Compare tablets
| Global Score | |
| 65.7 | 58.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Samsung |
| Android 9.0 Pie, 7.1 Nougat | Android 3.0 |
| 2017-10-10 | 2011-03-22 |
| 8.35 x 4.89 x 0.35 inches | 9.09 x 6.21 x 0.34 inches |
| 12.84 ounces | 15.98 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | -- |
| Metal | -- |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| -- | $ 269.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8 inches | 8.9 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| IPS LCD | TFT |
| 189 pixels per inch | 170 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 6.5 | 7.2 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 8917 chipset | -- |
| ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 28 nm (Quad-Core 1400 MHz) processor | Dual-Core 1000 MHz processor |
| 2 GB RAM | -- |
| Adreno 308 GPU | Yes GPU |
| 8.28 | 7.47 |
| 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 | 3.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| f/1.90 aperture | -- |
| 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution |
| 8.47 | 5.61 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | -- |
| -- | HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM |
| Nano SIM | SIM |
| 3 | 3.9 |
| Battery Life | |
| 5000mAh Li - Ion Battery | 6000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 6.8 | 7.52 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 3.0, EDR |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) has an overall score of 65.7, which is much better than the Galaxy Tab 8.9's 58.1 overall score. These devices come with Android OS (operating system), but Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) has newer 9.0 Pie version while Galaxy Tab 8.9 has Android 3.0 version, so it counts with a lot of extra features and performance optimizations. The Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) is a notably newer and lighter tablet than Galaxy Tab 8.9, but it is a little bit thicker.
Galaxy Tab 8.9 has a sharper display than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017), because although it has a just a little worse pixel count per inch in the screen, and they both have an equal resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, the Galaxy Tab 8.9 also counts with a little larger screen. The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) features a superior processor than Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has a greater number of cores.
Galaxy Tab 8.9 has a slightly better storage for applications, games, photos and videos than Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017), because although it has no slot for external memory cards, it also counts with 64 GB internal storage capacity. The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) shoots a lot better pictures and videos than Galaxy Tab 8.9, because it has a lot better (Full HD) video resolution and a way more megapixels back-facing camera.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 features superior battery life than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017), because it has a 6000mAh battery size.
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