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| Global Score | |
| 62.8 | 74.5 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Samsung |
| Android 7.1 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow, 5.0 Lollipop | Android 9.0 Pie, 8.1 Oreo |
| 2015-05-02 | 2018-08-24 |
| 8.20 x 5.43 x 0.29 inches | 10.24 x 6.34 x 0.31 inches |
| 11.04 ounces | 18.84 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Black, Blue and Gray |
| -- | Plastic |
| $ 159.00 | $ 450.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8 inches | 10.5 inches |
| 1024 x 768 pixels | 1920 x 1200 pixels |
| TFT | TFT |
| 160 pixels per inch | 216 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 6.2 | 6.9 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 8916 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 SDM450 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Quad-Core 1200 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 14 nm (Octa-Core 1800 MHz) processor |
| 1,5 GB RAM | 3 GB RAM |
| Adreno 306 GPU | Adreno 506 GPU |
| 8.1 | 8.91 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 400 GB) external memory slot |
| 6.72 | 9.44 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 8.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| -- | f/1.90 aperture |
| -- | 27.00mm focal length |
| -- | 0.25 inches (1/4") sensor |
| 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 6.05 | 8.36 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G) and HSPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| -- | Nano SIM |
| 6 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4200mAh Li - Ion Battery | 7300mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 6.08 | 8.48 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Galaxy Tab A 10.5 has a general score of 74.5, which is much better than Galaxy Tab A 8.0's score of 62.8. Galaxy Tab A 10.5's design is way newer than the Galaxy Tab A 8.0's, although it's just a little bit thicker and a lot heavier. Both of these tablets have Android OS (Operating System), but the Galaxy Tab A 10.5 has a more recent 9.0 Pie version while Galaxy Tab A 8.0 has Android 7.1 Nougat version.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5 counts with a brighter display than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0, because it has a higher pixel density, a lot bigger screen and a lot better resolution of 1200 x 1920. The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5 has a way bigger memory capacity for applications and games than Galaxy Tab A 8.0, because it has 32 GB internal storage and a slot for SD memory cards that holds a maximum of 400 GB.
Galaxy Tab A 10.5 counts with a little bit better performance than Galaxy Tab A 8.0, because it has a higher number of faster cores and more RAM. The Galaxy Tab A 10.5 shoots way better photos and videos than Galaxy Tab A 8.0, because it has a lot more mega-pixels back facing camera and a lot better 1920x1080 (Full HD) video definition.
The Galaxy Tab A 10.5 has a superior battery duration than Galaxy Tab A 8.0, because it has a 7300mAh battery size.
Although Galaxy Tab A 10.5 is a better device, it is a lot more expensive than Galaxy Tab A 8.0, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as Galaxy Tab A 8.0. So if you want that extra features and specs, you can buy Galaxy Tab A 10.5, else you can save some money and buy the Galaxy Tab A 8.0, resigning a couple features and specifications.
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