Compare Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 Vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7(WiFi+3G+32GB)

Should you buy Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 or Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7(WiFi+3G+32GB)? 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 Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7(WiFi+3G+32GB) starts at ₹ 22,000.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 has screen size of 8 inches, 768 x 1024 pixels and Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7(WiFi+3G+32GB) has screen size of 9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels. Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 comes up with internal storage of 16 GB and RAM of 1.5 GB. Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7(WiFi+3G+32GB) comes up with internal storage of 32 GB and RAM of 3 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 8 MP with autofocus and front camera of 2.1 MP.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 Vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7(WiFi+3G+32GB)

SpecificationsSamsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7(WiFi+3G+32GB)
Display8 inches, 768 x 1024 pixels9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels
Front Camera2 MP2.1 MP
Rear Camera5 MP with autofocus8 MP with autofocus
Battery4200 mAh, Li-ion Battery5870 mAh, Li-ion Battery
Storage16 GB32 GB
RAM1.5 GB3 GB
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Summary
Specs Score4967
Display8 inches, 768 x 1024 pixels9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels
Front Camera2 MP2.1 MP
Rear Camera5 MP with autofocus8 MP with autofocus
Battery4200 mAh, Li-ion Battery5870 mAh, Li-ion Battery
Storage16 GB32 GB
RAM1.5 GB3 GB
General
Device Type SmartphoneSmartphone
Dual Sim NoNo
Release Date March, 2015July, 2015
Sim Type Single Sim, GSMSingle Sim, GSM
Design
Weight 320 g389 g
Display
Aspect Ratio 4:34:3
Display Size 8 inches, 768 x 1024 pixels9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels
Display Type Color TFT screen (16M colors)Color Super AMOLED screen (16M colors)
PPI ~160 PPI~264 PPI
Touch Yes, with MultitouchYes, with Multitouch
Camera
Features Geo tagging
Front Camera 2 MP2.1 MP
Rear Camera 5 MP with autofocus8 MP with autofocus
Connectivity
3G YesYes
4G NoLTE
Bluetooth Yes, v4.0Yes, v4.1
EDGE YesYes
GPRS YesYes
USB Yes, microUSB v2.0Yes, microUSB v2.0
Wifi YesYes
Performance
Browser Yes, supports HTMLYes, supports HTML
CPU 1.2 GHz, Quad Core Processor1.9 GHz, Octa Core Processor
Java Yes, via 3rd partyNo
OS Android v5.0 (Lollipop)Android v5.0.2 (Lollipop)
Battery
Battery Type Non-Removable BatteryNon-Removable Battery
Capacity 4200 mAh, Li-ion Battery5870 mAh, Li-ion Battery
Memory
Card Slot Yes, upto 128 GBYes, upto 128 GB
RAM 1.5 GB3 GB
Storage 16 GB32 GB
Multimedia
Document Reader YesYes
Email Yes, with Push EmailYes, with Push Email
FM Radio YesNo
Music MP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMA
Supports MMS, Instant MessagingMMS, Instant Messaging
Video MP4, H.264MP4, H.264, WMV
Other Features
3.5mm Headphone Jack YesYes
GPS Yes, with A-GPS SupportYes, with A-GPS Support
Sensors AccelerometerAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass

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Detailed Comparison of Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7(WiFi+3G+32GB)

Camera Comparison: Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7(WiFi+3G+32GB)

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 comes up with primary camera of 5 MP with autofocus whereas Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7(WiFi+3G+32GB) comes up with 8 MP with autofocus. Some of the Camera Features for both the tablets include Geo tagging.

FAQs

Q. which tablet has a higher RAM - Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 or Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7?

Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 has a RAM of 3 GB which is higher than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 which has a RAM of 1.5 GB.

Q. Which tablet has bigger screen size, Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 or Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7?

Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 is bigger with 9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels screen than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 that has 8 inches, 768 x 1024 pixels screen.

Q. What are some of the best alternatives available for Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 in the market?

Best alternatives available for Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 are: Apple iPad Air, Lenovo Tab P11, Motorola Moto Tab G70.