Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE I957 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE I957
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1category wins
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite
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3category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE I957
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite
Better display
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite
Lighter body
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE I957 | Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 8.9 | 8.7 |
| Panel Type | PLS LCD | TFT LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1280 | 1340 |
| Resolution Width | 800 | 800 |
| PPI | 170 | 179 |
| Screen-to-body | 63 | 81.1 |
Platform
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE I957 | Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Dual-core 1.5 GHz | Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | — | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Chipset Name | — | Helio P22T |
| Process (nm) | — | 12 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | — | One UI 6.1 |
| OS Version | 3.2 | 11 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE I957 | Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | — | 233 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | — | 723 |
| AnTuTu | — | 177,554 |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE I957 | Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM | 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE I957 | Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 720p | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash | — |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 3.15 MP | 8 MP |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE I957 | Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 2 MP | 2 MP |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE I957 | Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 6100 | 5100 |
| Chemistry | — | Li-Po |
| stand by | Up to 400 h | — |
| talk time | Up to 11 h | — |
| Wired Charging (W) | — | 15 |
Body
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE I957 | Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Build | — | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame, plastic ends |
| SIM | Mini-SIM | Nano-SIM (cellular model only) |
| Height (mm) | 230.9 | 212.5 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.6 | 8 |
| Weight (g) | 455 | 366 |
| Width (mm) | 157.8 | 124.7 |
Launch
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE I957 | Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2011, August. Released 2011, November | 2021, May 27 |
| Status | Discontinued | Available. Released 2021, June 18 |
Network
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE I957 | Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 1900, 2100 - for AT&T | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 4, 17 - AT&T | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40, 66 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | HSPA, LTE - cellular model only |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE I957 | Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 3 | 5 |
| NFC | — | No |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO - cellular model only |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | — | Type-C |
| USB Version | — | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE I957 | Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE I957 | Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, compass | Accelerometer, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE I957 and Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE I957 packs a 6100 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 8 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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