Product comparison · 2 tablets

Samsung Galaxy Tab A SM-P587N vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A SM-T280Q

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  • 40specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 16identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Galaxy Tab A SM-P587N:25.6 cm (10.1")
    • Galaxy Tab A SM-T280Q:17.8 cm (7")
  • Display resolution
    • Galaxy Tab A SM-P587N:1920 x 1200 pixels
    • Galaxy Tab A SM-T280Q:1280 x 800 pixels
  • Processor frequency
    • Galaxy Tab A SM-P587N:1.6 GHz
    • Galaxy Tab A SM-T280Q:1.3 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • Galaxy Tab A SM-P587N:3 GB
    • Galaxy Tab A SM-T280Q:1.5 GB
  • Internal storage capacity
    • Galaxy Tab A SM-P587N:16 GB
    • Galaxy Tab A SM-T280Q:8 GB
  • Card reader integrated
    • Galaxy Tab A SM-P587N:No
    • Galaxy Tab A SM-T280Q:Yes
  • Maximum memory card size
    • Galaxy Tab A SM-P587N:256 GB
    • Galaxy Tab A SM-T280Q:200 GB
  • Rear camera resolution (numeric)
    • Galaxy Tab A SM-P587N:8 MP
    • Galaxy Tab A SM-T280Q:5 MP

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Comparison of SM-P587N, SM-T280Q
83 specifications
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers25.6 cm (10.1")17.8 cm (7")
Panel typeTFTTFT
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1200 pixels1280 x 800 pixels
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Touch technologyKnown for oneMulti-touchUnknown — not stated by the source
Display number of coloursKnown for one16.78 million coloursUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor1 differ
Processor coresKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz1.3 GHz
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers3 GB1.5 GB
Storage3 differ
Internal storage capacityDiffers16 GB8 GB
Card reader integratedDiffersNoYes
Compatible memory cardsMicroSD (TransFlash)MicroSD (TransFlash)
Maximum memory card sizeDiffers256 GB200 GB
User memoryKnown for one10.5 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage mediaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFlash
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 one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Camera5 differ
Rear camera typeSingle cameraSingle camera
Rear cameraYesYes
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Differs8 MP5 MP
Auto focusKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear camera flashKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum video resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1280 x 720 pixels
Resolution at capture speedDiffers1920x1080@60fps1280x720@30fps
Video recordingYesYes
Video recording modesDiffers1080p720p
Video capturing speedDiffers60 fps30 fps
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)2 MP2 MP
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 oneHSPA+, UMTS, WCDMAUnknown — not stated by the source
4G standardKnown for oneLTEUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.24.0
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 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 one800,850,900,1800,2100,2600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Near Field Communication (NFC)NoNo
Wi-Fi DirectYesYes
SIM card typeKnown for oneNanoSIMUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Headphone connectivity3.5 mm3.5 mm
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Headphone outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Phone featuresidentical
Conference callKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
SpeakerphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Video callKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Voice callKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Messagingidentical
E-mailKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Instant messaging (IM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Form factorSlateSlate
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
Device typeMobile tabletMobile tablet
Performanceidentical
Position locationKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
GLONASSYesYes
GPS (satellite)YesYes
Assisted GPS (A-GPS)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Sensorsidentical
AccelerometerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ambient light sensorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
PlatformAndroidAndroid
Operating system installedDiffersAndroid 6.0Android 5.1
Battery4 differ
Battery capacityDiffers7300 mAh4000 mAh
Continuous video playback time (max)Differs13 h9 h
Continuous audio playback timeDiffers134 h100 h
Browsing time (Wi-Fi) (max)Differs14 h11 h
Browsing time (3G) (max)Known for one13 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Browsing time (4G) (max)Known for one13 hUnknown — not stated by the source
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 one3G2, 3GP, ASF, AVI, FLV, M4V, MKV, MP4, WEBM, WMVUnknown — not stated by the source
Document formats supportedKnown for onePDFUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers164.2 mm108.8 mm
DepthDiffers8.2 mm8.7 mm
HeightDiffers254.3 mm186.9 mm
WeightDiffers558 g283 g
Packaging contentidentical
Stylus penKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown 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 oneEdge, GPRS, GSM, HSCSDUnknown — not stated by the source

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