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| Global Score | |
| 65.7 | 62.7 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Apple |
| Android 9.0 Pie, 7.1 Nougat | iOS 7.x, 6.1, 6 |
| 2017-10-10 | 2012-09-12 |
| 8.35 x 4.89 x 0.35 inches | 4.86 x 2.31 x 0.24 inches |
| 12.84 ounces | 3.10 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Black and White |
| Metal | -- |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| -- | $ 265.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8 inches | 4 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 640 x 1136 pixels |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 189 pixels per inch | 326 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 6.5 | 8.3 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 8917 chipset | Apple A5 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 28 nm (Quad-Core 1400 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-Core 1000 MHz) processor |
| 2 GB RAM | 512 MB RAM |
| Adreno 308 GPU | PowerVR SGX543 MP2 (Dual-Core 200 MHz) GPU |
| 8.28 | 8.01 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 256 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 7.48 | 7.7 |
| Camera | |
| 8.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 5.00 MP + 1.20 MP |
| f/1.90 aperture | f/2.40 aperture |
| 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 8.47 | 7.92 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | -- |
| Nano SIM | -- |
| 3 | 2.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| 5000mAh Li - Ion Battery | 1030mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 6.8 | 2.64 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | -- |
| Accelerometer and Light Sensor | Accelerometer and Gyroscope |
Comparison review
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) has a global score of 65.7, which is a bit better than the Apple iPod Touch 5th Generation's 62.7 overall score. Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017)'s design is a lot newer than the Apple iPod Touch 5th Generation's, although it's heavier and notably thicker. Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) counts with Android 9.0 Pie OS, and Apple iPod Touch 5th Generation works with iOS 7.x OS.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) has a bit superior processor than iPod Touch 5th Generation, because although it has doesn't have an additional GPU, it also counts with more RAM and a higher number of faster cores. IPod Touch 5th Generation features a way better screen than Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017), because although it has a quite lower resolution of 1136 x 640 pixels and a way smaller display, it also counts with a much higher screen density.
IPod Touch 5th Generation counts with a little bit more storage for apps and games than Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017), because although it has no SD memory card expansion slot, it also counts with more internal memory. The Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) counts with a much longer battery duration than Apple iPod Touch 5th Generation, because it has a 5000mAh battery size instead of 1030mAh.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) captures clearer pictures and videos than iPod Touch 5th Generation, and although they both have the same 1920x1080 video definition and the same 30 fps video frame rates, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) also has a way better 8 mega pixels resolution back camera and a much bigger diafragm aperture for better photography in low-light situations.
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