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Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 & S Pen (2019)

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Processor
Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)*
Display diagonal
8 in*
Battery capacity
4,200 mAh*
Horizontal pixels
Display: 1,200 px
Vertical pixels
Display: 1,920 px

Display

Display diagonal
8 in*
Display pixel density
283 ppi*
Resolution
1200 × 1920*
Panel
Display: IPS LCD
Horizontal pixels
Display: 1,200 px
Vertical pixels
Display: 1,920 px

Displays

  • Display*
    Diagonal
    8 in*
    Horizontal pixels
    1,200 px*
    Vertical pixels
    1,920 px*
    Technology
    IPS LCD*

Processing & platform

Processor
Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)*
Graphics

CPU core groups

  • Cortex-A73*
    Cores
    2*
    Listed frequency
    1.8 GHz*
  • Cortex-A53*
    Cores
    6*
    Listed frequency
    1.6 GHz*

Memory & storage

Storage options
32GB 3GB RAM*

Memory configurations

  • 3 GB RAM / 32 GB storage*
    Memory
    3 GB*
    Capacity
    32 GB*

Memory options

  • 3 GB*
    Capacity
    3 GB*

Storage options

  • 32 GB*
    Capacity
    32 GB*

Storage technologies

  • eMMC 5.1*

Cameras

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

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
Reported value 1: Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI*
Reported value 2: Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, One UI Core 3.1*
Cellular networks
GSM / HSPA / LTE*
Wi-Fi
Reported value 1: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot*
Reported value 2: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct*
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE*
NFC
No*

Sensors

  • Accelerometer*
  • proximity*

Design & dimensions

Dimensions
201.5 x 122.4 x 8.9 mm (7.93 x 4.82 x 0.35 in)*
Weight
325 g*

Colors

  • Black*
  • Gray*

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications 1 · 39 fields
body weight
325 g (11.46 oz)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    325*
    unit
    g*
    original
    325 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
Nano-SIM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display type
IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display size
8.0 inches, 185.6 cm (~75.2% 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
    185.6*
    unit
    cm*
    original
    185.6 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
1200 x 1920 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~283 ppi density)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
  • x
    1,200*
    y
    1,920*
    unit
    px*
    original
    1200 x 1920*
    span
    • 0*
    • 11*
    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 & S Pen (2019)*
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/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms gps
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS*
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
2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
features sensors
Accelerometer, proximity*
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
Black, Gray*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network 3g bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    5.76*
    unit
    Mbps*
    original
    5.76 Mbps*
    span
    • 10*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform os
Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform chipset
Exynos 7904 (14 nm)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    14*
    unit
    nm*
    original
    14 nm*
    span
    • 13*
    • 18*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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
Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform gpu
Mali-G71 MP2*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
memory internal
32GB 3GB RAM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    32*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    32GB*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    3*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    3GB*
    span
    • 5*
    • 8*
    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
8 MP, f/2.0, AF*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    8*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    8 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
  • value
    2*
    unit
    f-number*
    original
    f/2.0*
    span
    • 6*
    • 11*
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
main camera video
1080p@30fps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    30*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    30fps*
    span
    • 6*
    • 11*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
main camera features
LED flash, panorama*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
body
Stylus*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network 4g bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
memory
eMMC 5.1*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
selfie camera video
1080p@30fps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    30*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    30fps*
    span
    • 6*
    • 11*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc models
SM-P205, SM-P200*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
selfie camera single
5 MP, f/2.2*
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
  • value
    2.2*
    unit
    f-number*
    original
    f/2.2*
    span
    • 6*
    • 11*
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
launch announced
2019, March*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc sar eu
0.68 W/kg (head) <c2><a0> <c2><a0> 1.50 W/kg (body) <c2><a0> <c2><a0>*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    0.68*
    unit
    W*
    original
    0.68 W*
    span
    • 0*
    • 6*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    1.5*
    unit
    W*
    original
    1.50 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-Po 4200 mAh battery*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    4,200*
    unit
    mAh*
    original
    4200 mAh*
    span
    • 20*
    • 28*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
launch status
Available. Released 2019, April*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
body dimensions
201.5 x 122.4 x 8.9 mm (7.93 x 4.82 x 0.35 in)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    8.9*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    8.9 mm*
    span
    • 16*
    • 22*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.35*
    unit
    in*
    original
    0.35 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 · 46 fields
Battery · Type
Li-Po 4200 mAh, non-removable*
Body · Dimensions
201.5 x 122.4 x 8.9 mm (7.93 x 4.82 x 0.35 in)*
Body · Features
Stylus*
Body · SIM
Nano-SIM (cellular model only)*
Body · Weight
325 g (11.46 oz)*
Comms · Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE*
Comms · NFC
No*
Comms · Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS - cellular model only*
Comms · Radio
No*
Comms · USB
USB Type-C 2.0*
Comms · WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct*
Display · Resolution
1200 x 1920 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~283 ppi density)*
Display · Size
8.0 inches, 185.6 cm2 (~75.2% screen-to-body ratio)*
Display · Type
IPS LCD*
Features · Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity*
Launch · Announced
2019, March. Released 2019, April*
Launch · Status
Discontinued*
Main Camera · Features
LED flash, panorama*
Main Camera · Single
8 MP, f/2.0, AF*
Main Camera · Video
1080p@30fps*
Memory · Card slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)*
Memory · Features
eMMC 5.1*
Memory · Internal
32GB 3GB RAM*
Misc · Colors
Black, Gray*
Misc · Models
SM-P205, SM-P200*
Misc · SAR EU
0.68 W/kg (head) 1.50 W/kg (body)*
Network · 2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900*
Network · 3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100*
Network · 4G bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66*
Network · Speed
HSPA, LTE - cellular model only*
Network · Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE*
Platform · Chipset
Exynos 7904 (14 nm)*
Platform · CPU
Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)*
Platform · GPU
Mali-G71 MP2*
Platform · OS
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, One UI Core 3.1*
Selfie camera · Single
5 MP, f/2.2*
Selfie camera · Video
1080p@30fps*
Sound · 3.5mm jack
Yes*
Sound · Loudspeaker
Yes*
Colors
Black
Black*
Gray
Gray*
Display
Display
Diagonal
8.0* in
Horizontal pixels
1,200* px
Vertical pixels
1,920* px
Technology
IPS LCD*
Front cameras
Front selfie
Resolution
5.0* MP
Position
Front*
Role
selfie*
Aperture
2.2* f-number
Memory options
3 GB
Capacity
3.0* GB
32 GB
Capacity
32.0* GB
3 GB RAM / 32 GB
Memory
3.0* GB
Capacity
32.0* GB
CPU core groups
Cortex-A73
Cores
2*
Listed frequency
1.8* GHz
Cortex-A53
Cores
6*
Listed frequency
1.6* GHz
Rear cameras
Rear camera 1
Resolution
8.0* MP
Position
Rear*
Aperture
2.0* f-number
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer*
proximity
proximity*

* Provisional data