Product comparison · 2 tablets

Samsung Galaxy Tab A SM-P355 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2016) SM-T280QZ

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  • 53specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 33identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Galaxy Tab A SM-P355:20.3 cm (8")
    • Galaxy Tab A (2016) SM-T280QZ:17.8 cm (7")
  • Display resolution
    • Galaxy Tab A SM-P355:1024 x 768 pixels
    • Galaxy Tab A (2016) SM-T280QZ:1280 x 800 pixels
  • Processor frequency
    • Galaxy Tab A SM-P355:1.2 GHz
    • Galaxy Tab A (2016) SM-T280QZ:1.3 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • Galaxy Tab A SM-P355:2 GB
    • Galaxy Tab A (2016) SM-T280QZ:1.5 GB
  • Internal storage capacity
    • Galaxy Tab A SM-P355:16 GB
    • Galaxy Tab A (2016) SM-T280QZ:8 GB
  • Maximum memory card size
    • Galaxy Tab A SM-P355:128 GB
    • Galaxy Tab A (2016) SM-T280QZ:200 GB
  • User memory
    • Galaxy Tab A SM-P355:10.2 GB
    • Galaxy Tab A (2016) SM-T280QZ:4.3 GB
  • Resolution at capture speed
    • Galaxy Tab A SM-P355:1280x720@30fps
    • Galaxy Tab A (2016) SM-T280QZ:1280×720@30fps

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Comparison of SM-P355, SM-T280QZ
84 specifications
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers20.3 cm (8")17.8 cm (7")
Display resolutionDiffers1024 x 768 pixels1280 x 800 pixels
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor1 differ
Processor frequencyDiffers1.2 GHz1.3 GHz
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB1.5 GB
Storage3 differ
Internal storage capacityDiffers16 GB8 GB
Maximum memory card sizeDiffers128 GB200 GB
User memoryDiffers10.2 GB4.3 GB
Camera1 differ
Resolution at capture speedDiffers1280x720@30fps1280×720@30fps
Network2 differ
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile network generationKnown for one4GUnknown — not stated by the source
3G standardsKnown for oneWCDMAUnknown — not stated by the source
4G standardKnown for oneLTEUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.14.0
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
3G bands supportedKnown for one850,900,1900,2100 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
4G bands supportedKnown for one700,850,900,1800,2100,2600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Dual SIM supportKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SIM card typeKnown for oneMicroSIMUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Phone featuresidentical
Caller IDKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Conference callKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
SpeakerphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Voice callKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Messagingidentical
Instant messaging (IM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
Performance1 differ
GPS (satellite)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Personal info management (PIM)DiffersAlarm clock, Calculator, Calendar, Events reminder, Notes, To-do listCalculator, Calendar, Notes
Google applicationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGoogle Play, YouTube
Sensorsidentical
AccelerometerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ambient light sensorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
GyroscopeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAndroid 5.1
Battery3 differ
Battery capacityDiffers4200 mAh4000 mAh
Continuous video playback time (max)Differs12 h9 h
Continuous audio playback timeKnown for one114 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Browsing time (Wi-Fi) (max)Differs13 h11 h
Browsing time (3G) (max)Known for one11 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Browsing time (4G) (max)Known for one12 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Talk time (3G) (max)Known for one28 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Media formats1 differ
Audio formats supportedDiffers3GA, AAC, AMR, AWB, FLAC, IMY, M4A, Mid, MIDI, MP3, MXMF, OGA, OGG, OTA, RTTTL, RTX, WAV, WMA, XMF3GA, AAC, AMR, AWB, FLAC, M4A, Mid, MIDI, MP3, OGA, OGG, OTA, RTTTL, RTX, WAV, XMF
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers137.9 mm283 mm
DepthDiffers7.5 mm8.7 mm
HeightDiffers208.4 mm186.9 mm
WeightDiffers338 g108.8 g
Packaging contentidentical
Stylus penKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
2G bands (primary SIM)Known for one850,900,1800,1900 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
2G standardsKnown for oneGSMUnknown — not stated by the source

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