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| Global Score | |
| 76.7 | 68.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Samsung |
| Android 13, 12 | Android 8.1 Oreo |
| 2022-02-25 | 2018-09-20 |
| 6.51 x 9.99 x 0.25 inches | 8.13 x 4.99 x 0.35 inches |
| 17.74 ounces | 12.64 ounces |
| Graphite, Pink Gold and Silver | Black |
| Aluminum and Aluminum | -- |
| $ 699.00 | $ 250.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 11 inches | 8 inches |
| 2560 x 1600 pixels | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| LTPS | TFT |
| 274 pixels per inch | 189 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 6.8 | 6.5 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SM8450 (4 nm) chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 chipset |
| processor | ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 28 nm (Quad-Core 1400 MHz) processor |
| 8 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Adreno 730 GPU | Adreno 308 GPU |
| 6.21 | 8.28 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 1 TB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 400 GB) external memory slot |
| 15.42 | 9.44 |
| Camera | |
| 13.00 MP + 12.00 MP | 5.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| -- | f/2.20 aperture |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 8.47 | 8.03 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G) and HSDPA | LTE (4G), HSPA and HSUPA |
| -- | Nano SIM |
| 10 | 5.5 |
| Battery Life | |
| 8000mAh Battery | 5000mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 8.96 | 6.8 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | -- |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 is better than the Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018), having a 76.7 score against 68.3. Both of these tablets come with Android operating system, but Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 has 13 version and Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) has Android 8.1 Oreo version. Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 is a much newer and extremely thinner portable tablet than Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018), but it's noticeably heavier.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) counts with a much better performing processor than Galaxy Tab S8, although it has 4 less cpu cores (but faster) and a lower amount of RAM memory. The Galaxy Tab S8 features a little sharper display than Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018), because it has a much higher resolution of 1600 x 2560px, a higher display pixels density and a much bigger display.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 features just a bit better camera than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018), because it has a lot higher 3840x2160 video quality and a way better resolution back camera. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 features a very superior memory capacity for applications and games than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018), because it has a slot for SD memory cards that admits up to 1 TB and more internal memory.
Galaxy Tab S8 counts with a really longer battery life than Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018), because it has a 60% more battery capacity.
Although Galaxy Tab S8 is a better device, it costs a lot more money than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018), and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018). If you prefer to save some money, you can buy the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018), giving up a couple features and specs, but you'll get the most with your money.
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