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| Global Score | |
| 57.6 | 68.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| Verizon | Samsung |
| Android 6.0 Marshmallow | Android 8.1 Oreo |
| 2016-11-10 | 2018-09-20 |
| 8.26 x 5.04 x 0.31 inches | 8.13 x 4.99 x 0.35 inches |
| 11.99 ounces | 12.64 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Black |
| $ 250.00 | $ 250.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8 inches | 8 inches |
| 1920 x 1200 pixels | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| IPS LCD | TFT |
| 283 pixels per inch | 189 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 7.3 | 6.5 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 8952 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 28 nm (Octa-Core 1500 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 28 nm (Quad-Core 1400 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Adreno 405 GPU | Adreno 308 GPU |
| 8.64 | 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 | |
| 8.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 5.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| f/2.00 aperture | f/2.20 aperture |
| 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 8.47 | 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 | |
| 5100mAh Battery | 5000mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 6.88 | 6.8 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer and Light Sensor | Accelerometer and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) has a score of 68.3, which is much better than the Verizon Ellipsis 8 HD's 57.6 general score. Both of these tablets work with Android OS (Operating System), but the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) has the newer 8.1 Oreo version while Verizon Ellipsis 8 HD has Android 6.0 Marshmallow. Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) is a newer tablet than Verizon Ellipsis 8 HD, although it is somewhat thicker and just a bit heavier.
Verizon Ellipsis 8 HD counts with a little faster processing unit than Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018), because it has a larger number of cores and a larger amount of RAM memory. The Verizon Ellipsis 8 HD has a brighter display than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018), and although they both have a display with the same size, the Verizon Ellipsis 8 HD also has a higher pixel density and a much better 1200 x 1920 pixels resolution.
Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) has a lot bigger memory to install applications and games than Verizon Ellipsis 8 HD, because it has more internal memory capacity and a slot for an external memory card that holds up to 400 GB. The Verizon Ellipsis 8 HD takes slightly better pictures and videos than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018), and although they both have the same 1920x1080 video resolution and the same 30 frames per second video frame rates, the Verizon Ellipsis 8 HD also has a bigger aperture and a way better resolution back facing camera.
The Verizon Ellipsis 8 HD features a bit longer battery life than Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018), because it has a 5100mAh battery size against 5000mAh.
Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) costs the same than Verizon Ellipsis 8 HD, which makes this tablet a simple decision.
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