Product comparison · 2 tablets

Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A SM-T385M

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  • 40specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 20identical
  • 46known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Galaxy Tab S2:24.6 cm (9.7")
    • Galaxy Tab A SM-T385M:20.3 cm (8")
  • Display resolution
    • Galaxy Tab S2:2048 x 1536 pixels
    • Galaxy Tab A SM-T385M:1280 x 800 pixels
  • Touch technology
    • Galaxy Tab S2:Multi-touch
    • Galaxy Tab A SM-T385M:Dual-touch
  • Processor cores
    • Galaxy Tab S2:8
    • Galaxy Tab A SM-T385M:4
  • Processor frequency
    • Galaxy Tab S2:1.8 GHz
    • Galaxy Tab A SM-T385M:1.4 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • Galaxy Tab S2:3 GB
    • Galaxy Tab A SM-T385M:2 GB
  • Maximum memory card size
    • Galaxy Tab S2:128 GB
    • Galaxy Tab A SM-T385M:256 GB
  • Maximum video resolution
    • Galaxy Tab S2:2560 x 1440 pixels
    • Galaxy Tab A SM-T385M:1920 x 1080 pixels

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Comparison of Galaxy Tab S2, SM-T385M
86 specifications
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers24.6 cm (9.7")20.3 cm (8")
Display resolutionDiffers2048 x 1536 pixels1280 x 800 pixels
Touch technologyDiffersMulti-touchDual-touch
Display number of coloursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.78 million colours
Display technologyKnown for oneOLEDUnknown — not stated by the source
Display technology marketing nameKnown for oneSuper AMOLEDUnknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Touchscreen typeKnown for oneCapacitiveUnknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioKnown for one16:9Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor2 differ
Processor coresDiffers84
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz1.4 GHz
Processor familyKnown for oneSamsung ExynosUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelKnown for one5433Unknown — not stated by the source
CoprocessorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers3 GB2 GB
Storage1 differ
Internal storage capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Storage mediaFlashFlash
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMicroSD (TransFlash)MicroSD (TransFlash)
Maximum memory card sizeDiffers128 GB256 GB
User memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.7 GB
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Camera2 differ
Rear camera typeSingle cameraSingle camera
Rear cameraYesYes
Rear camera resolution (numeric)8 MP8 MP
Auto focusYesYes
Maximum video resolutionDiffers2560 x 1440 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Video capturing speed30 fps30 fps
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs2.1 MP5 MP
Digital zoomKnown for one4xUnknown — not stated by the source
Video recordingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
GeotaggingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mobile network generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4G
3G standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHSUPA, UMTS
4G standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLTE
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.14.2
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
3G bands supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source850,900,1900,2100 MHz
4G bands supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source700,850,1800,1900,2100,2600 MHz
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Wi-Fi DirectKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Dual SIM supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SIM card typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNanoSIM
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDMI ports quantity00
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Headphone outYesYes
Headphone connectivity3.5 mm3.5 mm
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Form factorSlateSlate
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
Device typeMobile tabletMobile tablet
Performanceidentical
Position locationYesYes
Assisted GPS (A-GPS)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
BeiDouKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
GLONASSKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
GPS (satellite)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Sensors1 differ
AccelerometerYesYes
Ambient light sensorDiffersYesNo
GyroscopeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Electronic compassKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
PlatformAndroidAndroid
Operating system installedDiffersAndroid 6.0Android 7.1
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers5870 mAh5000 mAh
Continuous video playback time (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 h
Continuous audio playback timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source153 h
Browsing time (Wi-Fi) (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 h
Browsing time (3G) (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 h
Browsing time (4G) (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 h
Talk time (3G) (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36 h
Battery life (max)Known for one8 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Media formats1 differ
Audio formats supportedDiffers3GA, AAC, AMR, AWB, FLAC, IMY, M4A, Mid, MIDI, MP3, MXMF, OGA, OGG, RTTTL, RTX, WAV, WMA, XMF3GA, AAC, AMR, AWB, IMY, M4A, Mid, MIDI, MP3, MXMF, OGA, OGG, OTA, RTTTL, RTX, WAV, WMA, XMF
Video formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3G2, 3GP, ASF, FLV, M4V, MKV, MP4, WEBM, WMV
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers169 mm124.1 mm
DepthDiffers5.6 mm8.9 mm
HeightDiffers237.5 mm212.1 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source364 g
Other featuresidentical
2G bands (primary SIM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source850,900,1800,1900 MHz
2G standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGSM
Messagingidentical
E-mailKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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