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Samsung Galaxy Tab Active
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| Global Score | |
| 62.8 | 67 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Samsung |
| Android 7.1 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow, 5.0 Lollipop | Android 4.4 |
| 2015-05-02 | 2014-09-04 |
| 8.20 x 5.43 x 0.29 inches | 8.39 x 4.97 x 0.38 inches |
| 11.04 ounces | 13.86 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | -- |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 159.00 | $ 515.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8 inches | 8 inches |
| 1024 x 768 pixels | 800 x 1280 pixels |
| TFT | TFT |
| 160 pixels per inch | 189 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 6.2 | 7.4 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 8916 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 8026 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Quad-Core 1200 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-Core 1200 MHz) processor |
| 1,5 GB RAM | 1,5 GB RAM |
| Adreno 306 GPU | Adreno 305 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 8.1 | 8.37 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 16 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 6.72 | 6.16 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 3.10 MP + 1.20 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution |
| 6.05 | 6.38 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G) and HSPA | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| -- | Micro SIM |
| 6 | 7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4200mAh Li - Ion Battery | 4450mAh Li-Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| -- | 31 hours talk time |
| 6.08 | 6.32 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | NFC |
| Accelerometer and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The Galaxy Tab Active is a little bit better than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0, with a 67 score against 62.8. Galaxy Tab Active's body is notably thicker and noticeably heavier than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0. Both of these devices work with Android OS, but Galaxy Tab Active has older 4.4 version while Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 has Android 7.1 Nougat version.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab Active has a bit better processor than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0, and although they both have a 1,5 GB RAM memory and the same number of cores, the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active also has an extra GPU. Galaxy Tab Active features a more vivid display than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0, and although they both have a same size display, the Galaxy Tab Active also has a slightly higher 1280 x 800 resolution and a little bit higher count of pixels in each inch of display.
The Galaxy Tab A 8.0 features just a bit more memory for applications, games, photos and videos than Galaxy Tab Active, and although they both have exactly the same 16 GB internal storage capacity, the Galaxy Tab A 8.0 also has a SD memory card expansion slot that admits a maximum of 128 GB. The Galaxy Tab Active counts with a little bit better camera than Galaxy Tab A 8.0, although it has a lower 1280x720 (HD) video resolution and a much less megapixels back camera.
Galaxy Tab Active features a bit better battery duration than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0, because it has a 6% larger battery size.
Although Samsung Galaxy Tab Active is a better device, it is way more expensive than Galaxy Tab A 8.0, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as the Galaxy Tab A 8.0. If you are trying to save a few dollars, you can buy the Galaxy Tab A 8.0, and give up a few features and specs, but you will get the most out of your budget.
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