Product comparison · 2 tablets

Samsung Galaxy Tab A SM-T387A vs Samsung Galaxy Tab SM-T597VZ Snapdragon

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  • 45specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 25identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Galaxy Tab A SM-T387A:20.3 cm (8")
    • Galaxy Tab SM-T597VZ Snapdragon:26.7 cm (10.5")
  • Display resolution
    • Galaxy Tab A SM-T387A:1280 x 800 pixels
    • Galaxy Tab SM-T597VZ Snapdragon:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor model
    • Galaxy Tab A SM-T387A:MSM8917
    • Galaxy Tab SM-T597VZ Snapdragon:450
  • Processor cores
    • Galaxy Tab A SM-T387A:4
    • Galaxy Tab SM-T597VZ Snapdragon:8
  • Processor frequency
    • Galaxy Tab A SM-T387A:1.4 GHz
    • Galaxy Tab SM-T597VZ Snapdragon:1.8 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • Galaxy Tab A SM-T387A:2 GB
    • Galaxy Tab SM-T597VZ Snapdragon:3 GB
  • Number of built-in speakers
    • Galaxy Tab A SM-T387A:1
    • Galaxy Tab SM-T597VZ Snapdragon:4
  • Rear camera resolution (numeric)
    • Galaxy Tab A SM-T387A:5 MP
    • Galaxy Tab SM-T597VZ Snapdragon:8 MP

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Comparison of SM-T387A, SM-T597VZ
81 specifications
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers20.3 cm (8")26.7 cm (10.5")
Panel typeTFTTFT
Display resolutionDiffers1280 x 800 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Touch technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti-touch
Display number of coloursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.78 million colours
HD typeKnown for oneWXGAUnknown — not stated by the source
Touchscreen typeKnown for oneCapacitiveUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor3 differ
Processor familySnapdragonSnapdragon
Processor modelDiffersMSM8917450
Processor coresDiffers48
Processor frequencyDiffers1.4 GHz1.8 GHz
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneQualcommUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB3 GB
Storageidentical
Internal storage capacity32 GB32 GB
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMicroSD (TransFlash)MicroSD (TransFlash)
Maximum memory card size400 GB400 GB
Audio1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of built-in speakersDiffers14
Camera2 differ
Rear camera typeSingle cameraSingle camera
Rear cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Differs5 MP8 MP
Rear camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1080 pixels
Digital zoom4x4x
Auto focusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear camera flashKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Flash typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLED
Maximum video resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Resolution at capture speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920x1080@30fps
Video recordingYesYes
Video capturing speed30 fps30 fps
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs2 MP5 MP
Rear camera aperture numberKnown for one2.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Front camera aperture numberKnown for one2.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.24.2
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile network generationKnown for one4GUnknown — not stated by the source
4G standardKnown for oneLTEUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi DirectKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Headphone outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Headphone connectivity3.5 mm3.5 mm
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Form factorSlateSlate
Product colourBlackBlack
Device typeMobile tabletMobile tablet
Performanceidentical
Position locationYesYes
GLONASSYesYes
GPS (satellite)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Assisted GPS (A-GPS)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sensorsidentical
AccelerometerYesYes
Ambient light sensorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
GyroscopeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
PlatformAndroidAndroid
Operating system installedDiffersAndroid 8.1 OreoAndroid 7.0
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityDiffers5000 mAh7300 mAh
Continuous video playback time (max)Differs13 h14 h
Continuous audio playback timeDiffers136 h183 h
Browsing time (3G) (max)Known for one12 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 oneUnknown — not stated by the source3GA, AAC, AMR, AWB, FLAC, IMY, M4A, MP3, MXMF, OGA, OGG, OTA, RTTTL, RTX, WAV, WMA, XMF
Video formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3G2, 3GP, ASF, AVI, FLV, M4V, MKV, MP4, WEBM, WMV
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers206.6 mm161.1 mm
DepthDiffers8.9 mm8 mm
HeightDiffers126.7 mm260 mm
WeightDiffers358.3 g529 g
Packaging content1 differ
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedDiffersMicro-USBUSB Type-C
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source

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