Product comparison · 2 tablets

Samsung Galaxy Tab S S4 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A SM-T387A

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  • 35specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 15identical
  • 53known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Galaxy Tab S S4:26.7 cm (10.5")
    • Galaxy Tab A SM-T387A:20.3 cm (8")
  • Display resolution
    • Galaxy Tab S S4:2560 x 1600 pixels
    • Galaxy Tab A SM-T387A:1280 x 800 pixels
  • HD type
    • Galaxy Tab S S4:WQXGA
    • Galaxy Tab A SM-T387A:WXGA
  • Processor cores
    • Galaxy Tab S S4:8
    • Galaxy Tab A SM-T387A:4
  • Processor frequency
    • Galaxy Tab S S4:2.35 GHz
    • Galaxy Tab A SM-T387A:1.4 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • Galaxy Tab S S4:4 GB
    • Galaxy Tab A SM-T387A:2 GB
  • Internal storage capacity
    • Galaxy Tab S S4:64 GB
    • Galaxy Tab A SM-T387A:32 GB
  • Rear camera resolution (numeric)
    • Galaxy Tab S S4:13 MP
    • Galaxy Tab A SM-T387A:5 MP

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Comparison of S4, SM-T387A
88 specifications
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers26.7 cm (10.5")20.3 cm (8")
Display resolutionDiffers2560 x 1600 pixels1280 x 800 pixels
Display technologyKnown for oneOLEDUnknown — not stated by the source
Display technology marketing nameKnown for oneSuper AMOLEDUnknown — not stated by the source
Touch technologyKnown for oneMulti-touchUnknown — not stated by the source
HD typeDiffersWQXGAWXGA
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTFT
Touchscreen typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCapacitive
Processor2 differ
Processor coresDiffers84
Processor frequencyDiffers2.35 GHz1.4 GHz
Coprocessor frequencyKnown for one1.9 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQualcomm
Processor familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSnapdragon
Processor modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMSM8917
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
Storage1 differ
Internal storage capacityDiffers64 GB32 GB
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMicroSD (TransFlash)MicroSD (TransFlash)
User memoryKnown for one50.8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum memory card sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 GB
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Camera3 differ
Rear camera typeSingle cameraSingle camera
Rear cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Differs13 MP5 MP
Auto focusKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Flash typeKnown for oneLEDUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum video resolutionDiffers3840 x 2160 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Resolution at capture speedKnown for one3840x2160@30fpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Video recordingYesYes
Video recording modesKnown for one2160pUnknown — not stated by the source
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs8 MP2 MP
Rear camera aperture numberKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.2
Digital zoomKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Front camera aperture numberKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.2
Network3 differ
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.04.2
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, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mobile network generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4G
4G standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLTE
Wi-Fi DirectKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantity00
ANT+ enabledKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Headphone connectivity3.5 mm3.5 mm
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Designidentical
Form factorSlateSlate
Product colourBlackBlack
Device typeMobile tabletMobile tablet
Performanceidentical
Position locationYesYes
GLONASSYesYes
GPS (satellite)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Assisted GPS (A-GPS)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Sensorsidentical
AccelerometerYesYes
Ambient light sensorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
GyroscopeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
PlatformAndroidAndroid
Operating system installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAndroid 8.1 Oreo
Battery3 differ
Battery capacityDiffers7300 mAh5000 mAh
Continuous video playback time (max)Differs16 h13 h
Continuous audio playback timeDiffers195 h136 h
Browsing time (Wi-Fi) (max)Known for one10 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Browsing time (3G) (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 h
Browsing time (4G) (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source13 h
Media formatsidentical
Audio formats supportedKnown for one3GA, AAC, AMR, AWB, FLAC, IMY, M4A, Mid, MIDI, MP3, MXMF, OGA, OGG, OTA, RTTTL, RTX, WAV, WMA, XMFUnknown — not stated by the source
Video formats supportedKnown for one3GP, ASF, AVI, FLV, M4V, MKV, MP4, WEBM, WMVUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers249.3 mm206.6 mm
DepthDiffers7.1 mm8.9 mm
HeightDiffers164.3 mm126.7 mm
WeightDiffers482 g358.3 g
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Stylus penKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicro-USB
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 35 °C

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