Entry-level · 2019
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019)
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Our Take
CPU lands in today’s entry-level range
Best for
Strength
All-day battery (5100mAh)
Watch out
No more updates, HD+ display, not Full HD
Skip if
You watch a lot of video or play demanding games
Full specifications
Display
8.0″ · TFT LCD · 800 × 1280 · 60 Hz
Basic
Display
8.0″ · TFT LCD · 800 × 1280 · 60 Hz
Basic
Performance
Qualcomm SDM429 Snapdragon 429 (12 nm) · 4-core 2.0 GHz · Adreno 504
Basic CPU
Performance
Qualcomm SDM429 Snapdragon 429 (12 nm) · 4-core 2.0 GHz · Adreno 504
Basic CPU
Software & updates
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11 · 2-year support
End of life
Software & updates
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11 · 2-year support
End of life
This phone is past its update window — it still works, but new Android versions and most security patches have stopped.
Operating system
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11
Software support
2 years of updates
Updates remaining
None — past its update window
Camera
8 MP main · 2 MP selfie
Camera
8 MP main · 2 MP selfieA standard camera setup — sharp in daylight, expect noise in low light.
Main camera
8 MP
Front camera
2 MP
Video
1080p @ 30 fps
Battery
5100 mAh
All-day
Battery
5100 mAh
All-day
Memory
2 GB RAM · 32 GB · expandable
Tight
Memory
2 GB RAM · 32 GB · expandable
Tight
Connectivity
4G LTE
Connectivity
4G LTE
Build & Design
345 g · 8.0 mm
Build & Design
345 g · 8.0 mmHeight
210.0 mm
Width
124.4 mm
Thickness
8.0 mm
Weight
345 g
Sensors
Accelerometer
Sensors
AccelerometerSensors
Accelerometer
Images and battery life estimates from GSMArena
How it stacks up against the rest.
A few phones around the same price, so you can see what this one does better and what it gives up.
vs
Apple iPhone 11
Loses on most
1 win
4 losses
64% larger battery capacity
5,100 mAh vs 3,110 mAh battery
Lower-resolution screen
TFT LCD vs IPS LCD panel · 800 × 1280 vs 828 × 1792 resolution · Tradeoff: 8″ vs 6.1″ screen
Lower performance tier
Entry-level vs Mid-range tier
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS · 1080p @ 30 fps vs 4K @ 60 fps video · 2 MP vs 12 MP selfie
No NFC
No NFC vs NFC
vs
Samsung Galaxy S10e
Loses on most
1 win
4 losses
65% larger battery capacity
5,100 mAh vs 3,100 mAh battery
Lower-resolution screen
TFT LCD vs Dynamic AMOLED panel · 800 × 1280 vs 1080 × 2280 resolution · Tradeoff: 8″ vs 5.8″ screen
Lower performance tier
Entry-level vs Lower mid-range tier
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS · 1080p @ 30 fps vs 4K @ 60 fps video · 2 MP vs 10 MP selfie
No NFC
No NFC vs NFC
Where to buy
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