Entry-level · 2019
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 & S Pen (2019)
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Our Take
Extras
Pen support
Watch out
No more updates, 32GB storage
Full specifications
Display
8.0″ · IPS LCD · 1200 × 1920 · 60 Hz
Basic
Display
8.0″ · IPS LCD · 1200 × 1920 · 60 Hz
Basic
Performance
Exynos 7904 (14 nm) · 8-core 1.8 GHz · Mali-G71 MP2
Performance
Exynos 7904 (14 nm) · 8-core 1.8 GHz · Mali-G71 MP2
Software & updates
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, One UI Core 3.1 · 2-year support
End of life
Software & updates
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, One UI Core 3.1 · 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, One UI Core 3.1
Software support
2 years of updates
Updates remaining
None — past its update window
Camera
8 MP f/2.0 main · 5 MP selfie
Camera
8 MP f/2.0 main · 5 MP selfieA standard camera setup — sharp in daylight, expect noise in low light.
Main camera
8 MP f/2.0
Front camera
5 MP f/2.2
Video
1080p @ 30 fps
Battery
4200 mAh
Battery
4200 mAh
Memory
3 GB RAM · 32 GB · expandable
Tight
Memory
3 GB RAM · 32 GB · expandable
Tight
Connectivity
4G LTE
Connectivity
4G LTE
Build & Design
325 g · 8.9 mm
Build & Design
325 g · 8.9 mmHeight
201.5 mm
Width
122.4 mm
Thickness
8.9 mm
Weight
325 g
Sensors
Accelerometer · proximity
Sensors
Accelerometer · proximitySensors
Accelerometer, proximity
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
Trades blows
2 wins
3 losses
Sharper screen
1200 × 1920 vs 828 × 1792 resolution · 8″ vs 6.1″ screen
35% larger battery capacity
4,200 mAh vs 3,110 mAh battery
Lower performance tier
Unknown vs Mid-range tier
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS · 1080p @ 30 fps vs 4K @ 60 fps video · 5 MP vs 12 MP selfie
No NFC
No NFC vs NFC
vs
Samsung Galaxy S10e
Loses on most
1 win
4 losses
35% larger battery capacity
4,200 mAh vs 3,100 mAh battery
Weaker display tech
IPS LCD vs Dynamic AMOLED panel · Tradeoff: 8″ vs 5.8″ screen
Lower performance tier
Unknown vs Lower mid-range tier
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS · 1080p @ 30 fps vs 4K @ 60 fps video · 8 MP · f/2.0 vs 12 MP · f/1.5 main
No NFC
No NFC vs NFC
Where to buy
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