they both have the same resolution back facing camera, the Alcatel JOY TAB 2 also has a much better 1920x1080 video resolution.
Although Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 is a better device, it is more expensive than the Alcatel JOY TAB 2, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as Alcatel JOY TAB 2. If you prefer to save some money, you can buy the Alcatel JOY TAB 2, and give up a few features and specifications, but you will get the most out of your money.
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