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Samsung Galaxy Tab A vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A SM-P550

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  • 72specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 62identical
  • 9known for one product only

Key differences

  • Internal memory
    • Galaxy Tab A:1.5 GB
    • Galaxy Tab A SM-P550:2 GB
  • Product colour
    • Galaxy Tab A:White
    • Galaxy Tab A SM-P550:Black
  • Continuous video playback time (max)
    • Galaxy Tab A:12 h
    • Galaxy Tab A SM-P550:14 h
  • Continuous audio playback time
    • Galaxy Tab A:160 h
    • Galaxy Tab A SM-P550:178 h
  • Browsing time (Wi-Fi) (max)
    • Galaxy Tab A:11 h
    • Galaxy Tab A SM-P550:15 h
  • Width
    • Galaxy Tab A:241.3 mm
    • Galaxy Tab A SM-P550:166.8 mm
  • Depth
    • Galaxy Tab A:7.4 mm
    • Galaxy Tab A SM-P550:7.5 mm
  • Height
    • Galaxy Tab A:166.9 mm
    • Galaxy Tab A SM-P550:242.5 mm

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Comparison of 9.7", SM-P550
81 specifications
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Galaxy Tab A

Model 9.7"

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Displayidentical
Display diagonal24.6 cm (9.7")24.6 cm (9.7")
Panel typeTFTTFT
Display resolution1024 x 768 pixels1024 x 768 pixels
Touch technologyMulti-touchMulti-touch
Touchscreen typeCapacitiveCapacitive
Display number of coloursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.78 million colours
Processoridentical
Processor cores44
Processor frequency1.2 GHz1.2 GHz
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers1.5 GB2 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Storageidentical
Internal storage capacity16 GB16 GB
Storage mediaFlashFlash
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMicroSD (TransFlash)MicroSD (TransFlash)
Maximum memory card size128 GB128 GB
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Rear camera typeSingle cameraSingle camera
Rear cameraYesYes
Rear camera resolution (numeric)5 MP5 MP
Auto focusYesYes
Maximum video resolution1280 x 720 pixels1280 x 720 pixels
Video recordingYesYes
Video recording modes720p720p
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)2 MP2 MP
GeotaggingYesYes
Digital zoomKnown for one4xUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.14.1
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Near Field Communication (NFC)NoNo
Wi-Fi DirectKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantity11
HDMI ports quantity00
Microphone inYesYes
Headphone outYesYes
Headphone connectivity3.5 mm3.5 mm
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Messagingidentical
E-mailYesYes
Design1 differ
Form factorSlateSlate
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
Device typeMobile tabletMobile tablet
Performanceidentical
Position locationYesYes
GLONASSYesYes
GPS (satellite)YesYes
Personal info management (PIM)Alarm clock, Calculator, Calendar, Events reminder, Notes, To-do listAlarm clock, Calculator, Calendar, Events reminder, Notes, To-do list
Google applicationsGoogle Maps, Google Play, YouTubeGoogle Maps, Google Play, YouTube
Sensorsidentical
AccelerometerYesYes
Ambient light sensorYesYes
Electronic compassKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
PlatformAndroidAndroid
Operating system installedAndroidAndroid
Operating system versionKnown for one5.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)NoNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)NoNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Battery3 differ
Battery capacity6000 mAh6000 mAh
Continuous video playback time (max)Differs12 h14 h
Continuous audio playback timeDiffers160 h178 h
Browsing time (Wi-Fi) (max)Differs11 h15 h
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Media formats1 differ
Audio formats supportedDiffers3GA, AAC, AMR, M4A, MIDI, MP3, MXMF, OTA, RTX, WAV, WMA, XMF3GA, AAC, AMR, AWB, FLAC, IMY, M4A, MIDI, MP3, MXMF, OGA, OGG, OTA, RTX, WAV, WMA, XMF
Video formats supported3G2, 3GP, ASF, AVI, FLV, M4V, MKV, MP4, WEBM, WMV3G2, 3GP, ASF, AVI, FLV, M4V, MKV, MP4, WEBM, WMV
Image formats supportedKnown for oneJPGUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers241.3 mm166.8 mm
DepthDiffers7.4 mm7.5 mm
HeightDiffers166.9 mm242.5 mm
WeightDiffers450 g487 g
Packaging contentidentical
Keyboard includedNoNo
Quick start guideYesYes

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