Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 & S Pen (2019)
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 & S Pen (2019)
Better display
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 & S Pen (2019)
Lighter body
Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 & S Pen (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 8 | 8 |
| Panel Type | — | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1280 | 1920 |
| Resolution Width | 800 | 1200 |
| PPI | 189 | 283 |
| Screen-to-body | 71.4 | 75.2 |
Platform
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 & S Pen (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Dual-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A9 | Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Mali-400MP4 | Mali-G71 MP2 |
| Chipset Name | Exynos 4212 Dual | Exynos 7904 |
| Process (nm) | — | 14 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | — | One UI |
| OS Version | 4.2.2 | 9.0 |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 & S Pen (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 16GB 1.5GB RAM, 32GB 1.5GB RAM | 32GB 3GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 & S Pen (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 720p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | — | LED flash, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP | 8 MP, f/2 |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 & S Pen (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | — | 1080p@30fps |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 1.3 MP | 5 MP, f/2.2 |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 & S Pen (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 4450 | 4200 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
| music play | Up to 96 h | — |
| talk time | Up to 11 h (multimedia) | — |
Body
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 & S Pen (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Micro-SIM | Nano-SIM (cellular model only) |
| Height (mm) | 209.8 | 201.5 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.4 | 8.9 |
| Weight (g) | 314 | 325 |
| Width (mm) | 123.8 | 122.4 |
Launch
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 & S Pen (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2013, June. Released 2013, July | 2019, March |
| Status | Discontinued | Available. Released 2019, April |
Network
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 & S Pen (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SM-T3110, SM-T315 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 - SM-T311, SM-T315 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 - SM-T315 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 |
| Speed | HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps | HSPA, LTE - cellular model only |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 & S Pen (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4 | 5 |
| infrared port | Yes | — |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS - cellular model only |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | — | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 & S Pen (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 & S Pen (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, compass, proximity (3G/LTE models only) | Accelerometer, proximity |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 and Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 & S Pen (2019) are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 packs a 4450 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 & S Pen (2019) reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 8 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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