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| Global Score | |
| 68.3 | 75.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Samsung |
| Android 8.1 Oreo | Android 4.4.2 |
| 2018-09-20 | 2014-01-06 |
| 8.13 x 4.99 x 0.35 inches | 8.62 x 5.06 x 0.28 inches |
| 12.64 ounces | 11.82 ounces |
| Black | -- |
| $ 250.00 | $ 289.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8 inches | 8.4 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 1600 x 2560 pixels |
| TFT | Super Clear LCD |
| 189 pixels per inch | 359 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 6.5 | 8.8 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 28 nm (Quad-Core 1400 MHz) processor | Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2300 MHz) processor |
| 2 GB RAM | 2 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 308 GPU | Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 8.28 | 9.27 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 400 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 9.44 | 7.56 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 8.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| f/2.20 aperture | -- |
| 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 8.03 | 7.7 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA and HSUPA | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| Nano SIM | SIM |
| 5.5 | 7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 5000mAh Li - Ion Battery | 4800mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | 25 hours talk time |
| 6.8 | 6.64 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| Accelerometer and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 has a score of 75.2, which is much better than Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018)'s general score of 68.3. These tablets come with Android OS, but the Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 has 4.4.2 version while Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) has Android 8.1 Oreo. The Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 construction is a bit lighter and thinner than Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018), although it was released many years before.
Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 features a superior processor than Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018), and although they both have a Quad-Core processing unit and a 2 GB RAM, the Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 also has a graphics co-processor. The Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 has a much more vibrant display than Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018), because it has a much better 2560 x 1600 resolution, a little larger display and a lot higher pixel density.
The Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) captures clearer pictures and videos than Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4, although it has a lower video resolution and a back camera with way less mega-pixels resolution. The Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) features a much greater storage capacity for apps and games than Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4, and although they both have equal internal storage, the Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) also has an external SD slot that supports a maximum of 400 GB.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) has just a little bit longer battery lifetime than Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4, because it has a 4% larger battery size.
Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 costs more than Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018), but it's still a great choice, because you can get a lot more features for that extra money.
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