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The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 currently has an Informr score of 5 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 2 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.
Operating system
Android
Processor
1.2 GHz
Screen Size
8"
Camera
5+ MP

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Screen Size
8"

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0's screen size is 8 inches with 768 x 1024 pixels resolution.
Processor
1.2 GHz

There is a Qualcomm APQ 8016 Quad core 1.2 GHz processor (CPU).
OS

The tablet runs on the Android 5.0 Lollipop operating system (OS).
Camera
5+ MP
You can take photos or capture video with the tablet's onboard 5+ megapixel camera. There is also a secondary front facing camera with 2+ megapixels resolution.
Storage
16 GB

Internal memory is 16 GB. An external, MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.
Battery
4200mAh

The tablet is powered by a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion), 4200 mAh battery. Samsung's performance ratings are 44 days standby time, 11 hours Wi-Fi surfing.

Galaxy Tab A 8.0 Specs

Overview
Release date May 1, 2015
Regions available USA, Canada
Networks
No cellular data
SIM card No
Dual SIM No
Operating System Android 5.0 Lollipop

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Secondary OS No
Processor Qualcomm APQ 8016 Quad core 1.2 GHz
Internal Flash Memory 16 GB
RAM 1536 MB
ROM No
GPS Type A-GPS
Digital compass No
Flightmode Yes
Hearing Aid Compatible No
TTY/TDD No
SAR Body: 0.663 W/kg
Languages English
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included Data Cable, Manual, USB Power Adapter
Power & battery
Type Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Capacity 4200 mAh
Removable Battery No
Wireless Charging No
Fast Charging No
Battery Charge Time 4 hours
Video Playback Time Up to: 10 hours
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Up to: 11 hours
Internet Use (Celluar) Unknown
Reading Time Unknown
Standby Time Up to: 44 days
Physical Characteristics
Material Plastic
Colors Smoky Titanium
Dimensions [H x W x D] 20.8 x 13.8 x 0.7 cm (8.2 x 5.4 x 0.3 in)
Weight 313 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof Unknown
Rugged design No
IP Rating No
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology LCD (TFT)
Colors 16.7 million
Resolution 768 x 1024 pixels
Pixel density 160 pixels
Size 8 inches
3D No
Sensors Ambient Light, Motion / Accelerometer
Graphics Yes
Themes No
Backlit Illumination Yes
Zoom / Magnification Yes
Screen Orientation Lock Yes
Multi-Touch Yes
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features Capacitive touch screen
Input / Navigation
Touchscreen Yes
Sleep / Wake Key Yes
Home Key Yes
Mute Key No
Predictive Text Entry Yes
Physical keyboard No
Text-to-Speech Yes
Screen Reader Yes
Keypad/Screen Lock Yes
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor No
Call Management
Wi-Fi Calling No
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) No
Contact List Capacity Depends on system memory
Multiple Numbers Per Contact Email address, Other fields
Contact Groups Yes
Web / Email / Messaging
Web Browser Yes
Email Client Yes
Email Protocols POP3, IMAP, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange
Additional Email Features Gmail
Messaging No
Connectivity
USB Micro-USB 2.0
USB OTG Support No
Infrared No
Bluetooth 4.1
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HSP, PAN
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n
WiFi Encryption No
Mobile Hotspot No
WiMAX No
Memory Expansion Slot Yes
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC
PC Synchronization Yes
TV Out No
DLNA Support No
NFC No
Camera
Main Camera
Aperture
 Unknown
Resolution
 5+ megapixels
Dual lens
 No
Zoom
 4x digital
Flash
 No
Additional Main Camera Info
 Auto focus, Geotagging, Multi-shot, Panorama, Sound & Shot
Video Recording Formats
 3GP / 3GPP, 3G2 / 3GPP2, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4, ASF, FLV, AVI
Video Recording Parameters
 HD (1280 x 720 pixels)
Front Camera
Resolution
 2+ megapixels
Zoom
Additional Front Camera Info
 No
Video Recording Parameters
Audio / Video
Audio Playback Yes
Audio Formats MIDI, MP3, AAC, AMR-WB, AMR, WMA, WAV, M4A, OGG
Radio No
Video Playback Yes
Video Playback Formats 3GP / 3GPP, 3G2 / 3GPP2, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4, ASF, FLV, AVI
Mobile TV No
Streaming Video Yes
External Speakers Yes
Headset Jack 3.5mm
Custom Ringtones Yes
Vibration Alert Yes
Apps
To-Do / Task List No
Calendar Yes
World Clock Yes
Alarm Yes
Stop Watch Yes
Timer Yes
Calculator Yes
Currency Converter No
Viewable document types No
Weather Yes
Stocks No
Maps Yes
NotePad Yes
Voice Memos / Recorder No
Games Downloadable
Apps Downloadable
Included Software / Apps -
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Additional comments Other Names (AKA): Samsung SM-T350
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flamefoxbob

Best frof Samsung's tablet line!

I love this tablet! It is stronger processing wise than some apple Macs! It is a LIMITED Warranty but with a case and care you wouldn't need a full. 720 p. is great. The open source of the OS is a plus. Beautiful design. Great Samsung Keyboard, but Google'search is cleaner, or for a custom, use ginger keyboard. 93/100
I love this tablet! It is stronger processing wise than some apple Macs! It is a LIMITED Warranty but with a case and care you wouldn't need a full. 720 p. is great. The open source of the OS is a plus. Beautiful design. Great Samsung Keyboard, but Google'search is cleaner, or for a custom, use ginger keyboard. 93/100 Less

DO NOT BUYII

I bought this tablet and had to have it repaired 3 times already and it still does not work. When I call the cie they do not want to exhange the tablet even if it is still on warranty. They keep sending back to repairs and do not want to bother with my problem. THIS COMPANY DOEST NOT CARE OF YOUR...More
I bought this tablet and had to have it repaired 3 times already and it still does not work. When I call the cie they do not want to exhange the tablet even if it is still on warranty. They keep sending back to repairs and do not want to bother with my problem. THIS COMPANY DOEST NOT CARE OF YOUR WARRANTY so I am stuck with a tablet that does not work and I am being ignored by Samsung. Even if you want to talk to a person RESPONSIBLE they ignore you . DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCTs Less

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