Compare tablets
| Global Score | |
| 68.3 | 57.6 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Verizon |
| Android 8.1 Oreo | Android 6.0 Marshmallow |
| 2018-09-20 | 2016-11-10 |
| 8.13 x 4.99 x 0.35 inches | 8.26 x 5.04 x 0.31 inches |
| 12.64 ounces | 11.99 ounces |
| Black | 16 777 216 |
| $ 250.00 | $ 250.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8 inches | 8 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 1920 x 1200 pixels |
| TFT | IPS LCD |
| 189 pixels per inch | 283 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 6.5 | 7.3 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 8952 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 28 nm (Quad-Core 1400 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 28 nm (Octa-Core 1500 MHz) processor |
| 2 GB RAM | 3 GB RAM |
| Adreno 308 GPU | Adreno 405 GPU |
| 8.28 | 8.64 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 16 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 400 GB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot |
| 9.44 | 6.72 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 8.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| f/2.20 aperture | f/2.00 aperture |
| 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 8.03 | 8.47 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA and HSUPA | LTE (4G) |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| 5.5 | 5.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| 5000mAh Li - Ion Battery | 5100mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 6.8 | 6.88 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer and Light Sensor | Accelerometer and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) has a global score of 68.3, which is much better than Verizon Ellipsis 8 HD's score of 57.6. Even though Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) is newer than the Verizon Ellipsis 8 HD, it is just a little bit heavier and thicker. Both tablets in this comparison have Android OS (operating system), but Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) has 8.1 Oreo version and Verizon Ellipsis 8 HD has Android 6.0 Marshmallow, so it offers a lot of extra features.
The Verizon Ellipsis 8 HD features a bit better CPU than Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018), because it has more RAM and a larger number of cores (and they are faster). Verizon Ellipsis 8 HD has a brighter display than Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018), and although they both have a screen with the same size, the Verizon Ellipsis 8 HD also has a way higher resolution of 1200 x 1920 and a greater pixel number per inch in the display.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) features a superior storage capacity to install applications and games than Verizon Ellipsis 8 HD, because it has an external memory card slot that holds a maximum of 400 GB and 32 GB internal storage. Verizon Ellipsis 8 HD features a bit better battery performance than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018), because it has a 5100mAh battery capacity.
Verizon Ellipsis 8 HD features just a bit better camera than Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018), and although they both have the same video quality and the same video frame rate, the Verizon Ellipsis 8 HD also has a larger aperture and a lot higher resolution camera.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) and the Verizon Ellipsis 8 HD cost exactly the same, which makes this tablet an easy choice.
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