Compare Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) Vs Sony Tablet S (WiFi+3G+16GB)

Should you buy Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) or Sony Tablet S (WiFi+3G+16GB)? 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 Sony Tablet S (WiFi+3G+16GB) starts at ₹ 17,500.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) has screen size of 8 inches, 800 x 1280 pixels and Sony Tablet S (WiFi+3G+16GB) has screen size of 9.4 inches, 800 x 1280 pixels. Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) comes up with internal storage of 16 GB and RAM of 2 GB. Sony Tablet S (WiFi+3G+16GB) comes up with internal storage of 16 GB and RAM of 1 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 5 MP with autofocus and front camera of 0.3 MP.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) Vs Sony Tablet S (WiFi+3G+16GB)

SpecificationsSamsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017)Sony Tablet S (WiFi+3G+16GB)
Display8 inches, 800 x 1280 pixels9.4 inches, 800 x 1280 pixels
Front Camera5 MP0.3 MP
Rear Camera8 MP5 MP with autofocus
ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon MSM8917
Battery5000 mAh, Li-ion BatteryLi-ion Battery
Storage16 GB16 GB
RAM2 GB1 GB
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Summary
Specs Score5650
Display8 inches, 800 x 1280 pixels9.4 inches, 800 x 1280 pixels
Front Camera5 MP0.3 MP
Rear Camera8 MP5 MP with autofocus
ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon MSM8917
Battery5000 mAh, Li-ion BatteryLi-ion Battery
Storage16 GB16 GB
RAM2 GB1 GB
General
Device Type SmartphoneSmartphone
Dual Sim NoNo
Release Date October, 2017August, 2011
Sim Size Nano SIM
Sim Type Single Sim, GSMSingle Sim, GSM
Design
Weight 364 g625 g
Display
Aspect Ratio 16:1016:10
Display Size 8 inches, 800 x 1280 pixels9.4 inches, 800 x 1280 pixels
Display Type Color TFT screenColor TFT screen (16M colors)
PPI ~189 PPI~161 PPI
Touch Yes, with MultitouchYes, with Multitouch
Camera
Flash Yes, LED
Front Camera 5 MP0.3 MP
Rear Camera 8 MP5 MP with autofocus
Video Recording 1080p @ 30fps FHD720p @ 30fps HD
Connectivity
3G YesYes 14.4 Mbps Download 5.76 Mbps Upload
4G LTE
Bluetooth Yes, v4.2Yes, v2.1
EDGE YesNo
GPRS YesNo
USB Yes, microUSB v2.0Yes, microUSB-MHL v2.0
VoLTE Yes
Wifi YesYes
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8917
CPU 1.4 GHz, Quad Core Processor1 GHz, Dual Core Processor
GPU Adreno 308ULP GeForce
Java Yes, via 3rd partyYes, via 3rd party
OS Android v7.1 (Nougat)Android v3.2 (Honeycomb)
Battery
Battery Type Non-Removable BatteryRemovable Battery
Capacity 5000 mAh, Li-ion BatteryLi-ion Battery
Talk Time 36 hours on 3G
Memory
Card Slot YesYes, upto 32 GB
RAM 2 GB1 GB
Storage 16 GB16 GB
Multimedia
FM Radio NoNo
Other Features
3.5mm Headphone Jack YesYes
Fingerprint Sensor No
GPS Yes, with A-GPS SupportYes
Sensors AccelerometerAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass

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FAQs

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

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 has a RAM of 2 GB which is higher than Sony Tablet S which has a RAM of 1 GB.

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

Sony Tablet S is bigger with 9.4 inches, 800 x 1280 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, Samsung Galaxy Tab E, Motorola Moto Tab G20.