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Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8.0
3G OnlySM-T331
| Global Score | |
| 68.3 | 66.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Samsung |
| Android 8.1 Oreo | Android 4.4.2 |
| 2018-09-20 | 2014-04-01 |
| 8.13 x 4.99 x 0.35 inches | 8.27 x 4.88 x 0.31 inches |
| 12.64 ounces | 11.11 ounces |
| Black | Black and White |
| $ 250.00 | $ 122.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8 inches | 8 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 800 x 1280 pixels |
| TFT | TFT |
| 189 pixels per inch | 189 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 6.5 | 7.4 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 28 nm (Quad-Core 1400 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-Core 1200 MHz) processor |
| 2 GB RAM | 1,5 GB RAM |
| Adreno 308 GPU | Adreno 305 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 8.28 | 8.37 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 16 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 400 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 9.44 | 6.16 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 3.00 MP + 1.30 MP |
| f/2.20 aperture | -- |
| 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution |
| 8.03 | 6.38 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| LTE (4G), HSPA and HSUPA | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| Nano SIM | SIM |
| 5.5 | 6.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| 5000mAh Li - Ion Battery | 4450mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 6.8 | 6.32 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer and Light Sensor | Accelerometer and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) is just a bit better than Galaxy Tab 4 8.0, having a global score of 68.3 against 66.2. Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018)'s body is much newer, but heavier and thicker than Galaxy Tab 4 8.0. Both tablets we are comparing have Android OS, but Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) has 8.1 Oreo version and Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 has Android 4.4.2 version.
The Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 has a sharper screen than Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018). Both have a same size display, the same 1280 x 800 pixels resolution and the same number of pixels per display inch. The Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 features a little faster processing unit than Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018), because although it has a smaller amount of RAM memory, and they both have a Quad-Core processing unit, the Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 also counts with an extra GPU.
The Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) shoots way better photos and videos than Galaxy Tab 4 8.0, because it has a way higher 1920x1080 (Full HD) video quality and a way more megapixels back-facing camera. The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) has a much better memory to install games and applications than Galaxy Tab 4 8.0, because it has 32 GB internal memory and a slot for an SD memory card that supports up to 400 GB.
Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) features a little better battery performance than Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8.0, because it has 5000mAh of battery capacity instead of 4450mAh.
Although Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) is a better device, it is way more expensive than Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8.0, and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as the Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8.0. If you prefer to save a few dollars, you can buy Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8.0, letting go some specs and features, but you'll get the most out of your savings.
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