Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0
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Display: 8.0 inches, 800 x 1280 pixels
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Chipset: Qualcomm SDM429 Snapdragon 429
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RAM: 2GB/3GB
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OS: Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11
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Battery: 5100 mAh
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Released Date: 05-07-2019
Specifications
General
| Device Type | Android Tablet |
| Model | SM-T290, SM-T295 |
| Released | July, 2019 |
| Status | Available |
Design
| Dimensions | 210 x 124.4 x 8 mm |
| Weight | 345g (Wi-Fi), 347g (LTE) |
| Protection | Yes |
| Colors | Carbon Black, Silver Gray |
Display
| Display Type Display Technology => A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor) | TFT LCD |
| Size | 8.0 inches |
| Resolution | 800 x 1280 pixels |
| Pixel Density Pixel Density (PPI) is refers to the concentration of pixels on a particular display, measured in pixels per inch (ppi). Pixel density is calculated by dividing the diagonal pixel resolution of a display by its diagonal size, higher pixel density better display quality. | ~189 ppi |
| Features | Ambient light sensor |
Platform
| Operating System OS => Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device. | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11 |
| SIM SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages. | Nano-SIM |
Hardware
| Chipset Chipset is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming. | Qualcomm SDM429 Snapdragon 429 |
| CPU | Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion. | Adreno 504 |
| RAM RAM (Random Access Memory) is a type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly, any byte of memory can be accessed without touching the preceding bytes that allows information to be stored and accessed quickly from random locations. RAM is the most common type of memory found in computer systems, smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices. | 2GB/3GB |
| Internal Storage Internal Storage is a data storage space (flash memory) mostly used in smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices where operating system, apps, music, photos, videos, files and other user data Is stored. | 32GB/64GB |
| Memory Card Slot Memory Card Slot is a special slot for inserting a memory card. Memory cards allow you to expand the phone's built-in memory, A memory card (sometimes called a flash memory card or a storage card) is a small storage medium used to store data such as text, pictures, audio, and video, for use on small, portable or remote computing devices such as mobile phones, mp3 players, digital cameras. | Yes |
| Sensors Sensors are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device. | Accelerometer |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with dual speakers |
| Audio Technology | No |
Battery
| Capacity Battery Capacity is a measure (typically in Amp-hr) of the charge stored by the battery, and is determined by the mass of active material contained in the battery. The battery capacity represents the maximum amount of energy that can be extracted from the battery under certain conditions. | 5100 mAh |
| Battery Life | 14 Hours |
| Charging | No |
Camera
| Rear Camera Camera is able to capture photographs and usually videos, The most important characteristics of a camera are the resolution (measured in megapixels), lens focus type (fixed or automatic), higher megapixel cameras are known to capture higher quality photos, but not always a good measurement of the photos quality. | 8 MP |
| Front Camera | 2 MP |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Camera Features | Video calling, Video sharing |
| Flash Flash Light => There is commonly two types of flash lights are used in camera mobile phones, LED Flash (LED flash offers lower power consumption with drive circuitry that takes up very little room, LEDs can be strobed faster than any other light source), Xenon Flash (xenon flash produces an extremely intense full-spectrum white light for a very short duration) | No |
Connectivity
| Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices. | 4.2 |
| Wi-fi Wi-Fi is a popular wireless networking technology using radio waves to provide high-speed network connections that allows devices to communicate without cords or cables, Wi-Fi is increasingly becoming the preferred mode of internet connectivity all over the world. | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
| GPS GPS The Global Positioning System is a satellite-based radio navigation system, GPS permits users to determine their position, velocity and the time 24 hours a day, in all weather, anywhere in the world, In order to locate your position, your device or GPS receiver must have a clear view of the sky. | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC NFC (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches. | |
| Wireless Charging Wireless Charging (Inductive Charging) uses an electromagnetic field to transfer energy between two objects. This is usually done with a charging station. Energy is sent through an inductive coupling to an electrical device, which can then use that energy to charge batteries or run the device. | No |
Reviews
| User Reviews 1 User Reviews |
When testing it out, I find the battery life is actually really good, lasting over 7 hours streaming video at full brightness. The speakers are also nice and loud, better than even the S-Pen version. - FishBee Productions |
| User Reviews 2 |
I show the hardware and design, noting the plastic frame which doesn't feel as premium as an iPad Mini. But build quality is otherwise good with a metal back. Speakers sound decent considering the price. - My Next Tablet |
| User Reviews 3 |
I find the tablet decent but not great. The 8" TFT display has big bezels and low 800x1280 resolution that could be better. Performance is budget-level with a Snapdragon 429 chipset and 2GB RAM. Multitasking capability is limited and it can't handle intensive games or apps well. - Simple Alpaca |
| Tabletmonkeys Reviews Tabletmonkeys Reviews |
Pros: - Good battery life (over 7 hours video streaming) - Loud, good quality speakers - Smooth gameplay for less demanding games Cons: - 720p screen resolution is lower than ideal - Text and icons not very sharp - Struggles with more demanding games like Asphalt 9 |
Samsung's latest budget tablet offers surprisingly strong performance and battery life given its low price point.
The Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) retails for around $130 yet manages to impress in key areas.
The tablet sports an aluminum back and plastic frame.
Its 8-inch display is lower resolution at 1280×800 pixels but offers decent color and brightness.
Bezels are quite large. Still, build quality seems solid overall.
A Snapdragon 429 processor and 2GB of RAM power the device.
While no speed demon, the Tab A handles casual games and apps without issue.
PUBG Mobile and Call of Duty run smoothly on lowered settings. Streaming media poses no problems either.
Battery life stands out as a major plus. Our video streaming test yielded over 7 hours of playback on a full charge.
Speakers also impress with loud, full sound you wouldn't expect from a budget slate.
On the downside, more intensive 3D games struggle. Asphalt 9 is essentially unplayable due to heavy stuttering.
The screen scratched easily during our testing as well, so a protector is a must.
For the price, Samsung's 2019 Tab A presents a remarkable value.
Shoppers wanting a capable tablet for basic tasks and content consumption will be pleasantly surprised by its competent performance and long runtime per charge.
Just don't expect to play the most demanding games or run multiple apps smoothly.
Overall an excellent budget choice for casual use.
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