Compare Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 Vs Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)

Should you buy Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 or Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)? 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 starts at ₹ 21,500 and Microsoft Surface RT (32GB) starts at ₹ 22,990.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 has screen size of 8 inches, 768 x 1024 pixels and Microsoft Surface RT (32GB) has screen size of 10.6 inches, 1366 x 768 pixels. Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 comes up with internal storage of 16 GB and RAM of 1.5 GB. Microsoft Surface RT (32GB) comes up with internal storage of 32 GB and RAM of 2 GB. Former comes up with battery of 4200 mAh, Li-ion Battery and latter with 4200 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 1.2 MP and front camera of 1.2 MP.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 Vs Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)

SpecificationsSamsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)
Display8 inches, 768 x 1024 pixels10.6 inches, 1366 x 768 pixels
Front Camera2 MP1.2 MP
Rear Camera5 MP with autofocus1.2 MP
Battery4200 mAh, Li-ion BatteryLi-ion Battery
Storage16 GB32 GB
RAM1.5 GB2 GB
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Specs Score4952
Display8 inches, 768 x 1024 pixels10.6 inches, 1366 x 768 pixels
Front Camera2 MP1.2 MP
Rear Camera5 MP with autofocus1.2 MP
Battery4200 mAh, Li-ion BatteryLi-ion Battery
Storage16 GB32 GB
RAM1.5 GB2 GB
General
Device Type SmartphoneSmartphone
Dual Sim NoNo
Release Date March, 2015October, 2012
Sim Type Single Sim, GSMNo Sim Supported
Design
Weight 320 g680 g
Display
Aspect Ratio 4:316:9
Display Size 8 inches, 768 x 1024 pixels10.6 inches, 1366 x 768 pixels
Display Type Color TFT screen (16M colors)Color TFT screen (16M colors)
PPI ~160 PPI~148 PPI
Touch Yes, with MultitouchYes, with Multitouch
Camera
Features Geo taggingGeo tagging
Front Camera 2 MP1.2 MP
Rear Camera 5 MP with autofocus1.2 MP
Connectivity
3G YesNo
4G No
Bluetooth Yes, v4.0Yes, v4.0
EDGE YesNo
GPRS YesNo
USB Yes, microUSB v2.0Yes v2.0
Wifi YesYes
Performance
Browser Yes, supports HTMLYes, supports HTML
CPU 1.2 GHz, Quad Core Processor1.3 GHz, Quad Core Processor
Java Yes, via 3rd partyYes
OS Android v5.0 (Lollipop)Windows RT
Battery
Battery Type Non-Removable BatteryRemovable Battery
Capacity 4200 mAh, Li-ion BatteryLi-ion Battery
Memory
Card Slot Yes, upto 128 GBYes, upto 64 GB
RAM 1.5 GB2 GB
Storage 16 GB32 GB
Multimedia
Document Reader YesYes
Email Yes, with Push Email
FM Radio YesNo
Music MP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+
Supports MMS, Instant Messaging
Video MP4, H.264MP4, DivX, H.264, H.263
Other Features
3.5mm Headphone Jack YesYes
GPS Yes, with A-GPS SupportYes
Sensors AccelerometerAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass

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Camera Comparison: Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 vs Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 comes up with primary camera of 5 MP with autofocus whereas Microsoft Surface RT (32GB) comes up with 1.2 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 8.0 or Microsoft Surface RT?

Microsoft Surface RT has a RAM of 2 GB which is higher than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 which has a RAM of 1.5 GB.

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

Microsoft Surface RT is bigger with 10.6 inches, 1366 x 768 pixels screen than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 that has 8 inches, 768 x 1024 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: Xiaomi Redmi Pad Pro 5G, Lenovo Tab M11, Lenovo Tab P11.