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| Global Score | |
| 64.9 | 68.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Samsung |
| Android 5.1 Lollipop | Android 8.1 Oreo |
| 2016-02-18 | 2018-09-20 |
| 8.35 x 4.96 x 0.35 inches | 8.13 x 4.99 x 0.35 inches |
| 12.67 ounces | 12.64 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Black |
| -- | $ 250.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8 inches | 8 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| TFT | TFT |
| 189 pixels per inch | 189 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 6.4 | 6.5 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 8916 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A53, 28 nm (Quad-Core 1200 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 28 nm (Quad-Core 1400 MHz) processor |
| 1,5 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Adreno 306 GPU | Adreno 308 GPU |
| 8.1 | 8.28 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 400 GB) external memory slot |
| 6.72 | 9.44 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 5.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| f/2.20 aperture | f/2.20 aperture |
| 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 7.7 | 8.03 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | -- |
| LTE (4G) | LTE (4G), HSPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| 5.4 | 5.5 |
| Battery Life | |
| 5000mAh Li - Ion Battery | 5000mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 6.8 | 6.8 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Compass and Light Sensor | Accelerometer and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) is slightly better than the Samsung Galaxy Tab E 8.0, getting a score of 68.3 against 64.9. These devices include Android OS, but the Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) has a newer 8.1 Oreo version while Samsung Galaxy Tab E 8.0 has Android 5.1 Lollipop version. The Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) is a a little lighter tablet than Samsung Galaxy Tab E 8.0, but they have the same thickness.
Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) has a bit better looking screen than Galaxy Tab E 8.0. Both of them have a better amount of pixels per inch of display, a same size display and the same resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels. Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) counts with a bit better hardware performance than Galaxy Tab E 8.0, and although they both have the same number of cores, the Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) also has a larger amount of RAM.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) has a much bigger memory for apps and games than Galaxy Tab E 8.0, because it has 16 GB more internal memory capacity and an external memory card slot that holds up to 400 GB. Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018)'s battery duration is very similar to the battery duration in Samsung Galaxy Tab E 8.0.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) shoots clearer videos and photos than Samsung Galaxy Tab E 8.0, and although they both have a 5 megapixels camera and a same size aperture, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) also has a much higher (Full HD) video definition.
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