Compare tablets
| Global Score | |
| 62.8 | 69.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Samsung |
| Android 7.1 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow, 5.0 Lollipop | Windows 8 |
| 2015-05-02 | 2012-08-29 |
| 8.20 x 5.43 x 0.29 inches | 11.97 x 7.46 x 0.39 inches |
| 11.04 ounces | 26.46 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Blue |
| $ 159.00 | $ 230.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8 inches | 11.6 inches |
| 1024 x 768 pixels | 1366 x 768 pixels |
| TFT | LCD |
| 160 pixels per inch | 135 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 6.2 | 6.9 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 8916 chipset | -- |
| ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Quad-Core 1200 MHz) processor | Intel Atom Z2760 (Dual-Core 1800 MHz) processor |
| 1,5 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Adreno 306 GPU | Intel SGX545 Graphics GPU |
| 8.1 | 8.37 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC external memory slot |
| 6.72 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 8.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution | -- |
| 6.05 | 6.38 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | -- |
| LTE (4G) and HSPA | LTE (4G) and HSPA |
| 6 | 5.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4200mAh Li - Ion Battery | 4080mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | 144 hours standby time |
| 6.08 | 6 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | -- |
| Accelerometer and Light Sensor | Accelerometer and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The Samsung ATIV Tab 5 is better than the Galaxy Tab A 8.0, having a global score of 69.2 against 62.8. Samsung ATIV Tab 5 works with Windows 8 operating system, and Galaxy Tab A 8.0 works with Android 7.1 Nougat operating system. Even though Samsung ATIV Tab 5 is a better device than Galaxy Tab A 8.0, we must highlight that it is also a noticeably older, notably heavier and noticeably thicker device.
Samsung ATIV Tab 5 counts with a much better looking screen than Galaxy Tab A 8.0, because although it has a just a bit less pixels per inch of display, it also counts with a lot larger display and a slightly better 768 x 1366px resolution. The Samsung ATIV Tab 5 features a very superior memory capacity for games and applications than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0, because although it has no external SD slot, it also counts with more internal storage capacity.
Samsung ATIV Tab 5 counts with a little faster CPU than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0, because although it has a lower number of cores , it also counts with a higher amount of RAM memory. The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 counts with just a bit longer battery lifetime than Samsung ATIV Tab 5, because it has a 3 percent bigger battery size.
The Samsung ATIV Tab 5 counts with a little bit better camera than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0, because it has a much more megapixels back camera.
The Samsung ATIV Tab 5 costs a lot more money than the Galaxy Tab A 8.0, but it's still a great deal, because you can get a lot more for that extra money.
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