Resolution
800 x 1280 px
Weight
364 g
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) features Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 processor, 2GB RAM with 16GB storage, 8" display, 5000 mAh battery, 8 MP main camera.
0 (2017) has 2GB RAM compared to Tab S9's 12GB, while offers 16GB storage compared to 256GB, while has 5,000mAh battery compared to Tab S9's 8,400mAh, while has a more compact 8" screen, while is 134g lighter. Against the Tab S8 Ultra, has 2GB RAM compared to Tab S8 Ultra's 16GB, and offers 16GB storage compared to 512GB, and has 5,000mAh battery compared to Tab S8 Ultra's 11,200mAh, and has a more compact 8" screen, and is 364g lighter. Compared to the Tab S9 Plus, the Tab A 8.0 (2017) has 2GB RAM compared to Tab S9 Plus's 12GB, while offers 16GB storage compared to 512GB. The Tab S9 Ultra has 2GB RAM compared to Tab S9 Ultra's 16GB, and the Tab S11 Ultra has 2GB RAM compared to Tab S11 Ultra's 16GB.
Design
| Weight i | 364 g |
| Thickness i | 8.9 mm (30 others) |
| Width i | 212.1 mm (2 others) |
| Height i | 124.1 mm |
| Volume i | 234.26 cm³ |
| Stylus Included i | ✖ |
Display
| Screen Size i | 8" (59 others) |
| Resolution i | 800 x 1280 px (38 others) |
| Pixel Density i | 189 ppi (36 others) |
| Display Type i | IPS, LCD (338 others) |
| Has branded damage resistant glass i | ✖ |
Performance
| Internal Storage i | 16GB (75 others) |
| RAM i | 2GB (100 others) |
| Chipset (soc) name i | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 (1 other) |
| Gpu name i | Adreno 308 (2 others) |
| CPU Speed i | 1.4 x 4 GHz (ARM Cortex-A53) |
| Has an external memory slot i | ✔ (573 others) |
| Semiconductor size i | 28 nm (Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917) (1 other) |
Cameras
| Megapixels (main camera) i | 8 MP (227 others) |
| Megapixels (front camera) i | 5MP (161 others) |
| Video recording (main camera) i | 1080 x 30 fps (339 others) |
| Has a flash i | ✔ (437 others) |
| Has a front camera i | ✔ (762 others) |
| Has a built in hdr mode i | ✔ (601 others) |
| Can create panoramas in camera i | ✔ (451 others) |
| Supports slow motion video recording i | ✔ (367 others) |
| Has touch autofocus i | ✔ (547 others) |
Audio
| Has stereo speakers i | ✖ |
| Has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack i | ✔ |
| Number of microphones i | 1 (245 others) |
Battery
| Battery Power i | 5000 mAh (15 others) |
| Battery Life i | 36 hours |
| Has a battery level indicator i | ✔ (770 others) |
| Has a rechargeable battery i | ✔ (772 others) |
| Has a removable battery i | ✖ |
Connectivity & Features
| Release date i | 8 years ago07/01/2017 |
| Wi fi version i | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) (207 others) |
| Sim cards i | 1 SIM (389 others) |
| Has mail privacy protection i | ✖ |
| Has on device machine learning i | ✖ |
| Has clipboard warnings i | ✖ |
| Has location privacy options i | ✖ |
| Has camera/microphone privacy options i | ✖ |
Miscellaneous
| Geekbench 5 Result (multi) i | 376 (Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917) (1 other) |
| Geekbench 5 Result (single) i | 116 (Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917) (1 other) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the battery life of the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017)?
At 36 hours, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) ranks #2 out of 163 — see ranking tablet products — one of the Highest battery life in this category, 201% above the category average.
What is the geekbench 5 result (multi) of the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017)?
At 376 (Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917), the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) ranks #210 out of 212 — see ranking tablet products — among the Lowest geekbench 5 result (multi) in this category, 83% below the category average.
What is the geekbench 5 result (single) of the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017)?
At 116 (Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917), the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) ranks #210 out of 212 — see ranking tablet products — among the Lowest geekbench 5 result (single) in this category, 82% below the category average.
What is the semiconductor size of the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017)?
At 28 nm (Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917), the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) is 96% above the category average for semiconductor size, ranking #65 out of 667 — see ranking tablet products.
How much storage does the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) offer?
At 16GB, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) is 93% below the category average for storage, ranking #679 out of 769 — see ranking tablet products.
How much RAM does the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) have?
At 2GB, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) is 68% below the category average for RAM, ranking #566 out of 774 — see ranking tablet products.
How big is the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) battery?
At 5000 mAh, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) is 36% below the category average for battery capacity, ranking #614 out of 728 — see ranking tablet products.
How many megapixels does the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) main camera have?
At 8 MP, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) is 31% below the category average for main camera megapixels, ranking #324 out of 748 — see ranking tablet products.
Is the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) lightweight?
Yes. At 364 g, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) is 28% below the category average for weight, ranking #140 out of 774 — see ranking tablet products.
How many megapixels does the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) front camera have?
At 5MP, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) is 24% below the category average for front camera megapixels, ranking #326 out of 744 — see ranking tablet products.
How big is the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) screen?
At 8", the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) is 23% below the category average for screen size, ranking #657 out of 774 — see ranking tablet products.
What is the pixel density of the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017)?
At 189 ppi, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) is 19% below the category average for pixel density, ranking #573 out of 745 — see ranking tablet products.
Does the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) have stereo speakers?
No, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) does not have stereo speakers. However, 91% of tablets do.
Does the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) have a 3.5mm headphone jack?
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) has a 3.5mm headphone jack. This feature is found in 65% of tablets.
Does the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) have an external memory slot?
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) has an external memory slot. This feature is found in 79% of tablets.
How does it compare?
How does the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017)'s front camera megapixels compare to similar tabletss?
At 5MP, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) leads the Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 10" (Android 4.4 KitKat) (1.6MP) by 68%.
How does the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017)'s geekbench 5 result (multi) compare to similar tabletss?
At 376 (Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917), the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) trails the Lenovo Tab 4 8 Plus (917 (Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953)) by 59%.
How does the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017)'s battery life compare to similar tabletss?
At 36 hours, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) leads the Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 10" (Windows 8.1) (15 hours) by 58%.
How does the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017)'s semiconductor size compare to similar tabletss?
At 28 nm (Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917), the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) leads the Lenovo Tab 4 8 Plus (14 nm (Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953)) by 50%.
How does the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017)'s battery capacity compare to similar tabletss?
At 5000 mAh, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) trails the Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 10" (Android 4.4 KitKat) (9600 mAh) by 48%.
How does the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017)'s weight compare to similar tabletss?
At 364 g, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) leads the Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 10" (Windows 8.1) (629 g) by 42%.
How does the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017)'s main camera megapixels compare to similar tabletss?
At 8 MP, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) leads the Lenovo Tab 4 10 (5 MP) by 38%.
How does the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017)'s pixel density compare to similar tabletss?
At 189 ppi, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) trails the Lenovo Tab 4 8 Plus (283 ppi) by 33%.
How does the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017)'s geekbench 5 result (single) compare to similar tabletss?
At 116 (Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917), the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) trails the Lenovo Tab 4 8 Plus (170 (Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953)) by 32%.
How does the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017)'s screen size compare to similar tabletss?
At 8", the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) trails the Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 10" (Android 4.4 KitKat) (10.1") by 21%.