Should you buy Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) or Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 2021? Well, your search ends here. Find out which tablet is best for you - Compare the two models on the basis of their Price in Pakistan, Body, Display, Storage, Connectivity, Camera, and Performance. Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) starts at PKR 58,119 and Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 2021 starts at PKR 49,586.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) has screen size of 8 inches, 800 x 1280 pixels and Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 2021 has screen size of 8.4 inches, 1200 x 1920 pixels. Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) comes up with internal storage of 16 GB and RAM of 2 GB. Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 2021 comes up with internal storage of 64 GB and RAM of 4 GB. Former comes up with battery of 5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery and latter with 5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery.Coming to the Camera, Former has primary camera of 8 MP and front camera of 5 MP whereas latter has primary camera of 8 MP with autofocus and front camera of 5 MP Primary Camera.
Check detailed comparison below to compare specification for both models. Don't forget to check out expert opinion as well.
Specifications | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 2021 |
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Display | 8 inches, 800 x 1280 pixels | 8.4 inches, 1200 x 1920 pixels |
Front Camera | 5 MP | 5 MP Primary Camera |
Rear Camera | 8 MP | 8 MP with autofocus |
Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8917 | Samsung Exynos 7904 |
Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5100 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
Storage | 16 GB | 64 GB |
RAM | 2 GB | 4 GB |
Summary | |||
Specs Score | 56 | 70 | |
Display | 8 inches, 800 x 1280 pixels | 8.4 inches, 1200 x 1920 pixels | |
Front Camera | 5 MP | 5 MP Primary Camera | |
Rear Camera | 8 MP | 8 MP with autofocus | |
Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8917 | Samsung Exynos 7904 | |
Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5100 mAh, Li-Po Battery | |
Storage | 16 GB | 64 GB | |
RAM | 2 GB | 4 GB |
General | |||
Device Type | Smartphone | Tablet | |
Dual Sim | No | No | |
Release Date | October, 2017 | October 8, 2021 (Expected) | |
Sim Size | Nano SIM | ||
Sim Type | Single Sim, GSM | Single Sim, GSM |
Design | |||
Weight | 364 g |
Display | |||
Aspect Ratio | 16:10 | ||
Display Size | 8 inches, 800 x 1280 pixels | 8.4 inches, 1200 x 1920 pixels | |
Display Type | Color TFT screen | TFT | |
PPI | ~189 PPI | 270 ppi | |
Touch | Yes, with Multitouch | Yes, with Multitouch |
Camera | |||
Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED | |
Front Camera | 5 MP | 5 MP Primary Camera | |
Rear Camera | 8 MP | 8 MP with autofocus | |
Video Recording | 1080p @ 30fps FHD | 1080p @ 30fps FHD |
Connectivity | |||
3G | Yes | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | |
4G | LTE | LTE | |
Bluetooth | Yes, v4.2 | Yes, v5.0 | |
EDGE | Yes | Yes | |
GPRS | Yes | Yes | |
USB | Yes, microUSB v2.0 | Yes, USB-C | |
VoLTE | Yes | Yes | |
Wifi | Yes | Yes |
Performance | |||
Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8917 | Samsung Exynos 7904 | |
CPU | 1.4 GHz, Quad Core Processor | 1.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor | |
GPU | Adreno 308 | Mali-G71 MP2 | |
Java | Yes, via 3rd party | No | |
OS | Android v7.1 (Nougat) | Android v9.0 (Pie) |
Battery | |||
Battery Type | Non-Removable Battery | ||
Capacity | 5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5100 mAh, Li-Po Battery | |
Talk Time | 36 hours on 3G |
Memory | |||
Card Slot | Yes | Yes, upto 256 GB | |
RAM | 2 GB | 4 GB | |
Storage | 16 GB | 64 GB |
Multimedia | |||
FM Radio | No | Yes |
Other Features | |||
3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | ||
Fingerprint Sensor | No | ||
GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | No | |
Sensors | Accelerometer | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer |
Chipset, one of the important feature of the tablets used in these Tablets are Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8917 and Samsung Exynos 7904 respectively. Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) comes up Yes card slot and Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 2021 comes up with Yes, upto 256 GB card slot. CPU used in Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) is 1.4 GHz, Quad Core Processor and used in Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 2021 is 1.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor.