Compare Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 Vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017)

Should you buy Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 or Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017)? 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 9.7 starts at PKR 135,284 and Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) starts at PKR 58,119.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 has screen size of 9.69 inches, 768 x 1024 pixels and Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) has screen size of 8 inches, 800 x 1280 pixels. Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 comes up with internal storage of 16 GB and RAM of 2 GB. Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) comes up with internal storage of 16 GB and RAM of 2 GB. Former comes up with battery of 6000 mAh, Li-ion Battery and latter with 6000 mAh, Li-ion Battery.Coming to the Camera, Former has primary camera of 5 MP with autofocus and front camera of 2 MP whereas latter has primary camera of 8 MP and front camera of 5 MP.

Check detailed comparison below to compare specification for both models. Don't forget to check out expert opinion as well.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 Vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017)

SpecificationsSamsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017)
Display9.69 inches, 768 x 1024 pixels8 inches, 800 x 1280 pixels
Front Camera2 MP5 MP
Rear Camera5 MP with autofocus8 MP
Battery6000 mAh, Li-ion Battery5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery
Storage16 GB16 GB
RAM2 GB2 GB
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Summary
Specs Score5656
Display9.69 inches, 768 x 1024 pixels8 inches, 800 x 1280 pixels
Front Camera2 MP5 MP
Rear Camera5 MP with autofocus8 MP
ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon MSM8917
Battery6000 mAh, Li-ion Battery5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery
Storage16 GB16 GB
RAM2 GB2 GB
General
Device Type SmartphoneSmartphone
Dual Sim NoNo
Release Date March, 2015October, 2017
Sim Type Single Sim, GSMSingle Sim, GSM
Design
Weight 457 g364 g
Display
Aspect Ratio 4:316:10
Display Size 9.69 inches, 768 x 1024 pixels8 inches, 800 x 1280 pixels
Display Type Color TFT screen (16M colors)Color TFT screen
PPI ~132 PPI~189 PPI
Touch Yes, with MultitouchYes, with Multitouch
Camera
Features Geo tagging
Front Camera 2 MP5 MP
Rear Camera 5 MP with autofocus8 MP
Connectivity
3G YesYes
4G LTELTE
Bluetooth Yes, v4.0Yes, v4.2
EDGE YesYes
GPRS YesYes
USB Yes, microUSB v2.0Yes, microUSB v2.0
Wifi YesYes
Performance
Browser Yes, supports HTML
CPU 1.2 GHz, Quad Core Processor1.4 GHz, Quad Core Processor
Java Yes, via 3rd partyYes, via 3rd party
OS Android v5.0 (Lollipop)Android v7.1 (Nougat)
Battery
Battery Type Non-Removable BatteryNon-Removable Battery
Capacity 6000 mAh, Li-ion Battery5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery
Memory
Card Slot Yes, upto 128 GBYes
RAM 2 GB2 GB
Storage 16 GB16 GB
Multimedia
Document Reader Yes
Email Yes, with Push Email
FM Radio YesNo
Music MP3, WAV, eAAC+
Supports MMS, Instant Messaging
Video MP4, H.264
Other Features
3.5mm Headphone Jack YesYes
GPS Yes, with A-GPS SupportYes, with A-GPS Support
Sensors AccelerometerAccelerometer

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Detailed Comparison of Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017)

Camera Comparison: Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017)

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 comes up with primary camera of 5 MP with autofocus whereas Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) comes up with 8 MP. Some of the Camera Features for both the tablets include Geo tagging.

FAQs

Q. which tablet has a higher RAM - Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 or Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0?

Both Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 and Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 have same RAM with 2 GB.

Q. Which tablet has bigger screen size, Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 or Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0?

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 is bigger with 9.69 inches, 768 x 1024 pixels screen than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 that has 8 inches, 800 x 1280 pixels screen.

Q. What are some of the best alternatives available for Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 in the market?

Best alternatives available for Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 are: OnePlus Pad 2 Tablet, Apple iPad Air, Apple iPad Air 2.