Should you buy Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 or Acer Iconia Tab A500-10S16u (WiFi+16GB)? 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 Acer Iconia Tab A500-10S16u (WiFi+16GB) starts at ₹ 20,000.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 has screen size of 8 inches, 768 x 1024 pixels and Acer Iconia Tab A500-10S16u (WiFi+16GB) has screen size of 10.1 inches, 800 x 1280 pixels. Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 comes up with internal storage of 16 GB and RAM of 1.5 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 5 MP with autofocus and front camera of 2 MP.
Check detailed comparison below to compare specification for both models. Don't forget to check out expert opinion as well.
| Specifications | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 | Acer Iconia Tab A500-10S16u (WiFi+16GB) |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 8 inches, 768 x 1024 pixels | 10.1 inches, 800 x 1280 pixels |
| Front Camera | 2 MP | 2 MP |
| Rear Camera | 5 MP with autofocus | 5 MP with autofocus |
| Battery | 4200 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 3260 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Storage | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM | 1.5 GB |
Summary | |||
| Specs Score | 49 | 45 | |
| Display | 8 inches, 768 x 1024 pixels | 10.1 inches, 800 x 1280 pixels | |
| Front Camera | 2 MP | 2 MP | |
| Rear Camera | 5 MP with autofocus | 5 MP with autofocus | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 3260 mAh, Li-Po Battery | |
| Storage | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
| RAM | 1.5 GB | ||
General | |||
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
| Dual Sim | No | No | |
| Release Date | March, 2015 | February, 2011 | |
| Sim Type | Single Sim, GSM | No Sim Supported | |
Design | |||
| Weight | 320 g | 730 g | |
Display | |||
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3 | 16:10 | |
| Display Size | 8 inches, 768 x 1024 pixels | 10.1 inches, 800 x 1280 pixels | |
| Display Type | Color TFT screen (16M colors) | Color LCD screen (256K colors) | |
| PPI | ~160 PPI | ~149 PPI | |
| Touch | Yes, with Multitouch | Yes, with Multitouch | |
Camera | |||
| Features | Geo tagging | ||
| Front Camera | 2 MP | 2 MP | |
| Rear Camera | 5 MP with autofocus | 5 MP with autofocus | |
Connectivity | |||
| 3G | Yes | No | |
| 4G | No | ||
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.0 | Yes, v2.1 | |
| EDGE | Yes | No | |
| GPRS | Yes | No | |
| USB | Yes, microUSB v2.0 | Yes, microUSB v2.0 | |
| Wifi | Yes | Yes | |
Performance | |||
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML | Yes, supports HTML/Flash | |
| CPU | 1.2 GHz, Quad Core Processor | 1 GHz, Dual Core Processor | |
| Java | Yes, via 3rd party | Yes, via 3rd party | |
| OS | Android v5.0 (Lollipop) | Android v3.0 (Honeycomb) | |
Battery | |||
| Battery Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery | |
| Capacity | 4200 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 3260 mAh, Li-Po Battery | |
Memory | |||
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 128 GB | Yes, upto 32 GB | |
| RAM | 1.5 GB | ||
| Storage | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
Multimedia | |||
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes | |
| Yes, with Push Email | Yes, with Push Email | ||
| FM Radio | Yes | No | |
| Music | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+ | |
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging | Instant Messaging, YouTube Player | |
| Video | MP4, H.264 | XviD, MP4, H.264, H.263 | |
Other Features | |||
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes | |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer | Accelerometer, Gyroscope | |
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 comes up with primary camera of 5 MP with autofocus whereas Acer Iconia Tab A500-10S16u (WiFi+16GB) comes up with 5 MP with autofocus. Some of the Camera Features for both the tablets include Geo tagging.