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Product comparison · 2 tablets

Samsung Galaxy Tab A (9.7) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 (8.0)

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  • 45specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 28identical
  • 16known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • 24.6 cm (9.7")
    • 20.3 cm (8")
  • Display resolution
    • 1024 x 768 pixels
    • 2048 x 1536 pixels
  • Processor cores
    • 4
    • 8
  • Processor frequency
    • 1.2 GHz
    • 1.9 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • 2 GB
    • 3 GB
  • Internal storage capacity
    • 16 GB
    • 32 GB
  • Rear camera resolution (numeric)
    • 5 MP
    • 8 MP
  • Maximum video resolution
    • 1280 x 720 pixels
    • 2560 x 1440 pixels

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Galaxy Tab A (9.7)View product
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Galaxy Tab S2 (8.0)View product
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers24.6 cm (9.7")20.3 cm (8")
Display resolutionDiffers1024 x 768 pixels2048 x 1536 pixels
Display technologyKnown for oneOLED
Display technology marketing nameKnown for oneSuper AMOLED
Touch technologyMulti-touchMulti-touch
Touchscreen typeKnown for oneCapacitive
Panel typeKnown for oneTFT
Processor2 differ
Processor coresDiffers48
Processor frequencyDiffers1.2 GHz1.9 GHz
CoprocessorKnown for oneYes
Coprocessor frequencyKnown for one1.3 GHz
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB3 GB
Storage1 differ
Internal storage capacityDiffers16 GB32 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
Camera3 differ
Rear camera typeSingle cameraSingle camera
Rear cameraYesYes
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Differs5 MP8 MP
Auto focusYesYes
Rear camera flashKnown for oneNo
Maximum video resolutionDiffers1280 x 720 pixels2560 x 1440 pixels
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs2 MP2.1 MP
Video recordingKnown for oneYes
Video recording modesKnown for one720p
Video capturing speedKnown for one30 fps
Network2 differ
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.14.1
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
Wi-Fi DirectKnown for oneYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
Headphone outYesYes
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1
Microphone inKnown for oneNo
Designidentical
Form factorSlateSlate
Product colourWhiteWhite
Device typeMobile tabletMobile tablet
Performanceidentical
Position locationYesYes
GLONASSYesYes
GPS (satellite)YesYes
Sensorsidentical
AccelerometerYesYes
GyroscopeKnown for oneYes
Softwareidentical
PlatformAndroidAndroid
Operating system installedAndroidAndroid
Battery2 differ
Battery capacityDiffers6000 mAh4000 mAh
Continuous video playback time (max)14 h14 h
Continuous audio playback timeDiffers178 h74 h
Browsing time (Wi-Fi) (max)Known for one10 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 supported3G2, 3GP, ASF, AVI, FLV, M4V, MKV, MP4, WEBM, WMV3G2, 3GP, ASF, AVI, FLV, M4V, MKV, MP4, WEBM, WMV
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers166.8 mm198.6 mm
DepthDiffers7.5 mm5.6 mm
HeightDiffers242.5 mm134.8 mm
WeightDiffers487 g265 g
Packaging contentidentical
Stylus penKnown for oneYes

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