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| Global Score | |
| 77.5 | 62.8 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Samsung |
| Android 9.0 Pie | Android 7.1 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow, 5.0 Lollipop |
| 2019-10-01 | 2015-05-02 |
| 9.59 x 6.70 x 0.39 inches | 8.20 x 5.43 x 0.29 inches |
| 23.03 ounces | 11.04 ounces |
| Black | 16 777 216 |
| $ 680.00 | $ 159.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 10.1 inches | 8 inches |
| 1920 x 1200 pixels | 1024 x 768 pixels |
| TFT | TFT |
| 224 pixels per inch | 160 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 7 | 6.2 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SDM710 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 8916 chipset |
| Kryo 360, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Quad-Core 1200 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 1,5 GB RAM |
| Adreno 616 GPU | Adreno 306 GPU |
| 9.09 | 8.1 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 16 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 512 GB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot |
| 11.74 | 6.72 |
| Camera | |
| 13.00 MP + 8.00 MP | 5.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution |
| 8.47 | 6.05 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE (4G) and HSPA |
| Nano SIM | -- |
| 6.1 | 6 |
| Battery Life | |
| 7600mAh Battery | 4200mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 8.72 | 6.08 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | -- |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | -- |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The Galaxy Tab Active Pro is a lot better than the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0, getting a 77.5 score against 62.8. Both of these devices come with Android OS, but Galaxy Tab Active Pro has a more recent 9.0 Pie version while Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 has Android 7.1 Nougat version. Galaxy Tab Active Pro is a extremely newer tablet than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0, although it is heavier and thicker.
The Galaxy Tab Active Pro features a more vivid display than Galaxy Tab A 8.0, because it has a lot better resolution of 1200 x 1920 pixels, a larger screen and a greater number of pixels per inch of screen. The Galaxy Tab Active Pro counts with a much greater storage capacity for applications, games, photos and videos than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0, because it has 64 GB internal memory capacity and a slot for an external memory card that admits up to 512 GB.
The Galaxy Tab Active Pro has a faster processor than Galaxy Tab A 8.0, because it has a larger amount of RAM memory and a higher number of cores (and also faster). The Galaxy Tab Active Pro counts with a very superior camera than Galaxy Tab A 8.0, because it has a way higher 3840x2160 video resolution and a camera in the back with a way higher resolution.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab Active Pro has a way better battery performance than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0, because it has 7600mAh of battery capacity instead of 4200mAh.
Although Samsung Galaxy Tab Active Pro is a better device, it is a lot more expensive than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0. If you are trying to save some dollars, you can get the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0, giving up a few specs and features, but you'll get the most out of your budget.
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