Should you buy Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 or Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017)? 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 9.7 starts at ₹ 39,557 and Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) starts at ₹ 16,994.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 has screen size of 9.69 inches, 768 x 1024 pixels and Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) has screen size of 8 inches, 800 x 1280 pixels. Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 comes up with internal storage of 16 GB and RAM of 2 GB. Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) comes up with internal storage of 16 GB and RAM of 2 GB. Former comes up with battery of 6000 mAh, Li-ion Battery and latter with 6000 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 and front camera of 5 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 9.7 | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 9.69 inches, 768 x 1024 pixels | 8 inches, 800 x 1280 pixels |
| Front Camera | 2 MP | 5 MP |
| Rear Camera | 5 MP with autofocus | 8 MP |
| Battery | 6000 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Storage | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM | 2 GB | 2 GB |
Summary | |||
| Specs Score | 56 | 56 | |
| Display | 9.69 inches, 768 x 1024 pixels | 8 inches, 800 x 1280 pixels | |
| Front Camera | 2 MP | 5 MP | |
| Rear Camera | 5 MP with autofocus | 8 MP | |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8917 | ||
| Battery | 6000 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery | |
| Storage | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
| RAM | 2 GB | 2 GB | |
General | |||
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
| Dual Sim | No | No | |
| Release Date | March, 2015 | October, 2017 | |
| Sim Type | Single Sim, GSM | Single Sim, GSM | |
Design | |||
| Weight | 457 g | 364 g | |
Display | |||
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3 | 16:10 | |
| Display Size | 9.69 inches, 768 x 1024 pixels | 8 inches, 800 x 1280 pixels | |
| Display Type | Color TFT screen (16M colors) | Color TFT screen | |
| PPI | ~132 PPI | ~189 PPI | |
| Touch | Yes, with Multitouch | Yes, with Multitouch | |
Camera | |||
| Features | Geo tagging | ||
| Front Camera | 2 MP | 5 MP | |
| Rear Camera | 5 MP with autofocus | 8 MP | |
Connectivity | |||
| 3G | Yes | Yes | |
| 4G | LTE | LTE | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.0 | Yes, v4.2 | |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes | |
| GPRS | Yes | Yes | |
| USB | Yes, microUSB v2.0 | Yes, microUSB v2.0 | |
| Wifi | Yes | Yes | |
Performance | |||
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML | ||
| CPU | 1.2 GHz, Quad Core Processor | 1.4 GHz, Quad Core Processor | |
| Java | Yes, via 3rd party | Yes, via 3rd party | |
| OS | Android v5.0 (Lollipop) | Android v7.1 (Nougat) | |
Battery | |||
| Battery Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery | |
| Capacity | 6000 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery | |
Memory | |||
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 128 GB | Yes | |
| RAM | 2 GB | 2 GB | |
| Storage | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
Multimedia | |||
| Document Reader | Yes | ||
| Yes, with Push Email | |||
| FM Radio | Yes | No | |
| Music | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging | ||
| Video | MP4, H.264 | ||
Other Features | |||
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes | |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | Yes, with A-GPS Support | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer | Accelerometer | |
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 comes up with primary camera of 5 MP with autofocus whereas Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) comes up with 8 MP. Some of the Camera Features for both the tablets include Geo tagging.