Compare Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi+16GB) Vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017)

Should you buy Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi+16GB) 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 S 8.4 (WiFi+16GB) starts at ₹ 19,999 and Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) starts at ₹ 16,994.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi+16GB) has screen size of 8.4 inches, 1600 x 2560 pixels and Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) has screen size of 8 inches, 800 x 1280 pixels. Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi+16GB) comes up with internal storage of 16 GB and RAM of 3 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 4900 mAh, Li-ion Battery and latter with 4900 mAh, Li-ion Battery.Coming to the Camera, Former has primary camera of 8 MP with autofocus and front camera of 2.1 MP whereas latter has primary camera of 8 MP and front camera of 5 MP.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi+16GB) Vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017)

SpecificationsSamsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi+16GB)Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017)
Display8.4 inches, 1600 x 2560 pixels8 inches, 800 x 1280 pixels
Front Camera2.1 MP5 MP
Rear Camera8 MP with autofocus8 MP
ProcessorSamsung Exynos A15Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8917
Battery4900 mAh, Li-ion Battery5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery
Storage16 GB16 GB
RAM3 GB2 GB
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Summary
Specs Score6256
Display8.4 inches, 1600 x 2560 pixels8 inches, 800 x 1280 pixels
Front Camera2.1 MP5 MP
Rear Camera8 MP with autofocus8 MP
ProcessorSamsung Exynos A15Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8917
Battery4900 mAh, Li-ion Battery5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery
Storage16 GB16 GB
RAM3 GB2 GB
General
Device Type SmartphoneSmartphone
Dual Sim NoNo
Release Date June, 2014October, 2017
Sim Type No Sim SupportedSingle Sim, GSM
Design
Dimensions 212.8 x 125.6 x 6.6 mm
Weight 294 g364 g
Display
Aspect Ratio 16:1016:10
Display Size 8.4 inches, 1600 x 2560 pixels8 inches, 800 x 1280 pixels
Display Type Color Super AMOLED screen (16M colors)Color TFT screen
PPI ~359 PPI~189 PPI
Touch Yes, with MultitouchYes, with Multitouch
Camera
Features Geo tagging
Flash Yes, LEDYes, LED
Front Camera 2.1 MP5 MP
Rear Camera 8 MP with autofocus8 MP
Video Recording 1080p @ 30fps FHD1080p @ 30fps FHD
Connectivity
3G NoYes
Bluetooth Yes, v4.0Yes, v4.2
EDGE NoYes
GPRS NoYes
USB Yes, microUSB-MHL v2.0Yes, microUSB v2.0
Wifi YesYes
Performance
Browser Yes, supports HTML
Chipset Samsung Exynos A15Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8917
CPU 1.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor1.4 GHz, Quad Core Processor
GPU Mali-T628 MP6Adreno 308
Java Yes, via 3rd partyYes, via 3rd party
OS Android v4.4.2 (KitKat)Android v7.1 (Nougat)
Battery
Battery Type Non-Removable BatteryNon-Removable Battery
Capacity 4900 mAh, Li-ion Battery5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery
Music Playback Time 80 hours
Talk Time 11 hours36 hours on 3G
Memory
Card Slot Yes, upto 128 GBYes
RAM 3 GB2 GB
Storage 16 GB16 GB
Multimedia
Document Reader Yes
Email Yes, with Push Email
FM Radio NoNo
Music MP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMA
Supports MMS, Instant Messaging, Calendar, YouTube Player
Video MP4, DivX, H.264, H.263, WMV
Other Features
3.5mm Headphone Jack YesYes
Extra HDMI, DLNA, Tv Out
GPS Yes, with A-GPS SupportYes, with A-GPS Support
Sensors Accelerometer, Gyroscope, CompassAccelerometer

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Detailed Comparison of Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi+16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017)

Camera Comparison: Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi+16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017)

Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi+16GB) comes up with primary camera of 8 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.

Performance Comparison: Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi+16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017)

Chipset, one of the important feature of the tablets used in these Tablets are Samsung Exynos A15 and Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8917 respectively. Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi+16GB) comes up Yes, upto 128 GB card slot and Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) comes up with Yes card slot. CPU used in Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi+16GB) is 1.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor and used in Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) is 1.4 GHz, Quad Core Processor.

FAQs

Q. which tablet has a higher RAM - Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 or Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0?

Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 has a RAM of 3 GB which is higher than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 which has a RAM of 2 GB.

Q. Which tablet has bigger screen size, Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 or Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0?

Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 is bigger with 8.4 inches, 1600 x 2560 pixels screen than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 that has 8 inches, 800 x 1280 pixels screen.

Q. What are some of the best alternatives available for Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 in the market?

Best alternatives available for Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 are: Apple iPad Air, Lenovo Yoga Smart Tab, Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0.