Compare tablets
| Global Score | |
| 62.8 | 58.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Samsung |
| Android 7.1 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow, 5.0 Lollipop | Android 3.0 |
| 2015-05-02 | 2011-03-22 |
| 8.20 x 5.43 x 0.29 inches | 9.09 x 6.21 x 0.34 inches |
| 11.04 ounces | 15.98 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | -- |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 159.00 | $ 269.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8 inches | 8.9 inches |
| 1024 x 768 pixels | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| TFT | TFT |
| 160 pixels per inch | 170 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 6.2 | 7.2 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 8916 chipset | -- |
| ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Quad-Core 1200 MHz) processor | Dual-Core 1000 MHz processor |
| 1,5 GB RAM | -- |
| Adreno 306 GPU | Yes GPU |
| 8.1 | 7.47 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 6.72 | 7.7 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 3.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution | 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution |
| 6.05 | 5.61 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | -- |
| LTE (4G) and HSPA | HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM |
| -- | SIM |
| 6 | 3.9 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4200mAh Li - Ion Battery | 6000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 6.08 | 7.52 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 3.0, EDR |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 is slightly better than the Galaxy Tab 8.9, having a overall score of 62.8 against 58.1. Both tablets in this review work with Android operating system, but the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 has a more recent 7.1 Nougat version while Galaxy Tab 8.9 has Android 3.0 version. The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 is a way newer tablet, and it is also somewhat thinner and extremely lighter than the Galaxy Tab 8.9.
The Galaxy Tab 8.9 features a much better display than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0, because it has a little more pixels per inch in the screen, a little bit larger screen and a slightly higher 800 x 1280 resolution. Galaxy Tab 8.9 features a greater memory capacity to store more apps and games than Galaxy Tab A 8.0, because although it has no external memory slot, it also counts with 48 GB more internal memory.
The Galaxy Tab A 8.0 counts with a bit more powerful processor than Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has a greater number of cores. The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 has just a bit better camera than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, and although they both have the same video frame rate and the same (HD) video quality, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 also has a camera in the back with way more MP.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 has a superior battery lifetime than Galaxy Tab A 8.0, because it has a 43 percent bigger battery capacity.
The Galaxy Tab A 8.0 is not only the best devices between the ones we are comparing, but it's also by far the cheapest, making this tablet a great choice.
Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.