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| Global Score | |
| 68.3 | 62.7 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Samsung |
| Android 8.1 Oreo | Android 4.0 |
| 2018-09-20 | 2012-10-09 |
| 8.13 x 4.99 x 0.35 inches | 10.10 x 6.90 x 0.38 inches |
| 12.64 ounces | 20.64 ounces |
| Black | -- |
| $ 250.00 | $ 420.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8 inches | 10.1 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| TFT | Super PLS LCD |
| 189 pixels per inch | 149 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 6.5 | 6.6 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 28 nm (Quad-Core 1400 MHz) processor | Krait (Dual-Core 1500 MHz) processor |
| 2 GB RAM | 1 GB (500 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 308 GPU | Adreno 225 (400 MHz) GPU |
| 8.28 | 8.37 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 8 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 400 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 9.44 | 5.06 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 3.00 MP + 0.30 MP |
| f/2.20 aperture | -- |
| 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | -- |
| 8.03 | 5.5 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA and HSUPA | LTE (4G) and EV-DO A |
| Nano SIM | -- |
| 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Battery Life | |
| 5000mAh Li - Ion Battery | 7000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 6.8 | 8.32 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| Accelerometer and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) is just a bit better than Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, getting a 68.3 score against 62.7. Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018)'s body is incredibly newer, extremely lighter and just a bit thinner than the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1. Both tablets we compare here come with Android OS, but Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) has the newer 8.1 Oreo version while Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 has Android 4.0 version, so it provides some extra features and increased performance.
Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 counts with a little faster CPU than Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018), because although it has a lower number of cores (although they are faster) and less RAM, it also counts with a graphics processor. The Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 has a little more vivid screen than Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018), because although it has a little bit inferior pixels count in each screen inch, and they both have the same 800 x 1280 resolution, the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 also counts with a larger screen.
The Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) features a much better memory for applications and games than Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, because it has 32 GB internal storage and a slot for SD memory cards that holds a maximum of 400 GB. The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) shoots way better videos and photos than Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, because it has a way better 5 megapixels resolution back-facing camera.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 counts with a superior battery performance than Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018), because it has a 40% larger battery capacity.
Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) not only is the best tablets in our current comparison, but it's also a bargain compared to the other ones.
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