Compare tablets
| Global Score | |
| 88.1 | 62.8 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Samsung |
| -- | Android 7.1 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow, 5.0 Lollipop |
| 2019-08-09 | 2015-05-02 |
| 9.63 x 6.28 x 0.22 inches | 8.20 x 5.43 x 0.29 inches |
| 14.82 ounces | 11.04 ounces |
| Cloud blue, Mountain gray and Rose blush | 16 777 216 |
| Aluminum | -- |
| $ 366.00 | $ 159.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 10.5 inches | 8 inches |
| 2560 x 1600 pixels | 1024 x 768 pixels |
| Super AMOLED | TFT |
| 288 pixels per inch | 160 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 7.6 | 6.2 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SM8150 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 8916 chipset |
| Kryo 485, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Quad-Core 1200 MHz) processor |
| 8 GB RAM | 1,5 GB RAM |
| Adreno 640 GPU | Adreno 306 GPU |
| 9.63 | 8.1 |
| Storage | |
| 256 GB internal memory | 16 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 1000 GB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot |
| 18.58 | 6.72 |
| Camera | |
| 13.00 MP + 8.00 MP | 5.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| f/1.90 aperture | -- |
| 26.00mm focal length | -- |
| 0.29 inches (1/3.4") sensor | -- |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution |
| 9.46 | 6.05 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G) and LTE (4G) | LTE (4G) and HSPA |
| Nano SIM | -- |
| 5.6 | 6 |
| Battery Life | |
| 7040mAh Battery | 4200mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 8.32 | 6.08 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | -- |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The Galaxy Tab S6 is way better than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0, getting a score of 88.1 against 62.8. Galaxy Tab S6 is a much newer and thinner tablet than the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0, although it's a lot heavier. The Galaxy Tab S6 counts with a lot better screen than Galaxy Tab A 8.0, because it has a lot higher 1600 x 2560 resolution, a way higher display pixels density and a way bigger screen.
Galaxy Tab S6 counts with a much better memory to install applications and games than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0, because it has 240 GB more internal memory and an external memory slot that admits up to 1000 GB. Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 features a better processor than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0, because it has more RAM and more cpu cores.
Galaxy Tab S6 counts with a very superior battery lifetime than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0, because it has a 7040mAh battery size against 4200mAh. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 takes much clearer pictures and videos than Galaxy Tab A 8.0, because it has a back camera with lot more mega-pixels and a way better 3840x2160 (4K) video definition.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 is a lot more expensive than the Galaxy Tab A 8.0, but it's still a great deal, as you can get a better tablet for that extra money.
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