Compare Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) Vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 2021

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 India, Body, Display, Storage, Connectivity, Camera, and Performance. Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) starts at ₹ 16,994 and Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 2021 starts at ₹ 14,499.

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.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) Vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 2021

SpecificationsSamsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017)Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 2021
Display8 inches, 800 x 1280 pixels8.4 inches, 1200 x 1920 pixels
Front Camera5 MP5 MP Primary Camera
Rear Camera8 MP8 MP with autofocus
ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon MSM8917Samsung Exynos 7904
Battery5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery5100 mAh, Li-Po Battery
Storage16 GB64 GB
RAM2 GB4 GB
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Specs Score5670
Display8 inches, 800 x 1280 pixels8.4 inches, 1200 x 1920 pixels
Front Camera5 MP5 MP Primary Camera
Rear Camera8 MP8 MP with autofocus
ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon MSM8917Samsung Exynos 7904
Battery5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery5100 mAh, Li-Po Battery
Storage16 GB64 GB
RAM2 GB4 GB
General
Device Type SmartphoneTablet
Dual Sim NoNo
Release Date October, 2017October 8, 2021 (Expected)
Sim Size Nano SIM
Sim Type Single Sim, GSMSingle Sim, GSM
Design
Weight 364 g
Display
Aspect Ratio 16:10
Display Size 8 inches, 800 x 1280 pixels8.4 inches, 1200 x 1920 pixels
Display Type Color TFT screenTFT
PPI ~189 PPI270 ppi
Touch Yes, with MultitouchYes, with Multitouch
Camera
Flash Yes, LEDYes, LED
Front Camera 5 MP5 MP Primary Camera
Rear Camera 8 MP8 MP with autofocus
Video Recording 1080p @ 30fps FHD1080p @ 30fps FHD
Connectivity
3G YesHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G LTELTE
Bluetooth Yes, v4.2Yes, v5.0
EDGE YesYes
GPRS YesYes
USB Yes, microUSB v2.0Yes, USB-C
VoLTE YesYes
Wifi YesYes
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8917Samsung Exynos 7904
CPU 1.4 GHz, Quad Core Processor1.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor
GPU Adreno 308Mali-G71 MP2
Java Yes, via 3rd partyNo
OS Android v7.1 (Nougat)Android v9.0 (Pie)
Battery
Battery Type Non-Removable Battery
Capacity 5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery5100 mAh, Li-Po Battery
Talk Time 36 hours on 3G
Memory
Card Slot YesYes, upto 256 GB
RAM 2 GB4 GB
Storage 16 GB64 GB
Multimedia
FM Radio NoYes
Other Features
3.5mm Headphone Jack Yes
Fingerprint Sensor No
GPS Yes, with A-GPS SupportNo
Sensors AccelerometerLight sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer

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Performance Comparison: Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 2021

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.

FAQs

Q. which tablet has a higher RAM - Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 or Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 2021?

Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 2021 has a RAM of 4 GB which is higher than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 which has a RAM of 2 GB.

Q. Which tablet has bigger screen size, Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 or Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 2021?

Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 2021 is bigger with 8.4 inches, 1200 x 1920 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 8.0 in the market?

Best alternatives available for Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 are: Apple iPad Mini, Sony Tablet S, Samsung Galaxy Tab E.