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Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 2017 16GB Wi-Fi vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S S4

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  • 40specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 19identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Galaxy Tab A 8.0 2017 16GB Wi-Fi:20.3 cm (8")
    • Galaxy Tab S S4:26.7 cm (10.5")
  • Display resolution
    • Galaxy Tab A 8.0 2017 16GB Wi-Fi:1280 x 800 pixels
    • Galaxy Tab S S4:2560 x 1600 pixels
  • Processor cores
    • Galaxy Tab A 8.0 2017 16GB Wi-Fi:4
    • Galaxy Tab S S4:8
  • Processor frequency
    • Galaxy Tab A 8.0 2017 16GB Wi-Fi:1.4 GHz
    • Galaxy Tab S S4:2.35 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • Galaxy Tab A 8.0 2017 16GB Wi-Fi:2 GB
    • Galaxy Tab S S4:4 GB
  • Internal storage capacity
    • Galaxy Tab A 8.0 2017 16GB Wi-Fi:16 GB
    • Galaxy Tab S S4:64 GB
  • Rear camera resolution (numeric)
    • Galaxy Tab A 8.0 2017 16GB Wi-Fi:8 MP
    • Galaxy Tab S S4:13 MP
  • Maximum video resolution
    • Galaxy Tab A 8.0 2017 16GB Wi-Fi:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • Galaxy Tab S S4:3840 x 2160 pixels

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Comparison of Galaxy Tab A 8.0 2017 16GB Wi-Fi, S4
68 specifications
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers20.3 cm (8")26.7 cm (10.5")
Display resolutionDiffers1280 x 800 pixels2560 x 1600 pixels
Display technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOLED
Display technology marketing nameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSuper AMOLED
Touch technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti-touch
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWQXGA
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor2 differ
Processor coresDiffers48
Processor frequencyDiffers1.4 GHz2.35 GHz
Coprocessor frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.9 GHz
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Storage1 differ
Internal storage capacityDiffers16 GB64 GB
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMicroSD (TransFlash)MicroSD (TransFlash)
User memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50.8 GB
Maximum memory card sizeKnown for one256 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Camera3 differ
Rear camera typeSingle cameraSingle camera
Rear cameraYesYes
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Differs8 MP13 MP
Auto focusYesYes
Flash typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLED
Maximum video resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels3840 x 2160 pixels
Resolution at capture speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3840x2160@30fps
Video recordingYesYes
Video recording modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2160p
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs5 MP8 MP
Network3 differ
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.25.0
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Near Field Communication (NFC)NoNo
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
ANT+ enabledYesYes
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Headphone outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Headphone connectivity3.5 mm3.5 mm
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Form factorSlateSlate
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack
Device typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMobile tablet
Performanceidentical
Position locationYesYes
GLONASSYesYes
GPS (satellite)YesYes
BeiDouKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sensorsidentical
AccelerometerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ambient light sensorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
GyroscopeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
PlatformAndroidAndroid
Operating system installedKnown for oneAndroid 7.1Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery4 differ
Battery capacityDiffers5000 mAh7300 mAh
Continuous video playback time (max)Differs14 h16 h
Continuous audio playback timeDiffers153 h195 h
Browsing time (Wi-Fi) (max)Differs15 h10 h
Media formatsidentical
Audio formats supported3GA, AAC, AMR, AWB, FLAC, IMY, M4A, Mid, MIDI, MP3, MXMF, OGA, OGG, OTA, RTTTL, RTX, WAV, WMA, XMF3GA, AAC, AMR, AWB, FLAC, IMY, M4A, Mid, MIDI, MP3, MXMF, OGA, OGG, OTA, RTTTL, RTX, WAV, WMA, XMF
Video formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3GP, ASF, AVI, FLV, M4V, MKV, MP4, WEBM, WMV
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers124.1 mm249.3 mm
DepthDiffers8.9 mm7.1 mm
HeightDiffers212.1 mm164.3 mm
WeightDiffers360 g482 g
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Stylus penKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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