Compare tablets
| Global Score | |
| 66 | 62.8 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | Samsung |
| Windows 8 | Android 7.1 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow, 5.0 Lollipop |
| -- | 2015-05-02 |
| 7.40 x 12.00 x 0.39 inches | 8.20 x 5.43 x 0.29 inches |
| 27.20 ounces | 11.04 ounces |
| Black and White | 16 777 216 |
| $ 700.00 | $ 159.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 11.6 inches | 8 inches |
| 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) | 1024 x 768 pixels |
| IPS LCD | TFT |
| 190 pixels per inch | 160 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | No touch screen |
| 7.5 | 6.2 |
| Performance | |
| -- | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 8916 chipset |
| Intel Core i3-4020Y (Dual-Core 1500 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Quad-Core 1200 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB (1600 MHz) RAM | 1,5 GB RAM |
| Intel HD graphics 4200 GPU | Adreno 306 GPU |
| 8.28 | 8.1 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 16 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot |
| 10.1 | 6.72 |
| Camera | |
| 8.00 MP | 5.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| -- | 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution |
| 5.83 | 6.05 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| -- | LTE (4G) and HSPA |
| 2.4 | 6 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3800mAh Li-Polymer Battery | 4200mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 5.76 | 6.08 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | -- |
| Infra-red port | -- |
| Accelerometer and Compass | Accelerometer and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Sony Vaio Tap 11 is slightly better than the Galaxy Tab A 8.0, getting a 66 score against 62.8. Sony Vaio Tap 11 has Windows 8 OS, while Galaxy Tab A 8.0 works with Android 7.1 Nougat OS. Despite being the best in this comparison, Sony Vaio Tap 11's body is incredibly thicker and extremely heavier than Galaxy Tab A 8.0.
The Sony Vaio Tap 11 features a bit superior processing unit than Galaxy Tab A 8.0, because although it has an inferior number of cores (but faster), it also counts with a higher amount of RAM memory. Sony Vaio Tap 11 counts with a much sharper screen than Galaxy Tab A 8.0, because it has a much higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, a lot bigger display and a bit higher display pixels density.
The Sony Vaio Tap 11 features a much greater memory for applications and games than Galaxy Tab A 8.0, because although it has no SD memory slot, it also counts with 128 GB internal storage capacity. The Galaxy Tab A 8.0 counts with just a bit longer battery performance than Sony Vaio Tap 11, because it has an 11 percent greater battery size.
Galaxy Tab A 8.0 takes clearer videos and photos than Sony Vaio Tap 11, although it has a way lower resolution back facing camera.
Although Sony Vaio Tap 11 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 relation between it's price and quality as Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0. If you are trying to save some dollars, you can buy the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0, and give up a couple features, but you'll get the most out of your money.
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