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Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2015)

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Processor
Quad-core 1.2 GHz*
Display diagonal
8 in*
Battery capacity
4,200 mAh*
Horizontal pixels
Display: 768 px
Vertical pixels
Display: 1,024 px

Display

Display diagonal
8 in*
Display pixel density
160 ppi*
Resolution
768 × 1024*
Panel
Display: TFT
Horizontal pixels
Display: 768 px
Vertical pixels
Display: 1,024 px

Displays

  • Display*
    Diagonal
    8 in*
    Horizontal pixels
    768 px*
    Vertical pixels
    1,024 px*
    Technology
    TFT*

Processing & platform

Processor
Quad-core 1.2 GHz*

Memory & storage

Storage options
16GB 1.5GB RAM (Wi-Fi), 32GB 2GB RAM (LTE)*

Memory configurations

  • 1.5 GB RAM / 16 GB*
    Memory
    1.5 GB*
    Capacity
    16 GB*
  • 2 GB RAM / 32 GB*
    Memory
    2 GB*
    Capacity
    32 GB*

Memory options

  • 1.5 GB (Wi-Fi)*
    Capacity
    1.5 GB*
    Variant / details
    Wi-Fi*
  • 2 GB (LTE)*
    Capacity
    2 GB*
    Variant / details
    LTE*
  • 1.5 GB*
    Capacity
    1.5 GB*
  • 2 GB*
    Capacity
    2 GB*

Storage options

  • 16 GB*
    Capacity
    16 GB*
  • 32 GB*
    Capacity
    32 GB*

Cameras

  • Front selfie*
    Light-capture estimate
    Not available Sensor size and aperture are needed.
    Resolution
    2 MP*
    Position
    Front*
    Role
    selfie*
  • Rear camera 1*
    Light-capture estimate
    Not available Sensor size and aperture are needed.
    Resolution
    5 MP*
    Position
    Rear*

Area-based index at equal illumination, f-number and exposure time. Not a camera-quality rating; lens transmission, sensor efficiency and processing are excluded.

Power specifications

Battery capacity
4,200 mAh*

Connectivity & software

Operating system
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)*
Cellular networks
GSM / HSPA / LTE*
Wi-Fi
Reported value 1: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot*
Reported value 2: WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot*
Reported value 3: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot*
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP*
NFC
No*

Sensors

  • Accelerometer*

Design & dimensions

Dimensions
208.3 x 137.9 x 7.4 mm (8.20 x 5.43 x 0.29 in)*
Weight
313 g*

Colors

  • Smoky Blue*
  • Smoky Titanium*
  • White*

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications 1 · 28 fields
Body Weight
313 g (11.04 oz)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    313*
    unit
    g*
    original
    313 g*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Body SIM
Micro-SIM - cellular model only*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Display Type
8.0 inches, 198.2 cm*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    8*
    unit
    inches*
    original
    8.0 inches*
    span
    • 0*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    198.2*
    unit
    cm*
    original
    198.2 cm*
    span
    • 12*
    • 20*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Display Resolution
768 x 1024 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~160 ppi density)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
  • x
    768*
    y
    1,024*
    unit
    px*
    original
    768 x 1024*
    span
    • 0*
    • 10*
    role
    Declared source matrix; native photosite count and active physical area unverified.*
Platform OS
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Platform Cpu
Quad-core 1.2 GHz*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1.2*
    unit
    GHz*
    original
    1.2 GHz*
    span
    • 10*
    • 17*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Memory Cardslot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Name
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2015)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Memory Internalmemory
16GB 1.5GB RAM (Wi-Fi), 32GB 2GB RAM (LTE)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    16*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    16GB*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    1.5*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    1.5GB*
    span
    • 5*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    32*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    32GB*
    span
    • 24*
    • 28*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    2*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    2GB*
    span
    • 29*
    • 32*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
MainCamera Cameraspecs
5 MP, AF*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    5*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    5 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
MainCamera Video
720p*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
SelfieCamera Cameraspecs
2 MP*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    2*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    2 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Sound Feature
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Sound 3.5mmjack
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS WLAN
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS NFC
No*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS Radio
No*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS USB
microUSB 2.0*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Battery Type
Li-Ion 4200 mAh, non-removable*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    4,200*
    unit
    mAh*
    original
    4200 mAh*
    span
    • 7*
    • 15*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Colors
Smoky Titanium, Smoky Blue, White*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Price
About 210 EUR*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Network Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Network 2gbands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Network 3gbands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Network 4gbands
1, 3, 7, 8, 20*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE - cellular model only*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Body Dimensions
208.3 x 137.9 x 7.4 mm (8.20 x 5.43 x 0.29 in)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    7.4*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    7.4 mm*
    span
    • 16*
    • 22*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.29*
    unit
    in*
    original
    0.29 in*
    span
    • 38*
    • 45*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Specifications 2 · 36 fields
body weight
313 g (11.04 oz)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    313*
    unit
    g*
    original
    313 g*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
body sim
Micro-SIM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display type
TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display size
8.0 inches, 198.2 cm (~69.0% screen-to-body ratio)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    8*
    unit
    inches*
    original
    8.0 inches*
    span
    • 0*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    198.2*
    unit
    cm*
    original
    198.2 cm*
    span
    • 12*
    • 20*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display resolution
768 x 1024 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~160 ppi density)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
  • x
    768*
    y
    1,024*
    unit
    px*
    original
    768 x 1024*
    span
    • 0*
    • 10*
    role
    Declared source matrix; native photosite count and active physical area unverified.*
memory card slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
sound loudspeaker
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
model
Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2015)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
sound 3.5mm jack
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms wlan
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms bluetooth
4.0, A2DP*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms gps
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms radio
No*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms usb
microUSB 2.0*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
features sensors
Accelerometer*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc colors
Smoky Titanium, Smoky Blue, White*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network 3g bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network speed
HSPA, LTE*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform os
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network 2g bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform cpu
Quad-core 1.2 GHz*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1.2*
    unit
    GHz*
    original
    1.2 GHz*
    span
    • 10*
    • 17*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
memory internal
16GB 1.5GB RAM (Wi-Fi), 32GB 2GB RAM (LTE)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    16*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    16GB*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    1.5*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    1.5GB*
    span
    • 5*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    32*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    32GB*
    span
    • 24*
    • 28*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    2*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    2GB*
    span
    • 29*
    • 32*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
main camera single
5 MP, AF*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    5*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    5 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
main camera video
720p*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc price
About 210 EUR*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network 4g bands
1, 3, 7, 8, 20*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc models
SM-T350, SM-T355*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
selfie camera single
2 MP*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    2*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    2 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
launch announced
2015, March*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc sar eu
0.12 W/kg (head) <c2><a0> <c2><a0> 0.98 W/kg (body) <c2><a0> <c2><a0>*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    0.12*
    unit
    W*
    original
    0.12 W*
    span
    • 0*
    • 6*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.98*
    unit
    W*
    original
    0.98 W*
    span
    • 35*
    • 41*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
battery
Non-removable Li-Ion 4200 mAh battery*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    4,200*
    unit
    mAh*
    original
    4200 mAh*
    span
    • 21*
    • 29*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
battery music play
Up to 120 h*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
launch status
Available. Released 2015, May*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
battery talk time
Up to 11 h (3G)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
body dimensions
208.3 x 137.9 x 7.4 mm (8.20 x 5.43 x 0.29 in)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    7.4*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    7.4 mm*
    span
    • 16*
    • 22*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.29*
    unit
    in*
    original
    0.29 in*
    span
    • 38*
    • 45*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Specifications 3 · 42 fields
Battery · Music play
Up to 120 h*
Battery · Talk time
Up to 11 h (3G)*
Battery · Type
Li-Ion 4200 mAh, non-removable*
Body · Dimensions
208.3 x 137.9 x 7.4 mm (8.20 x 5.43 x 0.29 in)*
Body · SIM
Micro-SIM - cellular model only*
Body · Weight
313 g (11.04 oz)*
Comms · Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP*
Comms · NFC
No*
Comms · Positioning
GPS, GLONASS - cellular model only*
Comms · Radio
No*
Comms · USB
microUSB 2.0*
Comms · WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot*
Display · Resolution
768 x 1024 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~160 ppi density)*
Display · Size
8.0 inches, 198.2 cm2 (~69.0% screen-to-body ratio)*
Display · Type
TFT*
Features · Sensors
Accelerometer*
Launch · Announced
2015, March. Released 2015, May*
Launch · Status
Discontinued*
Main Camera · Single
5 MP, AF*
Main Camera · Video
720p*
Memory · Card slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)*
Memory · Internal
16GB 1.5GB RAM (Wi-Fi), 32GB 2GB RAM (LTE)*
Misc · Colors
Smoky Titanium, Smoky Blue, White*
Misc · Models
SM-T350, SM-T355, SM-T355Y*
Historical price
About 210 EUR*
Misc · SAR EU
0.12 W/kg (head) 0.98 W/kg (body)*
Network · 2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900*
Network · 3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100*
Network · 4G bands
1, 3, 7, 8, 20*
Network · Speed
HSPA, LTE - cellular model only*
Network · Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE*
Platform · CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz*
Platform · OS
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)*
Selfie camera · Single
2 MP*
Sound · 3.5mm jack
Yes*
Sound · Loudspeaker
Yes*
Colors
Smoky Titanium
Smoky Titanium*
Smoky Blue
Smoky Blue*
White
White*
Display
Display
Diagonal
8.0* in
Horizontal pixels
768* px
Vertical pixels
1,024* px
Technology
TFT*
Front cameras
Front selfie
Resolution
2.0* MP
Position
Front*
Role
selfie*
Memory options
1.5 GB
Capacity
1.5* GB
2 GB
Capacity
2.0* GB
16 GB
Capacity
16.0* GB
32 GB
Capacity
32.0* GB
1.5 GB RAM / 16 GB
Memory
1.5* GB
Capacity
16.0* GB
2 GB RAM / 32 GB
Memory
2.0* GB
Capacity
32.0* GB
Rear cameras
Rear camera 1
Resolution
5.0* MP
Position
Rear*
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer*

* Provisional data