Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 32GB Black
Score: 75/100
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite 32GB Gray Gray
Score: 75/100Rankings
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) offers an 8-inch HD display, lightweight aluminum body and up to 13 hours of video playback on a 5,100 mAh battery, making it a solid media tablet. Running Android 9 with only 2 GB RAM and no cellular option, it falls behind newer models in software and performance. Suitable for casual users and seniors who value portability and battery life.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite is an 8.7-inch Android tablet with a sturdy metal frame and a long-lasting 5,100 mAh battery, offering solid everyday performance and expandable storage. Its modest 1340 × 800 display and lack of cellular connectivity limit its appeal for power users. Ideal for budget-conscious users seeking portable media consumption.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
8 inches | 8.7 inchesbest | |
13 hoursbest | 11 hours | |
2 GB | 3 GBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 345 gbest | 366 g |
32 GBbest | 32 GBbest | |
5,100 mAhbest | 5,100 mAhbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 8 mm | 7.9 mmbest |
2 MPbest | 2 MPbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Software(1) | ||
Operating System | Android 9.0 | Android 11 |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 13 hours | 11 hours |
Display(2) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 8.0 inches | 8.7 inches |
Resolution (pixels) | 1280x800 pixels | 1340x800 pixels |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | 802.11n | 802.11ac |
Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 5.0 |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 345 g | 366 g |
Thickness (mm) | 8 mm | 7.9 mm |
Performance(3) | ||
Processor | Snapdragon 429 | MediaTek MT8768T |
RAM (GB) | 2 GB | 3 GB |
Expandable Storage (GB) | 512 GB | 1024 GB |
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Professional reviewers position the Tab A 8.0 as a solid value tablet for basic entertainment, emphasizing its crisp display, 13-hour battery, lightweight metal build and Dolby Atmos sound, while noting its modest Snapdragon 429 processor, outdated Android version and lack of cellular connectivity as limiting factors for power users.
Everyday users appreciate the tablet's easy setup, long battery life, lightweight design and bundled YouTube Premium, finding it reliable for media, reading and light gaming; however, they commonly lament the Wi-Fi-only nature, modest performance and the aging Android OS.
“very much like my Samsung phone, great for Kindle, email, Pandora.”
“good battery and portability around the house.”
